Espresso Vivace

Latte art is a staple in coffee and espresso culture, which many give its popularity credit to the owner of Espresso Vivace, David Schomer. They sell a variety of espresso blends and single-origin beans, choosing high-quality beans for their customers. Latte art enthusiasts will enjoy the vibe and, of course, the art skills that the baristas at Espresso Vivace have. Their espresso is consistent, and the latte art is always superb, making it an important stop in Seattle. It can get busy in the stores and may feel a little overwhelming, but their walk-up sidewalk coffee shop is an easy fix to that.

Founded in 1988, Vivace was a pioneer in the early days of Seattle espresso culture, especially through the contributions of co-founder David Schomer, who wrote an influential book on espresso techniques and latte art in 1994 and educated countless baristas over the years who have gone on to open cafes and chains of their own. Those who want to pay homage should pay a visit to the Capitol Hill sidewalk bar, where a shrine to Caffeina, Goddess of the Walking Day, is closeby. Vivace’s co-owner set up his Broadway espresso cart in 1988 and trained a generation of future baristas and roasters on the finer points of Italian-caliber extraction. Today Vivace has three locations—including a cart just down the street from the site of the original—all serving textbook-perfect espresso.

Google Rating: 4.6/5

Location: 532 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102

Tel: 206-860-2722

Website: https://espressovivace.com/

Hours: 6:00 am - 19:00 pm