Here we go again...if you are an actual oaying customer and want to sit outside and enjoy the warmth, NON customers take precedence, just ask the redhead barista- she said verbatim "I don't care!" read more

My regular stop on way to work. Love all the employees. They quick and fun to chat with. Thanks for keeping me going in the mornings.

Slightly pricey, but the smooth and rich coffee is worth every drop! This location is very chill and lacking the loud music other coffee houses blare. The windows are perfect for people watching and the art that surrounds you is cool! Oh, and the barista was very personable and eccentric. read more

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Consistently disappointed with the pretentious and self-absorbed barista culture in Seattle. This location is no different. It gets tiring. The cashier scoffed rudely at a compliment made on her eye shadow makeup and staff were aware of internet connection issues yet didn't notify customers asking for the WiFi password. Self-important, unfriendly service included in your coffee experience at this Cafe Ladro. read more

I work just down the street from this Ladro location and I love how nice the baristas are here. When they remember your order it really adds a nice personal touch :,) The coffee is definitely an upgrade from the Starbucks I used to frequent before they closed on 15th. Thank God for this location cuz without it I would not be able to get thru a shift without my honey latte! They even give a small discount if you work at a business on the street. It's usually a quick & easy coffee pick-up but sometimes the line gets long. Keep up the good work guys! read more

The coffee is uniformly wonderful, as are the baked goods. The service is hit-or-miss, but 'twas ever thus. Still worth it.

Really relaxed vibes, desk lamps, and califia farms barista almond milk makes for a great place to study and have coffee. Note: baked goods are not vegan here sadly. read more

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

There is not much better than an almond milk gibraltar and this spot makes them splendidly. The whole staff are rock stars balancing service with expediency. Jordan took care of me today with curiosity and professionalism. I have had similar experiences with Oliver, Cesar and Emery (spelling?). Keep on keepin on friends. read more

I so wanted to like Ladro, but it did so little to impress me. How do I count the ways? 1. There was a line, which didn't seem to move too fast. 2. The barista had minimal personality - neither apathy nor passion. He was just sort of there...machinelike...must make coffee...next... 3. There were flies inside the café (probably highly caffeinated flies) 4. The condiment stand looked like a Pacific NW windstorm blew through it. In all fairness, there was only one barista working on a Saturday afternoon. Perhaps they could have added another barista to help this guy out. I was so disappointed I almost went to the Starbucks down the street just to try to recover from this experience. The coffee was good, but not enough to lure me back. read more

Cafe Ladro is where I go when I want to get stuff done. I go there when studying at home proves too distracting or my couch too sleep-inducing. Ladro has good coffee and the atmosphere has just enough energy to keep me awake and focused without proving distracting. I have spent many an afternoon reading for class while sipping on a vanilla latte. The baristas at Ladro mix an excellent beverage. They don't over do the flavor shots like many places. They put in just enough to add a hint of flavor while still letting you taste the coffee. Because we all know I like my coffee like I like my women... bitter and frothing. read more

It's a small location and it gets full fast during the weekends but the coffee is better than the nearby Victrola with more outdoor seating. The baristas are top class and really know what they are doing/talking about. read more

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I love Ladro! I choose this cafe over the one down the street for its customer service and coffee. The baristas are always very nice and accommodating. What I like is that they treat me like a person and not like a paying customer. I have a more personal experience here versus the cafe down the street. Not to mention the coffee is amazing! Ladro wins for coffee on 15th in my opinion. read more

Caffe Ladro - Capitol Hill - street vibes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I confess, I'm a Victrola addict. But sometimes, diversifying our addictions is a good thing and in so saying, on Thanksgiving day, I ventured over to Victrola and it was closed! What's an addict to do??? My friend steered me toward Ladro, located down the street, and it was packed. Packed out front with people standing outside with their dogs, packed inside with a line going out the door. But it moved quickly because the baristas were efficient in taking orders and then moving us down along to the registers. I ordered a Jumbo Latte and a Grande Mocha at $3.80 and $3.40 respectively. While I was fishing out my wallet, two cute bags (6 cookies) of Hazelnut laden shortbread cookies winked at me. I snatched the last two bags, a steal at $3.95 each. Peter and I sat in the cramped corner area of the cafe taking in the bright yellow and red hues of the wall, probably done in order to incite warmth since it was a chilly upper 40's out. I was slightly elbowed in my back and a cutie with dark eyes, dark glasses (again! Wow, I am so loving Seattle) and a Columbia fleece apologized, his laptop under his arm. Ladro is a bit more upscale in regards to the clientele at Victrola, but I'm not torn between the two. Rather, I love them both. read more

Ladro offers decent people watching from the Adironack chairs outside, that is, if you don't mind sucking in a pack of second hand smoke and talking with the crazy loiterers all around you. It's also a good place for the behavioral researcher in you who wants to count how many people jaywalk and how many follow the rules like good little Seattlites. Amazing how long someone will stand there when there are no cars in sight. Espresso chocolate chip cookies are usually good, when they are not bad. read more

Forget 'one of' - this IS my favorite coffee shop on the Hill, and I wish I would make it here more often. Everything in my earlier review is still true, but now I can add that I love the vanilla lattes and the food is just as good! Their quiches are delectable and make an excellent dinner on the run. The staff has always been very friendly and they actually seem interested in taking care of their customers. It's been a little busier the last few times I've gone, which is good news for them but makes snagging a table a bit of a challenge. read more

FIVE STAR STAFF ALL AROUND!! I seriously haven't met a nicer group of people, and as a local who frequents this location often, I am constantly impressed by the baristas + staff - they are all so friendly and provide great service. Ladro has the "neighborhood friendly" vibe nailed here. The chili jack scone is the best baked good on their menu, I am so happy it is back!! Ladro also does a coffee card program so you can pre-pay the card and then earn free coffees, it's great! read more

Great neighborhood, great coffee. The baristas were helpful and answered my questions and even chatted me up in general ... "Where are you from? How is your stay?" etc. It was here that I learned about Seattle and the Americano. It seems to be the most popular Seattle coffee drink. I ended up with an almond latte, though. The milk was divine - loved the thick dense foam. It was perfect and not the airy cappuccino foam that you usually end up with in a latte in most other spots. Not quite enough flavor, though. I could have used an extra shot. Interior decor was bright and fun, and their "be kind to the tree and plant spirits" sign outside was cute, too. read more

There is a duplicate listing for this wonderful Cafe ladro. Sometimes this happens with Yelp - a place is in the listing 2 times with a slight variation in zipcode or address. I wrote a 5 star review years ago and updated it from time to time.I love the coffee. I have had excellent and funny interactions with staff. It is friendly, clean and the baked goods are very good. read more

This is the worst cafe ladro I have ever been to. The blonde was super rude. my mother was merely looking at the baked goods while I was online and she exclaimed that she needed to go on the back of the line to look at the baked goods. Which makes no sense. The other girl with brown hair and bangs looked new or tired. Never coming back to this location read more

What do I look for in a good coffee shop... 1. Good Coffee - I ordered the Yankee dog - Check 2. Good Atmosphere - airy and well lit. Good service and excellent people watching spot. Good music! - Check 3. Good Location - Parking can be difficult - 1/2 check 4. Good Crowd - Good mix of people - check 5. Free wifi- check. For a more mellow residential feel - Ladro is a good choice. read more

After having various affairs with other coffee shops, I always return to Ladro. They're my failsafe, my main-squeeze, my girl-next-door-who's-never-let-me-down. The americanos are strong and smooth and much more affordable than a few other roasters of the same quality in town, and of course, their pastry & food selection is to die for. the REAL kicker for me however, is that Ladro actually gets all of their food created in-house and delivered to their cafes every day! This makes buying a delicious cookie or scone from them that much more satisfying, knowing that it's being made by a real person and not simply unwrapped from a Costco box. While I do frequent other coffee shops due to convenience, I will go out of my way to hit up Ladro when I have the time. It's THAT good. read more

The concession stand at the circus had very good coffee. It was the greatest joe on earth. Selling coffee definitally has its perks. I enjoy my morning visits into the 15th street Cafe Ladro. Jeremy and staff are always friendly and fun to chat with. The coffees are delicous and if you go in more then a few times they are amazing at remembering your order. I have sampled the yummy pasteries but what keeps bringing me back is the friendly staff. We have a few coffee shops on my block and Cafe Ladro has the best people. Bring a pun if you are coming in the morning the barista with the beard likes the puns. read more

The coffee is very good. They use Califia almond milk, which made me super happy! It's such a good quality milk alternative. The latte was smooth and overall delicious. I had to stop myself from gulping it down... Anyway, they also have a kitchen in a separate location where they make all of their own pastries and small food items. I thought that was pretty rad! I give it 4 stars because it was a little more expensive than I would have liked to pay, but what can ya do? It's Seattle after all. read more

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I come here every Monday and Wednesday morning and sit for an hour the last year. To be honest Ladro has some pretty lame customer service.. 75% of the employees I have come across are very short, don't look like they want to be there let alone be around people. The coffee is pretty average--I primarily started coming here because they offer hemp milk. Which they happen to out of every other week... hey I get it's not entirely their fault it is the suppliers and hemp can be tricky to get in stock. But it's frustrating nonetheless! Lame excuse but if I wasn't so used to coming here I'd probably start going to Victrola, not saying their customer service is much better though... must be a Seattle thing strangely.. 3 stars because there have been some nice baristas (mainly the new ones lol) and they almost always already know my drink. read more

I like Ladro's coffee. A lot. It's REALLY good. Their mocha is great. The ambiance is awesome, and warm. First time I went was for Ryan's birthday. We had coffee and cake (well, a spongy, tasty cinnamon roll to indulge my guy's love for the sweet spice,) and spent the nicest time at this great coffee shop. Baristas are SO friendly they all jumped to lend me several lighters, when whispering to them I needed one to light a candle for Ryan's cinnamon roll-turned-to-birthday-cake surprise. It was a fun moment that everyone enjoyed so much. Two nights ago we went back, and the girl at the register asked us what we were up to that night, and we just chatted with her about La Casa del Mojito (we were coming from this place.) She seemed really interested in our conversation, and was kind and quick with our order. All that said, I just have one complaint about Ladro's. Being the nice, fantastic place it is, the music they play sucks. It's not bad, it's awful and just breaks the magic of the place. It usually is metal, hard-rock that is fine for a club or a show, but not for a coffee shop. I wish they had something a little lighter, for a broader spectrum of people. Two nights ago it was so unbearable, I asked Ryan if we could leave. It's a shame because we both love the place. read more

This is my favorite cafe in the whole of seattle. Not that I'm an expert or anything, but seriously, this place is excellent. I usually order a soy latte and it has never disappointed. Best way to enjoy your beverage? In a "for here" mug, sitting outside in their adirondack chairs, watching the hipsters and old skool capitol hillys walk by. LOVE the beautiful leafy design they create in the latte foam. Oh and the baristas are always nice, mellow, folks with zero attitude. And the case of pastries always looks so tempting. The pie in particular. HUGE. The only downside is the interior of this place is not comfy at all. Hard chairs and tables, which I guess is good if you are studying or something. But why get on the information super highway when there's so much of the world to watch from those adirondack chairs! read more

I go to this location most often, as it is close to my home & work. Very good coffee & excellent apple pie (don't eat the strawberry rhubarb, though). The baristas in the evenings are usually nice, and will offer to heat the pie & add whipped cream. The set up here is not the most comfy of Seattle coffee shops. The tables are kinda tight, and the chairs a little stiff. Also, I'm not sure why but they seem to attract older customers than other places, like the Victrola a few doors down. Free wi-fi is nice, too. I'm sure I'll be back many times. read more

Not sure why Victrola is more popular than this place. Probably the best place to sit down, study/read and have a nice cup of coffee on Capitol Hill. read more

The coffee is actually very good. As far as the cafe itself, not the best, not the worst. If Remedy and Victrola are too busy, I'll sometimes come here, but I never think of coming here otherwise. I've tried hanging out here with the laptop to get some work done but the layout is a little bizarre and the place is just too small. They were open during the snowstorm when Victrola was closed, that was a big plus. In the summer, the Adirondack chairs outside are a great place to sit and people watch. read more

In addition to the awesome coffee and awesome baristas... The food is sumptuous and the atmosphere is inviting. My close friend and I frequent the capital hill location and consistently meet with great service. I'm surprised by several of the two star reviews, as I have NEVER experienced attitude from the baristas, unsanitary conditions, nor an overwhelmingly cluttered condiment bar. That being said I plan to continue my outings to Ladro with friends and family - AND can't wait until I live in the neighborhood. Who wouldn't want to be within walking distance of one of the best coffee spots in town? read more

I love this place!!! My new go to coffee place. Try the spicy chai or the coconut mocha, they're amazing. read more

Caffe Ladro - Capitol Hill - Try the spicy chai or the coconut mocha, they're amazing! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They make solid drinks including specials like a frozen latte which is great on a hot day. They have a great selection of delicious baked goods from savory to sweet including breakfast burritos. Although it's a smaller setting with few seats there is bar seating, lounge chairs, tables for two, and seats outdoors. They feature some cool local art on the walls. I'd say a good portion of customers takes out, and some bring in their mannered dogs. They consistently have friendly staff that seem comfortable being themselves. I personally like this location more than one of the other locations. read more

I adore the staff at Ladro. They are always friendly, chatty, and a few are even notorious flirts :). They are also a very talented bunch. I have never been disappointed with my coffee. I love going and sitting with an iced mocha and a good book. Also, I adore that there are regulars that come everyday. It is like going over to a close friends house. You know who you are going to see and always feel welcome. They also have some great people watching (rain or shine). Their outside seating is covered so I've never had an issue if I wanted to be outside and it was raining. The baked goods are also great! I always have such a hard time picking what I want because everything looks great! My favorite has to be the chocolate chip cookie they sell. It can get a bit crowded on the weekends/peak study hours but other than that it is one of my favorite places! read more

The coffee is amazing and the baristas are always polite, especially when I'm barely awake. I wish the owners would get a new POS system because it frequently freezes up and holds up the line. The people working there are always so apologetic, as if it's their fault the company won't pay for a machine that works. read more

Visited Caffe Ladro spontaneously with a friend. I was a new face to this Coffee spot and they treated me very kindly. They were very patient with me while i made my order and I really enjoyed my Iced Breve latte. they made it just right, not bitter, just the right amount of ice. The energy that this spot is very lovely and deserves a 5 stars!! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this location, the staff is kind, thoughtful, and informative. I work in the neighborhood so I'm in there 3-5 times a week-simply because I've been made to feel welcomed by every single one of the staff members ( I'm on a first name basis with most of the staff). My identity and pronouns have always been respected and celebrated and honestly I love walking into a place where everyone working there is queer and friendly. read more

I think I am dousing Ladro with praise because I'm from cookie cutter south Orange County, which this joint isn't. At all. Friday late lazy morning, chill crowd, baristas are very sweet and helpful. Price is so-so. Chai is YUMZ. I have NEVER been asked before if I wanted sweet or spicy chai; of course I opted for the spicy. It's tasty, could probably use just a *tad* bit more flavor, but otherwise I am thus satisfied. Also grabbed a bacon and caramelized onion quiche -- nicely sized portion, but again, just a tiiiiny bit lacking on taste. I would, however, continue with this fortunate choice of food-drink combination forever and ever if I ever find myself relocating to the area. The free wifi cafe gods smiled upon me today, and the flavor combination of chai and quiche equals amazing. So if there really IS such a deficiency of powerful flavor, then why on earth the 5 stars? If you know me at all you know that I would NEVER kick the notch up to practical perfection on service alone. Except this one time... An older couple in line behind me ordered two tall drips, which they eventually turned into mochas. The lady inquired about a plastic Nalgene-looking water bottle on the counter which looked somewhat out of place. The lady barista explained that a gentleman had left it, and he was just at the moment clambering onto his bicycle getting ready to take off. The customer then grabbed the bottle, ran outside and flagged the rightful owner down just in time. When she returned, the lady barista upgraded the sizes of their drinks and gladly said, "You two are the proud winners of two free mochas today!" All for returning the cyclist's water bottle to him. That, I say, as I sway to the awesome old school hip hop on the speakers along with the baristas, is pretty outstanding. read more

Really good people watching from outside or in the corner windows. Windows and skylight make this a airy, uplifting place, even on the rare (heh) overcast day. Nice and frenetic barristas turn out great drinks. Good tunes, not too loud. read more

I stopped by here with friends and they got the lavender honey latte that was on the special board. The latte had little of the espresso flavor, and more so of the honey flavor. The lavender, surprisingly, was light and pretty good. Their pastries were pretty good as well. The scone was not dry at all and had great flavor. read more

This is my local Ladro and I love it for a change of scenery up on 15th. I never sway from the Iced Mocha...they just know what they are doing. It definitely rivals the Intelligentsia Iced Mocha and reigns supreme so far in Seattle. Other bonuses here is chill work environment, moderately friendly employees and PIE! Thats right....if you ever notice cheesecake in the case it is a must try, as well as the myriad of fruit options, but ask for it to be warmed up with whip. Lastly, if you have any inclination for Frappachino-style beverages their Frozen Lattes are a million times better...get it with caramel on the rare hot Seattle summer day. read more