This is my favorite Acai place. Ever. The Acai is consistently delicious, perfect texture (sorbet-like), perfect consistency (frozen but easily scoopable with your spoon) and the fruit on top is always fresh. I've been to Acai places in LA, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, airports, other places and I can never find Acai as consistently good as this. Either the fruit is thawed frozen fruit, the Acai is soupy, or for some other reason, those other places just aren't as good. Beyond the Acai, I'm a big fan of the beef pockets, the ham and cheese pockets, the chicken cones, and the Nutella-filled cheese bread. A vegetarian colleague likes to come here for breakfast when he's in town for the egg, spinach, and cheese-filled cheese bread. If you're looking for a great Acai spot, I can't recommend Kitanda enough. read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - The Lena (Acai with strawberries, bananas, granola and condensed milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Aight tbh if you're looking for an authentic acai bowl... this acai base will prob be sweeter than you're used to and/or wanting. BUT kitanda's bowls are simple, available at multiple locations, and most importantly, they're pretty gas. I typically get their energy blast bowl but went with the Lena today bc your boy is cutting. Trust me fam, don't look at the macro's if you're wanting a "healthy" meal or whatever bc these bad boys are loaded with calories (and not the good kinds hahahaha). You just gotta accept the cold hard truth, the majority of acai bowls aren't healthy, but we gotta keep telling ourselves they are bc they're so FN good lmaooo aight catch yall later read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Lena - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Something definitely changed recently. Açaí bowls have dropped dramatically in quality - the last 3 times I've gone this month, my bowls have had ice crystals that look like freezer burn in them. Gross. Staff that's been working weekends around lunch time has also been quite rude. More than once I've walked in, stood at the register, and said hi after not being greeted...only to be ignored by 2-3 staff who continue to chat amongst themselves for a couple minutes. They see and hear me...they're just too focused on socializing. Wouldn't want to interrupt, so I may need to find a new cafe nearby to frequent! read more

Excellent food for a price that's hard to beat. I love the cheese bread from Brazilian steak houses and here they use it to make great sandwiches! read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Lean Pastrami, Spinach and Cheese (P.S.C) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great options for small bites, coffee, and fantastic Portuguese bread! The Açaí bowl was a little pricey, and the topping options were limited, but still very good. Note that if you add protein to an açaí bowl, they don't mix it into the base, but this, while strange to me, is clearly stated on the menu. The menu has several other options though of small, fresh sandwiches and breads that are more reasonably priced. They have a small section of Portuguese groceries near the back which was a nice touch -- this includes frozen bread to make at home! The staff were very friendly, but the service was a little slow. The space has plenty of small group seating, fitting 2-4 per table. Near greenlake park, and a good place to grab a snack! read more

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I went to Kitanda for the first time a couple weeks ago with some friends after a walk around the lake. I ordered the Frutas açaí bowl and an original Brazilian cheese bread. I really liked how fresh the fruit was and the taste was superb! The cheese bread was also delicious and warm, a nice complement to the cold smoothie bowl. My only complaint about the açaí, was that my bowl was very cold and parts of it were still frozen. My friends ordered the same açaí bowl, but their bowls were much more smoothie like in texture. Seemed like it was simply a fluke! read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Frutas (FR) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I usually love this place and I had never experienced a bad treat from the employees but today I wanted to know what he thinks about açaí bowl (if is good or not or what his opinion is) but he just answered "taste like açaí" and at first I thought he was just joking but then he looked at me serious and like my question was dumb and he told me "strawberry taste like strawberry, blueberries taste like blueberries " It makes me feel really sad because I never tried before and I got this answered he was rude with everyone. He was tall just in case!! read more

I usually get the Frutas or Energy Blast açaí bowls here. Service is quick and standard. It's pretty dark inside, so I tend to take my bowl to go. I noticed today that they raised their prices again. My 10oz Frutas bowl was $12.45. I'd still come back as a treat! read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Frutas bowl (10 oz) in the front. Lena bowl (6 oz) in the back. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here at around 8/9 in the morning and there were about two other guests while we were here. The staff were really nice and friendly and it's a nice spot only a few blocks away from the lake. Overall it was a nice spot and the coffee shake was good and the smoothie was alright, probs wouldn't go back but nothing against it. Mocha -7/10 not too sweet, pretty good. Decent amount of chocolate flavor, not heavy coffee flavor Tropical mango smoothie -6/10. Didn't get a strong mango flavor which I wanted, but it was there and it tasted alright read more

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Super friendly service, a fantastic mocha, and the best Brazilian cheese bread! Perfect for a quick breakfast -- they have acai cups and bowls in a variety of flavors (although I wish they used fresh mango instead of dried). I got mochas here twice in a week and it was perfectly sweet, indulgent, and packed a great punch of caffeine. Their greatest hit is their cheese bread though. Love the bite sized ones! Delicately crisp, savory, and filled with delicious melty, chewy, cheesy interior. read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Acai cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I truly appreciate the concept behind Kitanda and what the space could represent for the Brazilian community in Seattle. Unfortunately, my experiences at some of their locations have been quite disappointing -- and I can confidently say they do not reflect what authentic Brazilian service is about: warmth, attention to detail, friendliness, and genuine care for every customer, regardless of who they are. As a Brazilian, I honestly feel embarrassed by this representation of our culture here. Disappointment after disappointment. This past Saturday, while my husband and I were having coffee at the Green Lake location, his chair suddenly broke -- and, to be honest, it was already extremely uncomfortable for a café setting. Luckily, he managed to hold onto a nearby table and avoid a more serious accident. Even so, it was quite a scare. What shocked us the most, however, was the staff's reaction. One employee, sitting in the same area and witnessing everything, didn't move -- not even a look of concern. My husband asked her something (she wasn't wearing headphones), and she completely ignored him. When he addressed her again, asking whether she had seen what had just happened to one of her customers, she rolled her eyes and said she couldn't do anything because she was "on her break." Really? How about being human? Represent your company with dignity. I completely understand that breaks are necessary, but that situation required at least a minimum of empathy and awareness. A simple gesture of concern would have made a big difference. None of the employees seemed to be Brazilian, and the overall attitude toward customers was distant and unwelcoming -- the atmosphere felt heavy and indifferent. For years, I've seen similar feedback about this location: poor service, lack of training, and an absence of genuine hospitality, which contradict the beautiful idea behind the brand. It might be time to reevaluate processes and invest in proper staff training. More attentive professionals -- ideally Brazilian, who truly understand the essence of what Kitanda stands for -- could completely transform the customer experience. Unfortunately, it seems the owners have reached a point where they no longer value or even consider the feedback generously offered on this and other platforms. What a shame. On the other hand, the Kirkland location is quite different: the staff there tend to be friendlier and more pleasant, creating a more welcoming environment. The only note is that they often speak too loudly, which sometimes affects the calm atmosphere one expects from a café. I genuinely hope this review serves as constructive feedback. Customer service should reflect the warmth and care that Brazilian culture is known for. Personally, I don't plan to return to any of the locations -- and for now, I can't recommend Kitanda as a standout café. Sadly, it has become just another average coffee spot in the area. read more

Drinks were yummy and decently priced! Ordered 2 iced vanilla lattes and 1 americano with cream. Coffee flavor was bold and leaned more caramel, which I love. Service was fast, and the shop featured a very unique abstract wall (featured in photo). Location is great! Great if you're visiting the GreenLake downtown area and need a quick pick me up. They offer a variety of pastries and house made breads. read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Latte Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

In the PCC plaza you will find this little coffee shop (dare I call it that). This place is great. The food is great. But has European portions (small), which isn't a bad thing. I can eat a Romeo & Kuliet in about 5"4 small bites. It just teaches me to score the flavors. The secret is in their breads. It's unique to me. Sometime you can just taste healthy. Keep me honest. Try it yourself! read more

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How I heard of this place: A friend from Brazil introduced us to Kitanda when she was in search of a piece of home, and it's been a place we have returned to ever since. Type of cuisine: All things Brazilian in terms of quick-bite snacks, acai bowls and novelty beverages. Ambiance: Not unlike other coffee shops, the space is run-of-the-mill with an order counter, cashier area and glass encased displays of the available foods/pastries. Dark brown tones, with yellow and purple seem to be the theme of eacf of the establishments we have visited throughout the greater Seattle area. What I ordered: We have ordered everything from acai bowls, to acai smoothies, chicken cones, cheese bread and more. What I loved: The favorites were always the delectable bites of savory goodness - chicken cones and cheese bread, but the acai bowls always taste fresh and full of vibrant life. Why I loved it: It's simple, but new; a great way to enjoy your typical espresso beverages and smoothies, but in a novel treat. Cost: Average read more

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I absolutely love the Kitanda chain (acai bowls are a pinch to find around Seattle!) and the Greenlake location does not disappoint. The Romeo and Juliet ($3.99) was a delicious snack and the Lena bowl ($6.99) was also fresh, well made and yummy. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Romeo & Juliet ($3.99) and Energy Blast ($9-10) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Well this is the last straw. I've been eating here and the other locations for at least 5 years. The first big problem is that the portions have at least been cut in half. The size of the kitanda bread is a fraction of what it used to be for more money now. The bowls are at least 1/3 smaller and the price has gone up 30% at least in the last couple years. The bread is always underbaked baked now and it's so much smaller than just a couple years ago. I cannot stress to you how much the prices have gone way up and the portions are way smaller. It's so sad that a place i've loved for years has become just another scam. I'm done forever kitanda you've lost your way. read more

If you've never eaten here before get the energy blast, it's a açai bowl with strawberry berries, banana, bananas, and then like flaxseed and it's got a bunch of stuff in it honey read more

great açaí bowls! i got the lena and really enjoyed it also highlyrecommend the original kitanda- it's brazilian cheesy bread that's so yummy! read more

The smoothies here are amazing! They're creamy, refreshing, and packed with flavor. My favorite is the tropical blend--it's like a mini-vacation in a cup. read more

The restaurant has a nice comfy feeling to it. The food was okay. I got the Nutella bun. I'd be careful on how you're eating it because it could get messy read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Nutella - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The first time I came here I found a giant piece of plastic that I nearly choked on in my acai bowl. The owner didn't much care to reach out to me, to see if I was okay. The second and third time (can you believe I came back?): my pre-ordered order of an acai bowl and Romeo & Juliet were done 24 minutes after my specified pick up time. This is absolutely unacceptable when I'm relying on the accuracy of the time and my work schedule. The kicker is both times they forgot my Romeo & Juliet sandwich, and I had to insert myself in a line of people waiting to order to let them know. Then they tell me they're out of that and can refund me. The refund never comes and I have to call several times again to get the $ back. On top of all of this, I've tried getting a hold of the owner on several occasions to share my experience with her instead of writing this review, but she claims she's too busy to take calls. Truly baffling all around. *The response from the owner below is interesting...they refunded me the ~$3 for the item they were out of weeks after it happened. Yet the owner isn't willing to take a 5-minute call from me about the rest of the experience, yet has the time to respond to negative reviews here? Very, very interesting... read more

Love the staff here, always so quick and helpful. Their selection of teas are so good, my favorite is the Bollywood read more

This was my first time in. I was in the area and wanted and coffee and something to eat. The coffee was good, and looks like they had a ton of food - mostly bread and buns with filling. So I decided to try the ham & cheese bun which was okay... kind of like a huge pizza pocket. I wasn't expecting it to have a filling like that, I thought it would be more like a sandwich inside with more ingredients. However I would like to go back and try their other food options!! read more

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Absolutely Astonished!! I had the sausage breakfast sandwich!! It was great!!! I will most definitely be back!! read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love this spot! Clean and usually quiet, it's a good spot to work if you get one of their wooden tables in the back- not so much if they're taken and you're relegated to the wire tables up front haha. The bowls are formidable, recently I got their smaller 6oz Lena and their featured Bread Roll and that was perfect! Their Brazilian latte is very good as well and features condensed milk as the sweetener. It's a bit pricey but the quality is super consistent and the fruit is fresh and delicious! I'd say it's worth it! read more

Açaí... the magical superfood that is meant to give you super powers.. or it's just a great marketing ploy to make this delicious fruit special... regardless of the special powers, it's a tasty thing. Kitanda serves it up well with various combinations that inspire you to believe you are now ever more special snowflake than you actually are. The Traditional Bowl is simple, just frozen Açaí on the bottom, with granola and fruit on the top. Yes, it's overly simple, but darn tasty. The perfect taste is a little bit of all three at the same time. That would be ideal in you are looking for something delicious. read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Traditional Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Gluten Friendly options! Kitanda has my favorite breakfast sandwich around Seattle for a fair price. I always get the turkey sandwich which also has a fresh slice of mozzarella cheese. It's simple and satisfying. For those that haven't tried Brazilian bread yet, it's made from Tapioca flour and has hints of cheese. The outside is crunchy and inside is soft and slightly gummy/chewy. The turkey is salty and the cheese stretches from the sandwich to your mouth with each bite. Mmm! It is SO GOOD! They have other sandwich options too, great coffee, and house made as well as imported Brazilian treats. Definitely worth a try if you're up for something new. It could be your new favorite like it's turned into mine. read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Turkey Breast & Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Delicious cheese bread, decent acai bowls, hit or miss service. A very friendly coffee shop that serves warm Brazilian cheese bread, which is super tasty as a snack. COFFEE: Coffee is decent and there is a modest coffee menu available. Brazilian latte wasn't anything particularly notable, so just stick with my standard Americano. FOOD: Was rather underwhelmed with their breakfast sandwich, as it was heated in such a way that made the usually soft cheese bread a bit stale, and was made with super cheap, ultra thin grocery bacon. Would just stick with their cheese bread for a tasty snack. Acai bowls range from $7.40-$10, and can become quite soupy as prior reviews note. Free wifi and a long communal table in the back if you're looking for some coffee and a quick snack. Service is friendly but can be slow and inconsistent. read more

Wow I'll be coming again! Really blown away by their dessert options. Passion fruit mousse and flan were both so rich and flavorful . Açaí bowl was good too!! read more

I love this place. They serve authentic Brazilian snacks at reasonable prices, which earns them five stars in my book. It's the only spot in Seattle that offers real Brazilian goodies like coxinhas and pao de queijo to eat in the cafe or take home and bake yourself. The large pao de queijo tasted awesome-- cheesy and chewy the way it should be. I didn't try any of the sandwiches, but it would be hard to go wrong with the Brazilian cream cheese or dulce de leche. The coxinhas were filled with a good amount of chicken and were dairy free, so my lactose intolerant partner could enjoy them. The coxinhas were pretty good, but he liked the kibe even more. I'm not a kibe fan so stuck to the pretty good coxinhas and decent brigadero. I'll definitely be back to satisfy my Brazilian food cravings for as long as I live in Seattle. Please also start serving fried polenta! read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Coxinhas, kibe, pão de queijo, and brigadero - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was so happy to see this Brazilian Cafe in Boston. They had some great treats that took me back to visiting Brazil. The most amazing thing I had was the stuffed Pao de queijo. I ordered the dolce de leite and Romeo & Juliet. Let me just say it was amazing!!! I also got brigediero, beijino, coxinha and bananinha candy. The coxinha was small but tasty just wish it was bigger and more filling. The other desserts and candy were just as I remembered having from Brazil. Inside it was very clean and they also had some other imported items you can buy. There is free Wi-Fi inside which helped keep me connected since I had spotty service in the area. I can't wait to visit again and have more menu items along with the stuffed Pão De Queijo. read more

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Kitanda is in the perfect location, right next to Greenlake. Great place to get something to eat before walking around the beautiful lake. The first time I went here, I tried the chicken cone and a small açaí bowl. The chicken cone was cooked to a perfect temperature, soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. The açaí bowl was a delicious and light dessert filled with wonderful flavors. I was very happy with the food and service here and have been to this place many times. read more

Really good and pricey acai bowl. They didn't see my note to put the granola on the side but it ended up being okay when I blended it in. I'm not a big granola fan but since theirs is made in house it is different and I'm glad I got to try it. Something in the bowl I got (acai, coconut, cacao nibs, and banana) gave me awful stomach pains. Not sure what was going on but I'd be willing to give them another try since the bowl was so delicious. read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Acai bowl with coconut, granola, cacao nibs, and banana - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super disappointing açaí bowls. They use the sambazon packaged base which you can get at any natural grocery and then glop all the toppings on top with no stirring,blending or defrosting. So you get an icy watery puck or a mouth full of peanut butter. Mine was frozen solid in the center. Save yourself $11+ and just eat a wad of peanut butter out of the jar at home like an animal or make it classy and get the sambazon and do it yourself. How they serve it also doesn't help because it is a tall narrow Plastic cup so you couldn't thaw and stir yourself either. They also charge an extra $1 for about one strawberry extra and do not swap out another fruit for that one time xtra strawberry. Their breakfast pucks also appear to be heat and serve out of a packet as well. Two stars for having present employees and a clean (but rightfully empty) dining area. read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is very fun, and has some treats and selections inside that you're not going to get from a generic coffee place. I believe its roots are Brazilian. I like the concept- and it's uniqueness. It's also extremely clean, and the staff are extremely authentic/personable. I appreciate their personality, and there are knowledge behind all of their ingredients/items. The location is a bit tucked away, so you have to search. When I feel like they could work on is: the price point for the portion - a bit over priced for my taste. I am giving them for star is never the less though, because I think they are unique, and it is nice to have something like this available. I tried the açaí bowl- it was a bit too sweet for my taste. I also like açaí because I'm from Hawaii and maybe have different standards. I think that they have a spot that's worth trying once! And most people can find something. I don't know / think it would be a regular spot for me though. read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

In the mood for an acai bowl, I decided to go to Kitanda Espresso & Acai in Greenlake. I went w/ their Energy Blast bowl, which consists of acai, peanut butter, banana, strawberry, granola, Brazil nuts, & honey. Personally I don't have many "go-to" options when it comes to acai bowls, but Kitanda Espresso & Acai definitely became one of them! The energy blast bowl was really good & refreshing. I am a peanut butter kind of guy so this is definitely a good choice for any peanut butter lover! I would definitely recommend this place & come back here for an acai bowl in the future! read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Energy Blast Acai Bowl at Kitanda Espresso & Acai (Greenlake) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I absolutely love this place. Best coffee and cheese bread in Washington. I love trying their seasonal drinks.

Love this Brazilian coffee stop, many coffee drinks to chose from. They also have an assortment of açaí bowls my favorite is the energy blast! There is also an assortment of small bites my favorite is the chicken cones. This place has a great working environment and is in walking distance to green lake and ppc Value 3 Atmosphere 4 Food 4 Staff 5 read more

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I'm always on the lookout for places that have good açaí bowls, and the açaí bowls here were better than I expected. I literally just sat down at a random table waiting for my friends when I saw a sign on the windows of Kitanda and it had a picture of an açaí bowl, and so I decided to check it out while I waited. I never even knew this place existed until today. I got a normal açaí bowl with strawberries, granola, and cacao nibs. I was pretty disappointed in the size and amount of the strawberries. I was really wishing for more strawberries and they were quite small too so there wasn't much fresh components. The granola and cacao nibs did add a nice crunch and the cacao added a slight richness. The açaí itself was pretty good, not too sweet, and it was fresh and refreshing. Overall, pretty solid place. I really didn't expect it to be as good as it was. Slightly on the expensive side, but I would definetly get an açaí bowl again! read more

Kitanda Espresso & Açaí - Açaí Bowl with Strawberries, Granola, and Cacao Nibs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Mostly I come here because I've always loves the pao de quejo - the cheese breads. Crusty on the outside, with a chewy, moist interior, savory and delicious. Unfortunately, their quality has declined over the past couple of years, maybe because of slow turnover? Please step up the quality, the last cheese breads I got were hard on the outside and dry interior - very little chewiness. read more