Mojdeh S.
Yelp
How I heard of this place: How have I never reviewed a place we come to every month (maybe more) for treats? Chocolati is everywhere and with the gooey, melty, chocolately ladled goodness, everyone who has ever been in Seattle for a time would have heard of it...tried it...craved it.
Type of cuisine: A typical coffee shop, offering espresso and other beverages, a small selection of pastries, sandwiches and chocolate truffles for all tastes, seasons and curiosities.
Ambiance: Dark and cozy, in need of upgrades, but perfect. The corner spot off of Greenwood Avenue and 84th gives way to the display case and bar. Seating at a small barquette facing Greenwood Ave used to be available, and is now covered in local, artists' crafts and blocked. The store seems smaller upon entry, until one ventures back, beyond the for sale items, beyond the restroom, and beyond the espresso bar. Once through that second doorway, it's as if an entire cafe world has opened up. Mismatched chairs and tables are spread throughout for small and large parties. Oftentimes, most tables are taken up by individuals on laptops, but the occasional conversation and laughter can be heard over the music overhead.
What I ordered: Always some form of chocolate - either by way of a dark hot chocolate (Dark Vader, Peppermint Patty, Peanut Butter) or a mocha. When hungrier, we often partake of breakfast sandwiches (bacon or sausage), bagels with cream cheese, and the occasional cookie treat (usually the peppermint patty topped chocolate cookie).
What I loved: The ladle of melted chocolate that makes it's way into all of my beverages of choice.
Why I loved it: It's conveniently located for us, perfect for a quick dip in on a walk to or from the library, and delicious chocolate.
Cost: Average