El Cerro Brings Caribbean Coffee Rituals to Capitol Hill | Seattle News

A new Caribbean-inspired coffee haven, El Cerro, is brewing slow and steady on East Pike, turning Capitol Hill into a cozy mountain retreat with warm wood, clay, and intentional coffee rituals. Owner Jehú Torres Vega brings Puerto Rican roots to this rotating coffee program, spotlighting unique flavor notes like roasted cacao and stone fruit. Replacing the beloved vegan doughnut spot Dough Joy, El Cerro is part of a wave of international cafes reshaping the neighborhood. Currently in soft opening, it’s all about mindful community and the full coffee experience — from farm to cup. Located at 1316 East Pike, open Wed-Sun 7AM-2PM, with hours expanding soon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3ca3d481b7539cd