Avole Ethiopian Coffee

Got charged over $2 more than the price advertised on the menu and in exchange was given a "chai latte" that was essentially just oat milk with warm water in it. Atmosphere was fun and server was nice, product was beyond subpar.

Best coffee beans and people in town. Everyone is so kind and the drinks are made with intention. Also sugar free syrup that actually tastes really good, which is rare! Highly recommend supporting them, and trying something that highlights the roast.

Amazing coffee, their latte was insanely smooth. I got a pumpkin pie latte and it tasted exactly like drinking pumpkin pie. Kindest staff ever. The origin of Avole as a shop is wonderful and particularly what CD needs amidst gentrification (watch Soloman's video!).

My friends and I had such a pleasant time visiting Alove CD Café while spending the day in Seattle. The café is set right along the road, making it an easy stop for a quick drink or a light bite. There’s a small covered patio outside, plus a bar counter and cozy tables inside. It was a warm, lovely day, and we treated ourselves to a seasonal lavender drink—it was refreshing and delightful. Moments like this remind me how beautifully we are created, able to enjoy life’s simple joys like good flavors and meaningful conversation with friends. For that, my friends and I are deeply grateful to our loving Creator, Jehovah, who truly wants life to be a source of happiness Ecclesiastes 5:18 «This is what I have seen to be good and proper: that one should eat and drink and find enjoyment for all the hard work at which he toils under the sun during the few days of life that the true God has given him, for that is his reward»

Café Avole in Central District Seattle stands as a vibrant hub of culture and community, preserving heritage amid gentrification. Rooted in Ethiopian traditions, it brings neighbors together through the ritual of coffee while supporting sustainable connections with small villages abroad. I grabbed a ginger lavender latte—which was amazing! The ginger balances out the acidity in the coffee, creating a perfectly smooth, flavorful drink. This small business reflects the power of culture, resilience, and community in shaping meaningful change.