Caffe Ladro - Downtown on Union Street

173 reviews

108 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101

www.caffeladro.com

+12062670600

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Caffe Ladro - Downtown on Union Street is a Coffee shop located at 108 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101. It has received 173 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Hours

Monday7AM-4PM
Tuesday7AM-4PM
Wednesday8AM-4PM
ThursdayClosed
Friday7AM-3PM
Saturday7AM-4PM
Sunday7AM-4PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Caffe Ladro - Downtown on Union Street: 108 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101

  • Caffe Ladro - Downtown on Union Street has 4.3 stars from 173 reviews

  • Coffee shop

  • "Great coffee in a nice space"

    "Love this place"

    ""I literally can't even"

    "The drinks are good but the service has been getting progressively poor! On the last two occasions that my friend and I visited, the servers had no clue about their drip coffee - whether they were warm/ready to serve or where they were from! In fact, one of these times, they were completely out of both the options and did not even know until we asked"

    "The coffee is most excellent as are the snacks if you're hungry"

Reviews

  • Abbie Lu

Great coffee in a nice space. Great for studying. The barista was very patient and very skilled. She handled a mass order like a champ. I am only visiting Seattle but if I lived here I would definitely come here more often. Worth a try! Also, they have an orange latte and I love that.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Orange Latte
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dietary restrictions
Sugar free and Dairy free
Parking space
Difficult to find parking
Parking options
Paid street parking
Parking
Limited city stree parking
Kid-friendliness
Yes
Wheelchair accessibility
Yes

  • Gowri Chandra

Love this place. One of the few coffeeshops downtown that's not Starbucks where you actually want to sit and enjoy a nice cup of coffee. Nice furniture, modern but cozy. Tried their Medici today upon the recommendation of a barista friend-- it's basically a mocha with a long curl of orange zest at the bottom. Divine. I never thought I'd like citrus and coffee, but Ladro made me do it. The orange oils from the zest blends surprisingly well into the sweet, slightly bitter espresso. This medici + cloudy morning + glowing laptop = happy.

  • Aleisha Loken

"I literally can't even." I got a hemp milk Gibraltar, & holy cow, the espresso is phenomenal. Alternative milk is hard to steam proper, & dang, proper this was. Dare I say, microfoam was on par, gurl. (!!!) Plus, the ambiance- I mean, you're playing Purity Ring, Little Dragon, & Grimes? I feel like Ladro is courting me. I've fallen hard. Plus, the baristas are kind, cute, & creative. It's a win-win situation. Too bad I don't live here to be swooned by the intangible idolatry Ladro does to my tastebuds every. single. day.

  • Niladri Sannigrahi

The drinks are good but the service has been getting progressively poor! On the last two occasions that my friend and I visited, the servers had no clue about their drip coffee - whether they were warm/ready to serve or where they were from! In fact, one of these times, they were completely out of both the options and did not even know until we asked. Not just that, even after my friend had to wait for 5 minutes to get a fresh batch ready, they did not have the common courtesy to offer him a free coffee!

  • Mike Jones

The coffee is most excellent as are the snacks if you're hungry. It's a good spot to take a break for a minute and they also sell their beans, which they will grind for you if you need it to be done. The Medici is a good drink. Give it a try if you'd like a splash of orange in your mocha.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cafe Medici, Molasses Cookie, Cookie, Brewed Coffee

  • sultan life

I have been coming to this place for the last 15years the coffee is great most people who work there now are all new but this morning something weird hapen to me they give my drink to two people who came after me it should be first come first serve but is not the first time this happen to me is the second time I think they should ask the name of the person because most of us in seattle drink latte very bad service

  • Levi Chernekoff

Loved it. Loved the espresso. Got the Medici espresso with mocha and orange zest and it was delicious! Not too sweet at all, which I was worried about. It had the slight bitter of espresso and the rich orange zest flavor and it was perfect. I LOVED the playlist of r&b but that's just me... I went up to add a shot to my drink to go and they gave it to me for free! Definitely coming back. Love Caffe Ladro.

  • Drew Streeter

I had a great cappuccino and croissant at this little coffee spot. It is clean and modern. It is trendy, but comfortable. The barista was efficient, yet friendly. The prices are fair. They don’t have the selection of drinks I am used to, but what they do have is well done. They also have whole beans and Keurig cups for sale.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

  • Rodrigo Rojas

The establishment is easy to locate. There is street parking around it, but if staying downtown is walkable to it. The place is small, but welcoming. The staff is friendly. The coffee is really good. Overall would recommend coming if you’re visiting Seattle.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Chris H

I always walk past a few other coffee shops while I"m working downtown on my way to Ladro. Their coffee is worth going out of your way for. Wei and Quin are always extremely pleasant and customer service oriented - especially if you aren't sure of what you'd like to order. Great coffee shop all around!

  • Aaron Kleyla

This is a great little shop that serviced an excellent Cortado. If I remember right, that wasn't on the menu but a barista with any experience will be able to whip one up for you. Seating was minimal but I feel like this location gets more foot traffic. Service was excellent, with a friendly smile.

  • CAMUPERSI Nove

Good coffe, from the outside the place doesn’t look like a coffe shop, needs more signs, inside is also old dated furniture, dirty windows and floor, I suggest to the owner to improve those points and will do much better . Service good considering was a only girl working . Good luck

  • Jayne Wilson

I was on a coffee tour and asked the barista if she could ground some coffee for me. She said that this was not a good time ! I explained that I was on a tour and would probably not come back. She didn't care and insinuated that I should just go back to my group!

  • Vanessa Mitchell

Surprisingly quiet place in the middle of a busy downtown area. Definitely awesome coffee, good customer service, pastry was very good too. Good amount of places to sit and enjoy yourself. Definitely recommend! Cool location too, right next to an art gallery.

  • Chris P

Though their roasting style isn't my personal favorite (I prefer stuff more toward the chocolate range of flavor), it's still great local coffee. The Medici (mocha+orange) is enough to bring me back here when I want something fancier than my usual macchiato.

  • Kim Hall

After walking around pikes market I saw this little coffee place called Caffe Ladro . Amazing atmosphere and great service . Jesse was very nice and my coffee was amazing . It was a Saturday and a lot of people were there but I still got to

  • Leah Delyte

Excellent coffee, great baked goods selection, yummy savory sandwich!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Orange Latte

  • Bianca Smith

Biggest tip for here: have the choc chip espresso cake warm. It's amazing! The coffee is better than average. They use a mild, sweet bean for espresso. The quiches are delicious. It's cute when the symphony musicians come in wearing tuxes.

  • vineet kejriwal

Excellent coffee and friendly barista. Their coffee tasted do I much richer and smoother than the chain coffeefe shop. It was a lot better experience having real coffee and not just drinking down a coffee drink.

  • Marcos Meza

The mocha with almond milk was nearly flavorless. Not a good value at $6. I'll try anything twice so hopefully my next trip won't be my last. If you're visiting, play it safe and go to Fonte instead.

  • john dunn

Coffee is good. Baked good options was very good as well. Stay away from any breakfast sandwiches. Not a cafe more of just a coffee shop at least for breakfast time. Good was quick and courteous!

  • Jarrod Wright

My pre-order is always ready when I walk in the door
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • L J

Cute, quiet place. nice place to stop, not super crowded
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • tony potts

This place was a shining star in my dreary day! They only take cash but they make a great tea. They know you let the tea steep too. It's perfect in its ironic glory!!! Go here.

  • David H. Norris II

This is the best vanilla latte in Seattle. Fresh vanilla bean. Service is always over the top pleasant. Thanks Ladro!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • John Turman

Great coffee, great atmosphere but the coldbrew is not diluted so beware! This place has lovely local selections, perfect for a quick coffee break if you work downtown.

  • Nadia Naim

Really friendly & helpful staff, I'm lactose intolerant & they were very good about figuring out what I could have. Also highly recommend the oatmeal bar (its vegan!)

  • Charles Dowd

Very unique and pretty coffee shop by downtown train station. Good selection of local brews, and coffee was always cooked how we asked which is important these days

  • Umer Zakaria

Literally not a single outlet anywhere so don’t try to do anything that requires charging your laptop. Took 15 minutes to get a small americano. No thanks.

  • Adam Ki

I enjoy the coffee at all of the locations. Great for a quick stop but have also met business professionals. Most ppl tuned to be fine with cafe ladro.

  • Mahsino Blamoh

Great place for casual meetings. The baristas take a while to warm up to you but it doesn't take long before they remember your regular order.

  • G C

Friendly staff and good atmosphere. Good brewed coffee. The sourness flavor comes thru more prominently at room temperature which I prefer.

  • Luisa Fearnside

The house blend they use for espresso is mild and easy to drink in my weak americano. There is a wide range of pastries available too.

  • Mary James

I've tried lots of coffee in the city and these guys make some great stuff! Very customer service oriented and incredibly nice staff!

  • Jean Marie Alvira

Very good coffee and nice place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Lisa W.

Friendly service, great coffee and convenient location.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

  • Al Wong (wcb79)

Came in to buy some coffee grounds for a friend. I didn't order anything else for myself but the staff was friendly.

  • Mark Foltz

Super friendly barista, smooth flavorful latte, and comfortable seats. A downtown oasis on tourist crowded streets

  • R. Heath

damn good coffee. super friendly too! i would order less sweetener in my mocha next time, though.

  • Andre S. M. Valente

Great coffee, warm environment, and very friendly staff. Great place to work and meet up!

  • Michael DeMaria

Small place but comfy. 1 person in staff so it can get a little busy. But very enjoyable.

  • F Witt

Typically an ok coffee shop except when they’re not open 10 min after their opening time.

  • Ed Campodonico

Super slow on a Sunday. A very small seating area but really helpful and friendly staff.

  • Janet B

Good coffee and tea but was not impressed with the croissants. Maybe it was an off day.

  • Laura Flores-Sarnat

excellent and original place for coffee and other food, great downtown Seattle location

  • Joel Mosier

Good service. Quick, efficient service. Friendly staff. Most important....Good coffee.

  • Xiaomin Z

Can't have coffee, so had chai tea, it's soso. The lower queen ann one is way better.

  • Derek Hermsen

Currently the best non-fat latte in Seattle. Try the rhubarb bar. Friendly staff.

  • Serina Gee

Quiet, spacious and with delicious coffee right around the corner from Pike Place

  • Gino Curcuruto

Perfect cortado. Thank you!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Holly Merrill

Great coffee and friendly baristas! Internet is slow and unpredictable, however.

  • Cesar Reyes (CSR21)

Good coffee, very good service, fast Wi-Fi connection. Overall very good place.

  • Jacob Tomaselli

Best coffee in Seattle hands down! Great customer service! Very nice people!

  • Kimberly Schaub

Espresso was sweet and a little bit caramelly. Definitely plan to return

  • Jeffrey Andrews

Best macchiato I've had in months. Very friendly and comfortable place.

  • Rain -Cheyenne Fox

Great customer service and wonderful iced teas and reasonable pricing!

  • Jaami Waali

Asked for almond milk, got actual cow's milk. Was sick for 4 days. :(

  • Donal Turrentine

Excellent latte and a 3 min wait parking spot right in front :)

  • Kristin Cordz

Nice atmosphere, friendly barista, good options for beverages.

  • Roelof Nel

Good coffee and great help, worth walking the extra block for!

  • Courtney Yotter

Great staff, quick service. Looking forward to my next visit!

  • Mia Vera

Excellent cold brew and customer service at this location!

  • Owen Lee

A small and cozy vibe makes this a special hangout for me.

  • William Garrido (MobileWill)

Our main goto coffee run place. Great Arnold Palmers too.

  • Susie Napper

Mediocre espresso, stale pastry and unpleasant service!

  • Sam Deakin

Small location but always great coffee and service.

  • Samuel Clemens IV

Favorite coffee in Seattle! Vanilla Latte is …

  • April Strode

This is one of my favorite coffee spots in Seattle.

  • Synaptic Wanderer

All I had was cold brew, and it wasn't that great.

  • Matthew Phelps

Friendly, though could not get the wifi to work

  • Thomas James

Nice shop, good shots, good breakfast burritos.

  • Neha Kishore

Great coffee, quaint place in downtown Seattle

  • Tristan Tripp

One of the best coffee shops in the northwest.

  • Mark Vitazko

Really nice folks here and excellent coffee.

  • Lizette Moreno

Awesome coffee and pastry. Nice atmosphere.

  • Austin Kata

Chai Tea is very tasty!! Service was fair!

  • JK B

The pastries were not as good as the tea.

  • Qays Poonawala

Delicious coffee, and oat milk to boot!

  • Nat Luengnaruemitchai

Good coffee in amazon building lobby

  • Ben Mathews

Dry pastries and lukewarm drinks.

  • Cinomania Emilio Gaggini

Lontanissimo da un bar italiano.

  • Brian Corbin

Good coffee. Friendly service!

  • Milton Lewis

Love it...flavorful coffees...

  • Geoff Barton

My favorite coffee downtown

  • Stephanie Yong

Great vibes. Yummy coffee.

  • Betty Verge

Great service and coffee!!

  • Matt Ryanczak

Great coffee and service.

  • S. M.

My favorite coffee spot

  • Daniel Kingshott

Best coffee in seattle

  • Mark Callan

Good spot for coffee.

  • Mystery Kitty

Best. Coffee. Ever.

  • Josh DeGayner

Busy some mornings.

  • John Specht

Chris works here

  • pluto li

好喝,熱的溫度剛剛好,可立即喝

  • Michael Yates

Great coffee.

  • Jeremy Westfall

Good coffee!

  • Paisley Rowe

Great coffee

  • Kristopher Kelly

Great coffee

  • Tara Kung

Good coffee

  • Chunglin Wen

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