Caffe Ladro - Issaquah
| Address: | 1200 10th Ave NE, Issaquah, WA 98029, USA |
| Phone: | +1 425-391-9300 |
| Site: | caffeladro.com |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7:30PM |
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Doug Swan
This is NOT Starbucks. Obvious, but it IS important to know the distinction, both good and bad. Great coffee made with care. Some nice baked goods. Those are the good. The bad? Well, Ive been going to CL for the better part of the past 10 years (Lynnwood, until I moved to Issaquah) but there is one consistency between all of them--S..... L...... O...... W..... service. You can also add in a little arrogance. My wife and I went to the Highlands one for the first time since moving here. We are NOT Starbucks fans, but we dont hate them either. Just better coffee here. But man oh man did we ever have to wait for that coffee, despite a nearly empty store. No less than 10 minutes to get my double tall latte. But, it wasnt a double at all, much to my dismay as I jumped in my car..... it was a single tall, which is a bit like having slightly coffee flavored milk. Not good. If youre good with slow..... you dont mind an inattentive and reticent staff that isnt the slightest bit interested in connecting with you... but you DO like great coffee... this is your place. For me, I expect just a tad bit better service and a bit more professional demeanor.
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Andrew Southwick
Beautiful location. The staff is very friendly and its a great option over what can become the routine of other options. The coffee has that inner Seattle taste, and the staff each seem well trained trying to maintain that inner Seattle quality in the coffee. Parking too is simple, lots in back and in front, and street too is usually available. Its also a great walking destination for those who enjoy the walk routine. Its also a GREAT stop before or after a movie at the local Regal Theater, less than 1 block from Ladro down the street. As an avid walker, the entire area is well designed to support foot traffic. Theres also a beautiful man made lake across the street, with a .5 mile circular level path, which is awesome for those who like the outdoors and an easy level walk exercise. The lake is truly gorgeous, with rock gardens, waterfalls, and what I call the "Highlands Stonehenge" sculpture, worth the trek :-).
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Exelan Barrier
This place is garbage, some of the worst coffee Ive ever had and the staff is completely miserable except for the 1 big guy and another guy named jeremiah... other than that every other employee there, including the manager was completely rude and snooty... I know you either live or work in the issaquah highlands but that gives you the right to treat other people with such condescending attitudes. Ive been there 4 times, ordered the same thing 4 times and each time it was different, but just as bad. I cant believe this is the only coffee place in the Highlands. Id rather drink starbucks.
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Michael Geer
Great space, wonderful staff - I primarily study here. Ladro coffee delivers. I recommend the macchiato for here - comes on a sweet wooden tray and carbonated water to wash it down. Delicious. I like the styling of the old furniture, but would love to see some larger tables for study groups be put in instead of the small, at times rickety tables that are there; it is charming nonetheless.
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Brian Wilson
Coffee is always at least alright, but as others have mentioned it is always pretty slow and the seating arrangements are sub-ideal. Theres also no shades on the windows, so in afternoon sun theres glare on the laptop screen no matter where you sit. Add in a little more sense of urgency and some better seating and it goes right up to 5 stars.
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Elizabeth Stewart
I love this place. Great staff, their drinks knock the socks off all the corporate coffee places, and I absolutely love their patio outside. I can get some sunshine, enjoy my coffee, and pet the local pups when the sit outside with me. Their service is a little slower than most places, but I enjoy the laid back atmosphere.
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Jing Q
Coffee is OK. Pastries are bad. Staff are rude and snobby. They just want to get you out of the door ASAP so they dont even bother to ask if you want to eat there or take away. They dont offer to heat up the pastries. They dont offer a coffee carrier after you just bought 3 cups of coffee. We wont be going there again.
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Amber Jackson
I come here now and again, the baristas are always friendly, and Ive never had a bad cup of coffee here (or pastry, their pumpkin pie was killer this fall! Their gluten free and vegan options are delicious as well.) There is ample parking around the cafe, comfy places to sit, and wifi.
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Andy Carrel
This coffee shop has some of the best made espresso that you can get in Issaquah. The baristas have done a consistently great job every time I come here and are always friendly too (being a little surly is okay if the coffee is this good).
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Ryan Hodges
Friendly local coffee shop. This is my favorite place to grab a cup of coffee in Issaquah. They also have a small selection of brewing equipment and accessories for sale. The selection of beans for sale is always excellent.
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Paul Kondratyev
Cute place. Not a huge drink menu (which is totally fine with me) and very nice interior design. There is outdoor seating. Friendly staff and good coffee. Definitely an Issaquah favorite.
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Leanna Harter-Geer
This is a pretty busy location. Lots of people coming through with kids, and theres usually one or two studying groups parked at the bigger tables. Nice employees!
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Mike Dean
One of the friendliest cafes in the area. They remember your name and your drink. Often my drink is being made as I walk through the door.
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Piotr Szewello
I came at the end of the day... Still no food selection and was asked to leave 5min after i sat down. The coffee was good though.
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Ian Anderson
Good most of the time but if theres not enough baristas then it can be a slow wait for that first cup of coffee in the morning.
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Jesse McMillan
Some of the best in-house coffee, as well as take-home beans. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Good vegetarian options.
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Chad Townes
Nice coffee shop in the center of the Highlands. They offer standard espresso drinks, several teas, and pastries.
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Fred Boelitz
Very good coffee and well made, not rushed as Ive come to experience at Starbucks. Backed goods also very nice.
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Bradd Olund
Staff are great but the coffee is really not any good. Id recommend even a starbucks over this place.
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George Bickel
Baristas who know how to create coffee drinks into art work. Good food and chill environment.
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Stephen Kwo
A nice place to chill for coffee or a cup of hot chocolate. The atmosphere is wonderful here
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David Hilton
Our favourite little coffee place when we visit from Vancouver.
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Vincent McAninch
Superb coffee and an internet connection that actually works!
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srini gopisetti
Like the place. But the latte is okay and so it gets 3 stars.
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Andrew Gibler
Their iced mochas are delicious and staff is always nice.
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Sergey Shlykovich
Coffee could be better. Not very comfortable place.
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Jerome Dever
Great coffee served by warm friendly people.
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Shaan Yusuf
Good coffee, very spotty internet connection
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Mickey Liaw
Try their latte! Better than Starbucks!
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joanna baxter
Awful coffe. Its always tastes burnt
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Bartis Hawley-Wall
Vegan options, knowledgeable staff
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Banana B
Polite service and good coffee.
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laurie wright
Great folks ...so friend ly
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Victor Lam
Their latte taste not bad
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Keith Tumey
Nice local coffee shop.
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Siva Talla
Good coffee and tea.
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Abner Amador
Nice atmosphere
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José Manuel Osorio
Good espresso
