SEATTLE — A café and small market in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood held its official grand opening during the weekend of Sept. 14 and 15 - coinciding with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The LGBTQ+ and Latino-owned business - Bonito Café y Mercadito - is located at 1351 E. Olive Way on a recognizable corner adjacent to Donna's and Pie Bar.
Couple and business owners, Ismael and Daniel Calderon, opened the café for their love of community, culture and of course, coffee.
Previously, the Calderons hosted Monthly Mercados or "markets" to support local Latino vendors. The events which started in April 2023 attracted hundreds of attendees and dozens of participating businesses.
The couple describes those community events as the "driving force" behind Bonito Cafe y Mercadito.
The menu features drinks and sweets with Latino flavors as a celebration of culture.
The mercadito has cafe swag merchandise for sale as well as items from local BIPOC businesses.
Bonito Cafe y Mercadito is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. It will be closed on Mondays.