Shawna M.
Yelp
Well... this place continues to AMAZE ME!!!!
Be warned! This is NOT Starbucks! They don't have half and half, they don't have sweetener other than what's house made, they don't have Carmel macchiatos... but they do have some amazing coffee that will change your thoughts of what coffee could and should be!
Also!!! This place prides themselves in conversation and passion for the product. Do not come here if you have 5 minutes to get to work. This is the type of place you ensure you don't rush and enjoy the experience, relax, and enjoy the most delicious freakin cup of coffee. Expect your coffee to take 15-30 minutes depending on line and what you order! The wait is worth it
It's not cheap... but nothing they do here is cheap. The milks are specifically chosen to compliment the flavor profile of the beans and how they blend and balance the drink. The syrups and accoutrements are ALL house made or from local small businesses. It's all ethically sourced and equally amazing! The cups are small, but if you watched, they weigh every single element to ensure consistency across the board for continuity of flavor every single time! Thus the milk to coffee ratio is perfectly balanced. Still a double shot for most of their drinks, but less milk... because we are actually all here to taste the different flavor profiles and not just maaaalllllkkkkk lol!
This is not your life long idea of iced coffee. Do not expect your drink to be full of ice, thus resulting and a much smaller cup of coffee as it is shaken and chilled, very few drinks include a large whiskey rock . The result, coffee that is full of flavor and not watered down!
The menu... it can be a bit overwhelming. I'll be honest. But don't hesitate to go to the front and ask for recommendations. They are all about it! These guys seriously geek out on the products they produce and it's so fun! They'll be sure to direct you towards something amazing!
But that being said, those of you who want a pour over!!!! This is also your spot! So many single origin naturals, anaerobics, co-ferments, fruit, stone fruit, floral, tropical... pick your poison! Yum! Sometimes they even have guest bags for pour over and will know exactly what coffee they have that will fulfill what you're looking for.
Even down to the pasteries and bagels, they're thoughtful, locally sourced, and the flavors are complimentary.
This is my go to spot every week when I get off shift. I spend an hour here in the morning. Enjoy the vibe, relax and sip slowly a very very nice cup of coffee!
So... to wrap this book up... come to this coffee shop to be pleasantly surprised, enticed, and and satisfied with something that is unlike any other coffee experience I have had. Trust me, I'm from the PNW, I know a thing or two about coffee, coffee shops, and what sets them apart. And this is my Number 1 spot in North America! Because it's so different than anything I've ever had! Enjoy the trip