Turtle Coffee — Restaurant in Seattle

Great local coffee spot! They serve Vita coffee, which is a very good local roaster, and they serve it at great prices. The space is also very cozy, and the turtle branding on the cups is cute :) A tip - After 2 p.m., Turtle offers all pastries for $1 with a drink purchase, so as to not let the pastries sit unused and stale. If you like afternoon coffee, take advantage of this, I routinely got an afternoon pastry + espresso for $4.25, a deal that can’t be beat. Try the dill scones! Most people overlook them, but they are delicious. On a more personal note, Turtle took over the original Caffe Vita location that had been here since 1993. Vita is a Seattle institution and I miss it a lot, but Turtle management took great pains to keep the Vita spirit alive - Vita beans are still served, Vita employees were kept on, and even the old wall with the classic Italian-clown art remains. Taking over such a sought-after location, they didn’t have to do this, but they did anyway, which shows how much they care about the community they serve (at...

Was on a search for a bagel and a good latte and this place delivered! Super friendly service - answered my million questions and accommodated all of my requests for my latte (less sugar, lower caffeine, dairy free...). And made sure my daughter's (basic plain) bagel was made (lightly toasted, one cream cheese) just how she wanted it. Super casual vibe. More of a grungy (but clean and comfy) vibe (as opposed to a super modern...

Texan in town looking for decaf. Turtle was the 3rd stop on my hunt. First 2 places looked at me like I was asking for a cup of unicorn tears. Turtle not only brewed a special decaf pot for me, but also mixed up a couple of delicious lattes for my daughters. My family thoroughly enjoyed the spot and the drinks were delicious. A memorable little visit while in chilly Seattle. Turtle hospitality was 5 star and then...