Come here often for coffee because it is convenient. I love the coffee. I even shipped some to my cousin in the Bahamas. The space is quiet and family friendly. Cleanliness and friendliness is never a problem, it's apart of store culture. This place is definitely a vibe if you need to just relax. read more

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A super cool idea and use of space, but definitely pricey and not memorable coffee. The ambience was awesome. You could hear them recording the radio show, and the open layout had an indoor-outdoor vibe. People were studying, playing with their pets, mingling, all the good things a coffee shop can offer! There is even a small record store inside. That being said, I had a basic basic americano, no cream or anything, and still paid like $6. The space was clean-looking but definitely cluttered like they had just had a rush. My drink was pretty bad, even for such a simple drink which i feel is hard to mess up. The espresso tasted burnt and watered down, and I ended up trashing about half of it, which stung because it was so expensive. Also, the outlet at my table didn't work, which would be a major bummer if I came here to get work done. read more

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The space is really cool, but the matcha here is BAD. It kind of has like a reminiscence of grass. 10/10 would come back to enjoy the space, but definitely not the matcha. read more

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Great space overall. I hang out here from time to time and get to hear new music. The service is really quick even when busy and the drinks (especially their matcha latte) are always great! read more

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Oatmilk tastes horrible, they need a better brand for their drinks. Disappointed. Wish I had tried it before I left cuz I would've gotten a refund. The coffee used to be good but has gone downhill. 2 stars cuz the food is good, but it's not even vita brand food read more

Big airy space with friendly staff, baked goods from Sea Wolf, good drinks, and a super chill ambiance. Ample seating at small and communal tables, plus living room spaces. You can even lounge on the stage. read more

So glad this coffee space is back! Used to be the La Marzocco cafe, now it's a Caffe Vita. Nice selection of coffee products but I went with a Costa Rican single origin roast pour over which was delicious. Love the self serve sparkling water dispenser so i can drink the bubbly to my hearts content. The cavernous space is great for chilling out or getting some work done or peruse some vinyl at the little record store attached. Having KEXP radio right there for you to listen to and even peer into the broadcast booth is a special kind of awesome! A special place to get your caffeine fix at the Seattle Center! read more

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Beautiful space. I can't believe it took me so long to finally come check this place out. The iced latte was delicious and baristas were so friendly and gave my dog a puppuccino they also have a great vinyl selection so you can get some shopping done read more

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Having lived on Capitol Hill and frequenting Caffe Vita there, I know it's the good stuff. This place didn't exist when I lived in Seattle, but damn is it cool! It's a really nice hybrid of a modern stone slab exposed duct sort of coffee house and a modern stone slab exposed duct sort of record shop. The record shop element is just a little corner, but still a fair amount to peruse. There are lots of doors that are for employees of Vita/KEXP throughout the building, and you can see right into the sound booth where broadcasts are made from. There's a fairly large amount of seating with chairs and tables, and an adequate amount of lounge chairs and couches as well. In the middle of the day on Monday, there was plenty of seating in both areas. I would gladly frequent a place like this if it was in my neighborhood. Hearing the KEXP broadcast over the speakers at an appropriate volume really brought back high school memories of blissful ignorance, confusion, apathy, happiness, and optimism. Where did those years go? read more

Yall need to chill, acting like you're in New York with your prices. Absolutely ridiculous. Maybe if the service was top notch, but of course there's snobby "too cool" for the service industry people working. I don't need a full on conversation but if you want customers you should at least be friendly. I have no idea why your coffee is as expensive as it is, when every coffee shop is at least $2 cheaper than what this location charges. Tall, iced, soy latte should not be $9.19. No thanks. I'll support smaller coffee shops. read more

Random but i sometimes dream about their $5 breakfast burrito. PROTIP: have them heat it up for you before serving. Great ambiance, good coffee. Obvious the cool spot in town where the cool kids hang. Close to the space needle / chihuly gardens so you might get some families/tourists (like me lol) Parking is kind of a hassle. but maybe thats a Seattle thing. read more

We love cafe vita and sometimes run into our friends/neighbors here, it's a really great place to visit and enjoy food, music, coffee, even live radio broadcast its really an interesting place. Their toasted sandwiches and coffees are good and they have assorted pastries and other pre-packaged items. We got a Chicken bacon sandwich, chocolate coronet pastry, sausage sandwich, Macha tea and Orange soda espresso The orange soda espresso was a bit too experimental for us but the macha ice tea was smooth and delicious. read more

Caffe Vita at KEXP - Chicken bacon sandwich, coronet, sausage sandwich, Macha tea and Orange soda espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Bougie, hipster place. I'm used to down-to-earth coffee shops like Boon Boona, Hood Famous, Coffeeholic, and Leon Coffee House so when I walked in here I felt bad vibes. I was going to an event at Climate Pledge and needed a quick caffeine fix. I walked up to the area that had merch then went up to the cash register. Nobody was there except 2 baristas who were at the espresso machine. The girl kept talking to her co-worker and continued to ignore me. No "Hello", no "Someone will be right with you". She was loud and self-absorbed. It wasn't even busy; nobody ahead of me and nobody behind me. Finally another employee came to the register and rung me up. I'm all for supporting local businesses but if I knew I was going to be ignored I would have spent my time and money at some other coffee shop around Westlake Mall or in the Armory. Vita's coffee wasn't even all that great. I drank maybe 25% then tossed it in the garbage. Only reason why people show up here is cuz they're mooching off that free wi-fi that KEXP provides. I get it, I was a broke college student too. As I walked out I noticed there weren't many people with coffee in hand. Considering this coffee shop is right outside Climate Pledge Arena, which holds up to 18,100 people, I noticed a really low review count on this coffee shop....I should have checked the reviews before popping in here. The red flags were all there. Next time I make my way to Climate Pledge I'll grab coffee near Chinatown or Westlake. read more

Great little coffee shop inside of KEXP right by the Space Needle & Climate Pledge. The baristas there took great care with my beverage and the ambiance of the surrounding space is great. I had my first one and one and it was a great new offering for me to try. They also offered seltzer water with my drink which is a sign of class for sure. I'd return, even if I just needed an afternoon coffee and I was in the neighborhood. read more

Spacious, very relaxed "living room" with high ceilings, a variety of seating, lighting. The nitro cold brew ($5.50, 16 oz.) is decent. The eastern wall is windows that look out onto a courtyard of plane trees, planted in a manner that reminds me of the "allees" in the Tuileries Gardens. Only non-alcoholic beverages. I don't think there is any food. A nice alternative to the cozy but cramped coffeehouses like Cafe Ladro, etc. Piped in music is not loud, so one can actually have a conversation or work. It must have changed hands, as there is only one other review. read more

Good coffee, nice service, great ambiance - plenty of space for everyone. Easy to find street parking.

LOVED this place. Baristas were super nice and friendly; coffee (oat milk cappuccino) was delicious as is; the environment of being located in that free coworking space made me want to move to Seattle; food was good too!! You can't go wrong here. :) read more

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We ordered the Stressless Hot Cocoa which wasn't quite stress free thanks to the customer service provided. The drinks were amazing, but the person who helped was quite rude. I asked a question about a item for sale and they responded with "I can't see around the corner so I don't know what you're talking about". The place had a cool atmosphere, but with that level of service it's not worth visiting more than once. read more

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Cool vibes all around, can buy records and listen to live music. Love the location and outside venue

Some of the best -- if not the best coffee I've ever had. The environment is really nice too. It's certainly a place where you could meet up with friends or clients if you worked in a creative field. We arrived around 4pm on the Monday of a holiday weekend (indigenous Peoples Day) and the radio hosts were in the booth which was a pretty cool sight. The entire place simultaneously felt relaxed and vibrant with energy. I would certainly return for the 'Miso caramel latte' or the 'lavender latte' -- but make sure you size up because doubtless you'll want more! read more

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This place is 5 out of 5 chill. Good coffee. No matter what style you take your coffee, the wonderful barista there will make it for you. It is right next to KEXP station, so you get the best radio station in the area for free. Sitting area is spacious. Good for family and casual gathering. Caution: Chairs are not designed for long sitting period. read more

Two great things in one building! I'm a sucker for Vita. I have to admit that. This location is like the others but better! I'd you don't already know why you should check it out. They have some miscellaneous merch near the registers like hoodies, tshirts and even guitar picks. They also sell local snack items like they do in their other locations. The seating is what makes this place. Wide open and plenty to look at. Looking towards the courtyard you can see into Seattle Center and watch the clouds go by. KEXP is broadcast around the world and you can see the studio through the window as you enjoy your drink. It's fairly quiet inside so you won't have to talk over music if you bring a friend. Go in and grab a cup of KEXP blend drip coffee and enjoy the ambiance. read more

espresso means no depresso ! This is such a cool spot and would be a good date /alternative location for sure . I love the espresso here a lot and the formal setting for it. I havent had any food so I cant comment on that. read more

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One of my favorite places for coffee ever..: record shop, radio station, and awesome cafe all in one very cool spot.

First, the pros- this Café Vita location has *great* ambiance. It feels natural yet utterly cool. On the pragmatic side there are plenty of tables & chairs with good traffic flow. By that I mean you can actually get around without turning sideways & sucking your tummy in (or maybe just my tummy!) to get to your table. I hadn't thought about wheelchairs, but I think a wheelchair could get through here reasonably also? When I go back, I'll check about that & add to this review. Decent lighting & not too loud; I'd bring office work here in a heartbeat. I'm biased about the coffee as I looooove Cafe Vita coffee beans. These are my go-to beans for my cold brew! So I do like the coffee here. There's nothing notable about how they brew it, but I didn't think the brew was bad either. I'd call it an ok brewing process with a great (to me anyway) coffee bean. I got a gluten free chocolate batter/blueberry muffin that was good. About to check out, I saw little packets of 25mg CBD water soluble isolate for $3.50 each. I was getting a tattoo that day, so heck ya! Coffee, muffin, & CBD came to $14.50 before tipping. That seems a great price for great coffee & muffin (+CBD), I'm not sure it's worth the price for a good muffin & coffee. I'd make this a place to stop on occasion for the ambiance, ish coffee & noms, even with the prices. This café is easy to miss, even with 2 entrances- one street side and the other door looking out into the Key Arena. If it's your first time seeking it out, you might find it easier to look for the KEXP radio station that shares the same building. read more

Exactly what I'd pictured a Seattle coffeehouse being. Awesome music. Lots of space to work/study/hang. Super friendly staff. Creative drinks. Yum Pastries. With a record store to boot. read more

The two on bar making drinks are always phenomenal when it comes to anything (espresso machine not pulling shots as fast or up to par quality wise when they're absolutely slammed), which is why this place gets a 5 star review as they really set the tone and remain very professional/friendly no matter what. The only thing I would say is that the person on register wasn't the friendliest when I asked if they were having trouble with their espresso machine (I used to work in coffee so I saw they were having issues) and wanted to ask if ordering a non espresso drink would lighten the work load on them, but she very quickly dismissed me and obviously wasn't in the mood to talk, so I just ordered my oat milk mocha, maybe she's new or just was a little stressed, but otherwise, this team absolutely kills it's every time I come in! read more

Love the ambiance here. So chill and the coffee is delicious. One of my go tos in Seattle center

Super slick baristas, possibly taking the whole thing a little too seriously, but that's fine. Large space with tables spread out, a small used record store. It ain't cheap, but like I say they're very serious! Spacious. read more

Great coffee (Sevilla), good food (li'l breakfast burritos), great service, great ambience (KEXP radio)!

Cheerful, happy staff - even when busy, great place to get a coffee before a Kraken game, highly recommend

Very good place to work or study. Lots of tables, natural light, decor, outlets, coffee, it has everything

Such a cool space. Spacious, full of local history, and a free water station. I came here after navigating crowds at seattle center and it was such a refuge. read more

This is a great addition to the neighborhood. The coffee is really good and drip coffee of any size is $1 before 8am so I always treat myself if I'm up earlier. Oat milk latte is perfection but pricey. They also have seasonal drinks which are fun, I've tried the cookie butter latte which was warming, spicy and not to sweet. Really open space with KEXP playing and a record shop inside. Lots of people like to work here but limited outlets. Definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

Nice cafe in uptown and near the CPA. Caffe vita always has quality coffee and love getting my beans here too. Nice little recordshop inside the cafe, and plenty of tables to sit at (one of the best places in seattle to get some coffee and work done) read more

Awesome tasting coffee and a great place to vibe. Try their expresso cocktails if you like expresso drinks

KEXP has a public space that has a stage, a window into a sound booth where they broadcast their radio show, and a coffee shop. There is also a record shop in this space called light in the attic records. Caffe Vita, the coffee shop, is a seattle local roastery with solid coffee and multiple locations but this one is one of the coolest. The space is located next to the climate pledge area so parking can be tricky at times. This space is one of the iconic Seattle experiences that is often overlooked and is filled with locals hanging out, working, and drinking our favorite beverage. The matcha latte with oat milk I ordered was smooth and not granular. I usually like a slightly stronger grassier flavor that this particular one. The baristas were knowledgable and kind. Proof of vaccination is required for drinking in the space. @try_everything_seattle read more

I'm a huge fan of KEXP and I love coffee, so when the two go together I always know I'm in for a good time. The Caffe Vita at this location is more special than the others and I don't know how much of that is by the Vita's own intention or just the nature of the shared space. The baristas are extremely friendly, especially for folks who face a constant stream of tourist crowds day in and day out. I've gotten simple coffees here several times but I only recently noticed that there are special seasonal creations and I finally indulged at my last visit. It was hard to turn down the orange creamsicle drink that they were heavily promoting at the time, but I had my heart set on one of these classic bourbon mocktails they've been making using cold brew and Pathfinder spirits. The barista steered me to the Manhattan and I was very happy with that choice. Since they recommended serving it in a glass, I was "forced" to stay and drink it there, which didn't twist my arm too much as I love the big, artsy, well-lit coffeehouse vibe they've created in that room. And of course, there's always good music to listen to while I sip. A+ for the KEXP Vita. read more

Very cool large open space. Baristas are are super nice and accommodating. The music always gets my interest!

Great coffee, great atmosphere. I ordered lavender latte with oat milk. Delicious! I'll be back.