Last week I needed to find a place to hang out before going to work my evening shift at Lincoln Square in Bellevue. And I came across Caffe Coccinella. The first impression is a bit odd--it reminds me of a converted dentist's waiting room, or something. But they've decorated it with nice art, comfy couches, and a few tables with plenty of outlets for folks like me who want to plug in their laptop. The free wifi is sometimes a bit flaky, but hey, it's free! And the Vivace espresso is quite nice. Oh and they have KEXP on, as well!
If you want to check it out, be sure to look at the map. If I hadn't, I never would have found it. It's set a bit off the street. They only take cash or check, and today I forgot I had no cash. But since the barrista recognized me (from the one other time I was there, a week ago), he said I could pay him the next time I come in. Nice customer service.
It's a nice little place to hang out and do some studying (or escape the office, if that's your thing).
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