A solid coffee shop that I come to more for the ambiance than for the coffee. It's definitely not the best coffee I've had in Seattle, but the drink options are solid and they have sea wolf and top pot pastries! Baristas are nice and the place is always full of students. Good place to come for a work or study session

Cool place that nails the "artsy Seattle coffeehouse" vibe! Love the hidden location and eclectic wall art. I got their muffin and seasonal mocha which were pretty good and served quickly. Lots of people coming in and out, but there's a quieter room in the back where you could stay for a good few hours.

This small cafe tucked away in an alley next to a bookstore gave me major Dead Poets Society vibes. The dishware is chipped and mismatched. Students were studying with a cup of coffee. It felt homey and unpretentious. The latte art is pretty. Perfect for those who want to rebel against the mainstream Starbucks culture.

Well, here we are in Seattle, the place where everyone says the coffee is the best. So I figured I'd search out at least one of the top quality offerings in the city. A little bit of research led me here, and I've got to say I'm not disappointed. Now, let me just also say: I'm not into cutting edge fruity new wave coffee. I like traditional, true espresso bars, and if that's your gig too, you will not be disappointed making your way to this place. It's coffee that tastes like coffee, nice and strong the way it should be. Nice, friendly young gal behind the counter too - no neg attitude at all like some other review(s?) mentioned. Seattle, ya done good. For your reference, if you've been to Caffe Trieste in North Beach, San Francisco, this is a comparable product.

Great coffee and light fare falls available. The vibe is a classic coffee shop you can spend hours drinking by coffee and reading a book. The service was great!

This is everything I want in a cafe! Kind staff, decent noise level, lots of seating for the space that they have, and open til 5 which is a total asset in the u district! I ordered a latte and then when I was still there an hour later I picked up a hot cider! The cider was slightly frothy from the milk steamer wand and that was fun. I really enjoyed my experience. Things that would bump it up to 5 stars but totally understandably missing given the pandemic: gluten free food options, wine, and an extra 30 minutes onto their open hours.

I stumbled across Cafe Allegro one day while exploring the University District in Seattle during my recent trip for my goddaughter's wedding. Established in 1975, Cafe Allegro has a beautiful location that reminded me a lot of Indy's Alley Cat Lounge. It's in an alley off an area known as "The Avenue." It's a historic district with mostly older buildings and you can actually only access it from the alley (there's a sidewalk actually on the avenue, but Cafe Allegro doesn't have an entrance off of it). Cafe Allegro is home to Seattle's oldest espresso bar and a mighty fine coffee roaster. While it's relatively small, they roast on-site and import beans from small farms. It seemed like they mostly do small batch. They offer shipping and there's free shipping with orders over $30. The entryway was a little tricky as there's a modest incline and doing the incline while opening the door in a wheelchair was a bit tricky. There's an immediate coffeehouse vibe, though I found the people to be friendly. In fact, they were fairly full (with tables still socially distanced) but one table was separated so I'd have a place to go. I really appreciated that because I did really want to soak in the vibe. I actually ordered an iced tea. It was quite amazing. I can't remember how much it was, but it was a bit more than I'd usually pay. That said, it was clearly high quality and I have no regrets. They also offer some beer and wine options. I didn't spend a whole lot of time here, but it was one of my favorite Seattle stops as it really reminded me of Seattle. The people, both customers and employees, were friendly and the entire vibe was warm and inviting. There is signage clearly indicating where it's at - so while it's somewhat hidden, it's easily found and the locals definitely know it's there. I would easily return if/when I get back to Seattle, while I will also be looking at their coffees and/or subscription options. This is a classic Seattle place to visit and it's in a fun little area where I spent an awful lot of time as it was close to my hotel. I can still smell the wonder of Cafe Allegro.