Tom B.
Yelp
In the past decade, Healdsburg has become the center of trendiness and culture on the fringes of the Bay Area. Now, that's not necessarily a bad thing for a basically agricultural town that found a sweet spot in developed taste and quality.
This coffee roaster is a perfect example of an independent coffee establishment that brings down the conglomerate institutions of the likes of Starbucks or Peets. Not that those places aren't worthy of recognition and good quality, it's different in that they are high volume mass produced corporate entities driven primarily by profit.
This gem of a coffeehouse is just off the main Square is delightful, "homey," and yes, trendy.
The aroma of good quality coffee permeates when going through the front door.
The place is accommodating in space with indoor and outdoor patio seating, yet by mid day, nearly every seat was taken by the ubiquitous coffeehouse laptop sitters who lanquish in these places for hours. Are they homeless? In desperate need of social interaction, although they never interact? Does one coffee allow them a seat for four hours?
They were here in abundance!
I got a latte and a very wonderful looking chocolate chip cookie. The offerings are good, and the quality level is obvious, along with the expected high price tags. I paid approximately $11. for a coffee, cookie, and tip.
The cookie was absolutely scrumptious, well baked, and worth every cent for a snack. The coffee came in a beautiful cup and saucer and was delightful. They work on the same level as Blue Bottle Coffee (which is also somewhat corporate, yet at a higher level).
Overall, it was a very good experience. Service was efficient. The only reason I knocked it down one star is the price point, although the value is there, and the fact if you want a seat, forget it here.