Got an ice coffee and breakfast sandwich. They heated up the sandwich which was a nice touch. There were a few seats for eating in. Service was quick and okay, not friendly but not unfriendly either. Seemed like a nice local spot. I would come back if I were in the neighborhood. read more

This is a nice little corner shop. It's on the quiet side, which I enjoy. The coffee was good. The orange scone was enjoyable. Service was good and the barista was cheerful. As an out of towner and staying in the area, it was the first place we stopped on a short walk from our hosts home. read more

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Good food. Great service. Lovely ambiance. Thank you for a wonderful end to my weekend.

We came early in the morning. There's not much hot food, so we just got 2 ham and swiss croissants. They were actually pretty good: flakey with a satisfying and balanced amount of cheese and ham. The woman behind the counter was friendly. It was hot inside, though, so we sat outside. read more

I really can't say enough about how pleased I was with the Staff and the Quality of the coffee here on my last trip to Seattle! This isn't one of those Big Chains! You get treated like real people here, served by real people ! The cute little coffee shop is attached to the MarQueen Hotel and was a great find with some tables, inside and outside and a merchandise shelf too! read more

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5 stars because Caleb the barista was AMAZING. I am so picky about my espresso and I can easily say he dialed it in perfectly. He was also so knowledgeable and answered the questions I had about Ladro and the beans they use! Ultimately it felt like a homey, early 2000's coffee shop experience -- the barista was kind, welcoming, and an expert conversationalist. This experience turned me into a Lower Queen Anne Ladro regular! read more

This is the worst coffee shop in lower QA, how it's still in business is beyond me. The coffee is awful, the baristas are slow and have so much attitude. The pastries are dry and overpriced. Go to KEXP for better coffee/baristas/food. read more

What can I say about caffè ladro that I've not said already in other reviews for other locations. Caffè ladro is hands down the best coffee in the seattle area or even all up, and this is coming from a native Italian used to drinking the best espresso every day back in italy. My favorite is the Gibraltar, which is basically Ladro's version of a Cortado, or a long macchiato. Also, the espresso chocolate cake seems to be back, you've got to try it with a Gibraltar or latte, the combination works really well. read more

My favorite branch! Cafe ladro coffee hits that "comfort coffee" taste. The guy on the counter is very friendly and nice! Love hanging out here on Sundays :) read more

Nice sweet spot with good coffee and tasty ham and cheese croissant sandwich. Gets packed really easy and not enough space but overall really cute cafe. read more

Caffe Ladro - Lower Queen Anne - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A small cozy coffee shop. The barista was nice and friendly. I ordered a caffe late with oat milk and it was really smooth which I liked. I can see this place being a nice study spot although there aren't too many seats. Overall, I would say pretty solid coffee. read more

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Caffe Ladro is a quiet and relaxing place to pick up your morning coffee. I myself got the blended matcha and loved every ounce of it! I even got the ham and cheese croissant to pair with it and it was choice I repeat every visit. Come down to the caffe Ladro for positive and delicious vibes. read more

Café Ladro is the quintessential great coffee shop that listens to the customers cares about their product and keeps it very simple. I can't remember a single time when I've gone into the store and they don't have the ingredients for a caramel latte. Whomever hires the staff for locations deserves a raise because they do a great job in finding people that have an amazing outgoing and welcoming personality and make me feel spoiled as a customer this is why I go to Caffe Ladro for coffee because I don't have to think about all of the stuff that I have to do when I go to your store. The thought comes into my mind "I want a caramel latte" and there's like 1.2 nano second delay , then I'm just going to Café Ladro and keep it simple. I used to buy three or four coffees a week from Starbucks but apparently they can't be bothered to keep caramel or eggnog in their stores during the holidays they're too fancy for that this is why I don't not going there anymore. read more

I went to this location last Sunday 10/24 and the staff was so friendly and helpful. After I ordered my drink (which was very good) they went above and beyond by helping me choose what coffee beans I was looking for. Great for any millennials because there's some great light roast options! Try their Ethiopia blend! read more

Fun little cafe with delicious coffee & tea drinks. They also offer baked goods and some other food but didn't try anything besides coffee. I tired the mocha with orange zest, which is an orange rind they put in the drink. It was not overly sweet and the milk was steamed and had a perfect amount of foam. My girlfriend had the maple latte, which she also loved. They offer reusable cups for $2.00 and you get a $0.25 on the drink you order. Small space with tables. They do have a few tables outside and there is a open space with tables and chairs across the street. Right on the corner of Roy and Queen Anne it was a delightful walk from our hotel just 10 minutes down the street. read more

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Ok, I'm so annoyed. I had a friend pick me up a lavender matcha from here today and it was literally half foam. I mean comeON. It's not like this place is cheap so I kind of expect more from them than this. I was so looking forward to my drink. I dunno who made it today either, but it tastes really bland on top of everything else. Def not up to par at all. I'll just add that there is one barista that does an amazing job and I've LOVED all my drinks from them. The problem is, it's just not consistent enough. They really need everyone to be trained to the same level because it's just not worth coming out of my way and getting disappointing drinks when there are multiple coffee shops closer to me. read more

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Ham & Swiss croissant so good! Super chill spot for some espresso and I will be going back to check out the quiche read more

Discovered their Tumeric Latte which was delicious. Trying to cut down on caffeine and this was amazing.

Walking to Kerry Park, stopped in at this coffee shop for a quick pick me up. Ordered a simple black brewed coffee ($2.30 for small). Was given the option of light or medium roast and chose a light roast. Wasn't expecting much but was actually pleasantly surprised by the delicious brew. Smooth and light, with a sweeter note. I very much enjoyed this little cup of joe on a chillier morning walk! Additionally there was very nice customer service and they were very fast with my order! A chill spot to talk or get some work done on a laptop. read more

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Great coffee and pleasant, conscientious, staff. As I was sitting outside the establishment the wait staff made sure I was well taken care of! read more

A bit on the expensive side for coffee, but it was very good and the service was good. Great location and they had plenty of seating & books/magazines you could read while you enjoyed your stay for coffee/breakfast. read more

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Located in same building as marqueen hotel and we visited this location every am during our stay at marqueen hotel, coffee is amazing and pastries are to die for! Great staff and no long waits as this place always had a line! read more

Ladro earns its first bonus point for having one of the best cups of coffee in Seattle but maintaining a humility in its staff and ambiance- a rare find these days. When I'm here, I get a cappuccino, because Ladro's espresso is fantastic but their baristas also know how to whip that milk into some serious frothy shape. Americano and good old drip coffee take a close second and third. As far as pastries go, I'm a sucker for a butterhorn in the afternoon, but what really gets me are Ladro's vegan oat bars, which are a brown sugar and oat bar with rhubarb slathered in the middle. I don't know who came up with these heavenly things, but I have to get one every time I come back home. They are huge, easy to share, and usually gone by the late afternoon, so you can always grab one with your morning coffee and save it for pick-me-up treat. This isn't the most convenient location for many, but I like it because of how clean and bright it is compared to others. It has a European feel and lends itself to sitting down for a conversation with a friend you haven't seen in a while. Stop in before grabbing fondue or catching a show! read more

Huuuuge shout out to the folks here. Being celiac, sometimes, ya gotta go. They saved the day. Wish I'd had time to stop and stay, but will have to come back after the scooter rally is over and check out the shop more thoroughly. read more

Why do I never luck out here? I *hear* there's some amazing barista that works there, but I have yet to encounter him. Everybody has been FRIENDLY so far, but the product experience just hasn't been that great. The one time I got tea here, I had to wait about 15 minutes before I could drink it without burning my mouth. I've gotten mocha's here a few times and they've... always gotten the "job" done, but have never been delicious. When I'm paying $3-4 for a small beverage, I really want it to be/do BOTH! So, unless I find this magical barista there one day so I can start coming in when he's working, I think I'll start getting my weekday caffeine fix elsewhere. read more

My friend and I decided to stop by and grab a quick coffee after lunch. When we walked in, we met one of the nicest barista helping us out. He was so patient while we were figuring what we wanted. You guys hire the best employees! We enjoyed our drinks at the shop and it was nice to be in a place where it was more of a small coffee shop feel without everyone being on their laptops. The drinks are so good here...we ended up ordering an Americano and Cappuccino. read more

Everyone else has rated Caffe Ladro so much higher than I'm willing to, maybe I'll have to try again and re-evaluate but.... The music was shockingly loud (kind of like--Ambercrombie & Fitch loud...so loud it was hard to talk over the music and still be heard). I even go to coffee shops to study/concentrate because I need background noise but this was very very very loud. The walls are painted a warm creamy orange color which is bright without being shocking. Interesting lighting is systematically located throughout creating a nice atmosphere but overall its very dark inside because it gets very little natural light (which is a big drawback for me and a large part of why Ladro is getting so few stars). The cafe tables are marble-topped and small black cafe chairs round out the look for a very nice & consistent feel. Outside, Adirondack chairs are available for a view of the busy street. However, my cappuccino was pretty darn good: the barista did an excellent job creating a soft frothy gem of a drink -- even out of nonfat milk which I know takes talent because I myself spent many years working as a barista. The cappuccino alone probably would have gotten 5 starts...mmmmm read more

My coffee was yummy. Smooth, deep flavor. No bitter bite at all. The barista was nice. Not too chatty, not too snotty. There was available seating when I arrived at 8:30pm. So, five stars it is. read more

CON: Slightly below Starbucks. Double cup (waste) EXPENSIVE!!!! Coffee and refills $1 more than Starbucks Pro: Clean Polite read more

Caffe Ladro - Lower Queen Anne - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best coffee, best barista, best atmosphere, best music, best vibe. My new best. Maybe it's because my daughter & I always had intentions to go in for a coffee, never did. Now she's moved to CA. I'm still here. I drink coffee & think fondly of her in Ladro. It's that kind of place. read more

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I've been a barista for over 9 years so I always avoid being hard on other baristas but holy hell. Walked in and felt uncomfortable. Over looked it, ordered my drinks and was rudely asked if I was waiting for something, which I was, my pastry. Was told "why didn't you tell me?" Which rubbed me the wrong way, implying that it was my fault that I didn't get my food item. It seemed like all the regulars before and after me got their food items just fine and my second thought was, I've been in situations where I've forgotten food items for customers but my first instinct is to apologies for forgetting and my order was stupid simple (2 drinks and a pastry item). Really bad first impression and the drinks were mediocre at best. Seems like if you're not a regular, you shouldn't come here. Go to Starbucks to get more bang for your buck. read more

I love the Giacometti-inspired logo of the creepy-cool stick shadow. Caffe Ladro makes a solid cup of coffee -- a reliable alternative to the ubiquitous green mermaid's. Your experience of that cup, however, and this establishment, will vary considerably depending on the barista. When I first visited a few months ago, the snoot was so stiff that I wanted to stab it with my swizzle stick. Last weekend, however, was fine. Hopefully as an establishment and as chain, there will be attitude control across the board, but don't let one off-putting experience keep you away forever. Having said that, this isn't the kind of cafe you'd want to sit in for too long anyhow. On a nice day, grab a cup to go and head up the hill to Kerry Park, or hone your spiritual compass in the outdoor labyrinth at St. Paul's down the street. read more

Cute little corner shop with a variety of teas and coffees. They have a few bakery items to choose from, as well. Several tables to sit at, possibly enough to study or work at the table. Free wifi Dogs must be welcomed because they have a jar of dog biscuits. read more

I have been going around to a lot of different coffee roasters in Seattle, sampling all sorts of different blends, and I have to say that I like Caffe Ladro the best. I originally thought my favorite would be Stumptown. They are pretty good however, I like the variety of roasts offered at Caffe Ladro better. The blend I like the best is their Diablo however, their Queen Anne is a close second. Now you cannot get these blends made as a single cup; you have to buy a bag. If you want, they will grind it for you. They do bake their pastries though, not on site. Regardless, they are very good. I recommend their lemon squares and berry scones. Both are quite reasonably priced. Whether you need a place to chill out, catch up on some reading, or need to do some work Caffe Ladro is a pretty good spot. read more

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Caffe Ladro is a small but cute little coffee shop on the corner of Roy Street and Queen Anne right across from Counterbalance park. It has the atmosphere as an intimate place to escape the cold Seattle winter mornings and relax with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Caffe Ladro has many locations in the Seattle area and generally the quality and taste of the food and beverages is consistent. With some of the smaller chains there is sometimes a deviation in flavor, but that is not the case with Caffe Ladro. There are a few Adirondack chairs on the Queen Anne side and sometimes I like to just sit and relax outside in the spring or fall mornings. There are also a few small tables along Roy Street. You can also walk across the street to Counterbalance park and sit down at some of the tables there and people or traffic watch. One of the things that is a bit frustrating is that I have come here several times and just wanted to sit inside and enjoy a drink and a scone but all of the tables were full. There were people on their IPads and laptops who were just working and hanging out with not an open table in sight. So I came back over an hour later and I would say that only one table had turned over. But that is the price you pay at a small shop. So when I went back the second time, I just got my stuff to go. One of my favorite things about Caffe Ladro is their baked goods. I like my baked goods and if you can find me something delicious that is savory for breakfast I will usually give it a try. Now they have this chili pepper and cheese scone that I really like. It is a appealing visually as it is delicious. Scones are something that need to be perfect or I won't even bother to finish them.. Every time I have bought a scone from here I have never been disappointed. I also really liked their pumpkin scone. Pumpkin is one of those those things that I do not like overly sweet. They have an excellent balance of a spice flavor to the sweet. Their cookies are also really good and are the soft and moist kind. I have never been a fan of hard cookies. The muffins they have are also great as are the tarts. I have never tried the cheesecake or the quiche. If I want coffee cake, I will walk a bit further to Nielsen's Scandinavian bakery because they have amazing coffee cake that no one in this part of Seattle can even come close. They do not allow dogs inside so when I come here with the pug I open the door and let them know I want to place an order. Sometimes they will take it from me right then and there or tell me to wait outside. They will bring my order to me outside and take my card and do my payment and then bring it back to me without ever having to go in. It frustrates Pugsly because he would prefer to go in and hang out. He does not understand "No Dogs Allowed." I generally tend to get tea from here and be forewarned as other Yelpers have commented that the water is very hot. Do not drink it immediately. If you want, you can tell the barista to leave a little room at the top and when the tea has finished steeping you can add a bit of cool water. I have found this works. So if you are in the area and want to grab a quick coffee at an intimate little coffee shop Caffe Ladro is the place. read more

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If you like drinking Ice Tea, and Lattes. Caffe Ladro is a great place that I recommend visiting. The Turmeric Latte and Matcha Latte as well please try both. The coffee is great choice! I really like drinking a Chai Tea Latte! Mmmm.. read more

Coffee beans=excellent Cappuccino's=excellent Service=poor to inconsistent (in this location) Ambiance= Borderline, butt-ugly Solution: Buy the coffee and the drink, leave quickly. Freemont and Issaquah are much better locations. UpTown Espresso, up the street is better. read more

Not all coffee shops are created equal, and if you are of the school of thought that they are, you should just stick to the folgers coffee in your pantry. When walking into Cafe Ladro, I could smell the rich aroma of freshly ground coffee beans. Many Seattle coffee shops lack the whole experience. Great coffee, friendly service and reasonable prices. The Barista behind the counter greeted us with a smile and a delightfully witty attitude, which makes a world of difference, and the prices here are very reasonable. They also have a huge array of pastries and baked goods. read more

I always appreciate a coffee shop with tables big enough to study on, even though I no longer need to study anything. This place is also quiet enough to concentrate and the drinks are reasonably priced. The lounge chairs outside are a nice touch for people watching and fresh air on sunny days. The street parking in the area, however, is challenging on weekends. Tip: The vials of tea leaves at the front counter are for smelling. You can't actually buy them, even though they look so pretty (I asked, LOL). read more

How I heard of this place: The first time I heard of Caffe Ladro was when I moved to Seattle and found them everywhere. The first time I went to Caffe Ladro was with my friend Ala, during the intermission at the Seattle Symphony, when we were in need of a quick shot of espresso to get us through the second half; as was the case with the first violinist we saw, downing his single shot and rushing back up the street to make curtain call. Type of cuisine: While coffee is the draw, the Caffe Ladro Bakery crafts their own scrumptious pastries and desserts, delivering them to their thirteen locations fresh, each morning. Patrons can order (even for catering) everything from muffins and scones, cookies and bars, to coffee cakes, quiche, croissants, pies, cheesecake and a variety of tarts. Ambiance: The small, cozy space on the corner of Queen Anne Avenue North and Mercer Street welcomes patrons with its bright orange walls, dark, wooden chairs and tables and very Seattle-esque baristas. Several chairs and tables are available for summer seating outdoors, although most choose to sit inside with their computers and iPods attached. The bar is the first thing patrons see as they enter the windowed establishment, complete with glass dessert display and large espresso machine. A handful of tables and chairs are available to patrons, with enough space between so as not to disturb neighboring cafe-goers when coming and going for more caffeine or snacks. Music plays quietly in the background, and the sounds of traffic outside stream monotonously inside. What I ordered: On this trip, we stopped in to meet a photographer for my upcoming wedding and decided to partake of a couple of items that sounded and looked fabulous! I started with a Tall Medici ($3.25), single ristretto with non-fat milk. The mocha came with my favorite, a spring of fresh orange rind! Included in my order was one large, soft and moist Molasses Cookie ($1.75). One of my two dining companions ordered a Grande Latte ($3.55) and a chocolate Croissant ($3). The third in our party, shared my cookie! What I loved: The cookie was beautiful! Moist, light and fresh. The orange rind adding excellent flavor to the lightly chocolated mocha. Why I loved it: The space was conveniently located, the coffee made well and the pastries simple, yet flavorful. The quiet ambiance, the creative color and simple artwork welcoming. Cost: Average ($3-$4 per espresso beverage) read more