I am ABSOLUTELY NUTS for their medici coffee! It is some kind of latte/americano drink that includes scrapes of orange skin strips! AHHHMAZING! I became literally obsessed with that drink and went to Cafe Ladro's in Cap Hill and over in Queen Anne every single morning for 2 weeks. Now I treat it just like fine wine-- it's never disappointing! MEDICI FOR PRESIDENT!!!! read more

I pretty much dislike the taste of coffee for the most part, but this place had me wanting more. I can't recall the name of the drink I got, but while waiting for breakfast at Coastal Kitchen next door, I snagged a cup of greatness! read more

This place has awesome Italian-style roast if you're an espresso purist like me. Nutty and not too bitter. Definitely my preferred vendor.

The coffee is good, but I'd find it hard to opt for (this) Ladro over Victrola (just down the street), unless the latter is absurdly crowded. read more

My favorite place in Seattle to get a Mocha, bar none. The baristas are great and it's a chill place to hang out too. Plus, the perfect outdoor seating for people-watching on 15th Ave E. read more

Best coffee in the Seattle area! This spot in particular is awesome. Majority of the baristas are amazing and know their stuff. I go here at least 2-3 times a week. read more

Every Ladro I go to makes some pretty good coffees. No exception! Hard to find a good caffe that serves excellent pastries too, but not only are the drinks good, the pastries are great here as well. Barista is always very nice. My only gripe with Ladro in general is that if you order any kind of syrup at all (even specifying a small amount) their drinks sometimes lean toward the sweet side. But in general they're pretty consistent in making an awesome drink. read more

It's open late! I love their orange mochas with the peel. It's a quaint little place and fairly quiet (well, at night).

my norm to order is a soy cafe latte, coffee roast is good (altho i tend to like medium-dark roasts) great place to chill, a good amount of wall sockets to power up your gadgets. read more

This place has a bad vibe. Not evil-bad, but definitely a shitty, dead-room, dead people vibe. I don't know how good my latte was or not, frankly. When you feel your soul be sucked out of you from a room it's kind of distracting. Oh yea- I recollect it wasn't hot (the espresso not the room). It was probably as good tasting as my fond memories of nearly daily espresso at the one on 7th & Pine. The difference here is that the staff I've encountered on four separate occasions (three different persons) are the I-couldn't-be-less-concerned-about-you-or-your-patronage types. On a 5th occasion there was one engaged and espresso-lifted face. I wish I remember a name so they would know I'm excluding them from my rant. And so I might tell them to run not walk before they internalize the energy there. I am also struck by the fact that a dear, much more laid-back, friend who recently moved into a place 2 blks from Ladro wrote the following without knowing I had an opinion about the place: "i like Ladro's coffee, but have had bad experiences with two of the staff there--nothing nasty, but enough to make me think i should take my biz elsewhere". Indeed. Don't reward bad service. Plenty of places on this street or within a couple of blocks. No one wants to feel their mere presence is not requested and that you are interrupting your barista's day by unfairly calling attention to yourself. Manager: take note. read more

Caffe Ladro has the best soy mocha in Seattle in my opinion. I love to stop by whenever I'm out and about. The staff is also very friendly and the pastries are good. The only reason I only gave it 4 stars is because the service can be a bit slow at times. I think this is good because the staff takes its time with each drink and each customer and you know it's made right. But it may not be the right choice if you're in a rush! read more

one of my favorite coffee joints in seattle. im there at least 3 times a week. its really close to my job and i like the coffee so much better then starbucks. most of the baristas know me pretty well and know exactly what i want before i order, i think thats pretty cool. oh.. the spinach and feta quiche is delish! read more

One of the better places to buy a chai latte... delicious and great atmosphere!

Great place. Friendly staff, great coffee, and relaxed atmosphere.

Great service, great coffee/mochas and just a fun place to hang out. Would have liked to come here more.

I stop here sometimes on the way to work. I like the coffee and I like that it is usually pretty quiet even during morning rush hour. Some of the baristas are quite nice. However, on a few occasions now, certain baristas have been rude or condescending. If it was not for those couple of unfriendly baristas, I would give the cafe 5 stars. Years and years ago, I used to live very close to this place. Back then, I had a similar mixed bag of experiences. Personally, I do not care if a barista is chatty, quiet, reserved, or anything else. Just don't talk to me like I'm a child. read more

The iced tea was disappointing and they didn't have any lemons for it. The hot apple cider was outstanding. Everything was resonably priced for seattle. read more

you've made an outstanding impact sourcing excellent ethical coffees amd direct trade now channel that same time and investment into developing your staff to understand CUSTOMER SERVICE. If you are a regular you get a smile and engagement if you are new or unfamiliar you're a nuisance. 15th prides itself on being a destination neighborhood but is very isolating this location is the town hall where regulars complain about new employees, homelessness, and any other annoyances that counter their beliefs. Coffee is bright but unfortunately the customer experience is not. read more

GREAT COFFEE! Great staff, clean facilities. Listen, I know my coffee. If you are a latte fan, go here at least once. I googled the highest rated coffee shops in King County and went to the top ten. This one certainly in the top ten. If you are a coffee fan, you must visit these guys at least once. read more

I can only speak for this location because I have never been to another. I have purchased coffee from here maybe 50 times in two years and have come to the conclussion that they serve possibly the worst tasting coffee is Seattle. Or maybe I should say most watered down espresso in Seattle. Or maybe the least skilled baristas in Seattle (try to avoid the nice hipster with the thick dark beard). With some exception the staff is surly and has snoots. Maybe the roast just sucks, irregardless, with Liberty and Victrola on either block to the left and right, and the lowly bakery across 15th, I'm suprised this Ladro has any regular business at all. (Probably the pastry case). Respectfully, JG read more

I love this place, good coffee, always random people to talk to, free wifi, comfortable seats, great location!

This is my favorite coffee shop in Seattle. The barista's are friendly and the coffee delicious. The Medici is my favoirite but I always ask for less chocolate and more oragne. read more

My favorite cafe in the neighborhood. Soy latte is excellent and Sweet Chai Latte too. I used to think the coffee at Victrola was better but the folks working behind the counter at Ladro are just so much darn friendlier. And to be honest, I don't need the hard core hipster crowd at Victrola... although I enjoy the actual cafe environment better there (nicer art, better seating arrangement, etc.) I didn't mean this review to become an A vs. B but, well, there it is. B=Ladro and it wins, hands down. Also, if you happen to have a baby in tow, she'll get a smile and a friendly hello, too. :) read more

Such a great place! Warm, relaxing atmosphere and great drip cofffee. Their baked goods aren't bad either

driving back in the car, I think I said "this coffee is SO good" about 4 times to my boyfriend and pretty sure he got the point. this cafe knows how to make a delicious latte, the espresso wasn't too strong and the almond milk was steamed perfectly. definitely coming back here next time I am in the neighborhood. read more

Caffe Ladro - Capitol Hill - Almond milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love this place. I have been going here for work and delicious coffee on the side. Great service, comfortable and relaxed decor, free wifi. Parking can be a little challenging but hey it's capitol hill. read more

My absolute favorite coffeeshop in Seattle. The baristas always start up conversation and always remember faces, the music and atmosphere is always great, and it's wonderful to sit at the counter lining the big windows or outside in the wooden seats and people-watch on 15th. Their Americanos are delicious, but their mochas are INCREDIBLE. Caffe Ladro on 15th is one thing I really miss about living in Seattle. read more

i drink ther evry morning my cafe on my way to work recomend for all of thos thet like late cafe read more

The staff are very responsive. Love coming at this time in the mornings to get my coffee.

this is another location i go to, the one on capitol hill. i just love ladro and their addicting coffee. the staff are always alert and friendly. love this location, it has outside chairs where it's really nice to sit out during the spring/summer time. recently this place got some new cups for their cold drinks and i must say they need to get those cups together or order new ones cause my coffee be dripping everywhere cause the cap isn't fit properly on the cup and causing the coffee to drip everywhere if sha read more

While visiting Seattle recently, we stopped in to pick up some coffee before heading over to Volunteer Park. On a friend's recommendation I ordered the Medici, a chocolate-orange mocha. In the words of Teen Girl Squad, SO GOOD! OMG. I think they peel off a spiral of orange rind and add it to the milk before steaming. I never would have thought of chocolate-orange-coffee as an awesome flavor, but it was so yummy that I went back a few days later and got the same thing. read more

Mmmm....tasty coffee and the raspberry scones are absolutely the best!!!!! Awesome baristas with rapid service and Rainman-like memories. A true gem. Keep up the good work. read more

Four stars average?? Really, Seattle? This place is fine if you just need to stop in and leave, or if you're looking to avoid anything resembling a hipster. The layout is weird, though, and feels drafty on a cold day. For some reason, this place seems to attract all the weirdos of 15th Ave. But it's good that there's a place to get coffee where you can go in your pajamas without looking out of place :-) A lot of people seem to camp out there, and yet I would personally not feel comfortable camping out. A good place to go to not be seen by your ex, boss, friends, etc. who probably don't go there. read more

Caffe Ladro on 15th Is my favorite coffee shop on the Hill ! I love the friendly staff and the Vegan oat bars!

This was recommended to me by a friend from Seattle who has lived there his entire life. It's definitely a darker roast, but the quality of the beans and coffee is superb. Highly recommended if you are in Seattle. read more

My favourite coffee place. Consistently great cappuccino and friendly staff

the most amazing white chocolate mocha i ever tried!!!!!! I go there every single morning!!!!

I have enjoyed every visit to Cafe Ladro. The coffee is great and the over-sized windows are extremely inviting. However, what had me actually come back to this coffee shop given that we probably have hundreds on capitol hill alone is Kaylee (hope I'm spelling her name correctly). Her hospitality was so inviting and her friendliness is CONSISTENT. Anyone can be nice sometimes but she treated great every time I've come. GREAT coffee + GREAT service + GREAT windows = me as a recurring customer! read more

Really good place, I have never had a bad experience here. I get here early in the morning and the staff is always pleasant ready to make my order.Just a good standard place with good coffee and goodies. read more

Excellent coffee and one of the best staffs ever! couldn't ask for a better neighborhood coffee shop.