Caffe Ladro, Fremont
19 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who mention Caffe Ladro recommend it, and several praise its drinks, with a couple liking the orange mocha and one loving its light roast. Ladro has more than one shop; commenters who name one mention Fremont, the one listed here, where one says seats are usually available and it is pretty quiet, and another says it is not especially cozy but feels warmer than many cafes. On the downside, one lists it among places they tried and did not like, and one says quality has dropped while another speculates about why.
Address
Caffe Ladro - Fremont, 452 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Caffe Ladro, Fremont, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/thesocmajor in r/Seattle · Mar 2025service
Writes warmly about a first-hand visit over a coconut macchiato at this cafe.
- Mixedu/Knish_witch in r/Seattle · Dec 2024ambience
Says Ladro isn't cozy, yet feels warmer than many cafes, and they stopped in while waiting.
- Recommendsu/picky-penguin in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2025taste
Lists Ladro among the best coffee places.
- Caveatu/EitherInevitable4864 in r/Seattle · May 2024
Lists Caffe Ladro among places they tried and didn't like.
- Recommendsu/TheGoodBunny in r/Seattle · Dec 2025
Calls this place good.
- Recommendsu/Informal-Call2140 in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2025ambience
Named in their list of cozy spots, with no further detail given.
- Recommendsu/MsGeek in r/Seattle · Jun 2024taste
Likes Ladro's decaf as a pleasant medium roast.
- Recommendsu/Mrs_WorkingMuggle in r/AskSeattle · May 2026taste
Says they like its orange-mocha Medici drink.
Show all 23 cited comments
- Caveatu/Redlysnap in r/Seattle · Mar 2025consistency
Suggests events at the roastery probably explain the drop in quality.
- Recommendsu/Discount_Mithral in r/Seattle · Nov 2024value
Also named as offering a small reduction for customers who bring a reusable cup.
- Recommendsu/ExpensiveDig1834 in r/Seattle · Dec 2025
Also names Ladro as a regular go-to.
- Recommendsu/northernstarwitch in r/Seattle · Jul 2025
Lists Cafe Ladro among suggested options.
- Recommendsu/Nameles777 in r/Seattle · Mar 2025
Calls Ladro their everyday go-to, preferred over snootier spots, and misses it when away from Seattle.
- Recommendsu/blue-opuntia in r/Seattle · Dec 2023ambience
Usually has seats and is pretty quiet aside from loud baristas.
- Recommendsu/hoodrathunni in r/AskSeattle · Mar 2026taste
Suggests Ladro as the spot for coffee, paired with Nielsen's for pastries.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Baby959 in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2025taste
Praises the coffee at its 65th Street spot as excellent.
- Recommendsu/Chingonxxx in r/Seattle · Mar 2025
Says the Ladro location they visit is the best; the branch isn't named.
- Caveatu/Beyonce_is_a_biscuit in r/Seattle · Mar 2025consistency
Says Ladro's coffee quality has dropped a lot, so they weren't reacting to the drinks themselves.
- Recommendsu/OGHydroHomie in r/Seattle · Feb 2025
Names Ladro as one of their go-to shops, alongside the tip for a weaker pour-over.
- Recommendsu/quando206 in r/Seattle · Jun 2024
Endorses the Ladro pick and says they and their partner agree.
- Recommendsu/LeaderSolid4554 in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2026taste
Drank Ladro across the city and loves its light roast; lived near the QA location.
- Recommendsu/CapriWake in r/AskSeattle · May 2026
Lists Cafe Ladro among picks for dairy-free, darker-roast drinkers.
- Recommendsu/GoldBluejay7749 in r/Seattle · Dec 2024ambience
Pretty cozy.
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