In the land of coffee we found this gem. They made a perfect matcha for me and a perfect chai for…read moremy husband. We liked them so much we went back on our last day for a quick breakfast and more delicious drinks

Espresso top notch, great service. I got a cortado. Highly recommend. Good seating. Has community…read moreevents.

*glitchy app, four tries…read more After checking out FOB Sushi Bar next door, I decided to checkout this Herkimer Coffee location at 2101 4th Avenue in Belltown (9/11/24). First visit here, since I've only visited Herkimer Coffee at the Phinney Ridge and University District locations. Closes by 2pm weekdays, so niche customers are work regulars, hotel guests, and passersby on 4th Avenue. This is more of a stop and go location. There are indoor counters for quick stand up imbibing, note no indoor seating, kind of tight. There's marked outdoor seating by the office building entrance. Mobility accessibility, unsure with the stairs out front from the sidewalk. Nice selection of merch, coffee roasts, pastries, and beverages. I opted for a 16oz mocha, standard two shot, complete with nice latte art noted before I placed a lid on. Pleasant counter barista too. Thankfully no hipster attitude, but of course, with tax & tip at a premium Seattle price. I appreciated the temperature and flavor, balanced with more coffee than chocolate.

I love stopping by here after picking up sushi next door. I get a 12 oz mocha, which is made with…read morethe Hollander chocolate sauce and is not too sweet. Service is always friendly and prompt. It's not too busy during the lunch hour.

Every time I come here, there's a completely new set of baristas. This was my first time visiting…read morethis location on a Saturday, and while I understand it gets busy and there are a lot of tourists, that's not an excuse for rude or impatient service. I really miss the previous staff, who were warm, friendly, and made a point to greet each customer who walked in. The two employees working today a man and a woman came across as passive aggressive when handing out drinks, especially if someone didn't hear their drink being called or asked a question. It made the experience feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. As a local, I expect better consistency and customer care. For some reason, you get a much better experience both in service and quality at Victrola on 3rd & Pine in Capitol Hill & Pike. At this point, I don't plan on coming back to this location.

They do NOT have pour-over…read more The single origin espressor orange cardomam latte was very good, not too sweet.

Definitely the spot for you if you like horrible service and tasty food. I work and live nearby so…read moreI find myself coming here frequently. There is a particular barista working nearly every time I come in; they are so miserable and unfriendly that I have decided not to go back. Each and every time they do not greet me and today they said "what do you want?". What I want is a little hospitality on the side of my $8 pastry. It's such a bummer because I would love to support a local business, but I cannot deal with their stank attitude. Let me know when they quit. Shout out to whoever makes the tomato and ricotta croissant.

We went here in the morning during a little trip to Seattle. It's small but well laid out with…read moretheir pastry section and counter. Everything looked amazing, so we chose a few items to try out. Service was pretty quick and friendly and the food/drink was great! Highly recommend checking this place out for a nice little cafe experience, though be warned- this place is popular so it'll get busy quick!

Had some good lattes! They asked about milk preference and had many options. The service was…read morefriendly even though we were there quite close to closing. They are dog friendly, which I confirmed with staff. The ambiance is nice and neighborhood cafe vibe with a small number of seats. The program also really helps the community too!

Ambience: Cozy space with minimal chairs. Working from a cafe seems beneficial because it will be…read morequieter. The flat white coffee was fairly good. Might not visit this location specifically

Nice tranquil coffee shop to visit after Pike Place Market. Located just two blocks away, this…read morecorner cafe has lots of interior seating and comfortable chairs to enjoy a cup of coffee and watch the busy streets of downtown Seattle. I ordered a cappuccino which came out with a cute heart. The service was nice and timely. The espresso in the drink was rich and locally sourced, which I appreciated.

Visiting Seattle for the day and needed a (third) cup of coffee . I had seen teo Victoria's so we…read morehad to stop in and try it out. The barista was very nice and the interior is simple and cute. We got an Americano with their homemade Salted Caramel syrup and a double espresso. The espresso was a medium roast and pretty strong. The Americano was honestly pretty bland. I was hoping for more of the salted caramel flavor but didn't taste any of it unfortunately.

This place has such awesome vibes with large windows to capture every photon from the typical grey…read morewinter day in Seattle. Exposed brick wall and warm tones from the wood furniture makes this shop a cozy third place. A few indoor plants give it a fresh touch. The baristas here are definitely dedicated to their craft! Their drink offerings are standard, although they also have housemade syrups and specialty drinks (seasonal mochas, lattes, etc) if you want to try something different. I love how they highlight their single origin espresso on the menu with the tasting notes. They also offer matcha and teas if you're more into that. I haven't tried any bakery goods, but looking at the pastry case, they're quite popular. Victrola embodies the perfect Seattle coffeehouse- one that I wish people knew more widely rather than the twin tailed siren that's spread globally...

I don't normally drink coffee (I'm more of a tea person, if all the boba and tea shop reviews I…read morewrite don't say anything!), but I'm always up for new experiences, especially ones that allow me to expand my taste horizons and ability to describe flavors and aromas. After booking a tea tasting at a local tea shop, I went around looking for coffee tastings and found Victrola. Every Friday at 11AM, they offer a free tasting class, so we, of course, booked the very next Friday! Arriving at the shop a bit before 11AM, it was pretty full, with most tables taken and a short line of 2-3 people in front of me. We checked in with the cashier and he said the barista was getting things ready. Maybe 5 minutes later, we were led to the room in the back, where the barista introduced the tasting experience and handed us two sheets of paper, one with the anatomy of a coffee cherry, and the other with their coffee flavor wheel. For this week, it was only us two for the tasting, so we had a full monopoly of the barista (according to him, the prior week was 8 people!). We were able to try two coffees - both single origin, one from Guatemala and the other from Colombia. We started by sniffing the beans and grounds, with the Guatemalan emanating notes of lightly roasted peanuts (per tasting notes, it's milk chocolate, orange, and "elegant") and the Colombian with dark soy and umami notes (per tasting notes, it's pineapple, melon, and date), at least to my nose. The barista brewed both via pour over (if I remember correctly, it was 203F water with 20g of the Guatemalan, 24g of the Colombian in 360g of water). I forgot the exact grind sizes he used. Interestingly, the flavor profile of the Colombian was completely different to me between the grounds and the final brew. Very fruity throughout - I'm not that adept at description, but it's definitely a fresher, crisp fruit, not dried fruit, and not red fruit or berries, nor citrus. I'll have to file this one away as pineapple and green apple, per the barista. In terms of mouthfeel, it's thick, almost syrupy, coating the mouth with the fruity flavors. The Guatemalan, on the other hand, is completely different, starting with roasted coffee, then still with the peanut notes, but also adding a caramel-like essence. Very 'brown' on the color wheel. Mouthfeel-wise, thinner, watery like tea. I have never had good quality coffee before and this was certainly an experience that opened my eyes to how good coffee can actually be. I still have a ton of tea leaves to go through, but perhaps when I'm nearing the end, I'll have to start drinking more coffee. Tea, then chocolate, and now maybe coffee? My wallet is crying...

Popped on over to this location after the original spot my friend and I wanted to go to was closed…read more It's a good option for coffee and pastries or quick grab to eat. The make excellent Matcha lattes and I enjoyed their cheddar and dill scone with raspberry filled croissant. Super delicious. What I really liked about this space was that they have table chairs couches set up like a living room style situation and I saw a lot of people trying to get work in or have meetings there as well. There is also an art exhibit to the side to take a peek at if you need to take a break from what you're doing. It's a really cool space if you're looking to change out your environment for a bit. Despite it being the morning time, they pumped out the drinks as well as the food pretty quickly and customer service spot unfriendly highly recommend this place if you're looking for a café situation to do your work or have a meet up.

Decent place to get coffee and Matcha and SLU. Matcha didn't taste as authentic, the sweetness…read moreprofile is a bit off. Overall, I'd give it another try at least.

We stopped by Caffe Umbria while exploring Seattle and enjoyed a dark roast brewed coffee and hot…read morechocolate. The drinks were delicious, and the ambience was cozy. Just a heads up, if you stay in, there's a small fee added to your bill, kind of like European table service. The staff were friendly, and while it's a little pricey, it's a great place to chill.

South Lake Union boasts a lot of tech these days and I suspect many employed in that industry like…read morethis spot. And there's a lot to like. Caffe Umbria is a hip, pleasant space with extremely competent baristas and pleasant staff. And in general, it is a nice spot to enjoy your favorite espresso drink in comfort. Although not a large space, its corner location with large windows (especially with its southern exposure) makes it feel light and airy. The coffee itself is of good quality and is moreover served with a small chocolate that seems to successfully meld a dark chocolate taste with a milk chocolate creaminess. A really nice touch. Admittedly, CU does have a bit of a corporate plasticity to it (note its prominently promoted, shinily bagged bean offerings), but that does not detract from the fact that they know what they are doing. If funky is your preference, stick to Capital Hill. For me, as long as the coffee is good, vive la difference!