I've known of this place for years and even met the owner back when it first opened. Funny enough, despite passing by countless times, I never actually stopped in. Part of that was because it used to compete directly with Ladro, which was less than a block away and had always been my go-to spot. Recently, I finally decided to give it a try, and I'm glad I did. The space is much larger than I expected, with plenty of seating for around 30 to 40 people. It also seems to be more than just a coffee shop, offering brunch and cocktails in addition to coffee. I didn't have a chance to try any of the food, so I can't speak to that side of the menu. What really surprised me was the coffee. It was excellent and honestly might have become my new favorite coffee spot in the area. The only reason I'm holding back from giving it five stars is the pricing, which feels a little steep for regular visits. Still, the quality of the coffee, the atmosphere, and the overall experience were enough to make me want to come back. read more

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The espresso martini is delicious . The bathroom is very clean. The service is quick and pleasant. All around nice quiet place to regroup while you are taking in Down Town Seattle. read more

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I love mocha coffee for its chocolate and coffee taste but I'm quite choosy. The Aztec Mocha is the best I have ever tried and most enjoyable in this cafe! So full of flavor with a subtle spice. Lovely coffee shop to relax in. One day I should try its espresso martini! And the small cakes look tempting too! Service is very pleasant. read more

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Stopped on our walk from street parking to Pike Place because my mom needed to use a bathroom. I got a hemp cappuccino and maybe I don't drink them enough at places outside of my local cafe, but I always thought cappuccinos were small (8 oz) and lattes were (or could be) larger. When I ordered a hemp milk cap- the barista asked me if I wanted 8 oz, 12 oz or 16 oz so I was nervous it wasn't gonna be a good cap. While there wasn't a cute latte art, the froth was decent. I can't say I'll go out of my way to come back, but if I'm in the area and want to avoid the pike place crowds, it's not a bad option! read more

The interior is spacious with plenty of seating, including a large communal table. There was a long line when we arrived, but it moved efficiently. The person who took my order was friendly and helpful with my questions. I ended up ordering the Aztec mocha because I was intrigued by the cayenne, but it was barely noticeable. It mostly just tasted like a standard mocha, which was a bit of a letdown since I was expecting more of a kick or something distinctive. My friend tried the sage latte, and they described it as tasting like coffee with soup, which didn't sound appealing at all. read more

Stopped in for coffee after visiting the Seattle Art Museum. COFFEE (Americano): 4.0. SERVICE: 3.0. Fast. AMBIANCE: 2.0. Indoor and outside seating. Hip-hop (?) pop music quite loud. One customer on phone (with headphones) almost entire time talking at slightly lower volume than music. Next time I'll get takeout. read more

Great location with plenty of indoor seating. true café ambiance, as well as great coffee. Just up the stairs from the 'Alley'. Another coffee option for pike place visitors and a must try personal especially for locals. I live Americanos but I've also tried their lattes. All good. They have all the vegan milks too! Almond soy oat... Service is friendly. Maybe not quick but friendly. read more

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My husband loves their coffee and espresso martini. I like the vibe of this place and how close it is to Pike Place. We also tried a sandwhich and it was quite tasty. They still got it! read more

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We came back to try the waffles and it was worth it. This place has great drinks but the food is also very good. The staff were lovely and patient people, and the barista even brought out our waffle to us. We sat outside since their patio is dog friendly. Really good quality cafe that's bustling even on the weekends. read more

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As a vegan, this place was a miss for me. We came for breakfast because I read reviews from other vegans saying there were a few options. They didn't have the tofu scramble in the Grab & Go. So when we went to order, I asked if they had any vegan options, and they asked me what that meant. I said I wanted something made without animal products, and they recommended the Fonte scramble. So that's what I ordered and asked for no cheese and a side of potatoes. It arrived with scrambled eggs. You may think I should have known that and it was my fault, but I specially asked for an animal-product free option and that's what I was told I could have. We also got the avocado toast, which was tasty enough, and two steamed vanilla almond milks. It wasn't too busy when we went, but we waited quite a long time for our food. This is probably a good option for omnis, but it wasn't great for us. read more

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Might be my hangover talking but this is the Best coffee I've ever had. Had a biscotti with it, which was excellent but the coffee was the star of the show. Strong, but smooth as well. Hit the spot read more

Directly across from SAM, I can see The Hammer Man from my seat looking out over the street. Nice vibe instead and fast service. Ordered the usual (decaf flat white with heavy cream). "It's a delightful cup of coffee!" hubs says. We're sitting here contemplating what city life would look life if we sold the camper and moved up here to the PNW. We'd be regulars here, for sure. read more

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Loved this cafe and the espresso was delicious I wasn't two days in a row. I asked the waiters to make a shaken espresso which isn't on the menu but they used the bar shaker and it tasted delicious. Love the 70s lounge vibe it was nice to work remotely read more

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I'd say it's an above average coffee shop and bar with thier own grounds and lots of local businesses to use this as an offsite meeting space. One drink everybody knows the rules, thier Carmel latte had very pale Carmel flavor, you could give this to a diabetic and they would live, I need my Carmel latte to smell and taste of Carmel 40 yards away. Coffee is good, I'm hearing yummy noises from people eating food. Seems to do well, was nearby meeting with clients so I'm likely to be back. read more

We had the maple cinnamon latte with oat milk!! Creamy and perfectly flavored, no extra cream or sugar needed! Great service and very comfortable atmosphere! We tried the blueberry scone, filled with fresh blueberries, and very moist and did not fall apart like some scones do. Went back a second time the next day for the same coffee!! read more

Fonte was a highlight of your last trip to Seattle. The service was amazing, the drinks were perfect and the breakfast food was amazing!! We went almost everyday and made time out last day for one last stop! Can't wait to come visit. Best cup of coffee in Seattle read more

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Came here during a visit to Seattle. Opted for the sage latte as their syrup for sage was made in house. I really enjoyed this! I also tried their chocolate dipped biscotti, which was delightful. They have plenty of indoor seating. Service was friendly. read more

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This is one of my favorite coffee places in Seattle. And given how many there are, that is saying something. I love the casual vibe of this specific location and how friendly the staff is. After only coming in a handful of times, they remembered me by name. The sign does say they are known for their espresso martini and I have to say, it is one of the best that I've had. Although I have not had their food, they do have a pretty decent selection to choose from. read more

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I knew when the barista asked me if I wanted my nonfat cappuccino "wet or dry," sh*t was about to get real. I was right, that cappuccino was epic - best I've ever had!!! read more

My vanilla latte was delicious! Decently priced, quiet and a good place to stop by if walking near pike place. Service was quick and staff were friendly! read more

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Well lit cafe with reasonable seating for its size. Friendly workers and for only two of them, they handled service quickly and efficiently. The berry spread on the waffles was wonderful and everything was well prepared. The drinks were lovely too, not too sweet. Bussing is self service but easily laid out. My one comment would be pricing. It was a bit steep but to be expected from this area of Seattle. I almost sampled the espresso martini made with in house cold brew liqueur but the $20 price steered me away. read more

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The best cafe in Down Town Seattle full stop, try the Aztec mocha. Amazing staff, your staff is why people continue to go there, coffee is great as well, chill vibe! one small beef though - whenever i order an iced chai latte I get no latte art, can we please see about changing this policy? a latte is a latte and therefore should have art! the customer is always right, yes, yes? :) read more

Egg White Omelette 4/5 OG Waffle 4/5 Ambiance 5/5 Service 5/5 Hot vanilla latte 5/5 Fresh OJ 5/5 read more

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This cute coffee shop was near our hotel and we got to stop by a few times to enjoy their delicious coffees. The rose latte was my husbands favorite and I loved their iced coffee (as always) . They have lots of delicious breakfast items and snacks. Great place to stop by before an activity if you are a tourist. Great ambiance, great service, great food and drinks. I highly recommend. read more

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Weird place, the stuff guy with blue hair is disrespectful, asked his while staying in a line the code from restroom, he made a joke and ignored us. Why should i buy coffee from that place? read more

One of the best shots I've ever had (see photo)... I've had thousands. They used Fonte AA, not the F2 as the manager said it was less acidic than the F2. Pulling a great shot has a ton of variables, and he nailed it. Also like they bake the pastry in house, right there. The strawberry chocolate scone was excellent, not too dry and great balance of strawberry and chocolate... even amount of everything every bite read more

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I've been trying new coffee shops since I'm boycotting Starbucks. Fonté Café was such a pleasant experience. I ordered a 16oz, Cafe Mocha & it was delicious. The temperature of the coffee was perfect - hot enough to keep me warm but didn't burn my tongue. The gentleman who made my drink was kind and quick! Will definitely return when I'm in the area. read more

Walked by this cute little place - supposedly they have brunch in the later half of the morning with booze, which is pretty darn cool for a coffee spot. This place is less than a 10 minute walk from pikes place. When we were here, there appeared to be a lot of locals. The baristas were super friendly and gave some good recommendations on the different coffee types considering I was a tourist here. Service was quick. We ordered eggs Benedict, and a bagel which was locally sourced. Love supporting local places. There was ample seating but the spaces a little tight , meaning the tables were pretty close together. Nice and strong, more bean focused than sugar and milk. Definitely enjoy this place! read more

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We love local coffee shops and prefer their coffee over Starbucks. We've never eaten there, but the coffee and service are always consistent. There's plenty of seating available and it's cozy. read more

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Yelp Review. Breakdown. +1 Ambience. Plenty of seating, although the music might be a bit loud. +1. Friendliness. Despite being the only barista working, they kept their cool despite a clearly busy opening. +1. Options. There are numerous options ranging from classic espresso drink, to drip of the day, to customizable options like a brewed-on-demand French press or "Clever Cup" made with your choice of beans. +1. Customer Service. Demonstrated knowledge of coffee, friendly, willing to share insight on other cafes which provide brewed-on-demand options. +1. Hours. Open at 7 am. Compared to nearby cafes this is a welcome time. Background. Let me cut to the quick. Downtown Seattle is $#!t for parking between 6 and 9 am. For starters? They don't allow parking on 1st Avenue during those hours. Then, there are the numerous commercial parking spots, temp. drop-off spots, and temporary work areas. So yeah, I'd suggest if you come here, you either are a pedestrian staying nearby, or are using public or rideshare transportation. Because, unless you find street parking, you're looking at around $20 at most large paid parking lots! Now, with that stated, Fonte's cafe is welcoming with subdued lighting, plenty of seating, and numerous drink options. The entrance is accessible by those with or without accessible needs. Those needing a ramp are covered also. Standing in line, there is a large, digital, menu board, to your left which provided numerous drinks including classic espresso-based, drip of the day, along with french press and clever pour (e.g. kinda like pour over) options. Queued up, I was able to order a clever brew with their Sumatra, which was poured in a 12-ounce format. The barista also went to the trouble of reminding me the wait, around 10 minutes for the coffee to be finished. During the wait, the overhead audio was at a level that some might find aggressive. But, I didn't find it burdensome. The cafe even took the meaningful step of putting up sound mats in key parts of the cafe. As far as roasters go, this is probably the total package. This is the first roaster that didn't deny me a brewed-on-demand option, of my choice. Finally, I can't speak to most of the drink menu. But, what I can say, is my coffee was hot, bold, and rewarding. As always, your individual will vary. read more

Fast service and the food was delicious! I got a vajilla latte with a spicy turkey with bacon. read more

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Came for coffee before a seminar near by. So good, I went back for a second cup and I don't even drink coffee like that. Staff was cool, good seating and luckily I found parking right in front of the coffee shop. read more

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It's located right next to the four season hotel near Pike Place. It's definitely convenient place to grab coffee/breakfast/lunch. The floor and chairs were dirty more than I expected as our puppy's brand new white diaper completely got dark! So don't wear any nice clothes. They do offer free wi-fi and outlet plugs are available on certain seats, so it's convenient for digital nomads. Cappuccino - nothing special but it was a good strong cappuccino Dessert rose latte - this latte with rose syrup and cinnamon was amazing that we ordered the second to go. Sage latte - We tried this out of the curiosity. It tastes like rotisserie chicken or chicken soup with coffee. We should have known. It's drinkable, but neither of us are big fan of this one. Unless you are looking for a cup of coffee to fool your brain to think you've had rotisserie chicken with coffee, we would not recommend it. We got kicked out from this coffee shop before we were able to order lunch because our puppy (usually super quiet) didn't stop whimpering for some reasons. We'd still come back to this place and recommend for their rose latte. read more

Fonté Café - Seattle - Loved this dessert rose latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Online said they had a breakfast Monday-Friday from 8-11, when we arrived at 10:30 all they had posted was a grab and go breakfast menu. So that was kind of disappointing to walk there and then have to find something different to eat. read more

On my second day in Seattle my best friend Amanda and I came to Fonte, my coffee shop pick the day. I got the Turkish Latte. I usually have cinnamon in my coffee but this time I had cardamom which was the right of sweetness and unsweetened. The service was prompt and excellent, and the ambiance was buzzing around 10am. Overall I would recommend Fonte to anyone who is visiting the Seattle Waterfront! read more

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Visiting from SF and stopped by - the Americano was smooth, rich, and delicious. Super friendly staff and great vibes. Loved the cozy decor. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Great coffee but so unfortunate that they are always out of pastries, especially their incredible chocolate chip. No idea why they can't keep up with demand and carry a decent supply of pastries. read more

Yum! Great coffee (got the cinnamon maple latte with oatmilk) and tasty breakfast! The Seattle Sunrise was solid with delicious potatoes, crispy bacon, and good scrambled eggs. The avacado toast was also good according to the sis! Staff was super friendly. Well located near the Market. Definitely recommend!! read more

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I know this is a very popular place with excellent coffee and very nice staff. But the avocado toast was just awful. First you have to clear off the huge pile of arugula, then a layer of very soggy tomato and underneath a thin layer of avocado concoction. The bread was toasted baguette that was extremely hard and impossible to bite into. This definitely needs reworking. read more

Good vibe excellent coffee. Friendly and efficiently serving. I had the Aztec mocha. Chocolate, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne. Really delicious. The food looked really good. They were assembling breakfast burritos while we were there. Ah, if only we had not JUST eaten. This place is place you'd like hang out for awhile to eat, drink, and people watch. Or grab and go. Excellent quality. Next time I want to try the Turkish latte. read more

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