Delicious and smooth coffee served with great latte art, significantly better than your average coffee shop. Service was friendly too Im not a fan of the interior style that has a lounge or diner vibe, but sitting outside was great, the street is pretty quiet and I did some reading after my morning latte. They also have some baked goods (some are from sea wolf!).

Top tier coffee. Get the white velvet if youre new here or not sure what to get. You wont be disappointed.

White Velvet was delicious. Atmosphere was delightful. Great place to sit and work inside or outside.

Incredible espresso beans (in compostable bags!). And the Caffe Nico is ummatched 🔥

Favorite coffee place in the neighborhood 😍Update Sep 2021 - We have had a streak of some “bad coffees” lately that I felt I had to post this. The latte art is great as always but every time there is either too much milk or too less flavor - slowly losing our confidence here.

Fantastic place with great service. The Nico was delicious, highly recommend!

Full transparency; make our own coffee at home 340+ days a year.Bearing that to mind I do treat myself and this coffee house was quite a treat indeed. The expresso, just kidding!! The espresso was fantastic and without even asking they asked if Id like some tonic water, which I happily said yes to. As many of you know, having a shot or two of espresso is always a highlighted moment when one takes a few sips, then takes a few sips of the tonic water. They really know what they are doing and it shows. The location is awesome, I went to shop at REI for some camping gear and then hit this place up for two shots of espresso and a plant based treat. I bought some gift cards for some amazing people I have had the pleasure of working with since living in Seattle. They asked me to walk over to a different register so I could purchase them without waiting in line for espresso. They are extremely attentive and have exceptional anticipatory skills. This is what I observed on my handful of visits.

Obsessed with this place. First had it 3 or 4 years ago and became instantly hooked to their Nico drinks, which is vanilla, orange, and espresso. When it’s warm out, I love the espresso soda. When it’s cool out, I love the cafe nico! Pastries are also always good.

Hands down, the best coffee in town. Cafe Nico FTW.

Cafe Nico is probably the best coffee Ive ever had. Im someone who hates bitter + burnt tasting espresso. But espresso vivace had the best ever espresso Ive had. Absolutely smooth, good crema on the top. No bitter or burnt after tastes. Theyve raised my expectation from other coffee places in the area.

Some of the best coffee in Seattle! Can’t go wrong with espresso, mocha, latte, or whatever it is you like to drink. Drinks here are very consistent and I’ve never been disappointed. I always come here before or after trips to the REI Flagship store.

When I lived in Seattle, Vivace was my favorite coffee. The place that taught me what good coffee was supposed to taste like. I rarely get back to town, but when I do, I make it a priority to stop by and have an espresso drink. This time, I ordered a Nico, and found my way to an outside table — theres still no indoor seating as we emerge from pandemic days. I cant over-stress how much I enjoyed this little cup of coffee. Id forgotten just how good it tastes. It was delicious. I exclaimed over it. I even tried to get my non-coffee-drinking husband to sample it. He wouldnt — his loss! Its literally the best coffee I have ever had. Smooth, balanced, perfectly roasted and aromatic and wonderful, prepared by highly skilled baristas. It deserves ten stars. Go here.

Best espresso in the world. Hands down. I have their decaf espresso shipped to me every month and its so worth it. Best part of my day.

I like to order an espresso whenever I try a place for the first time. They did not disappoint. Good lounge vibe as well.

Great and friendly staffGood coffee

Great coffee and customer service. I love the way how they handle the pandemic.

Cute place, loved the squash bread!!! ice caffe caramel also great. friendly staff and nice vibes

The barista at Espresso Vivace is very friendly and helpful. Thank you!

A relaxing calm place where I was able to sit down and enjoy my coffee and a cookie. The decor is what you would expect and welcoming. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There was even posters on the wall showing you different activities they had in the area. Very pleased and will go back again the next time I am in town.

Great coffee shop! We had the white velvet (mocha with home made white chocolate sauce) and a sugared espresso. Both was exceptional and well worth the money. Great service and friendly atmosphere as well!

Heaven in a cup! Got the White Velvet mocha which is fantastic! Hands down, Espresso Vivace iis the best coffee in Seattle!

Shout out to Teal and the rest of the staff here for hooking it up with the best customer service!!!!! They really go above and beyond for the customers.Also - the Nico drink - amazing!!! Highly recommend.Everyone is always super cheery and down to have a conversation with you when you come in. This is my favorite coffee shop and their beans are out of this world.I have visited other coffee shops here in Seattle, but this is my main joint because its so good.

Pretty decent place. Great service staff. Not much for food though. Good place to meet if the music isn’t too loud. Good tea selection.

Best espresso I have had in the US, period. Espresso is rich, thick and done with extreme care. They actually provide sipping tips when asked. The cafe nico is majestic and lattes are great. Probably the best coffee in Seattle

Straightforward, friendly, efficient coffee shop. my pet peeve is coffee shops that dont open early enough when im traveling- this one does! they pull a good shot, and their covid modifications dont detract from their good service. thank you all!

Get the Caffe Nico. Return for many more.

Great service and the coffee is amazing. Only downside is they dont accept cash.

Love the white velvet😌

Very cool and unique coffee shop!

Incredible coffee! I had the cafe nico, and I wish I could have it every day. Too bad I live in California :c12/10 would move to Seattle just for the cafe nico 😊💕

Good ambiance, great coffee, and good for laptop use.

Macchiato was delish, cold brew was okay. Vibes were excellent.

Great coffee, lovely seating area, very friendly staff.

This was my go-to coffee shop for two years straight. It’s also the place I got dumped for the first time.A wonderful shop to work on homework or break up with someone, accompanied with a robust selection of delicious espresso and tea drinks. It’s busy on the weekends, but what coffee shop on cap hill isn’t?

Im never disappointed by the coffee at Vivace, and I always take out of town guests here so they can finally understand good coffee.Unfortunately they go home and cant find this nearby.Grateful for their Gluten Free options but they run out quickly.

Great coffee. Friendly staff. Orange peel latte is worth a try once if you like orange flavor.

Excellent baristas, excellent coffee, excellent croissant. Restrooms and wifi available for customers + they let me charge my laptop by running the cable through the window from the socket inside which was awesome.

Great coffee (cappuccino in particular). Good venue for loitering.

Super nice people and one of the best espresso shots Ive experienced in Seattle. It may have been the luck of the draw. Ill have to go back to make sure. Sundays is Single Origin day, which starts at 6am. Not sure what time it ends on Sunday, but Im hoping to sleep in a bit past six.

Love their coffee. They were out of almond milk in the morning so I tried a hemp milk latte for the first time, and I have to say I kinda liked it! Love the mocha as well.

I highly recommend having the Nico, at least once in a lifetime 😜

Awesome coffee drinks. Love their roasted beans. Good as a gift

Staff was a bit rude and rushed me from counter as I doctored my coffee with sugar.

Really nice place with an authentic feel. Great coffee too

Ordered apple cider here during the evening. Great place to do work and study.

The staff is always freindly. Drinks are well made. They have in my opinion the best mocha drinks around. Not too much chocolate, not too hot, and real chocolate and not a strange powdered mix. The cakes and cookies are a but expensive but very good. You can only get drinks to go for now but they do have outside seating until the weather turns cold.

I live outside of the city and something that always surprises me is how early coffee shops in Seattle close. This one isnt one if those surprises! I pop in around 9 or later and there is always a small crowd of people there. Its a very nice place to sit and chill or sit and work.

Favorite place to get a cup of coffee. Friendly staffs and great atmosphere.

All the artisanal excellence of Espresso Vivace paired with a multi-faceted space that offers diverse seating for many. Ally 24 is a must stop for any coffee lover!

Super close to the REI, so its nice to come here after a few hours of trying out new gear. Nice place to get some work done. The espresso is some of the best espresso Ive ever had, and I love that they have Oatly milk! Can be expensive, but great place to get coffee every so often.

We ordered cafe Nico and Americano.Americano was below average. Cafe Nico was a very interesting drink. Its a mix of cinnamon, orange and other nice flavors. Loved it.Ambience is just about ok. I would have gone with 4 stars but -1 for a sad Americano

Its my home away frome jome. Good times and coffe and all they need now is a snobbish big cup of coffee to last the day.

Best coffee in town.

I really liked the ambience and good place to hang out with friends. The place is spacious too. Their mochas are really large. I loved the cafe nico with a hint of orange zest. Kept me caffeinated for the entire day.

Some of the better espresso in the city. The heart and sole the former owner David Schomer put into getting a consistent and delicious ristretto shot still comes through with every pull. They have been at the foundation of Seattles espresso scene and still remain a very good place to get shot or two.

Good coffee, Seattle vibe. one of the best.

Great, quirky place and coffee is nice too

Visited here in February 2020, I was vacationing in Seattle seeing friends and this lovely cafe is next to their apartment building. I was here every morning of my trip. The cold brew is excellent and the pastries were wonderful!! I live in Florida and would love to have coffee shops like this here!

Love the coffee atmospher

Great matcha latte. Nice atmosphere with quiet room for study. Lines can be a short wait, but worth it.

Tasty mochas and caffe caramels with oat milk. Espresso with art! Note, they dont sell drip coffee at all.

Best espresso in Seattle. Oat milk is recommended to try.

Best Ive ever enjoyed.

Just like the other Vivace I visited, its perfect. Still my #1 most recommend coffee shop in Seattle. If you havent been here, you NEED to go.

Love coming here for their incredibly tasty coffee that is not only delicious but flavorful! The staff here is always welcoming and friendly. Plenty of seating in this huge cafe and street parking is available along with an REI parking garage right across from the street that validates for free 1-2hrs I believe.

Some of the best espresso in Seattle. The Vita beans are amazing for making lattes at home!

Cafe Nico...the best 4oz ever!

One of Seattles best kept secrets. Friendly staff, wonderful coffee concoctions. Highly recommended!

My husband and I visit Vivace almost every weekend usually enjoying two rounds of espresso before while we share The New York Times. Im particularly fond of their macchiato (a real treat for the most devoted coffee connoisseur - its perfection) and Café Nico which is a beautiful blend of espresso, milk, cinnamon and citrus zest!The vibe is very relaxed and laid back and the staff is friendly and extremely knowledgeable.

Excellent espresso drinks. Worth a try.

Very flavourful coffee with good options for small bites.Quiet little place for a late night coffee or daytime work.Must try!

Good coffee, but they are tiny. Their extra shoot doesnt even fill half a cup. When I looked disappointed, staff was rude. Wouldnt recommend to anyone.

Best latte in the city. Cannot get enough

Best coffee I’ve been able to find in Seattle!

The Caffe Nico is incredible

One word: NICO! drink and enjoy...ahhhh

Great coffee, great staff, great experience.

Great EspressoFriendly workersRelaxing area outsideto drink my drinkand just chill.Thanks guys forgreat service.It really startedmy day off right.

Good coffee and I absolutely LOVE that this place is open late. Seattle has so few late night coffee shops, I am so thankful that I found a new place to go burn the midnight oil to work. It’s not too crowded, lots of outlets this place is everything you would want in a coffee shop. Also have good coffee shop music... all wins 5 stars.

Seattle is best known for its coffee but Ive always felt a bit disappointed in the scene. Vivace is definitely one of the good ones along with slate! My go to if I want to show visitors. I really enjoy the caffe nico here. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Seating is plentiful during the weekends - maybe not during afternoons though.

I have since moved from Seattle but any time Im back I head straight to Vivace. Nico Sodas are liquified bliss.

Really nice place. Limited seating outside but with the windows open there is a nice cool breeze on these hot summer days. B I like the expresso.

The Café Nico blew my mind. Cant stop thinking about it... Where can I get one in London?

One of my favorite places to visit when i want some me time. Before quarantine time they had nice ambience with great coffee collection

AMAZING!! I love this place. You have to try the cafe Nico. Such a great unexpected blend of orange, cinnamon, smooth espresso, and milk. 😍😍😍 I also got their straight shots of espresso and was equally amazed. Best of all it was not overly priced. The customer service was great (greeted with nothing but smiles) and I got recommended all kinds of drinks. Will definitely return :)

Amazing coffee. Great service.

My favorite place to drink an oat milk latte while my mom trains Lady to be feral.

The espresso is second to none: thick & syrupy with strong forward notes of caramelized sugar.

Very friendly, great line control for social distancing. A few outside seats to enjoy your coffee at before moving on. Great coffee, too.

Great quality coffee, always fresh and delicious. The snacks are also very tasty and the prices are fair. The staff is friendly and the service is quick.

Best espresso Ive tried

Amazing coffee, ambience and baristas!! :)

Regular iced latte was so good! Cold brew wasn’t our favorite though.Update: definitely get something with espresso, iced latte with honey is so good.

This coffee shop has great coffee and great service....... 👍😷

I ♥️ this place. Its super chill, and they have delicious bakery items. The real draw is the coffee though. Its the bomb! An Americano is like $3.50, and you cant beat that(for the quality). On Sundays they do a special single origin blend that rotates for the same price. The normal blend is amazing, but the single origin is next level. Cheers......

Awesome espressobar with the best italian style coffee in Seattle! The houseblend „Vita“ is traditionally dark roasted and has a very rich caramell and chocolate flavour. David Schomer, the owner, is a barista legend. He mainly invented latte art. Besides good coffee you get a lot of nice little delights. The staff is fast, kind, and helpful. For all coffee lovers and Seattle visitors: it‘s a must to come here at least once!!!

The cafe nico was a dream come from. Almost like an espresso creamsicle. Great cafe!

Friendly staff and good joe.

They make their own in house white sauce. The ambiance is what struck my eye. Husband treated date night tonight. I had a 3shot white velvet and husband got a mocha late tasted delicious

Delicious espresso and huge seating area right across from REI!