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    Kitanda Espresso & Açaí

    3.9 (152 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Wennie H.

    Popped in for a coffee and light breakfast. Got the Brazilian latte with almond milk (espresso, milk, condensed milk) it is similar to a ca phe sua da but sweeter/less intense- not bad a touch sweet. Tried the little chicken cones and they were super good, like a bite size chicken pie but with more filling and less dough. I also got the Kitanda bread with guava spread- super yummy- savory and sweet, soft and pillowy but had nice texture. Tried the coconut bun and it tasted old/stale.

    Mango Frappe and Kitanda bites - found this place while roaming around the South center mall. Never tried Kitanda bread before. Decided to try the bites. Made of tapioca flour and cheese. Loved it. Picked up a few breads later along with the Mango Frappe. Perfect for a summer afternoon. Loved the service and staffs there. Amazing. One cozy place to sit and enjoy the food while having nice conversations with friends. Will visit again!

    Marlo Y.

    I was visiting Washington from out of town for a friend's wedding, and really wanted an acai bowl (i'm highkey an acai bowl fanatic), and luckily we found this place in the mall nearby. And I was pretty hungry so I was pretty open to anything. Ambiance: This place was in the mall, so it was easy to find. It was surprisingly busy inside which is usually a good sign. But not much else to note. Service: The service was pretty standard, not very personal because the employees were just trying to get through the line. But I did ask for my receipt which they could not provide because they had an issue with their machine, so they asked me to come back in a few minutes to get it, which I did like 10 minutes later. Food/value: A very mid acai bowl, not even accounting for the price they charged for it. First off, you can't really customize or change things, plus there were very few ingredients in it. I know I might unfairly be comparing to BYO acai bowl places, but I'm used to having more ingredients and having the bowl full. But this bowl was much smaller than what I usually get and for what I paid ($13.10 after tax, though I think I added peanut butter). And the limited ingredients made for a poor experience. Overall, would not come back. Maybe other people have had better experiences, and I'm sure the lackluster acai bowl experience is because they might specialize in their other food/drink items. But nonetheless, I was pretty disappointed.

    Kai C.

    This spot has always been a bit odd to me. Brazilian coffee spot with, I suppose, Brazilian style sandwiches (very small), and a single shelf unit of Brazilian goods. The spouse got the sandwich with sausage and said that the sausage was cold in the middle. He did not finish it. I got the turkey and cheese and it was fine, smaller than expected, I appreciate the use of gluten-free bread; also appreciated the little treat they put on top of the coffee.

    Debra W.

    The açaí bowls here are everything! So creamy and not to sweet. Many combinations to choose from for the perfect açaí bowl or make your own or customize your bowl. The options are endless. No matter which açaí bowl you get, the toppings are always fresh. I mean always. You won't get over ripe or underripe fruit here. The coffee here is a game changer. It's such a high quality. It's medium-dark blend. Smooth and bold without being bitter. These beans from Brazil are the holy grail. And my oh my. The Kitanda bread (pao de queijo) had a nice crust but soft and chewy on the inside. Made from tapioca donuts gluten free too! Pairs so well with the coffee. I do like it plain but it's hard for me to turn down the dove de leite. Brazil's caramel. This location is always clean and the staff is always very friendly and nice.

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    Smaly K.

    My cousin brought me an acai bowl from here, and I don't eat these often, but I thought it was pretty good. I'm not sure which one I tried. She enjoyed hers, too. I didn't finish it though, since I was eating other food also. Been wanting to try some of their pastries.

    Brazilian Cream Cheese on Kitanda Bread $3.79
    Dianna N.

    Energy Blast $10.79: When I long for a delicious acai bowl like I've had in Hawaii, Kitanda fits the bill. It tastes pretty good despite missing the tropical surroundings. I found 10 oz to be a good size for sharing between 2 people. Brazilian Cream Cheese Kitanda Bread $3.79: I love cheese bread. Since I could get it frozen to bake at home plain, I wanted to try it with a topping while I was here. I thought this one was OK. The cream cheese didn't really leave an impression on me. It also wasn't served warm (makes sense as the cream cheese would probably melt). Next time I want to try the bacon egg and cheese sandwich on this bread. Ham and Cheese $3.79: This was ordered from the case. It's like a fancier hot pocket. I personally prefer hot pockets still (pepperoni specifically) but my boyfriend enjoyed this. ***** My Star Ratings: 1 Star - Terrible. Just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars - Meh. Unlikely for me to return. 3 Stars - OK. Open to coming back, but wouldn't go out of my way to. 4 Stars - Yummy! Will definitely return if I haven't already. 5 Stars - AMAZING!!! Would plan my day or even a trip around eating here.

    Svitlana S.

    Ordered brew coffee and brownie. Brownie and coffee not bad,not wow but and not bad. But service is veryyyyyy slow,staff completely ignore us and guy who was before us. Then finally one worker see us,started take order but coffee is finished on us. Food 4,service 1 stars. Food recommend but you need waiting long.

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    Sara V.

    I'm a big fan of the fresh açaí bowls and baked goods. High quality, fast, and powerful caffeine Brazilians are used to and love. There's ample seating in both the inside and outside of the store (in the mall). The frozen cheese bread you can bake at home, not a big fan as much. I may be spoiled since my step mother is from Brazil but it didn't taste like much. I feel like it's the kind of thing that works better fresh and doesn't work reheated as well.

    Tudo at Kitanda Espresso & Açaí (Southcenter)
    Mike M.

    At this point I am just trying all of the Kitanda locations near the Seattle area. Before going on a flight, I decided to try the one in Southcenter. I know what I like & what I like is the Tudo which consists of açaí base w/ peanut butter, banana, strawberries, coconut, cacao nibs, dried mango, hemp seeds, Brazil nuts, sweetened condensed milk, & honey. So far all of the Kitanda locations that I have been to are really good & this location is no different. Plus since it was out of here Seattle I noticed the price was cheaper.

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    Went here for afternoon snack after work training...açaí base is pretty good. Peanut butter and toppings were good as well.

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    The product quality is consistently outstanding, exceeding my expectations every time and the service was quick and the staff was friendly

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    Love the cozy atmosphere of the store, always super clean and the oat lattes are delicious!

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    The Brazilian cheese bread is so good! I recommend the one with mozzarella and guava.

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    This is my favorite place to get an açaí bowl! Their coffee is also good. If you have the app, you can earn towards free things

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    Coffee is good. Baked goods are out of this word good! Loved this place. Will be coming back

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    Very good but expensive, but GOOD. Probably the best açaí I've had so far. Delicious and refreshing.

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    I've been here a couple of times and I enjoy it each time., I hurriedly and hungrily stop in…read more Certainly a healthier option than just about anything I could get in central Marysville. The owner is friendly, assertive, and efficient. She gets that people sometimes need to stop in quickly. I like the concept! Tasty plant based options: açai bowls, fruit smoothies, ok I don't know what else, but I'm gonna find out! I feel welcome here and that's a good feeling when you're grabbing a quick bite. It's not cheap, but the ambience is quaint, if you want to stay and eat there, they do have a few spaces for that.

    Waited an hour for 1 Acai Bowl and a Mocha espresso which I ended up canceling the order entirely…read morefor three reasons: - They mentioned the wait would be 25 mins. - People who ordered after me started getting served. When I went to check on my order I was met with a bunch of attitude pointing to a sign that they don't serve fast food and they only have two blenders. When I brought up one example of a person who ordered explicitly after me had been served before me, they said she had ordered before me (the customer let us go in front of her because she was still deciding when we came), waited 40 mins (when we had as well), and they fulfilled her order because she cancelled another part of her order... - If you only have two blenders, why are you blending other orders ahead of mine? A bunch of people ordered smoothies 30 mins after me and were all getting their orders shortly after purchasing. Very disappointed, especially as I had been 2 purchases away from filling up my rewards card with them and had not experienced treatment/wait time like this before. It also didn't help that today is my mom's birthday and we had to deal with this hassle.

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    This place is our favorite. Our go to when we want a quick delicious breakfast. One thing I would…read moresay is, if this is your first time here: ORDER FIRST THEN GET A SEAT. They have a sign at the cashier but people like to pretend they cant read. It's not fair for the people who wait in line to order then can't get a seat because theres people who like to come and take a seat without ordering first. People like my family, eat then bounce. We don't sit around and socialize for a whole hour while there are people waiting.

    I came into Sweet Notes Café on May 17 around 12:12 PM with a friend after church. A young girl in…read morea gray sweater working the register helped us. Since it was our first time there, we weren't familiar with the ordering process or menu. I didn't want to hold up the line trying to decide what to order, so I asked if we could sit down first and look over the menu. She cleaned off a table for us, but then told me I needed to hurry up and order because she didn't want other people getting upset about how long it would take me to decide. I didn't respond and simply waited until we were ready to order, which only took about four minutes. What confused and upset me was that shortly after, a white man came in and she told him he could sit down, take his time, and order whenever he was ready because "it's not busy." The difference in treatment was very noticeable and honestly made me uncomfortable as an African-American woman. Maybe this was a misunderstanding, but the interaction did not sit right with me. I believe every customer should be treated with the same patience and respect, especially first-time customers who are simply trying to understand how the restaurant works. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and does better moving forward. This needs to be addressed immediately not deleted

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    Been coming here for 5 years since moving to west Seattle. Starting off the Fit bar owners are…read more10/10! Always so kind, and make good stuff. Always have a good smoothie or bowl when they're in. However, recently have been disappointed by the production of the staff. If something is ordered online and come to pick up at the time it says, nothing has been started and have to wait the same amount of time and would be faster if I just ordered in person. Recently have had the wrong drinks given, or smoothies blended to the consistency of juice and chunky. When asked to reblend been given an eye roll or told they can't since I took it in my hand. The quality of ingredients have always been great which is why I love this place. But to have these things happen during the "slower seasons" has been really annoying. This past visit kind of solidified that for me, as every person who came before and after were online orders and nothing had been started for everyone. Someone asked to order a coffee and they said they didn't want to make coffee yet and told them to go to the coffee shop down the street instead. Hit or miss, some days great and others I'm taking my smoothies home and reblending them. Just wanted to share as it has been one too many times of something going funky and giving the benefit of the doubt.

    This place made our day delicious!! We woke up craving a California style Acia bowl and this place…read moredidn't disappoint! Fresh and delicious and not too sweet. We will definitely be back often!

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