This place is great i am five months new to Seattle and have been checking out coffee shops all over the place and this was the best place so far. Very friendly barista! Tipped via my credit card at a coffee shop i never do that but they were just happy and enjoying there coffee making with the customers. The coffee i had was not the greatest but with the chill cool setting and friendly people i am sure to go back and see if i can taste a little nicer brew. PS had there blended mocha the second time i went there... AMAZING best i have ever had!!! read more

Best coffee around! It has a really smooth, never burt flavor that I just cant get enough of. This coffee house has a nice atmosphere but it could be a dump and I would still go in for coffee! They also have really nice baked goods...I got a peice of pumpkin pie that was delicious... read more

Great baristas. Comfortable. Yummy coffee. Delicious cranberry pecan muffins.

I just go for the vegan granola bars! I'm not even vegan or vegetarian, and I'm a pastry chef. They are just always so good!

Great coffee, great atmosphere. I have tried coffee at many places in Seattle over the last 20+ years and Ladro is where I buy my beans.

Strange mix of people come in here -- many not your usual Queen Anne breeders and yuppies. The people watching makes up for the lack of cleanliness and efficiency in the coffee line. read more

The original one. Loved it way back in the early 90s when I lived on top of Queen Anne. But I also loved chicks with ripped tights and Doc Martens back then. Jack was/is the consummate indie owner that loved the front end of the cafe. He sold out, but made a ton in the bargain so there you go. Ladro always used Vita beans which are also 3-stars worthy. The quality has slipped but they deserve more than a nod for nostalgia. Go when no one's there and get some work done. The window tables were always ridiculous. Still are. They're my favorite seats in the City, nonetheless. read more

First off, let me say that I love the vibe, look, smell and customer base of this place, especially this location. Great art when I was there. The counter help was slow, clearly drugged out, but nice and somewhat interesting to talk with. That being said, and the huge reason that I am rating this place so low is that the coffee is almost undrinkably bad. I understand that the idea of fair trade is great, but I'm not going to go there again simply because I think that drinking a little fair trade potting soil mixed with water would be about as enjoyable as having another cup of their "coffee." read more

After hearing so many great thinks about this caffe I was excited to go check it out. When I arrived I was met with terrible customer service. The service made me feel so terrible, I purchased my drink and left it at the table. Never going back. read more

Great coffee and friendly barista. They actually make their coffee here as opposed to say, a big retail chain that pushes a button? Order the Medici, you won't be disappointed. read more

I really don't see the hype in Cafe Ladro cafes. The cafe isn't really that good and every time I've been I get the feeling that the baristas think they are the greatest coffee makers in the world. In fact, I believe the coffee cups say they have the best coffee. Not true. read more

Thanks for the attitude, rude barista girl! Went last night and the 20 something barista shrugged as she got up from sharing a laptop with her girlfriend. Ho hum. Another customer. I mentioned the heat in a conversational way, as it was about 10 degrees hotter inside than outside where it was a balmy 85 at 8 p.m. and she said sarcastically "Really?" As she was pulling a shot I changed my mind to iced- it was 90 degrees- and she asked "Final answer?" Another shrug as I paid with plastic. And no reply after my mumbled thanks. Won't be back, too many good coffee options in Seattle do deal with a surly barista. read more

Consistent and good drinks and very friendly staff. The milk and espresso art isn't as good as other places, but really, I have no need for that when all I'm doing is covering it with a lid. read more

Great little neighborhood coffee shop in Queen Anne. Open late, good Wi-Fi signal, and one of the best americanos in town.

Good coffee. Great spinach & feta quiche. Friendly staff. Can use some cleaning around the seating area.

Best coffee in Queen Anne!! Great service / lovely barrista and laid back feel to the cafe.

Nice little coffee shop in a cute part of Queen Anne. I took an out-of-town friend here after I picked her up at the airport on Saturday morning, and she said the excellent cup of joe and breakfast pastry she got here were just the ticket to perk her up for the rest of the day. My cappuccino was nicely made. The staff is great and I love the cozy window tables as well as the dog-friendly outdoor seating... just wish they gave you the option of ordering "for here" instead of automatically serving everything in disposable cups; that would make it feel a little more homey. read more

Ok, update. Hopefully that barista that served us last time we came left. We had a delightful barista named Sam not only prepare us some wonderful Roobi Slipper tea but he kept us company & got to know one another a bit. We felt warmly welcomed & right at home. That's a true Ladro experience. Thank you, Sam! You're a great worker--you deserve a raise for your above & beyond service! read more

Aww. Charming atmosphere, sweet staff and a pretty good cup-o-java are the reasons to stop by this little cafe. There is plenty of seating indoors and out. Adirondack chairs supply a comfy spot out front for some good people watchin. In the back, they have picnic tables, if you want a little privacy and quiet. Inside are cute little tables and, my favorite, two sets of higher window seats. Weekends are the best when the ladies are in charge! They always remember me, serve the coffee quickly and offer me a sweet treat from their pastry case. Morning Glory muffin please! read more

Pretty decent, but the Medici puts this place over the top (orange peel in your coffee? yes please). Otherwise, pretty standard coffee place. read more

This place is a good coffee shop, but it doesn't really stand out to me as unique or special. I came here on a late Saturday night, when there was one employee and a few people in the cafe. I got a hot chocolate, and one of their butterhorns. The hot chocolate had too much milk in it; I kind of felt like I was just drinking hot milk, and the butterhorn was something that you could buy at Starbucks (literally; I've bought many a butterhorn at Starbucks as well). The environment was overwhelmingly average, but at least they had free wifi (something that you can also get at starbucks or tully's as well). So honestly, it was one huge "meh". Maybe I'll come back if they have some new groundbreaking pastry or something. read more

I used to come here quite a bit my first two years in college. Their espresso is not at the same level as top Seattle roasters like Vivace and Victrola, but the Medici, a mocha with fresh orange peel, is very good and unique. read more

Very good coffee. Ok pastries. The Medici mocha is very good and the Orange zest is a nice pairing.

Never upset at their Americanos here. They taste rich and flavorful. And their vegan pastries are always a plus! I am always torn between the vegan oat bar (a bit sugary, but great to satisfy and sugar craving) and their vegan berry muffin. They have other things but I can't seem to stop myself from the berry pastries read more

They bake everything for their cafes. Great coffee, tasty baked goods. It is right down the street, which is extra wonderful!

Now they have added a new director of coffee from Intelligentsia and offering aeropress single origin coffees. Truly great stuff!

It's small and cramped. Seems to get full quickly because of this. Not very many outlets to do work. This would be a place to get your coffee to-go. read more

For a town known for its coffee, Caffe Ladro sure lives up to the reputation. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, plus they helped me pick a vegan pastry treat from their display case. Although this place is not as snooty and uptight as some LA landmarks like Urth Caffe, Ladro still is a bit stuffy. However, the food is a notch better than Starbucks, as is the staff's friendliness. read more

Foam art and delicious coffee (and I'm not much of a coffee drinker). Hubby, who loves coffee beverages, also loved this place. Friendly employees and great coffee--perfect for gloomy Seattle days! read more

Local Seattle Coffee with great taste and yummy pastries. Always pleasant. On nice day, sit in one of the wooden lounge chairs to people watch or grab a window nook. read more

I have had the coffee and the chai here and both are very good. Nice place to sit and have a good read of the newspaper on a Sunday afternoon. read more

excellent food and service. i love all the great fall flavours they've added into their menu! barista behind the counter is always friendly and has funny jokes. also, kudos to whoever chooses the music, it's always a great vibe! read more

While I would prefer to support small local chains, and the coffee, tea, & pastries are all pretty good here.... I'm only giving two stars for poor service. On a recent visit with a friend, the 3 staff behind the counter were busy chatting while preparing my friend's drink. Eventually, I was noticed (standing at the cash register, waiting to order...), placed my order and paid for it. I was instructed to get my own tea bag, and then I was handed a cup of hot water. I inquired if the tea water was from the espresso machine (which can be too hot for tea) or the hot water tap on the drip machine (which can be too cool). The gal behind the counter said "It's from the espresso machine. Unless it's from the coffee maker tap. We use either one". She left it at that, but that's NOT an answer! She could have asked the barista which it was... I gave up and took my hot water and made my tea.... which actually turned out just fine! The vibe I get is that the staff love each other, their friends, and their regulars. Not such good service for the occasional customer. read more

I've come here many times because of the location. The coffee is decent but the snotty barista this afternoon made our time most unpleasant. I was short one penny of paying my bill exactly, but she would not acknowledge my attempt to get rid of all my change during the transaction. She did her job but was obviously unhappy, as witnessed with other customers. Sometimes I really like their artwork but as of today, it is just awful. At least they are trying. read more

A perfect day for me begins with a stroll down to Caffe Ladro on lower Queen Anne for a delicious midici mocha. Dustin is usually working and always smiles and says hi. All the barista's are friendly I never wait in line long. The intersection at Roy and Queen Anne is great for people watching and recent graffiti on the Visa billboard always puts a smile on my face. read more

my biggest complaint about this place is just that it's small. which, obviously, they can't help. but have been here at times where all the seats are taken, which is a bummer. the tables are also pretty close together, so if you're wanting to actually catch up with someone and have a conversation it can be difficult. and yes, sometimes the baristas can be a bit noisy, but it's their job, soo that's partly understandable from my standpoint. but their coffee is good, and they seem to have a good system for when they are busy. overall it's A-OK, just as my 3 stars states. read more

Very chilly staff. I'm sure I would have been treated better if I had dreads, no bra and a dog on a rope waiting outside. I try not to say bad things about waitstaff, but each and every person working there treated me as though I did not belong in their "hip" world. Couldn't chalk it up to just one person having a bad day. I'm a frequent guest a the MarQueen and make it a point to avoid this place. read more

This was my first time here and won't be my last. Super friendly staff, a nice variety - I got the spicy chai- with Almond Milk (which delighted me because I do not see that offered as often), and they have a variety of pastries. Ranging from Vegan, gluten free, and the other wheat/sugar filled goodness. I got the Raspberry brownie bite and the Cranberry bread. I will be back as many times as I can. For those that want to stay and chill in there, there are tables and little nooks to veg out in and read or do work and just enjoy the atmosphere. read more

I work in the area and have gone here regularly for the past year or so. I guess I like people to treat me badly. Most everyone there is great, but that hippie dude everyone complains about is one of the nastiest people I've encountered. Don't go on weekends and get your coffee to go. I made the mistake of trying to get some work done there once and had that guy talk crap about me to the other barrista in front of my face. Despite the fact that I'm quite conscientious of ordering at least once an hour (more than just a drink). But whatever, I clearly rubbed him the wrong way. Everyone else there is a dear. read more

The staff here are absolutely wonderful, and I always love the atmosphere here. I feel it's one of the artsy-est places in the Upper Queen Anne area to be honest. It's not too bright or too dark - I am in love with their lighting.Their coffee issssssss a tad weak to me personally. But their presentation is usually nice, I did enjoy the flavor, and they're pretty quick with what they do. I've had some of their food too and my personal favorite of theirs was a raspberry scone - I think they took the liberty to heat it up for me and serve it personally because instead of calling me to the counter, they brought it right to my table, and it was warm and moist.If you want a nice, quiet place to read and relax for a while, this place is right for you. read more