Espresso Vivace Roasteria Cafe

Ava G. 

on Citysearch

8 years ago

Their frap coffee based keeps me alive and kicking especially during my nightshift at work. Love the blend! 

gelagela7 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Great cappuccinos by the shot – Yum! Their espressos are pretty good, rich.... I would say their soy lattes are some of my favorite---- iced or hot. If you want any pastries or biscotti, they've got'em. I love the baristas---- they're such quirky people! And expert at the coffees. Usually is super busy in the mornings, lines may go out the door. For some reason, you can find seating regardless of how busy this branch is---- and despite it looks small inside! Opens till 11pm, which is good, has WiFi :) If you like this place,... read more

Makami 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

easily my favorite latte – I used to work at a coffee shop, so when I go to a new one, I always watch the baristas. Do they foam the milk too much or steam it too long? Do they knock and swirl the milk pitcher? Do they pull the shot too long? Is the cappuccino the right proportions of milk, espresso and foam? When I get the drink, is there latte art? Does the coffee taste burnt? Vivace is the only place I've seen where they consistently do it right, and you can taste the results. Properly roasted beans and milk that hasn't b... read more

Contributor 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

These coffee roasters produce one of the best cups of joe around, in a town where the bean reigns supreme. – In Short Northern Italian-style roasting and a whole lotta love go into roasting the beans at this Capitol Hill roasteria, where they take their coffee seriously (and have won competitions to prove it).Employees must work as bar assistants for a year before earning the coveted position as barista. Take a load off and have one of the double-shot espresso drinks in the cafe, with a view of the reservoir and life on Broa... read more

mimnar 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Delicious Coffee, but frigid atmosphere – Yes, they do have some of the best coffee in Seattle. But, the music is horrible and very loud and the baristas don't care about patron comfort. It is freezing cold out, and the door is wide open as I write this. I asked them if I could close it, and the barista replied that it was too hot behind the machines. While I can sympathize with being too hot, and having to deal with discomfort in the workplace, the people they are serving are cold. Everyone is in their coats. People are hug... read more

mstaggart 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Sweet espresso with a little welcome sass – Espresso Vivace's staff consistently make some of the best espresso beverages around. Their "crappy square-plastic" grinders have a vented fan mounted on the back in order to cool beans that otherwise might get hot and essentially cook as they are ground--a small but essential alteration that many other caffes have somehow missed out on. And, upon reading the board, one is greeted with the information that Vivace's northern Italian style of esspresso preperation includes a cappucin... read more

jazunwsu 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Not the best I've had – I have been to several shops in Seattle, and living in Portland, I am used to Stumptown Coffee Roasters. Vivace needed to live up to that standard. Both my wife and me agreed after going to two of their Capitol Hill locations, that it did not. Granted it is good and may be better than most in Seattle. But, it?s nothing compared to Portland shops. When I order a cappuccino, I should not have to say DRY in order to prevent from getting a latte! And, what is up with those crappy square-plastic grinders t... read more

amirxu 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

So so – After all the hype aound Vivace I was expecting an unbeatable experience and the best espresso ever. Maybe my expectations were to high. Here is what I got: rude service (gosh, those baristas are really arrogant) and my standard double-shot espresso tasted sour, clearly underextracted. Maybe Vivace is over its peak. There is definitely better espresso to be found in Seattle than at Vivace. 

nixietube 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

great! – I recently did a mini-survey of the coffee in Seattle based on good reviews online, and Vivace's wins hands down. It has the best coffee in town. The only downside is the cafe atmosphere isn't that great. The acoustics aren't that good and the furniture is not too comfortable. All of this fades, though, as one sips a wonderful Vivace's espresso drink.