I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this place. I recently came back to Seattle for the first time in a little over 10 years to see if I wanted to move back. Putting aside this review for a second, I can honestly say the best of Seattle has gotten better and the worst of Seattle has gotten worse. Focusing again on this review, Caffé D'arte is it nice example of some of Seattle's best. The baristas are pleasant. They're also professional, and the espresso drinks they make are fantastic. They're also perceptive enough to know when you want to just be left alone, or happy to chat with you if you have questions about the area or just need to get a quick thought out in the open. The atmosphere at the cafe is bright and calm, and the cafe itself is very clean. My favorite Cafe used to be just down the streets, or rather across the way from Pioneer square, but after finding this Cafe I've decided that this might be my favorite. You truly can't beat the quality of service and espressos here. Might I add, the location is second to none. They managed to retain enough of the original building to keep it historically interesting, while upgrading enough to keep it comfortable. It's across the way from the mutual Life building, built some time in the late 1800s to early 1900s, which currently houses the magic mouse toy store, and it's also across the way from Pioneer square. There's always plenty of people watching, and the view is always beautiful regardless of it's the brightest of days or the darkest and rainiest of days. And in case this matters to you, because it matters to me, the Wi-Fi is fast. If you drink here, don't forget to tip well. The barristas have definitely earned it
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10

Well I haven't been here in awhile but I came in this morning and I noticed that the lady who normally is working apparently has the day off there's two younger kids working this morning and are on the mask attack. I'm sitting here watching after I received my coffee that wasn't made until I believe that she was trying to get me worked up to no avail anyway she just slid two chairs up at the front door with homemade signs apparently now on top of the mask you need to show proof of vaccination. These two have not had to make any drinks or meals sence the signs went up. They are laughing and having fun behind the counter. People are slowly leaving looking at the signs in place now , not one more customer has chosen to enter.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

With my family, headed in for coffee before the Mariners game, Saturday Aug 18th. Excellent coffee....but...when I let the staff know the rest room was out of paper towels, the young woman behind the counter, who was eating, stared at me and said, " Take it easy. I'll get to it." As I left, she and the other woman laughed and giggled. Won't return. Thank you Caffe D'arte for thoroughly addressing my concerns. Your responses were immediate and I appreciated your genuine communication with me. After our dialogue, I would be happy to return to Caffe D'arte with the sincere expectation that my experience would be very different. It sounds like my experience was NOT the normal, friendly courteous visit! My thanks again for listening and responding to my concerns.

I liked this cafe'. It was warm and inviting, the coffee was pretty good and there is comfy seating or a counter if you want to hang out there. It reminded me of what a coffee shop might have been pre Starbucks. It's got a great corner location so you can watch the world go by. The presentation of my Macchiato was the best I ever had, complete with a chocolate and sparkling water - awesome. If there is something I would like to see, it's a friendlier waitstaff. Not that they weren't nice, they were. Yet I felt like they were just going through the motions. Granted I feel the exact same way about Starbucks, so no better no worse. Yet give me a reason to come back beyond the great presentation !

Latte was ridiculously well made. Perfect, I'd say. A lot of Seattle cafes serve coffee with floral or fruity notes to the flavor, or otherwise it tastes burnt (a la Starbucks,) and i hate it. This place had the perfect Italian style roast with that smooth yet bold flavor and a hint of smokiness. And only 65¢ extra for milk alternatives or extra espresso shots beats the $1 or more most places charge you. Would definitely go back. The danish and muffin we had were really tasty too.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes

Service was slow. They only seemed to have one person working the cafe. Food options extremely limited, I didn't see anything I wanted so I just bought a chocolate croissant. The croissant had an odd secondary taste I didn't like that much. Service was a bit sloppy; for example they had wi fi in the building but if I hadn't been told by a friend in advance of coming, I would've never known: both wifis for the cafe are password locked, and the passwords are posted nowhere in the cafe. The server was friendly and it was a comfy enough place to sit for a while though.

Absolutely amazing coffee and espresso. The batista was super nice and really knowledgeable. She was really precise with creating the perfect latte and americano❤️ definitely try the pistachio mocha latte!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Campania Dark Drip Coffee, Organico Drip Coffee, Vanilla Cream, French Press, Hot Chocolate Steamer, Meaning of Life Drip Coffee, Decaf Velletri Wood Roast Drip Coffee

Honestly for a coffee shop in downtown Seattle on a rainy day it was a nice environment to be in, with a great music playlist and ample room to sit and talk with someone and stay out of the rain. The mocha frappe that I ordered tasted really great, it didn’t taste too sweet and it didn’t taste like every other mocha frappe but instead had it’s own flavor, which I really enjoyed. I’ll definitely be back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

I started coming here at the start of the pandemic. (As did many of my coworkers and customers). Nothing else was open on a regular basis. And as an essential worker, I just wanted my daily coffee. Their coffee drinks surpassed other coffee shops, and much imagination was put in to making drinks special! The staff are awesome and personable and care about their customers. I see many regulars in there each day. Taking a break from work and walking up is the highlight of my day!!!

An Italian cafe with Great coffee! Baristas are phenomenal! Such a beautiful building, it's clean inside & out. Lovely place not only to grab the best coffee but sit quietly and get some work done. And it's almost in the center of old Seattle, only a block or two from the ferry and both stadiums.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

I was born and raised in Italy. I think I know something about good coffee. And I can guarantee you that this coffee is really as good as in Italy. Over the past 12 years I have lived here in the US and have always found many coffe shops that served a fake espresso, often just concentrated and too acidic coffee. But here I finally found a bit of my distant and old country. I recommend it to all coffee lovers. it was a relief for me.

the barista that is usually working during the week to make drinks is rude for no reason. my coworker and I ordered a blended coffee drink and she straight up said "sorry, i don't know why people order these drinks so early" to another customer that was patiently waiting for his coffee. they were /clearly/ our drinks and we were /clearly/ waiting for them. she needs to work on her customer service skills.

This place is my favorite and its employees are my babies, I love them and everything about them. 10/10 check it out when you’re visiting! They deserve all the love
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Wheelchair accessibility
No steps, possibly have someone open the door for you but if you’re on the sidewalk, you can access the building

I don’t know what’s more disgusting... the fact that guests put their feet with shoes on the couch (on which there is still dog poop) or the staff who apparently doesn’t care about that - “I’ll wipe it away”- yes that’s really then “no problem” hygiene wise. If this location treats hygiene and cleanliness everywhere like that then my once fav cafe is gone

The place is too small. Accomodation is not spacious. And there's a sign saying "PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING BUSY TIMES, WE MAY ASK YOU TO MOVE IF THERE IS A LARGE GROUP OR FAMILY THAT NEEDS A SEAT". Seriously?? The table is small enough to accomadate 2-3 people to seat comfortably. And the barista today is not friendly. Never coming back to this place.

I love the coffee but have never been to this location. I was attending the torch light parade with my wife and walked many blocks out of our way to avoid Starbucks. Unfortunately Google said it was open till 7pm and the man at the store carrying out trash said it closed at 6pm. The corporate coffee giant across the street gets my money again.

Awesome drinks. Simply the best. We drive out of our own city, fifteen minutes away, and pass all the other cafes, for their drinks. They can get busier than an international airport cafe, with all the tourists etc, but don't fret- they're fast too. Staff is fantastic.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

Loved the coffee and the barista that served us. Mya's customer service was superb she has the prettiest smile and genuinely cares about her customers. I ordered an almond joy Italian soda and the ratio was perfect! There needs to be more baristas like her.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

The baristas were so sweet and amazing! This was the only place in a 10 block area that would allow us to use the restroom if we were paying customers. We were desperate, and now found a new coffee spot when we are waiting to go to a Hawks game. Thank you!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–10

Lived in Rome for two years and Caffe D’Arte is THE most Roman coffee outside Italy. Their cappuccini served in small cups and drunk in-house, are exactly like those you’ll find in Rome in taste, temperature, and consistency. And when I visit friends in New York, their #1 requested hostess gift is a bag Caffe D’ beans. Bravo!!

They have excellent espresso compare to other in Seattle but the guy stand behind the register very weird, Horrible customer service, clueless employees. During my last purchase. Specially I’m not recommended at all this place if your skin color is Black. I want say Thank you for all women employees working there.

A Seattle institution. Great coffee, rich and robust. And the staff is just amazing. Had a fun chat with the barista and the latte was perfect company waiting in the ferry line. Support real coffee, in real places, for real seattleites! (And tourists!)
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Excellent Caramel Frappe! the Barista was very welcoming. While the cafe was quite empty with guests walking in to pick up a drink every minute.. Enjoyed the calm inside while watching the hussle of friday evening outside in seattle downtown.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

Hands down the best White Mocha in town. I love Caffé D'arte coffee, any roast, but mostly dark. It's my absolute favorite coffee shop in Seattle. It is a must try for someone new to coffee and aficionados alike.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10

Best roasted coffee in Washington. I drive about forty miles to replenish my whole bean stash. I have been a customer for over 10 years. They beat the competition for flavor hands down! Maybe important to some, the staff is always friendly, attentive and most of all never messed up my order!

Nice little Italian Coffee Shop. Got a cappuccino and it was very good and served up very fast. Just a little pricey, but so is everything else in the area!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I like this place. Though it says Italian coffee there is no guarantee you will get it done Italian way. I lived in Italy and I used to have latte macchiato. The is milk with drops of coffee. I asked them for that and they gave me cafe macchiatto which is coffee with drops of milk.

Cafe D'Arte is without a doubt the best most amazing tasting coffee you will ever drink. Whether you go into their one shop in Seattle and have them make your drink or buy a pound and make your own,, you will not find a better coffee. In so happy I discovered them 30 years ago.

drinks and pastries were great, but staff (manager, i believe) behind the counter was quite unfriendly - it felt bothersome to be in the café.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

I try to come here every couple days. They get my order right every time and it ALWAYS tastes great! They make me feel like family and are always glad to see me. I recommend stopping by and seeing what they have to offer.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Terrible service I ever had. One of the staff gave a wrong drink and the card back very unkindly. I'll never ever visit here again. If you're Asian, you'd better go somewhere else nicer and please don't end up being upset in here even during the last day of your trip.

They should warn you when ordering that they don't make cappuccinos. I waited a long time after hearing someone call out a latte. Later it was explained to me that they just make a latte when someone orders a cappuccino. You can't put "latte art" on a cappuccino!

An authentic cafe with an Italian feel as opposed to the overhyped mass production of the mega chain that pretends to serve coffee. Highly recommended by this Australian from where Starbucks failed because they couldn’t compete with real cafes like this one!

Seemed like a promising place to go. We had good coffee here but lacking pastries and things to eat. Went early Sunday morning and the place smelled terrible. We got out coffee and could not wait to get out of there. Not the best part of town unfortunately.

Sometimes when you order a doppio ristretto you don't expect to wait ten minutes for it, even when there is no line. That stated, though I no longer drink their coffee often (no longer on a transit route for me) the coffee was just as perfect as I remember.

Very decent coffee. The young woman who helped us was fantastic and gave me some pointers of cool places to visit while in Seattle. Had the lavender and honeycomb latte which was unique and very tasty.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Ordered the white chocolate latte with the lemon citrus cake. Latte was very flavorful didn’t need any extra sweetener. The lemon cake was a perfect selection with my latte.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10

Solid coffee shop: quaint, and they do nice art on my lattes. I usually don't hang out in there, instead opting to just grab something to go since it's near my work, but it seems fairly chill inside. Baristas have been consistently nice!

Great coffee, fast and excellent service, great location. I was very happy with my experience here.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I stumbled across this cafe while waiting for the underground tour. The espresso will take you back to Italy. It's served with a glass of sparkling water and an piece of chocolate. It was made perfectly and presented beautifully.

Monday morning, 8am. Doors locked, chairs up, no one manning the store, Google says they are open. One of ou favorite coffee houses, hopefully not permanently closed.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

We ordered a couple different Frappes. They turned out great, had good flavor. Just wish there was more help. 1 person running the whole thing.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

Darn good Mocha Frappe, not too sweet nor too bitter. Pastries are delicious as well!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

I excellent coffee, out of this world service, and a perfect location! They make great breakfast burritos, and serve a diverse clientele, definitely recommend it!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The staff was very friendly and the service was fast and great!! Had a mocha milkshake and it was definitely one of the best I ever had!!! I highly recommend this place!!!! The coffee is extremely good as well!!!

By a country mile the worst espresso I have had during 3 months in Seattle. I was wondering how Starbucks can survive in a city like Seattle, and this is the answer. Having said that, the interior is nice

Absolutely phenomenal espresso milkshake and chocolate croissant. The milkshake was so good even my friend who doesn't like coffee or espresso got himself one. The food was great and so was the service.

I ordered a tall/medium coffee with almond milk; the coffee was smooth and not too strong. It was not too hot or too cold. The place appeared to be laid back but I was on the go and did not dine in.

Great rich coffee for a decent price (cheaper than Starbucks) but way better than in franchized cafes. Muffin was also tasty. Really enjoyed quiet and nice atmosphere. Highly recommend this place.

Literally the best iced chi latte I have ever had hands down!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

It's not too bad, and I'm really glad it was open as most coffee places close around 2pm.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Better than average for an airport shop and very reasonably priced! The chocolate pound cake was moist and they gave a good size sliced. Iced coffee was made well. Quick service and no wait.

Barista charged woman to fill her bottle with tap water…he also had a horrible attitude. Would not recommend this place to anyone.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

This is objectively bad coffee. If you’re looking to spend your money wisely go to elm city roasters or something else. $4 wasted
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10

Cute coffee bar with helpful baristas and excellent coffee! In picture: left — Marbled nitro cold brew with white chocolate powder and cream — right: Marbled black nitro cold brew

The employees are very courteous and friendly. They are compassionate to satisfying all customers including the homeless population of which I am apart of the homeless population.

Courtney is so polite and professional. She made me such a good espresso like real Italians do. From now this will be my coffee place in Seattle. Grazie Courtney... See you soon

The coffee was good. The atmosphere was great.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Seasonal drinks are awesome
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Great nitro cold brew. No ice, all coffee! Best so far in Seattle. Paired with a chocolate croissant, made for a great post Seattle Underground Tour snack break.

Cozy and quiet place to read, work, or caffeinate before starting the day. The coffee is great and espresso drinks much more affordable than other coffee chains.

Ran my credit card (no apple pay) then ran out of the coffee I ordered. did not offer to make more. would not refund my cost in cash. substituted for Americano.

I don't usually leave reviews but this place gets one just due to the fact that I can get good drip coffee for so cheap there - $2 to fill up my 16oz thermos.

Stopped here for a coffee before an appointment and it was perfect. What a great place on the corner.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

They have great coffee and they give good suggestions from their menu. The barista was friendly. The place isn't too crowded and has a public bathroom.

Clean and quaint. Even though the space is small, felt no burden on privacy. The barista gals there were extremely friendly, very personable and polite

Standing for almost 10 min just waiting one customer ahead. Then, start serving this customer for another 10 min and not even talk to me. Bad service

Great coffee and pastries. I especially like the almond croissant. Limited seating is rarely full, but there's usually a short line...worth the line.

They make a very good espresso. The baristas are helpful and friendly.
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Atmosphere: 5

Had the best seasonal special. pistachio cherry white chocolate.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10

Americano was not good at all along with service that was disappointing. With so many coffee shops nearby, I would easily skip this place. More

nice atmosphere friendly and helpfu land she made the best Coffee MILKSHAKEs and ....oh my... thats all i have to say..ridiculously delish..

One of the best coffees we have ever had. Nice decor and free publications (great for travelers to get a pulse of life in the Emerald City).

I specifically asked if the pastries were fresh. They're stale and uninspiring. And I found a piece of plastic in it. Yuck!

Brandon was amazing and gave the best suggestions on coffee blends and local places to visit on our trip through town.

Cute little Cafe, I got a really tasty cold brew! Has a small shady seated area outside, that was a nice welcome.

Guess 8am doesn’t mean 8am in Seattle ‍♂️. Waited outside past opening and nobody was even here. …

Really great service and staff! The signature drinks are so good and have such an amazing visual style.

Very nice baristas but the food is questionable
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Very okay coffee. Cappuccino has large bubbles
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 2

Great location, clean cafe, friendly staff, good hot tea selection and gluten free bakery options.

Loved it! Nice creamy espresso. Well roasted beans. Friendly staff. What more could you ask for?

Amazing coffee and amazing service. The barista was very friendly and helpful.

Great attention to detail, a solid latté, and a very yummy breakfast sandwich

Right by Pioneer square area. Nice and friendly. Good seating and decor.

Best chai tea latte in Seattle! Also friendly staff and great location.

In the hear of the historical Pioneer Square. Good drip coffee.

The smoothest cup of a simple black coffee that I’ve ever had!!

Love this place, excellent coffee and great staff.

What a great espresso