Diva Espresso – Greenwood
Description on Diva Espresso website: It was, and continues to be Diva’s belief that the inestimable effect human dignity has on anything produced through heart and sweat is essential to the quality and success of that product. By being involved in the process from inception to resolution, it is Diva’s belief that not only the end product be superb, but that all is right in the world…every step of the way.
Neighborhood: Greenwood
Address: 7916 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Music playing: Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside
What we ate/drank: Double Espresso
Comments: As far back as I can remember since moving to Seattle, Diva Espresso on Greenwood Ave has been a constant on this ever changing street, which is a testament to how well the business is run. We all know there’s a lot of competition out there and to have been around for that long is an achievement.
Diva Espresso has 7 locations in the Seattle area. All their brews are from Highlands Coffee Co, which happens to be their sister company. There is ample parking in the back, which is rare for Greenwood coffee places. If I’m not mistaken Chaco Canyon, Coyle’s Bakeshop, Caffe Vita and Herikimer on Greenwood Ave have little to no dedicated parking.
It’s not that big on the inside, but there is a big patio in the back next to the parking lot and some sidewalk seating in the front on Greenwood Ave. Inside there are 6 square wood tables all the same size each fitting 3 people. There are also 3 stools for counter seating looking near the front counter. There are a some pastry choices and snacks for sale.
The inside is bright due to big windows and they are open relatively late until 8::00(7:00 on Sundays) for you evening drinkers. In the evening the space is filled with warm lighting from the “diva”ish chandeliers. The space does feel a little dated with carpeted flooring, peeling paint on benches on the patio and pink/mauve walls. We all have personal preferences, but I’d come here for a quick to go drink due to the ample parking and good coffee, but the atmosphere is not my cup of tea for working or relaxing. I’m sure others love the décor that some could describe as “comfortable”
Ratings(1-5)
Favorite Thing: Ample parking, nice big patio for nice days although it needs a new paint job.
Atmosphere: 3.00
Service: 4.5
Food Options: 3.75
Overall: 3.75
Eavedropping Convo: None. There was nothing but people typing away on their computers. Although there was one property manager negotiating a lease with a new tenant with an offer of $3000 in a brand new apartment in Ballard.