I recently discovered my love for Affogatos. Caffe Umbria has a really good one with two scoops of ice cream, double shot of espresso and does not break the bank! It was a nice post lunch treat. They have ample seating to enjoy. Staff are friendly. I highly recommend. read more

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Beware, they won't let you use their bathroom. But, it's the smug little look of the girl behind the counter as she tells you that that will really make you mad after you just paid $8 for a counterfeit wannabe Italian coffee, over priced smug rip off read more

I occasionally work nearby, so when I need to take a coffee/tea break, I swing by here to get something. It's located on Occidental in Pioneer Square, this place has been here for a long while. It's a nice place to come by, I really like the decor of the place, inside and out. It's the Italian coffee bar look to make you really get into the spirit of being elsewhere. Depending on what you order, I would think everything is made nicely here. Besides their coffee drinks, I've ordered chai lattes too, equally as delicious. Haven't had their food yet but plan to one day. Overall, it's always been nice visits when coming here. Staff is friendly and nice, prices are about what you think coffee drinks would be, great vibes, would totally keep coming back! read more

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Had a flat white here and the coffee was good! I think the beans were maybe a little over roasted or the blend they were using that day was just a darker roast than my preference, but the ambiance is so cute! Would definitely come back another time to try more options. read more

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Amazing cold brew, best of the best. Classy service, and calming air flow throughout the whole shop read more

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My impression: Classic Italian café vibes at Caffè Umbria. The cortado was smooth and balanced, with just the right ratio of espresso to milk. The americano had a rich body and clean finish -- bold without being bitter. A great spot for a quality coffee break for travelers/locals! read more

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

They charged me for sugar substitutes if you ask but they have single packets out, so I don't know why I was charged. Anyways, the location is nice. The coffee is good. It's a journey to get to the restroom. The staff is friendly and helpful. read more

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Clean and quick chain coffee shop we stopped by while in Pioneer Square for a trip recently. Decent coffee - nothing special - but the staff we polite and attentive and the vibe was quaint. read more

I went there on a weekday for lunch. The people are really nice and want to help you. When I found that they did not have enough veg choices, they suggested neighboring places. It was very kind of them..I visited the places and came back. Ordered chick pea based sandwich and chocolate macroon. The couch puts sandwich was ok /good; but small in size.The macroon was tasty. The outside view of the pioneer square was nice. read more

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Food was standard for a coffee shop nothing super standout but quality was good. Service was a little slow but they did the best they could considering there was a pile up from Sunday Car gathering. Interiors are basic industrial coffee shop with touches here and there to make it warmer. To save on waste they offer ceramic plates and mugs for dining. 3 star bc my coffee could have been hotter. I will be back. read more

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I stopped here during my bus/train layover in Seattle. I came in just after 9 and must have missed the rush hour because it was pretty quiet. The interior is very spacious with lots of seating, and it looked clean. The barista that took my order was very friendly and gave me a very in-depth answer to my question about one of their specialty drinks, which I appreciated. I got an orange currant scone and a lavender latte. The scone was gluten free and had kind of a grainy texture but not in a bad way. The flavour was great. The lavender latte was pretty sweet but I liked how strong the lavender was, and it was really good coffee. Good choice for a quick coffee and bite. read more

Caffè Umbria - Orange Currant Scone + Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

super sweet barista (blonde hair and glasses), with fabulous energy. got a turmeric ginger chai that was perfect. definitely recommend!!!

Relaxed coffee shop. Less than friendly servers. Spendy. Lukewarm cappuccino. Varied reading material. Zeitgeist across the street is better. read more

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

Pizza slices to for 8 dollars. Selection is in incredible. Counter is set up like a pduction line and food is hot and fast. Crust is garlicky and chewy. You can sit and people watch. Just a few blocks from stadiums read more

Very disappointing experience. I was charged for a medium coffee and given a small. When I politely pointed it out, the cashier's response was simply "yeah" -- no explanation, no correction, no apology. It was dismissive and frankly unacceptable. On top of that, these two male staff members openly chatting about dating and their "shitty life" behind the counter. It felt unprofessional and awkward as a customer, especially when basic service issues were being ignored. We're tourists, and based on other negative reviews, this doesn't seem like a one-off. It honestly makes you wonder how this place is still in business. Is this really the level of service Seattle coffee shops are settling for? There are plenty of great coffee options in the city -- unfortunately, this is not one of them. read more

Pistachio gelato affogato was creamy and delicious. The espresso at Cafe Umbria is top notch. The staff is friendly and well versed. The cafe is cute and cozy read more

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Stopped in here for a pick me up after an event at Lumen and had a solid dirty chai latte. Plenty of seating and friendly baristas. They've got a few locations around the city; this one is conveniently located near the stadium complex. read more

Caffè Umbria - Dirty chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I began my day in search of a place with a good vibe. My goal was to find a chill cafe to sit and journey into the bowels of Postgre SQL. And I found the best local cafe in seattle, located in pioneer square, close to all major forms of transportation! The noise level was well meshed with ambient background music and there was ample seating for any size group. In addition, the decor was unique and futuristic and showcased different forms of art and technology as a store layout style. Ohh btw, do yourself a favor and try the Cardamon Maple Latte with almond milk. I promise you won't regret it! Overall, I would give this cafe a 10 out of 10! Not to mention, the customer service was exquisite! Soleil and Naomi helped me decide which drink to pick based upon my mood! Out of all the cafes in Seattle Caffe Umbria has the best vibe and product selection. The only downside are their operation hours, I wish they could stay open longer. read more

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Good coffee but incredible rude staff. If you can't be bothered with customers in an area with so many choices, then get another job. Shutting the door in a customer's face is unacceptable. If you're worried about closing time then don't bother to take the order. read more

Stopped by with my girlfriend, who wanted coffee. I had the hot chocolate. It was... ehhh. Not very chocolatey and not very hot, even though I had it there. On the plus side, the staff was friendly and the location is convenient. I've heard the coffee is better though. read more

Caffè Umbria - Hot Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I stopped by this cafe on a Saturday afternoon after seeing cute pictures of it. I really enjoyed the decor and space. They had lots of seating and even a couple tables outside. I think it would be a great place to sit and get some work done. There was also this couple sitting by us who was doing a crossword together and I thought that was really cute and added to the cafe vibe. The drinks were subpar, unfortunately. We did come around the time they were closing so maybe they were rushed a bit? But my matcha latte tasted like milk and the honey oat latte my friend got was missing the creaminess that lattes usually have. Over all I wish the drinks were better, but I would be willing to try again since the atmosphere was so cute! read more

Great personal service. The staff is helpful and polite. Their coffee is freshly roasted and by far the best you can buy anywhere in the US. I am basing this on years of ordering every Miguel has helped me with every "dumb" question I have had, always with respect. read more

Cute and convenient. They're open early, even on weekends and the few tables they have outside were all taken so it seemed like a popular spot on a Saturday morning. I came in because I heard they have good scones and the pastries did look very good from outside. I didn't quite catch what type of bread I got, I went more for looks but it had a bunch of nuts and seeds and was pretty tasty. Perfect snack for a bird or me. At $6 it's a big slice, I only ate half as it was so filling and I didn't have coffee but I'm sure together with a cup of something, it's a good breakfast duo. read more

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The espresso drinks are made properly with great flavor. The service and ambiance are also excellent.

Stopped in for a quick cup of coffee on Monday morning. My lavender vanilla latte was amazing and the staff were friendly. The cafe seemed like a great place to get some work done and although I didn't have one, the pastries looked delicious. The space had plenty of tables, large windows looking out to the street, nice ambient lighting, and no obnoxious music playing. A great spot downtown! read more

Took a quick stop at Caffe Umbria, which turned out to be a solid pick. Loved their Honey Oat Latte- solid and flavorful. We also got their Tumeric Chai Latte which was also good, with spicy notes (typical chai latte with a unique twist). Didn't get a chance to try other things, but overall happy with the service and coffee/tea. read more

Caffè Umbria - Honey Oat Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here because we had a gift card but they said they couldn't honor it because it was too old and they had a new system. It was a $50 gift card and the manager (I'm assuming) said they could offer us 2 free drink cards or $20 off our order. Our order total was around $26 (2 coffees and 2 pastries) because we were planning on using the gift card. I'm pretty sure it's illegal to not honor a gift card as it is supposed to be treated like cash. We took the $20 off but it's pretty lame that they couldn't just give us our order for free this one time. They said they had no way to verify the amount on the card but why would we lie about it being $50? The coffee was also mid and the pastries were just okay. Save your time and money and go to a better cafe in Seattle, there's plenty. However, the workers were all very nice and welcoming and we did not make a fuss about it. Just a bad experience and the coffee is not good enough to make me want to go back. read more

Amazing lattes! I ordered vanilla lattes several times during my stay, and Caffe Umbria had my favorite!Very convenient walk in coffee shop with friendly staff if you are in the area. Some seating area inside to relax. Very good pastries and scones. I got a chocolate croissant and an orange scone that were both very tasty! read more

Caffè Umbria - Sugar free vanilla latte and chocolate croissant in bag - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I dropped in for quick and simple lunch on my work day without much expectation. Dirty chai latte is always my favorite but since I had a great one in Australia, I just couldn't find any good ones in the greater Seattle area until I tried this cup from Caffe Umbria. The spiciness, sweetness and espresso tastes were so matched and it was surprisingly good! I also had a piece of quiche and it tasted so good with wonderful aromatic in my mouth. The shop's environment is comfortable and relax. Highly recommended! read more

I visited Caffè Umbria recently in search of the perfect coffee to drink the morning of my wedding with my whole bridal party. I immediately loved the atmosphere and was kindly greeted by the person behind the counter. I loved the freestanding tables I could set my items on while I waited for my coffee to be prepared. Once my coffee was ready, they clearly called out my order and I grabbed my drink and the (optional) lid they had sitting for me on a plate. I didn't spend much time drinking my coffee inside the cafe, but it was very beautiful and peaceful. I can confidently say I found my "wedding day coffee"! read more

The service was friendly and the atmosphere was chill. The coffee was pretty good but my food was cold after I waited 10 mins for the to "warm it up". I guess I just don't understand why ask, and then not do. Also, the cowboy breakfast sandwich looked good, but definitely was underwhelming. read more

Ordered a small, coconut cream latte that had zero coconut flavor. If I didn't know that it was supposed to be a flavored coffee. I would've felt that it was just a regular latte. It does have great ambience, because you can sit on tables that are on Occidental Square. If I'm ever in the area again, I would order some thing else because the ambience is so nice. Update: cafe Umbria reached out to let me know that they would've remade my drink if I was unhappy. Great customer service! I wish I had known, will definitely be back and like I said in my original review, I think I would try something else. Sometimes you have to find "your order" when you go to a new place. Thanks for reaching out Umbria and taking feedback from your customers, very classy business move. read more

Coffee is overpriced for the size and the employees are always rude. The gentleman with the colored hair never fails to make you feel like you're inconveniencing him. read more

I love Caffè Umbria's coffee, gelato, and food offerings. Their seasonal fall drinks are by far my favorite of any Seattle coffee shop. Their pumpkin spice actually tastes like pumpkin, and their cardamon maple is the most "fall" tasting drink I've had in my life. This location has a wonderful patio and ample indoor seating with a variety of options. The cafe is spacious, and the standing tables by the coffee bar so you can wait on your drink is a great idea and I wish more coffee shops did this. The low rating is due to the service and staff. I have very serious food sensitivities that can cause very serious medical issues if I'm not careful, and the staff treat my requests like I'm just being a finicky customer. On more than one occasion I have asked for nonfat milk, watched the barista use whole milk to make my drink, hear them announce my drink without specifying "nonfat," apologized to the barista for the misunderstanding and that the drink should be nonfat, and have them lie to my face and tell me it is as if I didn't just watch them use whole milk. At that point they generally double-down despite this, so I give up and leave, throwing the drink out once I'm far enough away. When I observe them using the right ingredients, they're my favorite coffee drinks. Yet... I have landed in the emergency room in the past from drinking lattes where I was lied to, so I can't risk it anymore and have to watch closely. I also should not have to disclose my very serious medical conditions and food sensitivities for my requests to be treated with respect. I have yet to get coffee here, which I've done often in the past 3 years I've lived in this neighborhood, and not be treated like an absolute nuisance and annoyance by the staff. The baristas always snarl at and snap at me, and sometimes they even talk/gossip about me amongst themselves right in front of me. I am the type to patiently wait for the cashier to be ready, make my order, pay, wait for my drink and leave without speaking, so there is absolutely nothing to warrant this. At one point I had to wear a medical device for a few weeks, and coming in and hearing them gossip amongst themselves about it while I waited for my drink was one of the most humiliating and demoralizing experiences. I just wanted a coffee. I get this is Seattle, and I'm not asking you to feign happiness or glee when you see me, but not being snarled at or gossiped about every time I come in would be nice. Zeitgeist are typically pretty rude to me, but at least they don't audibly mock me amongst themselves or constantly make my drinks with ingredients I can't have then lie to my face about it. Maybe Caffè Umbria's owners and management need to pay their employees more and treat them better so they aren't always so burned out and upset. That alone wouldn't normally deter me, I've been a barista and know what hard, thankless work it is, but combined with how often they don't honor my dietary requests? I just can't justify going anymore. read more

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

Pancakes were so yummy with all the fruits! Loved the mocha even though I always order it for coffee there was something different like not too sweet. Service was in time and a fair amount of seating. read more

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We've been here many times over the years and love the product and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Fabulous place! One of my favorite coffee shops in Seattle. Elegant Italian decorations and tiling inside.

First time customer. Nice cafe win a great location and great big window to look outside. I can image how beautiful it would be in sunny days. I appreciate the alternative milk options. They also have one (1) vegan pastry. I ordered my go to Soy Milk Latte. The coffe was too weak and it barely tasted like a coffee drink. It's the reason why I don't do Starbucks, the weak coffee. It's like hotel coffee with soy milk in it. I can make that in my hotel room. I couldn't believe the tour guide suggested it and mentioned the coffee here is strong coffee. Maybe I should trust your guide's suggestions no more. I only give it a 3 stars based on the tasteless coffee and only based on one time visit. read more

I've never left a review simply for a cup of "coffee", but the Turmeric Ginger Latte (which doesn't have any coffee btw) was as incredible the second time as the first. Unique and delicious. My wife told me I HAD to write a 5 star review. I'm still married for almost 36 years because I do listen : ) read more

A nice cafe' place in beautiful Pioneer Square. Was on my way from downtown to sodo and could not find a caffe Ladro open, my favorite espresso place in Seattle. Knowing how good caffè Umbria is (I love their Gusto Crema), I decided to stop by their Pioneer Square store and get a Cortado. Great decision, I needed a good velvety delicious espresso to carry on with my day. The pastries and cookies looked really good, next time I'll get some. The place is spacious and beautiful with roasting machines and lots of coffee related pictures, it's a shame that nobody is around due to COVID. I'll be back. read more

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