Caffe Ladro - Lynnwood,

6314 196th Street Southwest, Lynnwood, WA 98036

"Love this place! Great coffee and treats:) The staff was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was very calming, a nice place to get some work done or read a book with a good cup of coffee."

"We dropped by here looking for an independent cafe that had food and did a decent job with tea. We arrived at 4:20pm and still came away happy and satisfied. They carry a good brand of teas (Rishi - not just Tazo or Bigelow); They didn’t have Darjeeling or Assam (would have been worth extra points), so I had English Breakfast. The server kindly asked if I would like a latte for an extra charge, which I accepted. Spouse had a Medici, one of their signature coffees with an orange twist, milk and chocolate, and enjoyed it and wished he had ordered a larger one. The bacon, ham and emmentaler cheese quiche was hot, creamy and awesome. If you don’t see any in the display case, ask for it; she had some in the fridge. We liked the savory croissant and the coffee cake; the savory scone was just ok. On the strength of another reviewer’s recommendation, I tried the vegan berry muffin and liked it! For kid drinks, there is hot chocolate, a cold pink flavored italian soda with whip cream and sprinkles, and (I think?) the equivalent to a chocolate shake. My kiddo had the soda and thought it was pretty good. There was one person running both the counter and drive through, and preparing the food too, and she did it efficiently, cheerfully and in a welcoming fashion. I appreciated that she said what she was putting out on the (very small) outgoing counter as she did it, and made eye contact with us. Also there was free wifi, and local art for sale! The only thing I would change is getting my drinks in mugs so we don’t waste the paper cups, since our order was for here. There was a sticker by the main door stating that this is an LGBTQ-friendly place. Would go there again."

"Had a great turmeric ginger tea and paired it with a very yummy slice of ham quiche. The quiche was very light and fluffy with great flavors."

"I've been here a few times, and the consistency is lacking. The first espresso I ever drank was here. It was great. The next time I came here to get one it was bad. Not mediocre, it was bad. The next time was decent and how this is my fourth time here it's effectively as good as the first. Simple espresso, with nothing else in it. No hiding, no frills. It was bright, and acidic (I like it that way) with a gentle smokiness. The aroma was pleasant and welcoming. No signs of over extraction. The finish (aftertaste has a negative connotation) is of a medium roast coffee, not burnt or bitter. I just wish they could consistently hit the quality I got this time. Also: the staff seems rushed, and at least half the times I've been here have tried to steer me towards a disposable paper cup. This time she kept asking if I wanted anything else in it, even after the order was paid for. Some folks might appreciate that, but I don't. I won't count it against them, but it's worth mentioning."