we were on a road trip from california-oregon-washington-portland-california. we stayed 2 days in seatac and found this hidden gem. The coffee was the best coffee on my entire trip. I loved the coffee but i loved their customer service more. They put the effort to make sure and understand what you want and like and adjust the flavors. These guys are the best, the hospitality was 100/10. We also tried their egg crossaint. Kudos to you guys! "I highy recommend Kappa coffee" read more

Stopped by here on my way to pick up my friends from the airport, and it was I pleasantly surprised! Located in a corner and a small shop, their coffee was amazing! I got their African spiced latte and I've never had anything so unique and flavorful! A very well balanced flavor between the spice and coffee. The baristas were so nice as well, definitely a not-so-hidden hidden gem! read more

Kappa Espresso - African spice latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - SeaTac, Washington

What an awesome little place with great service. The guy was super friendly, I bought my wife a white mocha, she prefers hers a little sweeter but now we know what to order next time! I am a barista so I had to try it, it was delicious, I don't like my latte super sweet like she does, worth the stop. read more

Kappa Espresso - White chocolate latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - SeaTac, Washington

A small, but mighty, hidden gem. Warm and personal service. Wide array of mouthwatering baked goods. Delicious coffee. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is an in and out joint, no tables to sit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Super nice barista! And very delicious coffee. Definitely will be coming back on my next trip to Seattle.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The loveliest place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner is incredibly kind, introduced himself personally to his customers! The coffee is some of the best i've had in Seattle, and at a great price! I highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for a local coffee! read more

The smoothest balance of Ethiopian flavors in a cup. The espresso drinks are perfection. Lulu is a talented man for sure!!

I had to get them quick fix on my way to the airport and based on a quick review I decide to stop by this espresso shop. It's a tiny shop that is visible from the street but unless you know where the park parking can be challenging. You can park up on the hill behind the shop, now in terms of espresso, they serve Ethiopian beans which is just perfect. I happen to see the arrival of fresh beans from Ethiopia on the floor. Too bad they are not selling green beans at this moment. The press is awesome and I can recommend enough how great the shots are. if you need to coffee and you're on the way to SeaTac airport, you owe yourself to check out this place. I will surely come back and probably buy some beans so I can roast on my own. read more

Kappa Espresso - a sack of coffee beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - SeaTac, Washington

This was one of the best lattes I've had. The barista (Lulu) was very friendly and made it a great experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a very small place so this is more of a grab and go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend! read more

We were visiting from LA, so quite used to coffee shops that are filled with hipsters on their laptops and sleek modern architecture. But was quite pleased to stumble across this cozy coffee shop that was nearby our air b&b. Pastries were delish (not dry), bagel sandwich flavorful, and their coffee was wonderful. Fair prices as well. Check this place out! read more

Small café with lots of character and amazing coffee. Service was fabulous! Limited variety of items but all looked fantastic and homemade. They even sold t-shirts, bagged coffee beans and scrumptious sweets. read more

I got the Lucky Me cold Espresso. It was extremely delicious. Exactly what I was craving. The Barista was on point. Thanks @kappa Espresso for a great service read more

Awesome African latte with nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom! Great beans. The guy who runs it is really nice.

I stopped here for coffee after the airport. I wanted a drip but they don't have drip so I got an Americano and it was SO GOOD. This will definitely be my regular post-airport stop from now on. read more

We always go local while traveling. We're happy to find this place so close to the airport. Yummy bagels! read more

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Most excellent coffee, pastries and customer service. Thank you Brook, what a blessing!

Kappa Espresso is a must-visit for craft coffee lovers. This grab-and-go spot may lack seating, but it makes up for it with exceptional espresso that's rich, bold, and perfectly balanced. You can truly taste the love and attention in every cup, showcasing the barista's dedication to quality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inviting aroma and bustling atmosphere make it a delightful stop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you appreciate great coffee, Kappa Espresso bar is worth every drop! Parking sucks a little but some of the nice guys ever! They great you by name and thank you for your business. read more

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Phenomenal espresso!!!! Got a cappuccino with almond milk and cinnamon, the espresso was the perfect flavor and perfect foam on the almond milk. Service was also super friendly. Will be back! read more

Kappa Espresso - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - SeaTac, Washington

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Very welcoming. Delicious coffee prepared with care. My brother enjoyed so much that we went multiple times and he's a tough coffee critic. read more

Kappa Espresso - Salted caramel latte made with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - SeaTac, Washington

Good coffee and amazing customer service. Very close to the airport. Good selection of coffee, matcha drinks, cookies, baked goods and pastries. read more

When you are getting out of Seatac airport & looking for coffee, you will be surprised to find Kappa Espresso with the highest rating in the area. When you drive up to the location, you might miss the Coffee shop sign. This is opposite to Key Bank and on the same building which has Seatac Barber and Seatac Bakery. When you enter the small coffee shop, you are welcomed with a smell of grinded coffee smell and a smile & someone who asks your name and asks about your day before asking what you want to have! The bakery goods shelf attracts you instantly! We ordered Coffee Latte and Cappuccino. They had good aroma and seem to have been roasted longer to leave a strong aroma and a slight smoky flavor. We also ordered the Cannoli which is not the Italian version but a flaky pastry filled with not-so-sweet custard which we loved. It had the right sweetness and good flaky-ness. Parking is a nightmare as there is no parking on the street but something on the side which feels like someone's home! read more

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Coffee is amazing and super nice staff! Would love to see some GF options in future but the pastry they had looked amazing read more

Coffee is delicious and food is yummy. Baked goods from local bakery and Costco. Sandwiches made there. Staff was friendly and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small, special shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Kappa Espresso - Breakfast sandwich. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - SeaTac, Washington

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very small place, but fairly clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly and efficient staff. Just have to say that the coffee was rather lackluster and unfortunately not worth drinking. read more

Too slow to serve. Took 25min to get just a coffee. Only one serves 3-5 walk ins all the time. But the staff was kind and nice. Gave us apologies with polite smiles. read more

I found this spot through Maps while visiting the area. The vanilla latte with oat was amazing and I love that there's an 8oz size offered! Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up. They have a variety of beautiful pastries, that I admired but didn't try. I was warmly greeted upon entering and had the best convo with Seni while she made my drink. Great flavor, really nice espresso, and the perfect temp. Seni was so sweet and made sure that I was happy with my drink. It's a teeny spot, I got my coffee to go, but my stop there made my day! Will definitely be my go-to spot whenever I'm in town! read more

Kappa Espresso - Vanilla latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - SeaTac, Washington

Very nice young man behind the counter. I think he said his name was LuLu(I could be wrong, and I apologize if I am!!) He seemed just happy to be there! I got an Americano and it was good:) The pasties look AMAZING! But I'm on yet another diet, so had to skip them. read more

Great service great coffee. Even though they didn't have skim milk the owner recommended the oat milk option and it was really really good. Normally I hate lattes with alternate milk options but I would order it again. And the owner was super nice. read more

Very nice baristas. I've gone on a weekend and during the week. I absolutely love the chai tea. Also the barista welcomes your feedback. She wants your drink to taste the way you want it to taste and can tell you what to tell her next time to make it just right for you. So glad to add another delicious locally owned cafe to my list! Downside: no sitting room. And I'm not sure where I'm supposed to park. There's some spots right on its side but I'm not sure if those spots are for the house next to it. There are spots in the back that are fine though. read more

Great chocolate mocha with peppermint! Amazing customer service. Would definitely recommend. read more

Kappa Espresso - White Chocolate Mocha w/peppermint - Coffee & Tea Near Me - SeaTac, Washington

A nice quick stop for a delicious traditional macchiato. Took me back to Addis for a minute

Best coffee spot in Washington!! If anyone is in the SeaTac area I would highly recommend Kappa Espresso. Amazing coffee, excellent customer service, squeaky clean and overall good vibes from the time you walk thru the door. Proud of you Bini and Senait!! read more

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Wow!! The best coffee!! The owner takes pride in his coffee. Roasts his own Ethiopian coffee beans. Tried a doubleshot with honey..delicious. And a triple shot latte..Smooth. Pastries are from an Italian bakery. Very tasty. read more

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The staff here is very friendly and service is fast and reliable. My go to order is a latte and the coffee beans taste so fresh and fragrant. Their pastries and sandwiches are also great for a bite on the go. The shop can be a bit hard to find, but it is just across the bank. If parking is tight, I just quickly park in the bank parking lot and try to leave as soon as possible lol. It is nice to have a great coffee shop in the SeaTac neighborhood. read more

Subpar coffee, not easy to find or park, and the interior was quite rough. Zero seating. Staff was friendly but quiet.

Amazing customer service, okay coffee, hard to park. We would be back if it's near something else we're doing but wouldn't seek it out.

Delicious, smooth coffee and friendly staff. We made a quick coffee run on our way to return the car and the airport. Service was quick and personable. read more

Very cute and quaint little coffee shop near SeaTac. If you've got some time to kill, stop by! Sunni was very sweet and fun to talk to, made the trip worth it alone. Coffee and cannoli was excellent as well. read more

This place has very very slow service and after waiting 15min in line they said they don't have decaf I would give this place 0 stars if I can. read more

Excellent service, excellent coffee and food. Small place with no seating fyi but well worth the stop!