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    Caffe Vita Capitol Hill

    3.6 (466 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    CAFFE VITA CAPITOL HILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    (10/25/25)
    Marie B.

    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!

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    Alo M.

    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.

    John Michael S.

    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

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    Maggie L.

    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 Inside is dimly lit, and had a outdated feel (hey maybe that's the vibe they are going for).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.

    Peppermint Mocha
    Renee T.

    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.

    Campfire mocha (left), Mudhoney mocha (right)
    Kelsey G.

    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!

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    Vivian O.

    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.

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    Butter B.

    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...

    Macchiato is 'doppio' (a double shot)
    Jen W.

    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.

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    The coffee is great, the service is stellar! Nice, welcoming atmosphere, pretty fair amount of seating

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    Victrola Coffee Roasters

    Victrola Coffee Roasters

    4.2
    (747 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    This place has such awesome vibes with large windows to capture every photon from the typical grey…read morewinter day in Seattle. Exposed brick wall and warm tones from the wood furniture makes this shop a cozy third place. A few indoor plants give it a fresh touch. The baristas here are definitely dedicated to their craft! Their drink offerings are standard, although they also have housemade syrups and specialty drinks (seasonal mochas, lattes, etc) if you want to try something different. I love how they highlight their single origin espresso on the menu with the tasting notes. They also offer matcha and teas if you're more into that. I haven't tried any bakery goods, but looking at the pastry case, they're quite popular. Victrola embodies the perfect Seattle coffeehouse- one that I wish people knew more widely rather than the twin tailed siren that's spread globally...

    I don't normally drink coffee (I'm more of a tea person, if all the boba and tea shop reviews I…read morewrite don't say anything!), but I'm always up for new experiences, especially ones that allow me to expand my taste horizons and ability to describe flavors and aromas. After booking a tea tasting at a local tea shop, I went around looking for coffee tastings and found Victrola. Every Friday at 11AM, they offer a free tasting class, so we, of course, booked the very next Friday! Arriving at the shop a bit before 11AM, it was pretty full, with most tables taken and a short line of 2-3 people in front of me. We checked in with the cashier and he said the barista was getting things ready. Maybe 5 minutes later, we were led to the room in the back, where the barista introduced the tasting experience and handed us two sheets of paper, one with the anatomy of a coffee cherry, and the other with their coffee flavor wheel. For this week, it was only us two for the tasting, so we had a full monopoly of the barista (according to him, the prior week was 8 people!). We were able to try two coffees - both single origin, one from Guatemala and the other from Colombia. We started by sniffing the beans and grounds, with the Guatemalan emanating notes of lightly roasted peanuts (per tasting notes, it's milk chocolate, orange, and "elegant") and the Colombian with dark soy and umami notes (per tasting notes, it's pineapple, melon, and date), at least to my nose. The barista brewed both via pour over (if I remember correctly, it was 203F water with 20g of the Guatemalan, 24g of the Colombian in 360g of water). I forgot the exact grind sizes he used. Interestingly, the flavor profile of the Colombian was completely different to me between the grounds and the final brew. Very fruity throughout - I'm not that adept at description, but it's definitely a fresher, crisp fruit, not dried fruit, and not red fruit or berries, nor citrus. I'll have to file this one away as pineapple and green apple, per the barista. In terms of mouthfeel, it's thick, almost syrupy, coating the mouth with the fruity flavors. The Guatemalan, on the other hand, is completely different, starting with roasted coffee, then still with the peanut notes, but also adding a caramel-like essence. Very 'brown' on the color wheel. Mouthfeel-wise, thinner, watery like tea. I have never had good quality coffee before and this was certainly an experience that opened my eyes to how good coffee can actually be. I still have a ton of tea leaves to go through, but perhaps when I'm nearing the end, I'll have to start drinking more coffee. Tea, then chocolate, and now maybe coffee? My wallet is crying...

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    Armistice Coffee Roaster

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    4.3
    (139 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    The vibe is really nice inside. The layout is pretty cool. I guess they sell beer at night? I saw…read morethere was a bunch of liquor but didn't try it since it was nine in the morning. Someone told me that it becomes a bar at night. Maybe I'll try that one night. I digress the coffee is pretty good and it makes me feel fancy. Sidebar the apple juice that they sell there is also good. I remember the barista being pretty nice as well. This place isn't just a coffee shop. It's an experience...

    This is an adorable little coffee shop. They had some fun espresso martinis and it was mostly…read morequiet on a Friday in the early afternoon....until it wasn't! Definitely a hopping place at the end of the workday. It's got a darker ambiance and it's cozy. It has indoor, outdoor, and patio seating, though we chose to stay indoor. Pro tip - the poofs make you sit REALLY low. The food choices around 1pm were dismal, and limited. Maybe they'd sold out, or maybe they just don't have a lot there, but nothing even looked fresh enough to warrant purchase. The other thing that killed me was the service. There was one person on the entire 4 hours I was there, and it made for an incredibly slow experience. It was friendly enough, if not a little dismissive. Prices are reasonable and there is paid parking across the street, but take that with a "for Seattle" caveat.

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    In the back side of the bar. This picture does not do the place justice. It's a very nice coffee shop.

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    In the back side of the bar. This picture does not do the place justice. It's a very nice coffee shop.

    Caffe Vita Capitol Hill - coffee - Updated July 2026

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