Kakáo is South Lake Union’s fine coffee and chocolate community space. Located at 415 Westlake it is the perfect place to relax, focus or meet.
for the neighborhood
Airy and spacious, Kakáo invites you to slip away from your daily routine, relax with friends, or hold an off-site meeting in a thought provoking place. We are now serving our signature coffee and chocolate drinks.
Kakáo Friends.
Kakáo serves locally-roasted Herkimer coffee, handcrafted espresso beverages, and a variety of different teas from The Tea Heaven.
We are so grateful for you, our Kakáo community, for all the ways you have helped strengthen the connectedness of the South Lake Union neighborhood through making Kakáo part of your relational web. We look forward to being a place where you gather with colleagues for a break from the office, meet friends over lattes, interview, risk first dates, and chat over the espresso bar.
We are thrilled to make coffee for the neighborhood that loves to drink it.
Follow us on Instagram for more updates about all that is happening in our cafe. From the bottom of our hearts (and our coffee mugs), thank you for helping us be #fortheneighborhood.
Cheers, Kakáo + 415 Westlake
Kakáo in Review
“Love this place, the staff are always kind and the drinks & pastries are lovely. They also host free lunches on Mondays, it’s a great place to build community!"
Amber H.
“1st time there and I have to say it's a great coffee shop with affordable prices! My barista was very nice and made a real good latte. I'm not sure what coffee they use. It was strong but not bitter...very tasty😋 and I got a pistachio fig biscotti that was from Seawolf bakery...another great place to go! I'll def go there for my coffee when I'm in the neighborhood. Be sure to check if they are open cuz they have limited hours and GO if they are.”
Melinda G.
“Delicious sipping chocolate. The signage helps keep this place a bit under the radar but it is worth stopping in if you like chocolate based drinks. Clear simple menu. Nice airy space. Wish I had found it sooner.”
Jason
“Love this place, the staff are always kind and the drinks & pastries are lovely. They also host free lunches on Mondays, it’s a great place to build community!"
Chelsea
“If you take your chocolate as seriously as your espresso, Kakao in SLU is an absolute must-visit. Most spots hit you with a standard, overly sweet chocolate syrup, but Kakao completely changes the game by letting you customize the darkness of your chocolate. Whether you prefer a smooth milk chocolate base or a deep, rich dark chocolate profile to pair with your espresso, they craft a mocha that hits the exact balance you're looking for. The execution is top-tier, rich, perfectly blended, and easily one of the best mochas in the neighborhood.”
Sushmitha B.
Sipping chocolate is the best concept for someone craving for hot coco without it being too milky! Perfect little dessert not too sweet. The vibe is so peaceful! I hope this cafe stays here forever!
Adhithi T.