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    Cafe Calaveras

    4.8 (21 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Vinh M.

    I felt very welcome coming in and having their coffee here from start to finish! I came here on a Monday morning around 11am while I was in the area. This is in First Hill where parking is atrociously hard but I managed to snag a 2-hour free parking spot down along Washington St. From there, you can just cut through Yesler Terrace Park to reach the front. Inside is very cute, cozy and calm in general with some bright colors that are accentuated when it's sunny like my visit. Staff was very helpful in introducing some of the drinks they're well-known for and recommendations based on what I was in the mood for. I got a hot La Reina latte with regular milk for this visit. The rose petals on top are edible, and added a slightly bitter complement to the coffee and creamy texture of the coffee itself. It was appropriately sweet, and had a nice aromatic touch to it from the rose syrup and petals. This was such a great visit and I can't wait to come back here for another coffee and even some of their breakfast items!

    Fruity Pebbles Concha
    Cody A.

    I'm genuinely ECSTATIC to report that Café Calaveras has opened in my building! Watching Tougo Coffee close last year was a bummer, so seeing this space come back to life with something this vibrant feels special. Café Calaveras is a Queer Latina-owned bakery centered on coffee, culture, and community, and you feel that the second you walk in. The staff are warm, welcoming, and clearly proud of what they're building. It doesn't feel corporate or performative. It feels intentional. NO ICE HERE EXCEPT IN THE DRINKS! They serve coffee, pastries, breakfast tacos, and melts. I tried the Fruity Pebbles concha, and it was fantastic! For anyone who doesn't know, a concha is a traditional Mexican sweet bread with a soft, fluffy interior and a crunchy, sugar shell topping. This one had a playful Fruity Pebbles twist that somehow worked perfectly without being overwhelming. They also allow pets, which makes it even better for those of us who live nearby and want to pop in with our dogs. Seattle needs more spaces like this. Queer-owned. Latina-owned. Community-driven. Good coffee. Good vibes. Actually welcoming. I'm really proud this exists in my neighborhood!

    Mexi matcha
    Diana C.

    The vibes here were excellent! Such a great cafe! This is a really cool place to work or read. I would definitely come back just for the vibes and decor alone but the staff are lovely and the mexi matcha was delicious! Highly recommend!

    Approaching cafe along Yesler (11/2/25)
    Marie B.

    Quite the Yesler Terrace transformation versus my tenure splitting my time working at UW and Harborview Hall decades ago. Lots of updated urban dwellings and connecting vistas to the First Hill, CID, and CD neighborhoods. Cafe Calaveras took over the former Tougo Coffee. Street parking can be a challenge, but it is located near the streetcar route and Metro bus 60 along Yesler. It sure was a popular spot on this partly sunny, late morning Sunday. Just about every seat was taken, but I was able to find a window facing seat. There was a constant line behind me. Enjoyable inviting vibe. Large windows with natural light, assorted seating configurations, healthy foliage, decent overhead music that blended well with the many ongoing convos. Welcoming, experienced counter staff, who were able to handle the volume of orders. I tried a 16oz mocha and sausage, egg, cheddar cheese breakfast melt. The latter hit the spot as the first meal of the day. Glad I had the opportunity to stop by this vibrant indie cafe!

    Menu as of 12/2025
    Leilani Q.

    Cute space with a good amount of seating available. The vibes are very comfy and the staff was super helpful in helping answer any questions and making recommendations! Only thing is that street parking was pretty tough in this area. Bidi bidi brew brew: the ube foam was creamy and tasty, the sprinkles were a nice touch because it gave the drink a little crunch factor.

    Normandean C.

    Large cozy space with high ceilings. Friendly staff and moderately priced food and drinks. If you step outside it comes with a cool view overlooking parts of the city. Not much ample street parking in front, but If you go around the block you can find street parking. I ended up ordering a sausage breakfast melt. With pepper jack cheese as well as a hot horchata latte with oat milk. First impression of the drink. Nice temperature, appreciate the cinnamon spice on top to yield an even more warming feeling. The horchata comes through and I think it's a balanced drink. Not too sweet. The breakfast melt. Just enough food to hit the spot but not make you full. A decent snack. I do enjoy that the cafe has a bunch of different sauces and accoutrements to pair with the melt. I prefer it with the different salsas they have available. I vary it up with alternating bites. All in all not bad, but nothing to write home about. I'd pop by if I was in the area.

    Elly H.

    I met with a friend for a mid morning tea/coffee here and this place felt good. The cafe is vibrant but not overwheleming. The plants and decor remind me of home. The staff were friendly. I had a jamaica tea, the color was so vibrant and pretty! Their menú of drinks have fun names and plenty of options. I'll be back to try more! Just note that parking can be challenge for the are but I was able to find free street parking both times! Update: I came back to try a new drink. The café was busy which was exciting for a new coffee shop!

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    Krys S.

    Tasty drinks, friendly service, & cute decor! There's seating if you want to get some work done. So glad they're conveniently located in First Hill

    Jessica S.

    Such a cute spot! Came for coffee and breakfast, the breakfast sandwich was delicious and the coffee was so good. The staff were super friendly too! I've seen some fun events pop up across their Instagram page so the community aspect here seems great. Fabulous addition to the Seattle cafe scene.

    La Reina Latte
    Maggie L.

    I love the vibe of this cafe - friendly baristas, beautiful decoration, cozy seating, and there was even a dog bed available. I got the La Reina Latte hot, with whole milk. It's gorgeously topped with edible rose petals (I accidentally ate a little piece and it was bitter ), and it's just the right balance of sweetness and creaminess.

    Best coffee!

    An adorable coffee shop. The coffee is delicious. I'm studying Spanish and I learned a new word today, that I can't wait to share with my tutor...Pendejos. Haha!

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    Ricky V.

    I was stoked to find that what was once a little coffee pop-up trailer on the pier had opened a brick n mortar shop. This is a Latina owned cafe with fabulous Latinoamericana influence in the design, art, colors and more. Plenty of seating and plugs for remote workers. The coffee is always good--I recommend the Marzipan Latte. They have some small breakfast options too. I'm happy to see a business opening up in Yesler Terrace neighborhood.

    Matcha
    Kathy Z.

    The new address is 860 Yessler way. This is a wonderful coffee shop with Latina vibe is good. The location is good and the food is delicious. The coffee is delicious also

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    Storyville Coffee Company

    Storyville Coffee Company

    4.5
    (2.6k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    A friend convinced us to try this coffee shop with tales of the best latte she'd ever had. This…read morelocation is at Pike Place Market, and takes a little effort to get to as it is up a couple flights of stairs, but has wonderful views overlooking the market. The coffee was delicious especially with the house-made nondairy milk, but what really stood out was the frosted cinnamon roll, which was almost like candy. I am not sure if this happens during the busiest moments in the shop, but they did have staff bussing the tables, and one staff member actually brought us our order (I'd been listening for my name to be called and didn't hear it). It was a really nice touch with some really pleasant waitstaff.

    Storyville Coffee Company has impressive vibes, but that's about it…read more Found up multiple flights of stairs, tucked in a cool corner of Pike Place Market, Storyville Coffee Company has one of the most boujee menus and spaces I have ever seen for a coffee shop. They clearly care about their image as they offer a free mug for first-time customers with an email sign-up. The drinks here are ok, but they average between $8-$10 each. I think the pricing is just much too high. You're paying for the vibes, not for a great cup of coffee. The matcha we tried was mediocre. There are so many other great places for coffee in Seattle, for just a fraction of the price. I think Storyville is preying on tourists visiting the market. They probably have to charge that much to keep the 8 employees milling about behind the counter employed. The space does have lots of seating, but it was nearly full during our early afternoon visit. Save your money, find another great local coffee spot!

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    Storyville Coffee Company
    Storyville Coffee Company
    Cappuccino and vino. A nice Zin. Smooth and nutty cappuccino.

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    Cappuccino and vino. A nice Zin. Smooth and nutty cappuccino.
    Yoka Tea

    Yoka Tea

    4.7
    (139 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I finally got a chance to come here a second time, and even scored parking on the same block and…read moreside as here! This was on a Sunday afternoon close to 5pm, and there were still so many people occupying nearly every seat inside. I did come back to try their matcha matcha drink only to find it gone from their current menu as of May 2026. Instead, their turon matcha immediately caught my eye, as it has banana and I've been obsessed with banana-flavored toppings and puree on my matcha lately. It has matcha and house banana puree, both of which work well together. The tiny layer of house banana puree has all the flavor, especially when you mix the whole drink together. Very refreshing, and their ceremonial matcha's grassy tones still came out despite the banana puree being just as strong in the drink. Their matcha here comes pretty close to making it to the highest spots on my list of my most favorite matcha places in Seattle. Even if it isn't on the top of that list, their drinks are still 5+ star quality.

    Drinks - I have gotten a few drinks here, but my latest obsession is the turon matcha. i have never…read moretasted anything like it and it is legit a turon taste. like it blows my mind that someone put this in a drink. Service - always super friendly. Ambiance - very chill. meant to hang out here for a while. they also have a ton of other asian goodies inside like my fav hot garlic, the black sesame spread and the SEASONAL pineapple bun spread.

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    (5/15/26)
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    Such a cute spot
    Such a cute spot
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    Phe

    Phe

    4.5
    (342 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Finally made it to Phe after seeing all the debate about which café has the best matcha in Seattle…read more For me, this one takes the top spot--easily the best matcha I've had in Seattle so far. What I really loved is that the matcha isn't overwhelmed by milk. The tea itself is the star, giving it a rich, balanced flavor that really shines through. The atmosphere is bright and inviting, and the staff were incredibly friendly. I also loved the cute décor and drinkware--it adds to the overall experience. During my visits, I tried the banana pudding matcha, the sesame foam Vietnamese coffee, and the hojicha. Everything was excellent, and I'd happily order any of them again. They also offer a small selection of bites to pair with your drink. I didn't try any myself, but my friend enjoyed what they ordered. Seating is limited, especially on weekends, but it's also the perfect place to grab a drink to go. I'd definitely come back and highly recommend it to any matcha lover.

    Arrived mid-afternoon on a weekday and there was a line out the door. Seems typical for a trendy…read moreplace in Seattle. We waited ~15 mins before ordering. We ordered the matcha banana pudding and hojicha ginger tofu pudding lattes. Service took ~10 mins. The matcha banana pudding was yummy. The matcha was of good quality and the banana pudding top was a smooth, cream top that tasted just like banana pudding, with a fun crunch in the topping. The hojicha ginger tofu was a bit more adventurous in flavor. The ginger and tofu messed with my brain and made it feel like I was drinking a savory asian sauce/soup, but the drink was still sweet. I kept sipping, but the strange savory/sweet limbo never really balanced correctly to truly enjoy the drink. On the plus side, the silken tofu was fun to sip through the straw and added some protein. There is seating indoors, but the tables can fill up quickly. Some people were wfh, but most were chatting. There is 1 hr complimentary WiFi. Typical Seattle street parking. Overall, the latte flavors were fun to try and it was an aesthetic cafe. But, the prices for the lattes make them more of a novel, hyped up purchase.

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    Hojicha banana pudding
    Hojicha banana pudding
    Phe Me, or Phin coffee drink with black sesame cream.

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    Phe Me, or Phin coffee drink with black sesame cream.
    Drip Drip Coffeehouse

    Drip Drip Coffeehouse

    4.5
    (187 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Located in a more hidden part on the edge of Capitol Hill, there's a good amount of street parking…read morein the area. The inside had a good amount of seating and was playing upbeat music. The decor was really nice and I liked the mural they had up. The staff were friendly and let us know about some of their popular drinks. I got the Salted Egg Yolk Coffee and it was very decadent and creamy. It complimented the strong coffee and had nice layering when sipped out of the top instead of through a straw. Will definitely be back to try some of the other drinks.

    The drinks are good but they are very pricey. I ordered a coconut latte and for some reason I…read morecouldn't order a hot one on their kiosk, so I didn't ask for ice. They don't even fill it up to the rim of the cup. If I'm paying $10 I expect to get a good amount of coffee. I even ask the barista if she can fill up my cup further and she said sorry that that's the measurement. That's ridiculous. I'll go to Starbucks - at least I get my money's worth to some degree. Also, most of their specialty coffee drinks have dairy in it. So if you're lactose intolerant, you're better off just getting a regular espresso because you can't replace any of the specialty drinks with alternate dairy options. They are pre-made mixes They have food but nothing vegan so if you're a vegetarian or a vegan, you're out of luck. The pastries look gross. I took one look at it and it definitely was not appealing to look at. It looked dry and it looked like the pastries have been sitting in the display case for weeks

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    Salted Egg Yolk Coffee
    Salted Egg Yolk Coffee
    Customized Matcha latte flight
    Customized Matcha latte flight
    Sesame, salted egg yolk, and blossom coffee.

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    Sesame, salted egg yolk, and blossom coffee.
    Coffeeholic House

    Coffeeholic House

    4.6
    (811 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    coffee 5/5 i got the coconut coffee blended ($7). it comes…read moremildly sweet, so i asked for it to be a little sweeter. it was incredible! i feel that blended drinks often lose the coffee taste, but not this beauty. the coffee flavor was delicious and mixed well with the coconut. if you prefer your drinks blended and like coconut, this is your girl! service 5/5 staff was helpful and walked me through my options to make the drink to my preference. cafe 5/5 they must have recently added tables and chairs. i love that i can sit in and they have free wifi. everything was clean and tidy. parking is street only and could be hard to find. only a few blocks from the columbia city light rail stop. overall, i'm excited to go back and get some work done while i try other items on the menu!

    I used to be a regular at Coffeeholic and brought a lot of visitors here. However, the last two…read moretimes I went, I got a stomachache and so did my friend who was visiting Seattle. I noticed that they now pour drinks from a pre-made plastic jug instead of making them fresh like when the store first opened. I usually don't get sick from drinking coffee but twice in a row is pretty bad. Their drinks are also overly sweet and most of them do not have a 0% sweet option, which is usually what I order from other coffee and tea shops, and it's probably because most of the ingredients are pre-mixed. They also use thick plastic cups, considering that Seattle is a pretty green city and a lot of similar Vietnamese coffee shops use sustainable cups. Sad to say, but my time visiting this chain has come to an end.

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    Egg cloud cream foam with ube drizzle-ube coffee
    Egg cloud cream foam with ube drizzle-ube coffee
    Dark Night (Black Sesame Latte)
    Dark Night (Black Sesame Latte)
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    Espresso Vivace Roasteria

    Espresso Vivace Roasteria

    4.2
    (907 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Vivace espresso "Ooh La La". Every time my tastebuds desire that taste of a robust caffeine fix , I…read morestop at VIVACE on Broadway! Definallty the emerald city's smoothest java shot around. What's amazing is theres no acidic taste ruining your beverage , just a smooth euphoric rush of caffeine coursing through your body. I normally get an iced latte to get my geyser gushing but a straight shot does happen occaisionly. Outside of the superior taste the caffeine kick back is like a NASA ROCKET BOOSTER piloting Artemis II... Now the hired hands are fined tuned & trained baristas extracting the brown juices from local roasted beans. BTW VIVACE roasts its own coffee, specializing in a Northern Italian style developed by founder David Schomer since 1992... This is why you'll love its taste... VIVACE's interior space is very large for small & medium size gatherings with a hipster eclectic taste of furnishings. Also beware free WiFi if you're a lounge lizard is available... During good weather days outside seating is available for the rare days the gods allow Seattle sun to shine down upon us. Table & chairs on sidewalk allows you front row seating to the freak show for entertainment. Not much more to say, so grab a shot of caffeine!

    This was a nice coffee shop. It was very spacious inside with many seating options to choose from…read more Ordering was very seamless. I got a Latte with oat milk. At first I wanted to take it to go but the ambiance was nice inside, so I just stayed in. I should've just said "for here". Anyhow, I secured a nice window seat and enjoyed my drink and the view. My latte was good. For me, I like medium roast and it tasted more towards a medium-dark roast. It wasn't bad, my latte was delicious. It was just a little different than I was used to. The drink came together very well, the oat milk was creamy and the espresso was very rich. All in all, I think this is a cool place to work and catch up with friends. I might read or journal here, but depending on the day and the lighting it can get a little dim for that. I'd come back again.

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    Nice lobby
    Nice lobby
    Espresso Vivace Roasteria
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