"If we judged an espresso bar solely on how much Dr. Frasier Crane would appreciate it, Vivace is enough to make the man shout, “Life is a banquet!” But this isn’t just a Capitol Hill pinkies-up spot trapped in the ‘90s—it’s definitively the best coffee shop in Seattle. That’s thanks to house-roasted beans, smooth ristretto pulls, and a deep dedication to the science behind using porcelain cups. Plus, a double-shot tastes just as fancy and rich as an iced mocha sloshed with chocolate sauce." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente