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    Caffe Vita Capitol Hill

    3.6 (460 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    CAFFE VITA CAPITOL HILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Peppermint Mocha
    Renee T.

    Expensive but pretty yummy coffee! Service was amazing and the cafe itself is as well. Seems like the perfect cozy little spot to get some work done. I had the seasonal Peppermint Mocha and it was pretty good. I would definitely try something interesting to drink, but heads up it is pretty pricey.

    Menu April 2024
    Maggie L.

    Disappointed by the rose & cardimom latte. I had high hopes based on a friend's recommendation. I can smell the cardomom when I first got the drink, and got a taste from the first 2 sips, and that was it. Also, the entire drink tasted diluted, not the rich coffee taste I was hoping for. Given there are so many cafes in the Cap Hill area, I likely won't come back. Inside is dimly lit, and had a outdated feel (hey maybe that's the vibe they are going for). Note this place has been a coffee roastery since 1995, so it is cool to see people roasting coffee in the back.

    Campfire mocha (left), Mudhoney mocha (right)
    Kelsey G.

    If a darker atmosphere is your vibe, Caffe Vita is the perfect spot for conversation or to work. The size of the shop was spacious with plenty of seating while still feeling cozy. There's enough chatter where you can have a conversation, but not too loud if you're trying to do some light work with headphones in. The decor felt a little grunge-y and the atmosphere was on the dimmer side. The mochas were delicious! The mudhoney mocha was rich in both coffee and mocha flavors, and wasn't too sweet. The campfire mocha tasted like hot chocolate with a hint of coffee flavor. The latte art was beautiful! Overall the cafe does a great job for its niche. Personally, I like working in brightly lit cafes, so I'll keep trying out different spots. But this is definitely one of my favorites so far!

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    Vivian O.

    I stopped by caffe vita because I was looking for a cafe in cap hill with wifi! I'm so glad I popped in here because they do have wifi - and with no password too. They had a really cozy atmosphere with low but warm light, and a good amount of seating. I ended up getting the 12oz cardi rose latte ($6) which was so pretty! I loved the pink dusting on top, but as for the taste, it was pretty underwhelming. I didn't taste much of either flavor, but this tends to happen with hot vs iced drinks. In my opinion, it's a pretty average cafe, but they do get points for having a cozy space! The staff were also friendly, we stayed until closing and they weren't rushing us out by any means. I also had to use the restroom at closing, and they saw I was headed in the direction and let me in on the code! Definitely stop by if you want to get work done in a lowkey space.

    mocha
    Butter B.

    really nice ambiance and staff but for pricing coffee was only bare minimum , cortados milk steamed wrong way it was cold and too foamy , there was no flavor in the mocha... my coffee experience disappointed me here...

    Anjali M.

    Disappointing experience with Cardi rose latte. Lacked the flavor, it was just like any other latte. Fell short of expectations.

    Macchiato is 'doppio' (a double shot)
    Jen W.

    I notice in Seattle, an espresso equals a 'doppio' in Italy. That is, a double shot of espresso. This little shop makes a very nice espresso with a bold flavor. They also give you a small cup of sparkling water (fizzante) with your espresso. A very nice touch. Stand in line and order at the counter. They have a variety of merch items here to peruse as you wait your turn. A QR code is posted as you enter the door to view the menu. Place your order at the counter and pay, then step to the side to wait for the order. There is a large window wall at the sidewalk in the seating area making it nice an bright. Opposite the windows is a glass wall overlooking the roasting area. That's fun. Seating is an assortment of low and high tops with seats or stools and there are a good number of tables in the space. Everything seemed clean. Coffee is served in disposable cups and you bus your own table. There is one bathroom available near the order counter. Parking. . . street if you can find it, or paid lot. Happy caffeinating.

    Almond milk latte
    Meghan H.

    Cafe Vita is a quant and dimly-lit coffee shop in Capitol Hill that has viewing windows of the coffee roasters in the back room. I sat here for awhile with my friend working through a latte and cortado, both excellent. I have not tried any of the food, but I found this to be a good first stop of the day before exploring Capitol Hill area, including Elliot Bay Book Company and thrift stores galore!

    Emelina W.

    3 stars for their beans and great grinder service, 1 star for their great decorations. The most liked coffee bean in Seattle. However, they really need to improve the latte art skill, the bubbles and form are way too thick. Love this cafe and the coffee bean! Not easy for parking, I choose the QFC parking lot.

    12 oz latte (all espresso drinks 2 shots)

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    Nice place to study and do work. The latte was a bit bitter but good enough for class. Also loved the donut it was tasty

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