I only had a few hours in Seattle, and heard I had to try Caffe Vita! I had already had 3 coffees that day (no joke) so I wanted to go easy for a sample here. I ordered an iced americano with their homemade white mocha syrup, per my barista's recommendation. (They make many of their syrups in house, but not all. So make sure to ask!) It was without a doubt the best coffee I had that day. Simple, delicious, not too heavy. read more

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

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Upscale cool ambiance.Funky drinks and very pet friendly.Bar next door. Good customer service. Great location.An air conditioned welcome on a hot summer day. read more

It's nice, the drinks can be a bit pricey. Not sure I'd come back, but if you're into this thats fair. The drinks taste pretty standard, but I've had more for cheaper. It's pretty fast with lots of seating. read more

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Yes, I've been a customer from the beginning. Love that Caffe Vita is celebrating their 30th year in business! I've visited their cafes on Capitol Hill, and by KEXP/Seattle Center, and Fremont many times over three decades...can't believe just posting a Yelp shoutout for the Capitol Hill site. Love that they are able to carry that indie, hipster swagger but without attitude. Welcoming baristas and consistent mochas for me, whether iced or hot. I also enjoy a cookie with my bev once in awhile. I also buy their Theo blend beans from nearby grocery stores. However, I stopped in yesterday to buy a 12oz tin of their 30th Anniversary blend ($26, 10/25/25). Look forward to tasting those chocolate, blueberry, and praline notes when freshly ground and brewed. Congrats Caffe Vita for 30 years & all the best for many more! read more

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Had a road trip to Seattle and found this beautiful coffee shop. The coffee was delicious and also the view. Didn't had to wait at all. read more

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Wish I went here sooner. Perfect vibes. Staff was friendly when I zoned out a bit so I appreciate that. Great coffee. Wish I bought some to bring back read more

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

Great place to work or hang for awhile at. I'm not as huge a fan of Vita's dark roasts, and this place is a little dark compared to their other cafes - but the vibes are great and it's in a location in the heart of the action of Cap Hill. read more

The vibes and ambiance are amazing. Super cozy and perfect for sitting. The service is standard. The coffees are decent. The drip is better than the lattes imo! read more

The customer service at the parent company that ships coffee has been on the decline and is making the company unusable. We had been long time customers but will be looking for roasters with better coffee and less frustrating service. They have become a waste of time and don't honor their commitments. read more

Amazing Baristas! Coffee is roasted onsite! I ordered a flat white... it was a perfectly pulled espressos shot.... Spot on. Smooth delicious flavor without sugar... the ultimate test. read more

Disappointed by the rose & cardimom latte. I had high hopes based on a friend's recommendation. I can smell the cardomom when I first got the drink, and got a taste from the first 2 sips, and that was it. Also, the entire drink tasted diluted, not the rich coffee taste I was hoping for. Given there are so many cafes in the Cap Hill area, I likely won't come back. Inside is dimly lit, and had a outdated feel (hey maybe that's the vibe they are going for). Note this place has been a coffee roastery since 1995, so it is cool to see people roasting coffee in the back. read more

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If a darker atmosphere is your vibe, Caffe Vita is the perfect spot for conversation or to work. The size of the shop was spacious with plenty of seating while still feeling cozy. There's enough chatter where you can have a conversation, but not too loud if you're trying to do some light work with headphones in. The decor felt a little grunge-y and the atmosphere was on the dimmer side. The mochas were delicious! The mudhoney mocha was rich in both coffee and mocha flavors, and wasn't too sweet. The campfire mocha tasted like hot chocolate with a hint of coffee flavor. The latte art was beautiful! Overall the cafe does a great job for its niche. Personally, I like working in brightly lit cafes, so I'll keep trying out different spots. But this is definitely one of my favorites so far! read more

Caffe Vita Capitol Hill - Campfire mocha (left), Mudhoney mocha (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The range in quality on the seasonal coffee is pretty frustrating. Never know if the drinks are terrible, or if they've just been terribly and / or inconsistently made. Prices aren't cheap (for any drink) as well by any means. You can get a Chipotle bowl / burrito for the cost of a coffee across the block. read more

Expensive but pretty yummy coffee! Service was amazing and the cafe itself is as well. Seems like the perfect cozy little spot to get some work done. I had the seasonal Peppermint Mocha and it was pretty good. I would definitely try something interesting to drink, but heads up it is pretty pricey. read more

Caffe Vita Capitol Hill - Peppermint Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I stopped by caffe vita because I was looking for a cafe in cap hill with wifi! I'm so glad I popped in here because they do have wifi - and with no password too. They had a really cozy atmosphere with low but warm light, and a good amount of seating. I ended up getting the 12oz cardi rose latte ($6) which was so pretty! I loved the pink dusting on top, but as for the taste, it was pretty underwhelming. I didn't taste much of either flavor, but this tends to happen with hot vs iced drinks. In my opinion, it's a pretty average cafe, but they do get points for having a cozy space! The staff were also friendly, we stayed until closing and they weren't rushing us out by any means. I also had to use the restroom at closing, and they saw I was headed in the direction and let me in on the code! Definitely stop by if you want to get work done in a lowkey space. read more

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Hands down the best coffee in town. I got the cortado and it was primo. Their espresso has the best flavor in the city.

Nice place to study and do work. The latte was a bit bitter but good enough for class. Also loved the donut it was tasty

I saw a RAT last week, running around in the café at night when I walked past it. Definitely will not be going here anymore. The coffee is low-key overpriced. The vibes were cute before the rat. read more

Major disappointment. I asked for an iced decaf latte. I saw the barista pouring coffee into my cup from a regular coffee pot. I think she was trying to fill the cup. I was under the impression that shots of coffee were put in a latte. This tastes like nothing and I don't think it was decaf. Thanks for the blah latte and the increased heart rate, Vita. I paid almost $9 for this. I won't be back. read more

really nice ambiance and staff but for pricing coffee was only bare minimum , cortados milk steamed wrong way it was cold and too foamy , there was no flavor in the mocha... my coffee experience disappointed me here... read more

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

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Love the ambiance and music playing. Service is pretty average and coffee is pretty good, but on the more expensive side. I would go back but if I was vacationing, I would only go if I was in the area. read more

I notice in Seattle, an espresso equals a 'doppio' in Italy. That is, a double shot of espresso. This little shop makes a very nice espresso with a bold flavor. They also give you a small cup of sparkling water (fizzante) with your espresso. A very nice touch. Stand in line and order at the counter. They have a variety of merch items here to peruse as you wait your turn. A QR code is posted as you enter the door to view the menu. Place your order at the counter and pay, then step to the side to wait for the order. There is a large window wall at the sidewalk in the seating area making it nice an bright. Opposite the windows is a glass wall overlooking the roasting area. That's fun. Seating is an assortment of low and high tops with seats or stools and there are a good number of tables in the space. Everything seemed clean. Coffee is served in disposable cups and you bus your own table. There is one bathroom available near the order counter. Parking. . . street if you can find it, or paid lot. Happy caffeinating. read more

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Disappointing experience with Cardi rose latte. Lacked the flavor, it was just like any other latte. Fell short of expectations. read more

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

Cafe Vita is a quant and dimly-lit coffee shop in Capitol Hill that has viewing windows of the coffee roasters in the back room. I sat here for awhile with my friend working through a latte and cortado, both excellent. I have not tried any of the food, but I found this to be a good first stop of the day before exploring Capitol Hill area, including Elliot Bay Book Company and thrift stores galore! read more

Caffe Vita Capitol Hill - Almond milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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3 stars for their beans and great grinder service, 1 star for their great decorations. The most liked coffee bean in Seattle. However, they really need to improve the latte art skill, the bubbles and form are way too thick. Love this cafe and the coffee bean! Not easy for parking, I choose the QFC parking lot. read more

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

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I stopped in at 6:30ish on a Thursday Staff was friendly and answered my questions as a infrequent coffee drinker (1-2 times a year :)). I got a 12oz iced latte (all their espresso drinks are two shots). The tables outside were nice in the warmer spring weather. The latte did the job of getting me hype for the neumos show. My partners drip coffee was a little weak. I'd go back again in a pinch but would try somewhere new with more time to look. A side complaint: the bathroom spelled like rank BO. read more

Caffe Vita Capitol Hill - 12 oz latte (all espresso drinks 2 shots) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great location in the heart of Capitol Hill. This is one of the many go-to places while shopping around the neighborhood. Flavorful coffee and art forward crowd here. Bring your computer to do some work or just chill and get some caffeine to energize you! read more

Caffe Vita Capitol Hill - Valencia. Tasty!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very much a study/work spot-- plenty of tables, outlets, and solid caffeine options. We dropped by as a final coffee stop before our flight. For COVID safety purposes, masks are required. The spacious, grungy interior permits ample incentive to socially distance. Decent customer service. TURMERIC LATTE: Earthy & frothy, lightly sweetened. Definitely a gimmick, but I bought into it-- my weekend's worth of health rolled into one piping hot, neon-yellow beverage. The beverage itself is unremarkable, but I enjoyed it as a pick-me-up to pass the time. My friends' hot & cold campfire mochas were cute. Coffee was aight. Compared to CA cafes, still an improvement-- but less impressive compared to our previous stops in Seattle. read more

Caffe Vita Capitol Hill - Turmeric latte + campfire mochas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just a normal soy latte yet they make them well. Never had burnt coffee. Never bitter. Coffee is very consistent. Elenos is yogurt here read more

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A quant, very popular spot in capital hill. Deep tones, lots of dark woo, plenty of seating. Was in town for a concert and needed a pick me up. The maple latte didn't disappoint. Barista was nice and efficient. Definitely recommend. read more

This place is way overpriced and the coffee is just tolerable. No white mocha. The $15 sandwiches are $10 at PCC. I love to support local but not with these prices, sorry. read more

Randomly walked into this coffeeshop and wanted to try it out. Staff are really sweet and nice, they re personable and willing to talk to you. I ordered egg nog latte, however I personally think it is okay, because it has more egg nog than the latte which makes the whole coffee too sweet and it created a weird texture and taste. They provide outdoor sitting by setting up a tent and there are a couple tables in it. However when the cars drove by it will create so much noise and it was so cold when the breeze came into the tent. read more

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

Customer service here is decent and the coffee isn't so bad. I wish the music here wasn't so loud. I'd recommend this place if you like unique drinks and I'd come back here again. read more

Updating my review once more. It seems Cafe Vita decided to fix their WiFi. I have gone in a couple times and had stable and fast internet connectivity. 72Mbps download and 23Mbps upload speeds. The restroom still needs better ventilation though. read more

One of my go-to study spots. I love their hours. The staff is always so friendly and very helpful! I love getting my hot vanilla latte and trying their delicious pastries. Inside is very clean and the spacing of the tables is perfect to feel closer to normal, but still very safe and comfy. Only thing maybe worth mentioning is perhaps the pricing, but totally worth it to have a view of the coffee process while doing work! read more

Valencia was on point so thank you last Yelp reviewer for highlighting it! The vanilla and orange was great. Vibes insides super nice and chill. read more

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

They're pricier than other coffee places in Seattle, but they've got the best tasting cold brew I've ever had. The shop itself is nice and warm and inviting, and there's plenty of small tables to sit at. It's also nice that they're open 'till 7, which is pretty late as far as coffee goes. read more

Based on the latte alone, I wouldn't recommend this spot. Maybe it was how the barista pulled the shots but there was a peculiar aftertaste. The only way I can describe it is that it reminded me of milk that was on the verge of going bad. Follow my Instagram @thephotographerfoodie :) read more

Caffe Vita Capitol Hill - Latte IG: @thephotographerfoodie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute inside and good location in Capitol Hill. Drip coffee is on the high side ($4.15 for a small after tax). Coffee flavor was average. Staff is kind but not particularly friendly. Nice spot to take a break or meet with friends. read more

Caffe Vita really checks all my boxes when it comes to catering to my caffeine addiction. Whether it's a latte or an americano, the Vita coffee flavor is strong and rich, but not overbearing. They have a great selection of milk alternatives, a sweet point system (which is great for a local), friendly baristas who really know their coffee, and a fridge filled with grab-and-go products and items (as I love keeping my fridge stocked with their Big Sip's). Yum! read more

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