Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting

I helped fabricate and install the countertops at this coffee shop in 2006 and loved the space. I've recently been going back there as a customer and I still love the space. Natural light, great baristas and wonderful coffee. What's not to love?!

I personally boycott this coffee brand because they closed their store in Olympia, and it really changed the downtown area. Other than that, I find their coffee too lightly brewed for my tastes. However, my bf loves their iced americanos.

Good coffee, worst customer service. The staff all seem like they are miserable in their jobs, I don’t think I’ve ever seen them smile or greet a customer as they walk in. When you step up to the register they just look at you like a deer in the headlights without hardly saying a word or making eye contact. I continue to come because it’s on my way, but there are some mornings I just want to remind them to smile because life ain’t so bad.

Friendly atmosphere and the employees are friendly and helpful. They keep a bowl of water out and treats for the dogs who visit. There’s tables outside the shop during business hours and the number 5 bus stops right there on their corner.

I've *always* walked away from Caffe Vita thinking, "That was a really good cup of coffee." The staff aren't always very friendly, which can be a bummer. (I mean, I get it. I was a barista for a long time. You don't have to go out of your way to leave a good impression, though.)

Got no greeting from the barista or even eye contact. I work in customer service too so I get it - not all days are amazing. It's just weird to pay $4 + tip and feel like you were ripped off.

Good coffee, friendly staff, windows open on nice days. Benches could be more comfortable. And the music's a little loud for my taste. But I keep going back

The best coffee I've had in this city for Decades if what you really want is strong coffee taste and head like I haven't gotten since my early twenty. Call ahead, closed on Mondays.

Vita has some of the highest quality coffee in all of Seattle. This specific branch is in a great location, right next to Uneeda Burger (home to one of my favorite burgers) and there is a Pokemon Go gym right across the street within range of the bar seating. Sip your coffee and play the Pokemans all at once!

I have had good times and great coffee here. Staff have always been friendly to me. Love the neighborhood atmosphere.