Caffe Ladro – Roosevelt

Caffe Ladro – Roosevelt

Description on  Lighthouse Roaster’s website : One of Seattle’s original roaster cafes, Lighthouse has spent more than twenty years creating a loyal following of coffee lovers by treating the coffee buying, roasting and drink-making as a noble calli

Description on  Caffe Ladro’s website :  Caffe Ladro Ravenna joins a thriving neighborhood; it is situated on the corner of 65th Street and Brooklyn Avenue. Stop in for the modern vibe and enjoy amazing coffee at one of the windows, or outside in one of the Adirondack chairs. If you’re seeking excellent Ravenna coffee, sample any of Ladro’s signature drinks (Medici, Gibraltar, or Shakerato), try one of their house-baked pastries, or take some beans to brew at home.

Address:1222 NE 65th St Suite 103, Seattle, WA 98115

What we ate/drank: Gibraltar, Mocha, Bacon & Caramelized Onion Quiche, Ham and Cheese Croissant, Medici

Comments: They call it Caffe Ladro – Ravenna on their website but it’s actually located in Roosevelt. Like other new additions to the Roosevelt neighborhood,  Santo Coffee and Armistice Coffee – Roosevelt, this Caffe Ladro is located on the ground floor of a brand new apartment building. This one being Brooklyn 65th.

Caffe Ladro is probably our favorite coffee purveyor in Seattle, so we were thrilled when one opened in our neighborhood. They are now up to 16 locations in the greater Seattle area, so it’s easy to get the benefits of their coffee card program where you get two free drinks for every 10 you purchase.

They have a limited amount of pastries that become half price after 4:00pm.

Here are reviews of some of the other Caffe Ladro locations:

• Caffe Ladro – Union St
• Caffe Ladro -The Jetsons Ladro
• Caffe Ladro – Fremont, The Library Ladro
• Caffe Ladro- 1800, The Amazon Ladro

The Caffe Ladro – Roosevelt location is on par with some of the smaller Ladro locations like Union Street, Lower Queen Anne and Pine Street.  Although it’s small in size, it still manages to have a little living room area, an L shape counter and one 4 seat table in the middle

More than any other Caffe Ladro, the Caffe Ladro – Roosevelt location really emphasizes the use of it’s outdoor space.   There’s gotta be at least 20 Adirondack chairs in front of the store as well as a bench seating.  The Adirondack chair is a staple of many of the Caffe Ladro in the area -Fremont, Upper Queen Anne, Lower Queen Anne locations have them, but only a few. 

The Caffe Ladro – Roosevelt is a good grab-and-go spot. It opens early at 6:00am. It’s not a place I’d stay and do work on a laptop. The way most of their seating is arranged your back is exposed and people can see what you’re working on. It shouldn’t be a big deal, but I like having my back against a wall for some privacy. They say this is why dogs often sleep against big objects or prefer enclosed places-too protect their back. I guess I’m the same way. 

Ratings(1-5)

Favorite Thing:  The over 20 adirondack chairs and outdoor space

Atmosphere: 4.00

Service: 4.75

Food Options: 4.00

Overall: 4.25

Eavesdropping  Convo:  None

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