Caffe Appassionato Cafe

Everything about this coffee shop is a joy. The staff, and especially Ghazal, are rays of sunshine in Seattle’s cloudy weather. The drinks, the old school ambiance, the window display to the roastery, the drive thru, and especially the great drinks contribute to this being one of my favorite cafes in Seattle.

What a great little gem! Never would’ve guessed it was here. Lovely outdoor seating, a baby(?) grand piano, big windows framing roses and hummingbird feeder, and friendly, awesome staff. To the right as you enter, a glass wall divides the coffee roasting area, which is always fun to check out. They have pastries, breakfast sandwich/burritos, baked juices, and obviously their menu is posted so there’s more. There aren’t a ton of outlets but there is one within ten feet of all seating, I’d say. I was here on a Wednesday morning around 10am, and only 2-5 people were also there, a couple of them were on their laptops. Speedtest showed internet speed ~20 down, 3 up

Nice quiet setting to enjoy company or getting out the laptop. I was very comfortable sitting at the table without a jacket on. I had the hot chocolate without whipping cream. I felt it could have used more chocolate in the 16oz cup. The staff were very nice and greeted me with a smile. I will definitely return to have some coffee and relax from the busy city outside the door.