Caffe Umbria

Fantastic, friendly service. The various hot beverages were well crafted and delicious.

Cute lil coffee shop near the water on South Lake Union :)I didn't get her name but the lovely woman at the counter offered us free Macrina pastries at closing so we got to try so many delicious ones!

Cute little coffee shop with great service! Came here on a Friday morning for a coffee and saw that they had a deal going on where you can buy a bag of coffee and get a free drink. Decided to buy a bag of coffee beans ($14) and got an iced honey oat latte. The coffee flavor was really strong but good quality! The espresso flavor wasn't burnt at all and paired really well with the milk. Wish there was a bit more honey flavor but still a great drink!

My husband and I come here just for the outstanding service by Jenna and Ely. Yes, coffee and pastries are wonderful too but hospitality by these two baristas is out of this world. I can't brag enough about these two, they truly are the best and make connections with each person coming in.

Cafe Umbria is in a perfect location, and a cute coffee shop! The staff was beyond friendly (S/O to you guys!) and even offered us a free treat. Coffee prices were okay, normal for this day, but delicious! Perfect walk from our Airbnb.

I never wrote a review but I visited from CA like 3 yrs ago and I still can't find an oatmilk latte that was as good as caffe umbria. I'm a caffeine addict so I was just walking around for any coffee pick me up. THIS $7 COFFEE HAD NO RIGHT TO BE THIS DELICIOUS. I tried so many coffee places in Seattle that trip, many more popular spots. Specifically the honey oat milk iced latte. I will be back for you...

My business partner and I were in Seattle for the first half of this week and had the absolute fortune of having a Caffe Umbria nearby our hotel. In particular, this Caffe Umbria with Ely and Jenna who became our BEST FRIENDS as they helped us start each day right. Being from out of town and not familiar with Seattle, we wanted to try all the local spots we could. From the deliciously roasted and brewed hot coffee to the locally sourced pastries, we were actually eager for morning to arrive (we even stopped in one afternoon). Ely and Jenna put the experience over-the-top with contagiously fun attitudes and expertise to help a couple of under-caffeinated newbies figure things out. We simply cannot overstate our experience here and are so thankful for every drop, crumb, and smile. Shout out to Ely and Jenna from the "Virginia Boys"!

Love this cafe and the people that work there! Everybody is super friendly and the coffee, and pastries are amazing! Our favorites were the honey oat milk latte, Caffe Al Pepe, and the single origin brew of the day! We loved the tree hugger breakfast sando, the spinach feta egg white hand pie, lemon curd yogurt, and the raspberry filled croissant! Special shout out to Jenna for being amazing and suggesting all the amazing drinks and snacks!

As a bar manager, I just want to emphasize to those reading this just how difficult it can be in the service industry to assemble, train, and retain a team of folks who are the ideal combination of personable, attentive, knowledgeable about the craft/ product/ service, and efficient on the customer facing side of things. It's even harder to find folks who extend that same energy to the behind the scenes work customers don't see, but certainly feel the impact of, such as cleaning, stocking, display arrangement, maintenance, etc. Then, on top of that, they have to like each other. Somehow, by some miracle of positive human affinity, this tiny Café Umbria has assembled one of the most genuine, kind, and welcoming, collections of folks I have ever encountered at any business. This is only matched by the attentiveness, care, and passion they put into every drink. Even their food selection, while not made in house, is always consistent and prepared with precision and pride. I wrote this on a day when I walked in tired, frustrated, and down. After five minutes and one sip of the most excellent coffee beverage I have ever had (quad shot honey oat latte with a bit of chai) I felt like everything was going to be okay. So for your own mental and spiritual well-being, go in and experience it for yourself. And tip them with the same exceptional generosity they contribute to the community. They deserve it.

This place is a big time gem in SLU. I'm an americano person myself but have tried a few different drinks and will keep coming back for the staff recommendations. They know what they're doing!! It's a treat to watch people enjoy their craft to such a delicious end. It's rare in Seattle to find personable people in the service industry because us customers are so MEAN sometimes, but this Umbria team is a delight. Jenna and Ely are wonderful!! Even when it's busy if you can find a table with an outlet it's a great atmosphere to get some work done. Will be a repeat customer!