A little bit expensive but great coffee and great vibe and environment! Worth trying. No outlet so not the best place for studying for long hours I guess. read more

Simply divine. Best coffee and environs in all of Ballard- maybe even the world! Seriously. These people know coffee and pastries. Umbria is classy and the fact that beautiful people co mingle with the common folk at this place makes it more special. This place is heavenly. Seriously folks, Starbucks is crap compared to Umbria. The space is beautiful too as is the way coffee drinks are prepared. Food is good as is the beer. Must go to in Ballard. read more

Laying here am desperately tired but awake after being given a caffeinated beverage after asking for decaf at 5pm. She acted a little odd about it when I asked, maybe she didn't want to bother pulling out the decaf beans. While there the employees were talking really loud to each other about nights out across the cafe four about 20 minutes, really bad environment, was hoping to be able to work. I could tell after leaving I didn't drink decaf because I'm really sensitive to the level of caffeine in espresso- my heart rate jumps. Had the coffee crash around 10pm, been groggy and sleepless since and I need to get up in the morning. read more

Probably best cup of coffee I've had around Seattle, and the staff is extremely kind! The ambiance here is one of the best for Seattle cafes as well. read more

I really like Umbria. It's one of the newer cafes popping up in Ballard and usually quite busy on weekends. I usually get a drip but I also have tried their lattes. The coffee is smooth, rich, and strong. I particularly like the small piece of dark chocolate that they give you to go w/ your coffee. If you come later in the day, it's likely that they may be out of certain pastries since it's such a popular place. Another plus, if you dine in, your coffee is served in these colorful cups that really are quite pretty. read more

Caffe Umbria serves great coffee and always has friendly and accomodating baristas. One of the better coffee shops in Ballard in my opinion!

Cafe Umbria makes my favorite coffee in Seattle. Every drink is made to perfection. Was glad they opened this spot in Ballard in addition to the Pioneer square location. The space is comfortable to relax with friends or sit outside. read more

this is a magical coffee shop - stop in for breakfast (get the Ellenos greek yogurt if there are any left, or the quiche!), pop open your laptop and crank out a few hours of work. I think this may have been the best cold brew I've ever had. I so wish there was one in my neighborhood! read more

Great cup of coffee, but the service is pretty reliably sour. Five star coffee, two star attitude. Being a barista is hard (and I know from experience), but being busy or tired isn't an excuse for being rude or cold to a customer. I've experienced lukewarm-at-best service most of the times I have been there. read more

Well, moving Seattle made me discover more about good quality coffee and this is one of the places you get good coffee. I give them 5 stars however, I really wish them to use organic milk or least have that option! read more

Really good coffee, alternative milk options such as almond, oat and soy. You can also get some eggnog in your coffees and hot chocolates and the pastries are amazing. If you're in the area, you should definitely check it out read more

Coffee is really good, atmosphere is calm and the server was really kind! Worth it to go back there! A little hard to find parking but its Seattle so its expected. read more

Caffe Umbria was wonderful. It has a great atmosphere and wonderful staff. I love that the store has original brick in it. The coffee is simply amazing. I had a good ol' fashion American and it was delicious. I usually need cream or milk in my coffee and didn't even need it. The flavor was great. They also have delicious little pastries. I highly recommend their macaroon cookies. So Tasty! read more

Very cool cafe with great ambience. Awesome place to read or study. They play really chill jazz music in the background. Their coffee taste and pricing is what I'd consider standard for a higher end cafe. Probably the cleanest tasting Americano I've ever had. Overall, good coffee and great ambience. read more

Love this place. Coffee and delish and baked treats are yummy if you can eat gluten. I miss bread!

Went here on a Saturday so it was pretty busy. Super cute on the inside...industrial looking. Overall, small cafe so there wasn't any place for us to sit and hang out but definitely would have if there was. Ordered a nitro cold brew (delicious!) and a hot cocoa (so-so but who the heck orders hot cocoa normally anyway.) Workers were really nice and helpful! read more

Matcha latte was excellent and so as hot chocolate. Bakery goods were dry, I would not recommend them. It was just too crowded on Saturday afternoon and was not a good place to have a nice little chitchat. read more

Absolute top of the line... While on a visit to see my cousin from Seattle I had a sudden urge to have done coffee and he suggested this fine establishment. It is truly amazing how a simple cup of coffee can differ from one establishments to another. This happens to have been the absolute best cup of coffee I have ever had in my entire life. I don't know the extreme nuance of what exactly made it this way but I do know that it was bursting with flavor and made me feel great. It wasn't just that it had the perfect amount of caffeine in it or that it tasted great and barely needed any accoutrement . There was the fact that the temperature of the coffee as well as the very cool barista all added to the package. With regards to the young, cute female barista (in the truest sense of the word) whose name is escaping me right now; she was both informative and extremely friendly. The ambience was very Italian and very Seattle at the same time, scrupulously clean and very avant-gard though not at all pretentious at the same time. I have a feeling that Umbria Will be the first place I check out the next time I am in Seattle. It's great when you visit a new city and leave with a new favorite place. read more

Love the staff here, great coffee, and ambiance that makes it a very easy space to work out of daily.

This place is beautiful and it has so much potential, but they kind of waste the class of the space by playing the Dixie chicks and other eclectic country music you might hear at a bar. My latte was good, but nothing to rave about. The customer service was decent, but not great. I ordered it for here, but it was put in a to go cup. I think I have been spoiled by Neptune in Greenwood, and ever since their shop tragically blew up I have yet to find a cafe that meets expectations. read more

We happily drive from the Eastside to get a breve vanilla latte (made with half-and-half... Low fat milk is terrible for you - look it up!). Yum. read more

uhm.. the coffee is great and food is even better but they took 10 minutes to heat up this thing and it's still cold.. i want my tip money back read more

The best cappuccinos in town, not too dry, not too wet. They use awesome glassware--double wall Bodum glasses anyone? And they have self serve sparkling water on tap. To top it off the wi-fi is fast and they give you a delicious piece of chocolate with every drink. read more

Espresso Shakerato... more intense than I thought it would be. Good prices. Great artsy atmosphere.

They have one of my all time favorite drinks now. I always want to come back just for it. Believe it was a mocha or coffee with chocolate. Something along the lines. read more

Great shop on the ave. The staff were friendly and personable and the coffee was great. My latte was the perfect temperature with some nice latte art, and without the hints of scorched milk you sometimes get elsewhere. I also got the cinnamon bread which was amazing! Five stars in my book. read more

Excellent coffee and friendly staff. The space is visually appealing but a little too loud and busy for me.

This place has a great atmosphere and the baristas always have over the top customer service. One of my favorites in Ballard.

Delicious coffee with a great view of quintessential Ballard. I grabbed an iced soy vanilla latte and a chocolate dipped macaroon. The coffee with very refreshing and strong, but not too acidic or bitter. Perfect! The macaroon was not as traditional as I've had before (it was very sweet and seemed like it had a lot of stuff added to it) but it was tasty and a great afternoon snack. Came on a Monday early afternoon- I as I was looking for a place to sit, two people left the window bar which was perfect timing. Sat down with my laptop and got an hour of work done. If I were to visit again, I don't think I would bring work on a laptop- the counter was very small and even with just my laptop, cellphone, drink, and snack in front of me, I took up almost two spots. All the tables and chairs were taken. Next time, I'll just bring a book and sit outside at some of their great tables. Not my favorite place to get work done, unless you can snag a table, but a great place to get coffee if you're in the area for reading or strolling around the neighborhood! Also, very cost friendly and high quality. I was surprised to get a 16oz latte with a flavor and special milk plus a snack for about $6.30. read more

My favorite coffee shop. I love their coffee because it's a dark, full, rich tasting coffee, unlike a lot of the bright, citrus & earthy-tasting coffee that local coffee shops provide. Plus, when you get coffee "for here" you get a piece of chocolate :). read more

Friendly awesome staff and equally awesome coffee. Not much else to say aside from the fact that it's great!

I stumbled upon this very clean and welcome coffeehouse en route to Miro Tea. The baristas really seem to care about making your drink correctly and take the time to educate the customer on their product. I was in a chocolate mood but didn't want anything too heavy. The barista recommended the Moraccino, which comes in a large shot glass to show off the beautiful layers of house-made liquid chocolate, milk, and froth. Lovely to look at, delicious to drink, and it's served with a small square of chocolate. Another thing that is great about this place: They have complimentary plain AND carbonated water available via their water dispensing drinking fountain. read more

I have visited the Seattle shop and the Portland shop. Gusto Crème is, hands down, the best coffee I have ever had. The shop in both locations is open and airy, very comfortable. The staff is always friendly and smiling. On one visit, I had a delicious Italian grapefruit ice, highly recommend it. read more

The reason I cannot give 5 stars is because of the inconsistency that I have experienced. To start though, their cafe mocha is one of the best I've had. The chocolate flavor comes through without an overpowering sweetness. I also am a fan of their coffee beans, lattes, and brewed coffees. The first time I ordered a cafe mocha, it came with a little chocolate candy that brought me back to europe. Subsequently, i have ordered several mochas and lattes since then and have never been given or offered a chocolate. One morning I tried the eggplant piadina and was blown away by the flavor. A week or so later, I ordered the eggplant piadina and was asked if I wanted the complimentary olives that usually comes with it. I was surprised of course because that had never been offered to me before. I will continue to patronize Caffe Umbria despite the inconsistency because of their quality product and cozy cafes. read more

Good coffee, Ballard has really developed over the last few years, major construction going up above retail space below. This spot is keeping with the before development phase. Really worth a stop if in the area. read more

I like to have a coffee here on Sunday before I shop at the market. Usually delicious coffee. The barista with the pony tail has ruined my experience my last two visits. Several people that sat around me outside were commenting on his rudeness too so I know it wasn't just me. Next week I will look for a new coffee spot. read more

We decided to try Umbria instead of picking up coffee from Bauhaus for our stroll in Ballard. Upon entering, I was thrown off by the décor. I always dig brick walls, but the white painted wood and crystal chandeliers seemed like more of an identity crisis than a complimentary blend of rustic and modern elements. The atmosphere was pretentious and stiff, the staff were indifferent and forgetful, and the coffees were flat. I enjoyed the pastry from Macrina bakery, but then again, I would have chosen to go to Macrina directly if they were nearby. Glad I tried Umbria, but I'll pass the next time around. read more

Best coffee in Ballard! I especially like their dark roast, and their salami panini was delicious. Umbria is a great place to read or work on a laptop. A wonderful guitarist played mid-afternoon. read more

Im an Australian who has been in Seattle for 4 months. Ordered an 8 ounce latte with an extra shot. It's the closest thing to Australian -style coffee I've had since we got here. Do recommend. read more

Amazing! Simply amazing! Perfect latte in great presentation. They seem to use different styles of cups and glasses depending on drinks. Wish they are closer. Will return soon! read more