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Dilettante Mocha Café Blog

As the weeks pass, more and more travel restrictions are lifted, giving more incentive to visit new places. Traveling is exciting, but delayed flights, odd takeoff hours, and long layovers can diminish the experience. For those visiting SeaTac Airport, the Dilettante Mocha Café is open twenty-four hours a day to help assist travelers on their journey.
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Cafés are a unique experience with different atmospheres than restaurants or casual dining. A local café provides a convenient meeting place for friends, a productive workspace, or a way to relax. The café is also uniquely positioned to serve quality coffee and pastries.
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The Dilettante Mocha Café would like to thank all its supporters for their patience and understanding during the last several months. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought added challenges and changes to the Dilettante café environment. Thankfully, due to the collective effort of the community, customers will no longer be required to wear a mask or show proof of vaccination beginning today.
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Coffee is easier to find now more than ever. Workplaces, hotel lobbies, and households are convenient places to enjoy coffee, but many still choose to get their fix from a local café.

A local café has a distinct atmosphere and appeal for coffee drinkers. However, visiting a café can offer much more than just a favorite drink. For those curious about the appeal of a local coffee shop, here are ten reasons to visit one.

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Behind the scenes of the Dilettante Mocha Café, chocolatiers work hard to provide delicious treats to supplement the coffee and pastries. Visitors who have enjoyed a chocolate truffle, toffee, or caramel piece are already familiar with their work. As the Mocha Café continues into 2022, these chocolatiers will make new, delicious reasons to stop by.
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For many people living in the Pacific Northwest, drinking a cup of coffee is a daily morning ritual. The floral and chocolatey flavor can help a person wake up in the morning and stay focused throughout the day. Although there are clear benefits to drinking coffee, the drawbacks are also worth keeping in mind.
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For over forty years, the Dilettante Mocha Café has kept its doors open, sharing the craft of artisan bakers, chocolatiers, and coffeemakers. Founded in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Neighborhood in 1976, Dilettante has since received praised for its high standard of quality. Now, Dilettante is extending its hand and seeking new people to help continue its rich legacy.
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Almost every coffee drinker is familiar with the feeling of not getting a cup of coffee in the morning. Headaches and fatigue contribute to a general hazy mood. A cup of coffee can solve these side effects in the short term, but the long-term effects of regular coffee consumption may give some people pause.
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At the center of each Dilettante Café is the iconic Mocha Drink. This unique drink is loved by many and provides perfect harmony between bitter and sweet. Though the beverage is well established in the café setting, some may wonder if mochas could be considered coffee at all.
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Cafés are known for their wide drink selections and early hours. Most people may choose to stop by for a morning coffee, but others may want something more refreshing in the early evening.
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As the holiday season draws to a close, the Dilettante Mocha Café would like to thank all of those who have supported us in 2021. The past couple of years have come with added challenges, and we are grateful for the patience and understanding of our community.
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Today marks National Hot Cocoa Day, a day to celebrate the iconic drink. As the temperatures begin to cool, hot cocoa and hot chocolate make popular treats to stay warm during the winter holidays. Both make for delicious drinks, but they also may be more different than a person might think.
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