A cute little cafe off of Westlake on Lake Union. The space is very bright and inviting. A great place for a morning pick-me-up (coffee or treat -their quiches and cookies are amazing). The staff is very kind and full of smiles. The location seems very safe - just the hustle and bustle of the West Lake Union community. A big bonus is that the entire south wall - 3 tables and chairs at the coffee bar - of the restaurant has power outlets. Very convenient.. Highly recommended read more

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I love great coffee! I was given a Bialetti Moka coffee maker and have been using it instead of my Kuerig and can't be happier. The only downside using the Bialetti is that you have to use ground coffee instead of the Kuerig coffee pods. The upside is the flavor is 10 times better! I've tried numerous brands of ground coffee and decided to try Caffe Umbria. These are the same folks that originally owned Torrefazione Coffee. The flavor is phenomenal! Italians know how to roast coffee. If you want great coffee go to Caffe Umbria. You can get coffee there or get beans or ground coffee to take home. Either way, you'll have excellent coffee that is substantially better than that behemoth Seattle coffee company that sells burnt flavored java. The only reason that they don't get 5 Stars is that they don't have a shop on the Eastside, which means I have to drive to Seattle to get the coffee. read more

This place is a big time gem in SLU. I'm an americano person myself but have tried a few different drinks and will keep coming back for the staff recommendations. They know what they're doing!! It's a treat to watch people enjoy their craft to such a delicious end. It's rare in Seattle to find personable people in the service industry because us customers are so MEAN sometimes, but this Umbria team is a delight. Jenna and Ely are wonderful!! Even when it's busy if you can find a table with an outlet it's a great atmosphere to get some work done. Will be a repeat customer! read more

The drinks were pretty mediocre and my matcha was just a $6 glass of milk. They closed at 5 and at 4:55, instead of asking everyone to leave, they just turned off all the lights! Lastly, we watched them throw away a lot of extra food when there's a homeless encampment across the street that they could've given it to or just given them to the customers. Disappointed in both the products and the service. read more

Glad to have another coffee shop option in my neighborhood to rotate with Herkimer! This cafe is located right off Westlake Ave and is super convenient after a morning walk around Lake Union. Based on the food and drink I wish I could rate this a 3.5, but with the view and location I'll give it four stars. I came here with family and we ordered a chocolate croissant, an almond croissant, and a quiche to share. These were all good, but I was a little sad that they only had a panini press to earl things up with, so the pastries weren't exactly the prettiest and had lost some of the fluffiness a good croissant should have. To drink I had the a mocha and it was a standard mocha, good but nothing to write home about. As a self professed chocoholic, I loved the little touch of included a square of chocolate with each dine in drink order! read more

The GRANITA is fabulous. I always keep an eye out for the original coffee granita we all loved when it came on the scene 30 years ago--it's hard to find--espresso, milk, sugar, ice, from a machine--not a Frappuccino, not a milkshake, but an icy, creamy granita, Caffe Umbria has it! OH and the lattes are yummy and so is the savory breakfast stuff. read more

Really good coffee. Great biscotti In a quaint location that over looks the lake. Close to a lot of cool spots in Seattle but away from the downtown hectic-ness. Super chill vibes with a cool staff. read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If I have to let the coffee speak for the company, Caffe Umbria uses their own brand of roasted coffee for all of their drinks. For those new and curious about the flavor, they come in a variety of blends which can best be described as light, smooth texture (IE there's to gruff to the taste and it's overall a very solid cup of that's what you are looking for). Since this is the Umbria style, almost all the drinks you will find at the location has that smooth feel. This is inclusive of their darker blends, which again felt more like a blonde than a dark roast. With that said, I personally found myself a little bored of the perfectly smooth flavor after a few days and wished they would add something with more grit to the taste. This should not be confused with low-quality tang found at lesser coffee brands, but a darker, bolder texture that stays a bit longer in the mouth. If that's your thing, this isn't the place for you. As far as the location, the staff are friendly and they will converse openly about what they have to offer. Because this isn't the typical American brand coffee company, the service is a bit on the slower side as they perfect beverages; ie quality over quantity. So if you see even one person in front of you, expect a bit of a wait to be served. I took a star off because of their speed, but overall still a top contender. read more

I was introduced to caffe umbria coffee several years ago when I visited seattle and fell in love with their coffee. Now I make it a point to stop into one of their cafes every time I am in town. I am partial to their arco etrusco blend, and I always stash a bag of beans in my bag to take home with me. Each location I've been to is comfortable and friendly. You will not be disappointed! read more

Excellent service/staff, great space, and solid coffee. My cold brew was a little bit on the diluted side but not enough take away from all the positives. read more

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The barista was incredibly sociable and I had a great conversation about grapefruit. The granita, citrus version, is the best slushie drink I've ever had in my life. It's so natural tasting and lacked that artificial sweetness I dislike. Would definitely return! read more

The staff are nice depending on who is at the register, but I think the nice one left. Some of the other cashiers are blunt and say they can't hear you and get a bit annoyed. But they hear the white customers just fine when they chat with them for super long and keep the line waiting. If you're not white they barely talk to you. I asked them about some of the drinks on their menu, and they sounded super condescending, saying that they don't do this iced, this and that, and stared at me like I didn't know a thing... Like come on I'm just asking a question... Also, label your pastries with name and prices. How am I supposed to do what something is just by looking? read more

The Lake Union location is my go to for great coffee and tasty snacks. Their decaf beans are my only "home beans". My fav Seattle coffee.

I appreciate the selection of savory and sweet food items, but there are no signs indicating what they are or the prices. I was met with annoyance when I asked what things were. Then, my total was far more than I anticipated. In addition, the store was sweltering and numerous people were crowded inside which made waiting for my items sweaty and unpleasant. read more

Great location next to the bus stop and the Westlake bike/run trail.I love coming here and grabbing a chocolate shortbread cookie and latte. Quality of coffee is better than Starbucks (across the street) and the service is always friendly. read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Jenna and Ely at Cafe Umbria are so amazing! The coffee is delicious and don't forget some snacks when ordering your coffee...the croissants are my favorite. read more

I want to marry the morning barista here because he makes the BEST coffee. Really though, all the baristas are friendly and attentive and all make amazing coffee. They have seasonal drinks which are really interesting, but most of all really good. The drink menu is kind of limited but everything here is a solid choice. Highly recommend the maraccino latte (probably spelling that incorrectly). read more

Caffe Umbria - Toasted raspberry croissant and 16 oz latte (16 oz coffee's are only in to-go cups. Biggest mug they have to drink there is 12 oz) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Try a Bicerin to stay, it's pretty awesome.. Wifi password ("1201westlake") and specialty drink descriptions need to be posted and easily visible. No self-serve water. read more

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Went and got a 16oz chia latte. Service was quick and friendly. Chia was hot but down at the bottom it was gritty. I had about 1 or 2 ounces to go that I couldn't drink. Maybe straining it next time. read more

On Westlake ave n your options for some coffee are limited! I love going on a walk by the lake and later stopping by at cafe to grab some coffee after a morning walk, their pastries are nice as well! I appreciate the little chocolate on the side! It was makes my day! read more

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Wow. Best latte I have had in an a very long time. Perfect location and spot to stop anytime but especially on a rainy morning.

Small shop. Friendly baristas. Great coffee. The mocha piccante is delicious. Asked for mild cayenne and add a dash of cinnamon. Delicious. read more

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I had the best latte of my life here. The care put into my latte by the barista was remarkable. From the perfect espresso pull to the flawless milk froth and latte art, to the gentle manner in which he placed my latte on the bar top. Phenomenal. I've had thousands upon thousands of lattes in my life, and this was the best one I've ever had. My wife told me to stop moaning and remarking how tasty the latte was while drinking it, she was getting jealous. read more

Only had a quiche here where it was OK. I've seen better at places like La Reve up in Queen Anne. Looks like the big focus is coffee and grabbing food to-go. read more

Love this place!! My go to for great coffee and a snack, the staff are always fantastic, highly recommend!!

I just waited in line for 10 minutes at 2:20pm and when It was my turn at 2:30 I was told "it is 2:30 now so we are not serving." I undersyand if you were closing why you would stop serving (although most coffee places would just honor us having stood in line) but what was even more frustrating was she could have told us while we were in line that they would be closing. Very disappointed in what used to be my favorite coffee shop in Seattle. read more

Outstanding espresso! Hands down the best americano in the neighborhood. The drinks are consistent and delicious. I need to add sugar or flavoring, the taste of their wonderful coffee doesn't need anything covering it up. I've been getting decaf and half-caf on occasion for health reasons, and while most places tend to have garbage decaf Umbria still serves a high quality decaf espresso. read more

This area is up and coming with all the new apartments opening and this place is in the heart of it all. Service was ok (some of the menu items are Italian, you can sometimes figure out what it says but some aren't) and the people who were there seemed a bit annoyed to "translate" the menu. They do have a decent selection of pastries and stuff which is nice. The coffee is fantastic and so much better than Starbucks. I feel like attention to great service would make this place a winner. read more

Tried their coffee for the first time and I absolutely loved it. It is so smooth and non-acidic....very easy to drink. It gives me a reason to travel back to Seattle again. read more

Walked by this new Umbria location and came back for my favorite caffe in Seattle. This is more modern style with the same excellent coffee as I had at Pioneer square. It's close to the lake, so a perfect place if you take a walk around SLU. read more

Oh I like this place! Their cappuccino is properly foamy and it is hard to find one such nicely done, especially in Seattle. Mocha Picante is not extremely sweet like Swiss Miss but very chocolatey and has a nice kick of spice at the end. The barista is also very friendly. Should visit here more often (anticipating this place will be busy due to Facebook workers during weekdays, though.) read more

I love how much sun enters into this place. This place is overall quiet and has few people that stay over. The people overall seem pretty nonchalant, and maybe that's the reason for their "unfriendliness". Not too sure if I'll return as I'm one of those who like to drink my coffee and get some work done (and this place doesn't seem to be too welcoming to those who stay longer). However, great coffee and food for sure! But considering all the negative comments about this place and their criticism towards service, maybe it may be nice for this place to consider changing up the overall attitude from the servers read more

Nice, clean, inviting coffee shop with consistently good (actually great) coffee. their pastries/cookies are fresh and baristas are friendly. highly recommended! read more

Nice bright airy space. Quiet as only just opened and some teething problems with things like wifi for card payments, music etc. Still everything tasted good and they were very nice! read more