Il Viale Espresso & Wine

After a lovely dinner, the husband and I wanted a night cap before we went to see our movie. For clarity, I have been trying to get here since they opened. But they don't open until 4 and I was never in town at the right time but I was in luck tonight. We came in around 5 and the place only had a couple of patrons. It's dark and swanky with several places for couples to sit. We found a corner in the recessed sitting area and snuggled up while we looked over the small menu.The drink menu looked interesting and filled with classic and reinvited originals. I had an aviation and a Negroni and they were both delicious. The bartenders were spirited and fun and a master of their craft. Very friendly and helpful when we had questions. Highly recommend this small and intimate establishment.

Do you want to talk about premium coffee? Do you love barista craftsmanship? Do you hunger for a cozy cafe vibe?Then, good reader, Il Viale is your new temple of the magical Java bean!Nestled on 5th Ave. S. in Edmonds downtown near Ace Hardware, and buddy-buddy with the new Bar Americano, this elegant even, dare I write, romantic postage stamp-sized espresso bar comes from the fine folks who graced Edmonds with the wonderful Daphne's Bar on Main St. Il Viale's friendly, passionate staff offer a short menu of espresso drinks (reminding me of the cafe's in Florence, Italy) allowing you to choose between whole, non-fat, or oat milk. Hot chocolate is available for your little ones.Speaking of chocolate, the baristas slip you a square of chocolate with each drink order.As for the pastries, heeeeeere we go. Do you squeak at the mere presence of gluten? Do the spirits of spelt and durum laden in cinnamon rolls scream, "Eat me!" to your horror? You're in luck for Il Viale's pastry pastor has eeeexorciiiiiised the gluten demons on a couple of tasty selections -- thumbprint marionberry jam scones and chocolate muffins!But no fears, my fellow gluten eaters, Il Viale have a fantastic selection of croissants, cookies, and other goodies too! Get married to the ham and cheese croissant or the banana bread. You won't be disappointed! No doubt the pasty pastor can preside at your wedding. Congratulations, btw, I'm sure you two will be very happy. Let's talk about the vibe. You have your delicious coffee and pastry. You're ready to sit down and enjoy. During the summer, check out the outdoor seating. It's wonderful and spacious. During the colder months, or if you prefer that cozy vibe I espoused earlier, a few indoor tables are available. I loved the indoor experience--easy to chat with the baristas and ideal for one-on-one conversations with friends and loved ones. I look forward to many visits to Il Viale!

Nice quiet espresso bar in Edmonds. Good service and light food. Panini was very good. They also have Macrina pastries.

Cute new cafe in town ! They had a small assortment of pastries, I grabbed a chocolate croissant and a savory pinwheel. The savory pinwheel is a hit ! It's a cute quiet cafe tucked in Edmonds, with ample amounts of outdoor seating. Nice to come by for a quick morning pastry/coffee run. Owners are also very friendly.

Impeccably crafted cocktails. Once the sun went down the ambience became so elevated. Moody, dark, and a speakeasy vibe, exactly what I wanted to experience. Went on a Sunday, so there were only a few others grabbing a drink. The bartender was excellent. I can't wait to come back again and again to try all the different cocktails.

Beautiful place, and a great latte. Nice Baristas, and the perfect atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping by and grabbing a coffee, maybe a pastry, and saying "hi"!

We were headed to Edmonds today for a walk in the sun, and wanted to get some coffee somewhere that we'd never been. Everything about this place we enjoyed. Great ambience. Excellent customer service! Delicious coffee! My husband had a cappuccino. Our son had a vanilla latte. I had a vanilla latte with 1/4 the sweetener. Mine had the perfect amount of sweetness for my taste. Excellent coffee flavor. Love that they serve the drinks in ceramic mugs. Every drink gets a tasty square of milk chocolate. Great from start to finish. We will be back for sure.

Kudos to bar staff, kind and cool.Drinks were lovely and went down quickly!Eager to try the food next time.

Food and service were great! The whole place is a vibe. I've been twice, once to the bar and once to the cafe. They're separate so you can pick. I had a peppermint mocha and an eggplant Parmesan panini today, both were phenomenal. There is ample space to sit and the hours make it available for any time of day or night.

I am so glad to have another great bar option in Edmonds. The bar staff is fun, friendly, and talented. They really enjoy having you and make delicious, creative cocktails. The space is spacious, and the noise level is reasonable.