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The World’s 100 Best Coffee Houses

Espresso Vivace

Seattle, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST COFFEE HOUSES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 42 2026
Espresso Vivace

Long-running Capitol Hill espresso bar that popularized latte art in the US. The menu covers espresso drinks, tea and cocoa with no drip coffee, and the signature Caffè Nico and house-roasted Dolce beans draw regulars.

Highlights

  • Caffè Nico with orange-cinnamon
  • Latte art at the counter
  • Dolce espresso beans

Good to know

  • Separate quiet room in the back
  • Two order lines confuse first-timers
  • Espresso beans sold for home use

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