Espresso Vivace 








Seattle WA 98122
Listed in: Coffee Shop
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Espresso Vivace is a family owned business, founded in 1988 by the husband and wife team of David Schomer and Geneva Sullivan. The company charter is to research, develop, and promote caffe espresso as a culinary art. Naturally, in this pursuit we continually strive to source the highest quality coffee beans to create our two blends, Espresso Vita and Espresso Dolce. For espresso featuring our sweet roast only mild, low acid, coffea arabica can be used, with a bit of coffea robusta included for crema enhancement.
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No doubt the coffee here is good. But why do the baristas have to have attitude (SLU location)? Does it really matter which espresso station I order my drink from and do they really need to give me attitude for not knowing that there are two espresso stations and that customers in line are to ask for their coffee from alternate stations? It's just coffee. I haven't been back in six months.
The most skilled barristas in town, roasting some of the finest beans and making by far and away the best espresso in town for over 20 years.
I would love to spead the love and vote for a different, less well known shop, but vivace is the best. it can't be denied
This coffee is so wonderful I order it and have it shipped to Ashland, OR - thank you so much for keeping me caffeinated in Oregon!
Great staff, great coffee, friendly atmosphere and a private meeting room for small groups
By far the best coffee in Seattle. My co-worker drives from Lake Stevens to get it, but I'm lucky enough to live right by Vivace.
best cup by a factor of 10 in this town- more attention payed to the coffee, and very consistent. Try it once- you'll be hooked.
Thank Goodness for the sidewalk bar on Broadway. By far one of the best java fixes around! And they carry Top Pot donuts - heaven!!!
Perfect coffee drinks served quickly and with panache' The baristas offer their rendition of "latte art" if you ask. I get a great shamrock each time!
