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    4.7 (24 reviews)
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    Chocolate Chunk Sam Cook-ie (vegan! yes!) and Drinking Chocolate = totally delicious but kinda pricey
    Peg C.

    Cocoa Legato is my new favorite place to buy bespoke, bean-to-bar dark chocolate! I love their chocolate, especially the one with sea salt. Irresistible. The cafe space is cozy, cute, and has a chill vibe. I like looking through the large windows at the owner and staff making chocolate and treats. It's awesome to have a "looking glass" into their process. Also love that all their pastries are vegan. This is amazing! As someone who cannot digest milk protein and is sensitive to eggs, it's great to go to a cafe and be able to order any of their pastries. Only downside is the prices are kinda high. I haven't attended any yet, but they also host concerts of indie musicians at night. So cool. Looking forward to continuing to support locally-made chocolate at Cocoa Legato for years to come!

    Chocolate factory
    Robert S.

    It's more of chocolate shop that served coffee, when I want coffee it has to be open 7 days a week, it's closed on Mondays, but there is a but. For example if you were to get some wine from a liquor store they are very knowledgeable and there so "fluff", no glamour, no regal, but if you were to go to the winery of that bottle from the liquor store than welcome to the show, be they guest. The environment inside is inviting to stay , to look around, to enjoy a coffee or some chocolate .. nice music playing and tv with entertaining shows. I gave a 3 star not because it wasn't good but on this day, on Sunday it open at 9am , I like , no I love my coffee , my hot cup of joe, or java , or brew when I get up it makes me happy it makes me smile it love at first sip and a kiss at the last drop, but this my French broke from the previous day, so any cup of coffee would of been soooo good, btw 8oz is really small

    Pam W.

    We visited Cocoa Legato on Sunday around noon and discovered it's a fantastic spot. It's a bean-to-bar chocolate maker, a cafe, and a live music venue all in one. You can even see their small chocolate factory right next to the cafe, and they make all their cafe items in-house. The service was a real highlight. The staff was friendly and proactive, introducing the store and its history. I tried a few of their chocolate bars. My favorite was the Espresso Bar (70% Colombian cacao). It was incredibly flavorful, with a perfect balance between the rich coffee and the cocoa's bitter-sweet notes. I also tried the Sea Salt bar, which was good, though a little too salty for my personal taste. would love to be back for the live music and factory tour!

    Around the corner near 85th & Greenwood (5/31/25)
    Marie B.

    Frequently driving through Greenwood, I had been watching the progress of Cocoa Legato's unveiling and wondered what Aaron Lindstrom, formerly associated with departed Theo Chocolate, would create with that location. Despite recently opening on 4/26/25, this has been a well conceived, work in progress for nearly two years. I had the opportunity to stop by on a drizzly Saturday afternoon (5/31/25). I am really into bean to bar chocolate spots (post pastry school), indie coffee roasters and cafes (yay Caffe Vita!), indie music shops & venues, and multi purpose community destinations. Talk about a major convergence in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood! Great addition to Greenwood's diverse retail businesses, cafes, bakeshops, pubs, cocktail spots, theater, and restaurants. Plus all the cross pollination with local businesses such as Caffe Vita, Tall Grass Bakery, Beecher's Cheese and showcasing local music talent. Super friendly owner and staff at Cocoa Legato. Good to see diverse customers onsite, generating curious glances from passersby and folks waiting at the Metro bus stop out front. Very approachable and welcoming to families, especially with enthusiastic little ones. Of course, there are beverages. Baked goods are vegan (muffin, scone, pair of cookies). There's also bites consisting of a salad, chocolate (!) grilled cheese, avocado toast with cocoa nib infused balsamic drizzle, and chocolate mousse. Other merch features their five handmade bean to bar chocolates, vinyl titles, clothing, and Caffe Vita branded items. I savored a 12oz mocha and took in the onsite vibe. All I can say from the get go, a lot of thought was given to the collective layout of Cocoa Legato: the production area, the cafe space, the front counter and pastry case, available merch, the performing stage, and overall interior design. Truly I was very impressed by the 12oz mocha. That balance of chocolate, espresso shots, and steamed milk. Flavor and temperature. It was so impressive, I had to let that specific barista know. I look forward to trying the Espresso Bar with 70% Colombian cacao, their collaboration with Caffe Vita, "Chocolate With A Groove" that I purchased before leaving. With future onsite visits, definitely I'd like to try the drinking & sipping chocolates, chocolate mousse, and the chocolate grilled cheese. As always, supporting local, indie businesses. Love that Cocoa Legato has such a unique niche!

    Roasted cocoa nibs
    Babette C.

    Please support this new local business because this place is all about community. The owner learned the chocolate making craft from Tcho and Theo which explains why the chocolate is legit. He built this business to support the arts and the community. Not only do you get delicious chocolate dishes, but you get to listen to live music from a local artist AND some of those artists are featured on the chocolate bars. They do tours on the weekend to encourage people to understand the process from bean to bar. Check it out!

    Alex N.

    Great place to get chocolate of all sorts! Super friendly service. Good amount of seating. If you love sweets you'll love this place.

    Mojdeh S.

    How I heard of this place: The long-anticipated opening of Cocoa Legato is how I heard of this chocolate haven in the heart of Greenwood. Friends chatted about it, the building's facade had a remodel, the signage and cleanliness of the outside corner and soon, the wafting smell of house-made chocolate: from bean to bar. Type of cuisine: All things dark chocolate. Made in house, literally from bean to roast to cocoa nib to smooth, creamy chocolate to bars. Straight from Colombia and the ranks of the immortalized Theo in Fremont, the staff has been working together for years, building trust, camaraderie and true friendship, giving Cocoa Legato a family first feel. Among their in-house pastries and creations is their famous chocolate grilled cheese, cocoa nib sprinkled avocado toast, drinking chocolate, chocolate chip cookies and novel-named muffins, scones, s'mores and more. Everything is curated. Everything is exquisite. Ambiance: From the wafting smells of chocolate that vent out onto the street, your nose leads the way to the warm, dark interior, where the Seattle hip hop scene and local, unsigned musicians are promoted through chocolate-music pairings, a small stage with couch and coffee table for live performances (Friday evenings), and an extensive bar/counter for the tasty treats. Servers are friendly and helpful with any questions newcomers may have. Every menu item is made to order, so takes time, which allows you to savor each sip of your beverage as you await your sandwiches, etc. Samples of their bars - currently: 80% dark chocolate, 70% sea salt dark chocolate, 70% espresso chocolate - can be found just inside the doors. As well as large windows to see the chocolatiers in action - both from outside on the sidewalk, and inside from the cafe. Music, as one can imagine is always fresh, fun and thoughtfully chosen. What I ordered: Having been several times in the ten weeks since they opened, I have sampled their mocha, drinking chocolate, chocolate chip, Sconie Mitchell, pride s'more, avocado toast and chocolate grilled cheese. What I loved: Their chocolate chip cookie is among the best I've had outside of homemade (maybe even including) in the city. The avocado toast is fresh and beautiful, their grilled cheese with dark chocolate intriguing and pungent and glorious. Why I loved it: Everything is so well curated and thoughtful. From the names of their pastries and treats, to the handcrafted beverages and music-chocolate bar pairings (new ones coming out soon!) has been carefully prepared by Aaron and his staff. Cost: Average to high

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    Stephanie C.

    Cocoa Legato is a chocolate workshop and cafe by day and a music venue by night. In addition to the different in-house chocolates you can try and drink, they also have pastries and small bites including grilled cheese with chocolate. It's my favorite chocolate shop in Seattle and a must-visit small business in the heart of Greenwood!

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    Brianna J.

    The service and experience I had was great. The smell of sweet, nutty chocolate drew me inside and the hospitality of the barista made me stay to enjoy a mocha :D Will definitely be coming back

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    Chill vibes. The chocolate is great and you get to sample the different types. Staff is very friendly.

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    The mocha was so good! And I love anywhere that has chocolate samples. The service was great too.

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    Ask the Community - Cocoa Legato

    I see music events advertised at Cocoa Legato. What is that like?

    When I visited, it was a lady on stage with an acoustic guitar. It was very calming. It's a small stage and small store, so it's not going to be a full blown concert.

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    The was really good - not too sweet, which I almost never order a mocha because they are usually too sweet.

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    Rey Amargo Chocolate Shop

    Rey Amargo Chocolate Shop

    4.7
    (117 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $

    Y'all... this place is one-of-a-kind, and I'm so glad it's in the city I live in…read more If you're an adventurous chocolate/café beverage lover, Rey Amargo is a spot to try! They mostly do Mexican-style hot chocolates, made with all natural ingredients. The menu has a large variety of drinks to choose from. I'll admit, the prices are kinda high but for the unique product you're getting, I can understand. Also, I will warn you, many of the drinks have ground-up ingredients mixed in, so you might be chewing a bit on them as you drink, but I think that adds to the authenticity. It's part of the experience. I discovered Rey Amargo a couple years ago when I was walking around Cap Hill and they were offering samples on the sidewalk. It was the cardamom hot chocolate... at first taste, I knew I'd never forget this drink, and had to return to this place. The Spicy Mexican Mocha is another of my favorites. Smooth, a little smoky, a spicy background, and just enough coffee. If you ever stop at the café, the beverages are served in simple yet classy tall mugs. It's nice to just sit and sip while I stare out the window and let my mind escape.

    My friend and I stayed and chatted here for 3 hours on a quiet, sunny Sunday afternoon. It was the…read moreperfect place to sit back and enjoy life with a chocolate drink. We loved the Xocolatl; it is 100% Mexican cacao blended in water that looks like a warm chocolate soup, and comes with a chili, vanilla syrup, cinnamon and pepper that you can put in yourself depending on how much you want. It was very interesting, bitter, spicy, and complex, not sweet at all! It also made the perfect dipping sauce for the churros, which were deliciously crunchy with generous cinnamon and sugar. We shared an iced mint flavored Mexican hot chocolate as well, which was refreshing and perfectly balanced. This little hot chocolate cafe is well worth the street parking! I highly recommend stopping by to try both familiar and unique flavors at a great price.

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    Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill

    Hot Cakes - Capitol Hill

    3.9
    (1.2k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$$

    Best Lava Cakes!…read more Lava cake: - Pricey for the portion size, but the shop is popular - The cake itself is soft and has a good chocolate flavor - It's packed with molten chocolate that oozes out and covers the dessert with yummy goodness!

    When we made a comment to some friends about where to get chocolate, they suggested Hot Cakes. We…read moredidn't go at the time but finally made it there and it was worth it! They open later, 4pm during the week and 3pm on the weekends and open until midnight. Great place to get dessert and a drink. We were there at opening, and ordere the grilled cheese which comes with tomato soup, crème brûlée and I had th hot chocolate. The sandwich was good, although I would have liked a slice more cheese. The soup was really amazing. I don't often like tomato soup but this was the exception. Chunks of tomato and a full flavor without a lot of spices. The crème brûlée was warmed and freshly caramelized on top. This is not made in advance and just refrigerated which seems to be more common these days. The hot chocolate hit the spot! Options for no -dairy alternatives were offered which I almost forgot to ask. Liked the atmosphere, spacious and high ceilings. The staff was very friendly and nice. They had a rush when they opened and didn't seem unusual for them. The candied orange was a nice touch.

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    Flight Wine + Chocolate

    Flight Wine + Chocolate

    4.9
    (43 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    This has been on my list of places to go for years. Decided to make an excuse (anniversary) and…read morewent all in. Inside has a clean, more modern feel, but still comfortable. You can choose to sit on the main floor, outside, or upstairs. Got a flight of red wine, a flight of whites, and a flight of chocolate (which comes with a glass of wine specifically as a pairing. This was my favorite wine). AND a free snack bowl was provided! The workers did an excellent job. They brought out the wines one at a time- describing each one in detail, even pointing out which were their favorites. The service was very personable, which is something I don't always get at other places that do wine tastings. The chocolates were melt in your mouth, with unique flavors, making it extra fun. I must note- getting the flights that we did was pricey, but I know, most wine tastings and fancy chocolates are going to be expensive. I also wish there was a little more chocolate in the flight. It was difficult to cut up and share. However, this was a wonderful experience that I'm happy to have tried once, and they deserve the 5 stars!

    Flight is an intimate wine bar in a quieter part of Capitol Hill. The decor is chic with red…read moreaccents and comfortable seating throughout. When we were seated we were given menus and the staff walked us through each flight offered. They even provide complimentary gluten free snack mix! We ordered two first class flights and a chocolate flight. The first class is a red flight, but starts with champagne (yes real champagne). I've never had champagne to start a flight and I absolutely loved it. The flight was well placed with each wine growing bolder. The staff were extremely knowledgeable and took time to explain each wine to every table. The chocolate flight was the best chocolate I have ever had, the chocolatier was even serving our wine and brought out the chocolates as well. He explained every piece and where each ingredient was from. The chocolate flight came with a port that paired well with every chocolate. This wine tasting room is thoughtfully curated and you can tell with every glass and piece of chocolate.

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    Chocolate flight
    Chocolate flight
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    SELEUSS Chocolates

    SELEUSS Chocolates

    4.7
    (83 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$$

    Just one block up and one block over behind the original Starbucks and Pike place where the…read morefishmongers are. These were delightful. The honey orange blossom was a revelation. Service was very patient and friendly. Samples=little taster spoons, ala Baskin-Robbins, just the ganache. The Clark was patient to let me try as many as I ask for. Although *I am * a whiskey drinker and enjoy smoky flavors-- the peated scotch ganache (tiny jar) is definitely an acquired taste. I failed to ask if I could taste the whiskey ganache's prior to purchase. I would skip that one next time. Look forward to enjoying the super dark chocolate with the family when the weather cools a little bit. The manager/ owner gave my son and I a taste of the superlative hot chocolate, and it was unbelievable. This is a great quality product, with classy service, and I would not hesitate to return for an indulgence.

    This was my second time at Seleuss and again I bought chocolate here as a gift. The chocolate is…read morephenomenally good and expensive to boot. But if you're after a gift for someone special this is the kind of special chocolate shop to get them that gift. The two women who worked at the shop were very friendly and I was offered a sample of one of the chocolates. They have a very good variety of high end chocolates and the store is suitably plush with a relaxed ambiance in which to browse the options slowly. As the chocolate tastes so good I'll be returning again.

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    MĀNUKA 263 (UMF 10+) infused chocolate truffles!
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    Bakery Nouveau

    Bakery Nouveau

    4.5
    (1.5k reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    I love love love this place! My favorite place for exquisite pastries of all time! Anytime that…read moreI'm in Seattle this is a MUST stop for me. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It smells so wonderful and warm when you enter and it's really a feast for your eyes. Everything looks so delicious and it's hard to choose. The staff was ver patient with me. My "go to" is the most famous twice baked almond croissant. On this visit ordered the "go to" , blueberry ginger scone, ratatouille sandwich, turkey havarti sandwich, banana bread, and some Americanos to go. This is not a sit down cafe so we thoroughly enjoyed them in the parked car. :) Every bite should be savored. Extraordinary!

    I got the twice baked chocolate croissant for 7.25! Might seem pricey but the pastry was genuinely…read moreso big that I think the price was actually a good deal. The croissant was on the crispier side, especially with the almond crumble on top it was a bit too cripsy for me, but I tend to like soft and flakey pastries so it's probably a matter of taste. There was a TON of almond filling in the middle. I enjoyed the taste and texture but it was too much filling for me personally. I would have liked more croissant in my croissant, so to say haha. The chocolate was slightly dark which worked well with the sweet pastry and filling! Overall I enjoyed the croissant but it was a tad too heavy on the filling and cripsy/crunchy for me.

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    Table of goodies!
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    Twice Baked Almond Croissant - IG: @nelson_eats
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