Caffe Ladro
Herkimer Coffee
The Cheers of Seattle coffee, patrons visit Herkimer’s three
neighborhood cafes with such frequency the staff knows
their names — and often their orders. The barebones menu
rarely features anything you’d deem inventive. But it doesn’t
matter, as the in-house roasted beans are brewed with such
smooth perfection you won’t be asking for any extras. The
Greenwood shop is particularly lovely, as four-legged fur
babies are among its most beloved patrons.
7320 Greenwood Ave. N
verdoorn
Expanding its 206 mini-chain empire, Caffe Ladro’s
wooden Adirondack chairs and smooth cups of coffee
are now available in 16 different locations. It’s even
opened stores on the Eastside. Medici lovers are
rejoicing everywhere that their beloved orange-scent-
ed, chocolate-spiked cup of coffee is now so readily
available. The flagship location on Upper Queen Anne
remains a favorite, even if parking can sometimes be a
pain. But hunting for a parking spot is worth the time
if you plan to visit nearby Kerry Park — home to one of
Seattle’s most iconic views.
2205 Queen Anne Ave N
Fonté
Fonté’s original café—located across the street from the Seattle Art Museum and tucked beneath the Four Seasons—feels
more like an upscale wine bar than a boutique coffee house. And you wouldn’t be wrong in assuming so. In addition to
showcasing their high-end selection of beans they’ve been roasting in Georgetown since 1992, the café offers wine, cock-
tails, brunch, and lunch. For a less formal affair, you can visit their newest outpost in Bellevue Square. The coffee’s equally as
delightful, though the mall’s noise level can sometimes take away from the leisurely moment.
1321 1st Ave., Seattle
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