Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar

02/20/2021

Take advantage of my 32 years of research into caffe espresso and latte art. This comprehensive course covers all factors to create espresso as a culinary art, with…

05/31/2020

Hello Friends! Today in observance of our city wide curfew we will be closing all three shops at 4 pm. Thanks for your understanding, and please be safe if you're planning on joining any demonstrations.

Single Origin Sunday: This week we feature Indonesian Sulawesi! This varietal boast full flavor of stone fruit and subtle nuttiness. This a great varietal to try on bar at one of our locations or pick up a 12 oz package for home use. We always offer our standard blends (our decaf rocks btw) too! If you’d like beans shipped to you weekly, check out our Single Origin Club (Link in Bio)

05/31/2020

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05/23/2020

Saturday 5/23: safety practices and hours changes at the sidewalk bar.
⏰7am - 7pm
👥please practice 6’ distancing at all times
😷unfortunately, we cannot require guests to wear masks on the sidewalk (but we really hope you will) to help keep your families and ours safe.
💳 card transactions only, no cash (sanitizing the card reader station after each use for your safety)
🧻bathrooms available only to staff
📦beans and other retail are always available online
🧡welcome back!!!

05/19/2020

05/18/2020

Teal readies his store for reopening.
Monday 5/18: protocol and hours changes at Alley 24
⏰10am - 4pm take out only🥡
👥six guests in the cafe at any time; with floor spacers to practice 6’ distancing at all times
😷guests and staff must have a mask covering their mouth and nose before entering
💳 card transactions only, no cash (we will be sanitizing the card reader station after each use for your safety)
🧻A24 lobby bathrooms are closed
📦beans and other retail are always available online
🧡we've missed you!

05/18/2020

Kasey readies his store for reopening.
Monday 5/18: protocol and hours changes at Cafe Brix
⏰7am - 5pm take out only🥡
👥five guests in the cafe at any time; with floor spacers to practice 6’ distancing at all times
😷guests and staff must have a mask covering their mouth and nose before entering
💳 card transactions only, no cash ( we will be sanitizing the card reader station after each use for your safety)
🧻white bathroom key is for customers & bus drivers
📦beans and other retail are always available online �🧡We’ve missed you!

05/17/2020

While 321 is not quite ready for operation, here's some good news from down the street:

As we prepare our indoor cafes, Brix and Alley 24, to receive guests for take-away very soon, we wanted to share our updated service procedures:
⏰limited hours, take out only🥡
👥five guests in the cafe at any time; with floor spacers to practice 6’ distancing at all times
😷guests and staff must wear a mask (like David!)
💳 card transactions only, no cash ( we will be sanitizing the card reader station after each use for your safety)
🧻limited bathroom availability
📦beans and other retail are always available online
🧡we’ve missed you

04/18/2020

Today, April 18 marks the 32nd year of bringing wonderful espresso to Seattle and the World.
David, in a chic vintage Vivacé t-shirt mask, extends his thanks and wishes all our friends a happy anniversary.
Thank you 🥰

04/11/2020

Pink Sleeves Productions” presents David’s favorite pours from home on his Breville dual-boiler. Watch as he progresses from week to week on certain pours. Sending out all the love to you and yours during this difficult time. 🧡Typically poured for his wife, Chiaki, first thing in the mornin!