Espresso Vivace is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

1. Espresso Vivace

9.0
532 Broadway E (at E Republican St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 156 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: David Schomer & Geneva Sullivan opened the first Espresso Vivace 20 years ago, introducing Seattle to the Northern Italian espresso tradition: reddish-brown shots of espresso with a superthick crema.

DRRDRR: Whatever you order, also order a shot of espresso and drink that while you are waiting to pay.

BommyBommy: Barista is rude and pretentious! But ristretto shot of espresso is solid. Pastries are from macrina bakery but don't bother.

Victrola Cafe and Roastery is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

2. Victrola Cafe and Roastery

8.8
310 E Pike St (at Minor Ave), Seattle, WA
Café · Capitol Hill · 125 tips and reviews

Rachel E.Rachel Eubanks: Amazing. Delicious coffee, non-pretentious. Crazy kind baristas (who gave me a free espresso shot and advice for travelers)! A specialty coffee lover's must.

Lloyd B.Lloyd Bagtas: Loved my chai tea latte and they have a super tasty espresso shot. They space is inviting and is one of my favorite coffee shops in Seattle.

Nerijus P.Nerijus Pudziuvelis: How people understand coffee beverages: I ask for Flat White they suggest Latte, I said - alright, but can you add aditional shot of espresso? They insistef macchiato as an equal option. It was not.

Espresso Vivace is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

3. Espresso Vivace

8.5
227 Yale Ave N (btw John & Thomas), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · South Lake Union · 128 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: David Schomer & Geneva Sullivan opened the first Espresso Vivace 20 years ago, introducing Seattle to the Northern Italian espresso tradition: reddish-brown shots of espresso with a superthick crema.

Kevin A.Kevin Arts: The Cafe Nico was creamy, smooth, and heavy with cinnamon. Espresso shots are powerful and have a nice thickness.

Nicolas W.Nicolas Ward: They have a vegan soyrizo breakfast taco, and some vegan donuts! For Americanos remember that all sizes use two shots of espresso so you might want to add one or two for that extra pick me up.

Caffè Umbria is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

4. Caffè Umbria

8.5
320 Occidental Ave S (btwn Jackson & Main St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Pioneer Square · 50 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lynch: You can get any gelato with a shot of espresso poured on top - cafe affogato - my favorite is still vanilla

Jack R.Jack Reeves: Impressive spread of breakfast good and beverages that are not coffee. Plenty of seating and dog-friendly. Definitely worth a stop!

Kerry M.Kerry Moore: Order in for chocolate square. Try sinfully decadent hot chocolate, only available during winter. Add double shot, trust me, you WANT it! Unlike the regular Mocha disappointment, too watery & thin. ;)

Resistencia is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

5. Resistencia

7.7
1249 S Cloverdale St (14th Ave S), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · South Park · 7 tips and reviews

Mel L.Mel Landquist: Loving the new Resistencia location!! Try a travelers chai with a double shot of espresso! So good!

Kylene W.Kylene Wolfe: Friendly service & very good specialty lattes!!

eric l.eric lin: Not only is the espresso good but the vibe is perfect

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

6. Starbucks

8.7
4000 East Madison St, Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Madison Park · 25 tips and reviews

Brianna R.Brianna Reynaud: Great spot for meeting up with friends or doing a bit of work. Lots of snack and drink options. Prosecco and wine available after 2pm too!

Buzz B.Buzz Bruggeman: May be the best Starbucks in America. All the right pieces. Great staff, fireplace, parking.

Reem A.Reem Alhomaidhi: Yum.. love coffee

Bottega Italiana is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

7. Bottega Italiana

8.5
1425 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Pike Place · 30 tips and reviews

Mark T.Mark Tye: I keep coming back for the pear gelato. The best anywhere!

Michael C.Michael Chanley: Chocolate with a scoop of salted caramel on top... divine!

Christian A.Christian Aniciete: If you love gelato, you have to try this place. Chocolate hazelnut. Perfection.

Makeda & Mingus Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

8. Makeda & Mingus Café

8.1
153 N 78th St (Greenwood Ave), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Greenwood · 14 tips and reviews

Ron B.Ron Blum: Go 1/2 block west up 78th. At the crest you can see the Cascades and Olympics from one spot. Then go to Makeda Coffee, get a soy latte or iced toddy, and relax on the comfy couches.

Jasmine H.Jasmine Hartsook: Best mochas

Derek S.Derek Sperry: Amazing soy lattes

Mioposto - Mt. Baker is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

9. Mioposto - Mt. Baker

8.3
3601 S McClellan St, Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Mount Baker · 26 tips and reviews

Neil P.Neil Peterson: Loved both the breakfast pizza and the Shakshuka! The Bloody Mary was quite good too

Brook H.Brook Hatch: I recommend the Pinnochio

max L.max L: Full liquor license and gluten free crust

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

10. Starbucks

7.6
400 Occidental Ave, Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Pioneer Square · 4 tips and reviews

Spring Creek GroupSpring Creek Group: If you're going in the morning, make sure you have something to do while waiting in line. Great baristas get you through quick, but it's a very popular Starbucks!

Lynn S.Lynn Sellard: The baristas are the best.

Tom B.Tom Biro: Use the mobile order here in the morning, it's a great way to skip the line.

Via Vadi Caffe is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

11. Via Vadi Caffe

7.4
8600 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA
Café · South Park · 4 tips and reviews

KathrynKathryn: Good coffee and tasty scones. Great place to start the day

Tiffany H.Tiffany Harrison: Great Coffee, pastries, and people. :)

Michael P.Michael Penhallegon: Coffee == mediocre even by caffe d'arte's standard

Artisan Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

12. Artisan Cafe

7.6
2523 5th Ave (btw 5th & Vine), Seattle, WA
Café · Belltown · 17 tips and reviews

Charles H.Charles Harmansky: Great breakfast sandwiches! The ham-egg-cheese on croissant is awesome!

Nancy W.Nancy Wu: Yummy, cheap, and fast bahn mi. I had grilled pork, no complaints:)

Michael M.Michael Morey: I highly recommend the grilled sandwiches. Sit at the window if you like to people-watch and enjoy the view of Queen Anne.

Queen Margherita is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

13. Queen Margherita

7.5
3111 W McGraw St #103 (at 32nd Ave.), Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Magnolia · 11 tips and reviews

Michael Todd S.Michael Todd Smith: Definitely try the special pizza's of the day. The Leroux is also fantastic!

Eugenio F.Eugenio Ferrante: Best pizza in town!

Whitney B.Whitney Baxter: Pizza is amazing. Go with something with fewer / lighter toppings for crispier crust

Jewel Box Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

14. Jewel Box Cafe

8.3
321 NE Thornton Pl, Seattle, WA
Café · Northgate · 75 tips and reviews

ShayShay: Adorable place, delicious food, fab tea. Already can't wait to go back!

liesliany l.liesliany lonard: Cozy place to chill

Em G.Em Good: Get the meatloaf sandwich- its essentially a meatloaf bahn mi & it's delicious! Also, get the black tea bubble tea w/tapioca, half sweet - which is plenty sweet enough!

Agua Verde Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in Seattle.

15. Agua Verde Café

8.3
1303 NE Boat St (at 15th Ave NE), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · University District · 88 tips and reviews

Colby M.Colby Moorberg: Everything is good here. You can't go wrong. The fish tacos are especially good.

ThrillistThrillist: Recover from any near-death watersport experiences with some quesadillas, tortas, and tacos, along with lots of locally-made keg wine. Read more.

CheapismCheapism: Waterfront dining on a budget. Lunch here for a view of the Montlake Cut and tasty Baja eats at around $8 a plate. During weekday happy hour, pay for a 2-hour kayak rental and get a 3rd hour free. Read more.