Everything I read on yelp was dead on, so I knew what to expect. Super cute coffee shop but OH MY if all it takes for a 5 star review is making a better cup of coffee.... how hard can that be? The coffee was disgusting and this is coming from a girl who can happily drink a 1.50$ cup o' joe at a diner n be ok with it. I honestly thought, "I can tolerate some pretty bad coffee, how bad can it be?"... oh it's bad. I threw it out in a trash can behind the shop on my walk back. I did however enjoy the flakey croissant and sunlight in face while sitting on the wooden benches outside. But the coffee needs to go asap. read more

I'm not a coffee drinker, but thats totally ok at this unpretentious and laid back coffee shop. If I were to drink coffee though, I would drink it here. I usually come here to enjoy the free wifi...and best of all they have outlets for laptops!!! It usually not crowded, but occasionally there some loud patrons engrossed in their conversations or the shop does get busy. The music choice is also great and the baristas are always welcoming and accommodating!!! This is one of my favorite go-to's that is close to home! read more

Best Chocolate Chip cookies west of the Mississippi! Get em while you can, they sell fast!

Great coffee, location and ambiance with usually efficient service. I've been coming to this location on average 1-2 times per week for 5 years now. There's two things that really bother me about the place. First is the turnover of the staff. In all of this time, I feel like I rarely see the same barista twice and I come in at nearly the same time every visit. The only reason I can guess for turnover this high is because the company must not treat their employees very well or some other management issue. I'd like to have a casual friendly relationship with my barista and it's nice to see a familiar face early in the morning. Second, the bacon and Beecher scone is easily the best food Ladro offers and they pull it off the shelf all winter. It's infuriating. The rest of the food is too dry/bland, but that scone is awesome yet only available in the summer. Thanks for the coffee! read more

Nice location and nice outdoor seating. However, service was half and half (no pun intended). Some staff were very helpful and others were just there and just wanting the day to end and it was only 9 am. Kind of bummed that i didnt get a good vibe from the staff since I wanted to try out a new local coffee place. I usually dont want to give such a low review but along with so-so service i asked for a 12oz latte and i ended up getting my coffee mug filled to the top with warm milk and cant even taste the coffee. read more

Mine and my brother's favorite place to come for coffee. I live in Federal Way and he goes to WSU, every time he's home we make the trek for our delicious Medicis! read more

Ladro on Calif ave. Coffee is great, pastries are awesome. But the service is terrible. Last week I finally had to walk out. There was only 2 women in front of me and they had to stand and gossip with the Barista. So after standing there for 5 minutes I finally had to leave and run down the street to Starbucks where I got excellent service. I try to support the small business, but typically in the Seattle area you have to give up service to support the smaller businesses and deal with attitude. read more

Very rude people, long lines. No smiles. High prices. There are many better local coffee shops in West Seattle.

Heads up! Make sure to ask for a receipt. I was overcharged for the drink I ordered. They charged me for the next size up and then couldn't figure out how to refund me the correct change. In addition, the americano I ordered was flat and tasteless. It's a shame because I used to like going there but if the service isn't good or the drinks (in addition to a cost increase) then there is no point in going. read more

Good coffee. Great atmosphere. WONDERFUL breakfast sandwiches. Definitely pleased with this place!

Very cute coffee shop! I tried their Medici (sp?) the first time I was there. On my second visit, I had their latte. The Medici had a great orange zest flavor to it which is very refreshing. The latte was mediocre (Monorail Espresso has the best latte!!!). Their honey bran muffin was SO yummy! I wanted to try their espresso chip coffee cake, but they ran out. If I live here in West Seattle, I would totally bring my papers here to grade:) read more

My first review here wasn't meant for this place, but for some reason ended up here(?) instead of uptown espresso where it was meant for. Anyway, this place has an awesome staff and amazing drinks. The general feel is nice too and you can sit and relax, or work on whatever you need to without people being too noisy (hopefully... depending on the people!) unlike some other places where it can be a bit boisterous. The quiche is awesome, especially if you prefer things that aren't too salty, and they're open until 9 every day! read more

Coffee was good service was mediocre still left a tip because I know what it's like to work in customer service. Just disappointed in the unwelcoming environment the barista was so rude read more

This is not my favorite coffee in town (although it is SUPERB coffee), but the cup of coffee is consistent and the staff is really nice. Seating outside makes it a nice place to meet and catch up with a friend. The biscotti is excellent. read more

Very solid west seattle coffee spot. Good coffee at affordable prices, and a good happy hour during the week. Lots of indoor seating, friendly baristas, and good wi-fi. It's a little ways down from the main West Seattle Junction area, but convenient for me sometimes and better (and more roomy) than most of the coffee shops in the Junction itself. read more

It's just too bad there are not more Caffe Ladros. They really do coffee right.

Are you looking for an overpriced but cozy place with good coffee? Because that's what Caffe Ladro is. Their coffee is usually pretty good (I like it strong). The hot cocoa and mochas are good too (and I'm not a sweets kind of person). The prices are a tad high though. read more

I _think_ this is the best coffee on the west siiiide. It's the closest to me so I haven't tried anybody else (Starbuck and Tully's is close. Starbucks and Tully's is always close.) read more

Since my initial review in 2009, I've since gone back to Cafe Ladro and felt that I should update my review to 3 stars. I walked in for a latte and was pleasantly surprised by the customer service. I'm keeping it to 3 stars though because I asked for my soy latte to be extra hot and it still came to me at the regular temperature. But at least she was nice... read more

Great coffee here and a comfortable cafe. These folks can pump out a tasty/pricey cup of joe. Parking can be a little rough depending on what time you get there with all of the mommy-vans. Is this a coffee spot or a daycare? Enjoyed my beverages but you can keep the ambiance! read more

My name is Jamila, and I am a coffee addict. At every turn, my addiction is challenged-- coffee pushers (baristas) are generally too upbeat and enthusiastic. I imagine this is probably a problem with meth dealers, and just when I was considering finding a meth addict to ask how they would handle this situation, I re-found Cafe Ladro in WS. Baristas tend to have only one mood, and when I am buying coffee that mood is usually above what I can handle without coffee. That is why I like this Ladro. The baristas tend to be human, friendly, and do not push their energy down your throat. When I am carrying a book, they ask about the book. When I look like hell, they try not to tell me. They give me coffee and let me be. The coffee is good. The music is often Fan-freakin-tastic. Did I mention, they let you be. Thanks Ladro. read more

Price is rather high and the drip coffee does NOT need to be strong enough to salute you in the cup; staff is friendly enough. However, you can get a superior cuppa joe at the Thriftway 1/4 mile up the road, and cheaper too! read more

Free wi-fi, friendly & informative baristas. Not a good place to go when you're in a rush. I highly recommend the Medici (mocha with orange peel). The atmosphere is pretty cosy, but the music can be a little loud if you are looking to do some hard core studying. read more

I was introduced to Caffe Ladro about 10 years ago while visiting a friend in W Seattle. She likes the caffe Medici--I was hooked! I'm not a usual latte person, but this was crazy amazing with it's hints of orange as well as orange peel. I was staying a week in downtown Seattle and every day I had at least two of these. I live in CA and we just don't have the level of coffee as Seattle let alone this wonderful gem. Oh they can put some orange syrup in it here but it's not the same. read more

Best coffee in this coffee town. Rich, robust, full-bodied, smooth. West Seattle Ladro is my "home" cafe and I'm happy that the baristas are universally friendly, recognize me and know what my regular drink is. I work downtown near the First & Union Ladro. David and his team also do a great job setting me up with my favorite morning jolt. But any Ladro I've been to is consistent as far as the quality of the product goes. Love my Ladro liquid sunshine! read more

Good place to get some coffee. Friendly, competant baristas, good baked goods, tasty coffee. Can be hard to find a seat. Parking can be a pain if it's the wrong time of day. My standard coffee shop, and the baristas knew what I drink after about my third time going. read more

My go-to coffeeshop. Excellent service, always friendly staff. Perfect for smaller, casual, business meetings. Gets loud sometimes with folks that bring in their small children. Always an excellent latté. read more

I really love the atmosphere here. It's the kind of place where you can start up a conversation with anyone. The inside is relaxed, with (sometimes a little too loud) music, and the shop is busy. Don't be afraid of the lines during the morning rush; the baristas work really fast. Outside, there is a row of adirondack chairs where you can be certain to meet a few good-natured dogs on a Saturday or Sunday morning (the owners are generally quite friendly and non-imposing). A good bet for West Seattle coffee lovers. read more

YUM. Green chai tea is excellent. And they're open late!

Amazing - best service and coffee by far. Try the chai tea, its amazing

Yum! Yum! Yum! A great place for a excellent cup of Joe. I also love there Vegan Rhubarb bars.

Beatles + good coffee+ sun = happy people today! Good baristas, good coffee, good hours, great neighborhood! Baked goods are adequate with really tasty cookies and scones. Comfy lounge chairs out front. Would like to see an upgrade to inside tables/chairs and that dark corner in the back. It seems that the "wet dog smell" that used to overpower the place occasionally is gone for the time being. (I would actually avoid coming in sometimes because the smell was such a turn off). I'm glad this is my neighborhood coffee joint. It's the people, baristas and patrons, that make this a cozy spot. As it should be. So, I don't mind paying an extra fitty cent,or so, for my habit. (And I'm glad they don't make a display out of fishing for my change in the tip jar like some places do). Please get some almond milk. read more

The cafe' Ladro pumpkin latte kicks it over the Starbucks PSL! Convenient, friendly, gluten-free treats if you get there before they're gone, wi-fi, cozy. read more

I've have been here several times. But, honestly I now only go when Steve is working. His coffee actually tastes like coffee. On multiple occasions from different baristas, my basic americano taste like I'm drinking water. I get coffee for a reason and a quad americano should taste like coffee. Thanks Steve! read more

Great coffee but little bit on a pricey side. They tend to make it a little cold and I always have to ask for extra hot to get hot coffee. But with that kind of quality it is totally worth it! read more

I frequent this Café Ladro about once a week since I work from home quite often and need a break from my dull desk. Great tasting strong coffee also the temperature of the coffee is on point...not burning my tongue off, but none of that luke warm crap either. Definitely an interesting crowd at this one...after all it is West Seattle. Most days I am here in the afternoons with the retirement community. read more

A small location with a surprising amount of seating and nice seats outside too. Busy the whole time we were there both mornings. Sat at the window bar and shared quiche, cardamom coffee cake, and sun-dried tomato and pesto croissant. I had the mango tea, delicious! My husband had 1 of their specialty house lattes and he liked it. It was family friendly too. Nice cafe! read more

Ladro has the best coffee in a coffee-rich town. I can't get enough of their Diablo blend.

I absolutely love this place. Best Mocha ever, and sitting in front with my dog has to be my favorite thing to do on a Sunday morning! The staff is so friendly, and always give my dog a treat. Love this place too much. read more

I enjoy Cafe Ladro in West Seattle. I had an amazing experience. Steve is very personable, genuine, and has a great sense of humor. I can say he made my experience an amazing one! Cafe Ladro has one of the best working for them. read more