El Diablo Coffee Co.

It's not surprising that there seem to be so many Latin-themed places to seek refuge from a cold, wet, and gloomy day in Seattle. El Diablo is one of those places. As soon as you walk into this colorful, Cuban-themed cafe, it's easy to pretend you are somewhere tropical and sunny.

By the time I got there, I had already had my coffee fix for the day, so I ordered a Mexican hot chocolate- it was great. I also had a "tropical" fruit salad which was just alright. I guess you can't expect much from a tropical fruit salad in Seattle- they just use whatever fruits they have available.

I spent a while there reading and enjoying the artwork on the walls. Every once in awhile, I glanced outside and was happy that I was in the cafe rather than outside. I can't say much for the coffee or the food, but I think this place is worth a visit just for the ambiance!