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Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Company is located in Washington. Check out this affordable place in the Capitol Hill area. It's known for its dessert.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Even though the coffee is good, I've stopped going to the Cafe Vita on Pike. The baristas there radiate contempt.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have loved CafA© Vita for years; it is where I get the coffee I drink at home. But Thursday I tried their cold brewed coffee for the first time. They use some special Japanese filtration device that…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Cozy. Nice. Sweet employees that take care of you. Coming from the eastside, its interesting to come across all walks of life on BWAY. coffee is SUPerb
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good espresso, but not by any means the best on Capital Hill. Their drip coffee isn't very good. The tea is pretty good. I've had very mixed experience with the baristas: some are very nice, while…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing fancy, just good coffee. This was my first time swinging into this place and I'm glad I did. My Americano was excellent and definitely on par with some of the best coffee shops in Seattle.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is something about this Cafe that makes me want to spend my whole day and every day here. That Third Place Feel. That, wow this situation couldnt get any better feel. The Coffee is absolutely…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was on my way to catch up on some reading and enjoy the warm weather in Cal Anderson Park, and without the beloved Vivace close at hand for some iced coffee, I went with the next best thing, Cafe…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee shop. Great coffee. Emanates a no bs feel due to the dark colors of the room. Patrons stare you down when you speak inside (as if they're saying "don't you know this is a library, not…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Seattle for two days recently and made the rounds to a few different coffee shops that were recommended to me. I had a lot of really good coffee on this expedition... A lot. I'm talking…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to sit on the second floor on a weeknight when it's almost empty. If you're looking to people-watch and eavesdrop, go to Bauhaus. If you're looking to actually get work done without needing to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I checked this place out in April, and I haven't been back since. It wasn't bad - I mean, I should have brought a strainer for the metallic tasting drip, and the baristas obviously hadn't had any…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually hadn't stepped foot in here since this location changed it's name from Cafe Paradiso until yesterday morning. The service was friendly enough and quick. My cappuccino was made with just…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is perfect the staff knows how to make the espresso and coffee drinks correctly !!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of the 3 V's on Capital Hill (Vita, Victrola and Vivace). I would have to rank them the following order in regards to making my favorite legalized drug habit. 1. Vita
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know, how uncool to not rave about Vita But... that is why I love Yelp, my experience was worse than Tully's.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Vita at all times of the day and what surprises me is how crowded Vita is all of the time. And to tell you the truth, I sort of dig it. I really like the coffee and i refuse to believe…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I keep hoping for one more spot in Seattle to wow me with great Espresso. I mean like they make it and they don't even set it down but hand it right to me and I take a sip before it breaks down,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grabbed some coffee here whist waiting for ye olde rock show to start down the block at Neumos. I don't think I've been into this space since the 1990's....back when the club down the street was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This coffeeshop got me through a pretty tough work weekend recently for a freelance assignment that kept me working 14 hour days. The thrice-daily dosages of steamy americanos and crumbly blueberry…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered a drink with nonfat milk. The order taker was snooty and didn't seem to be paying attention. The barista repeated back the order and left out the "nonfat" part. I asked the order taker if he…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee. Never get any grinds like how I do at other places from time to time. I love to come here and study. They have lots of room upstairs, free wi-fi and sufficient outlets. The only thing…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big caffeine junkie. I could have a cup o' decaf, but I prefer to have hot chocolate. Caffe Vita's hot chocolate is delicious. There's not much to hot chocolate...but surprisingly enough…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
***************UPDATE**************** I was just reading about VITa in the news..did you know that the new "Fair Trade" is "farmer direct?" Guess which place in town has been farmer direct, even before…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
freakin fantastic coffee shop...any place that roasts their own beans and serves fair trade coffee is ok in my book. but then there is more. big expansive tables that you can spread your work all…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The baristas at this place suffer from "Hipper than thou" syndrome. Basically, you can expect to be treated with the same level of friendliness that a turd on the bottom of someone's shoe gets. The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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I was at the Capital Hill location on Saturday mid morning and I am always met with such disdain. I usually will get an americano when I'm in that part of town which is like twice a month. I've had this...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I have as of yet to write a review of this place. Sitting here this afternoon with my Grande Americano has dredged up a ton of Seattle memories. When I leave this place Vita will…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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I have to agree with comments posted about the rudeness of the staff. I too have experienced at leas...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the writing I do that doesn't occur in my home happens at Caffe Vita, Capitol Hill's quintessential hipster coffeehouse. I don't go there for the hipsters; I go there for the coffee, which is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee, free wifi, very Seattle.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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I like the staff, sexy girls, sexy boys. The restrooms are the dirtiest in town, but it's OK. (just ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee, great staff. The espresso is almost perfect, a latte has a great mix of beauty and flavor and the atmosphere is pure "coffeehouse". The staff not only has real baristas (not just push…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met up with a friend who frequents this place more than he should. Kind of passed out of the coffeehouse phase a couple moons back, but it felt like time to try again.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good espresso. Probably second best in Seattle. I prefer Vivace, though, and since my first love is only a block or two further from my house than Vita is, I tend to make the treck to Vivace when I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Sometimes I want to use my laptop, and sometimes I just want to chat with a friend. Caffe Vita is perfect for both. Although the internet connection is a bit slow. The staff look artsy and vain or disconnected...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna say one thing right off the bat about this place: It sure ain't what it used to be. The last thing I need at 7:10 in the morning is a hipster doofus in a trucker hat with stringy hair…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Coffee, Great atmosphere. If your looking for a bright workspace head upstairs, something more dark and relaxing check out the lower level. Wifi is a great plus. This place is a gem in the sea…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm starting to prefer caffe vita's drip coffee over bauhaus. the staff here is always super friendly. the space is big and open but doesn't have the same kind of energy as the other coffee places in…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good very good infact, but to me it's all about that crema. That delicious brown foam that should appear on top of espresso, flecked with white bubbles and possibly a hint of oil from the coffee.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I hate coffee shops that charge you 2.50 for a cup of tea. I can see why coffee drinks get pricy sometimes, but tea? wtf! At Caffe Vita, tea will always cost you 1.45, no matter what…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In general, I really like Caffe Vita. I like the vibe, I like the music, for the most part. It's a good, laid back place to work or read over a couple of lattes. The coffee's good. I like the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go there only for the girls working there. They are all so sexy and pretty. It's also a nice place to bring your laptop with free wifi. Sometimes the music is way too loud, but other than that, it's…
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know that everyone deserves a perfect Italian cup of coffee everyday...so I stopped here because my nose told me that this place had something to say to me. I randomly passed by while attending…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, two story coffeehouse that I kicked it at before a show down the street. While settling in and trying to read my book, a group of 6' trannies walks in and makes me take notice of them...and the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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great espresso, lousy service. rarely get eye contact, rarely acknowledged... wondering who they are waiting to serve that is up to par? i love the espresso - it's perfectly roasted, but a friendlier staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Cafe Vita because the coffee is good, it's served in ceramic cups, they have outdoor seating and it's right smack dab near the most interesting shops on the south side of Capitol Hill. Their…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This USED to be my favorite place in Seattle, BUT things change. I haven't been there in a while (since I don't live in Seattle anymore), but when I did go there, I went like everyday. It was an…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coffee is pretty good here and it's a great place to hang out and meet with friends and clients. I've been going here for a very long time.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good coffee, but not the best. Although - considering its location it is a good alternative to the virus that is Starbucks. And they get you your drink really quickly (normally). It's hip and cool,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a big fan of their coffee. I think it is over rated and not consistant. I have had coffee here and also made espresso with it myself. It usually isnt consistant. I was not pleased with my…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Im sorry guys! I dont want to be snobby but the pastries suck and the espresso is still better than starbucks but what happened to the drip coffee? there are so many places that I like better i can't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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Caffe Vita has a polished ambience, with lots of wood, dark trim, and orangey walls on its two floor...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite coffee shop in Seattle, hands down. The coffee drinks are perfect, they roast their own beans and the interior is spectacular. I love the dark vibe of downstairs which feels like a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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The place blows. I'm refering to worldhead quarters on Capital Hill. For a place making coffee the key area of sale they ought to make the espresso have some flavor. Spend some money and hire someone to make...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update 12/22/06: Spent the morning working from the upstairs balcony. The upstairs is indeed very cool. I especially like the tables right next to the huge window looking out on E. Pike St. Feels…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. My only complaint is that the drinks are just damned small.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really didn't like this place at first. I mistook it for a big hipster / poseur place - but it turns out to be more chill and laid back than I thought. I LOVE the hours, unlike some coffeehouses…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vita rules all. It's a coffee shop that feels sort of like a bar. Two floors of fun and nice strong coffee. Vita coffee pops up all over Seattle in other restaurants and coffee shops, much as you…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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I don't do drip. Double Iced 16oz. lattes X 2. Coffee of choice on vacation though, makes the luggage smell like home, just add Caroline's. Ladro won their awards with Vita coffee, not that organic free trade...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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I can't think of anything else either. The coffee quality and taste says it all - it's terrific. I'm a coffee fan and I've had coffees from artisan coffee roasters in many places and I've gotta say, Caffe Vita...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Vita is located on one end of the famous hipster hangout of Broadway in downtown Seattle. It's riddled with anyone from entrepreneurs typing away on their laptops to musicians sitting at a table…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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I am so sad about the service at Vita because the coffee is so good. And it is the closest coffee place! Unfortunately the attitude is extremely snooty... I'll miss the drinks.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee at Cafe Vita is so lush and rich that sugar and cream are frivolous sidenotes when accompanying even a simple americano. The lattes here are to die for, the foam absolutely superb…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located in the "hip" Capitol Hill area in Seattle. There is outdoor seating that are usually filled with coffe drinkers and laptop users. The wireless internet connection is free which is a huge plus…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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These guys make excellent coffee. I have everyone in my office hooked on Caffe Vita. The atmosphere is great. They have exciting art on the walls and a large glass window that allows me to see how they roast...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2004
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First let me say that I LOVE Vita coffee. However, when I go out of my way to stop at the Queen Anne location for my favorite drink I am met with very rude service. Last time put me over the top... two women...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2003
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caffe vita has the best coffee by far in seattle. not only can those barista's serve you a damn fine cup of coffee, but they also can make you feel like a true neighborly customer!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2002
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Caffe Vita offers excellent coffee, genuine coffeehouse ambience, and great service.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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Caffe Vita is the greatest all time roaster and coffee house in this city!!!!!!!!!!!! And it's dog friendly too!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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There must be a "finishing school" for barristas to learn good manners. If so, I would recommend the staff at this Cafe attend. Good coffee and eats are pointless when the people at the counter are surly....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2002
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I used to go to Vita with groups of friends that met every Saturday. Sometimes 5-25 people, and usually it was fine for Vita to accomodate us. Apparently, after some time, they changed their minds. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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vita; why not drink from the source? these roasters serve up a strong, tasty brew at their clean, capitol hill locale, the former site of cafe paradiso...
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