Bequest Coffee Co (Capitol Hill) — Restaurant in Seattle

If coffee shops were Broadway shows, Kai would be the star of the performance. Every latte is a masterpiece, every interaction a standing ovation-worthy act of charm and care. Whether it’s remembering my obscure oat-milk-caramel-something order or expertly balancing customer chaos during the morning rush, Kai is the MVP of this café.

They don’t just serve coffee—they serve vibes. Kai greets regulars like old friends and newcomers like they’re about to join the family. They’re the kind of person who makes you think, “If they’re not running this place yet, someone’s missing the plot!”

So, to the powers that be: Kai deserves a promotion to manager. If they’re already the manager, they deserve a crown. Either way, this coffee shop runs on caffeine and Kai’s sheer...

I've stopped in twice since Bequest opened in Capitol Hill. The staff is very nice, and the space is great with plenty of natural light and seating. The quality of the drinks is just not up to Seattle's high standards. There are plenty of places in the area to get a proper cappuccino, and I was hoping Bequest would add one more to that list, but they really need to work on dialing in the quality of standard drinks. They post some beautiful looking drinks on their Instagram, so perhaps they just haven't focused on the new Capitol Hill location.

Unfortunately their house made pastries can't compete with the good bakeries in the area. The banana bread was great, but their laminated doughs are underwhelming, and frankly all...

So glad this place opened up. We used to visit the previous cafe Queen Bee located here and were craving for a good coffee place in the neighborhood since it closed.

Bequest has a great selection of coffee and bakery items. We've now become locals and have tried a bunch from their menu including the delicious pastries (try the blueberry cream cheese turnover, Nutella twists and fresh scones). The Paninis and avocado toasts are wonderful. And of course those healthy acai bowls when it gets hot. We would definitely recommend their lattes and variations with turmeric and beet.

Wish they expand their food menu a bit more and organize events like...