dorothea coffee

Stopped in to buy a bag of the House Blend coffee last week. There was no greeting from who was behind the counter. Just a “$20” when I went to pay. Not very welcoming. As far as the coffee, it has a strong tangy taste. Comparable to Amazon Peruvian whole bean which is a much better price. I was expecting better. I was hoping to be able to support a local business but with the lack of friendly vibe and imo not great coffee I won’t be back. Maybe other blends are better?

Superb coffee, wonderful vibe, and it’s just all about the coffee. The minimalist digs emphasize their focus on the coffee, and every cup receives thoughtful individual attention. I’ve had coffee from some of the most coffee-focused spots in the world, and aside from my friend Rory’s insanely detailed home coffee making, Dorothea’s pour-over coffee is the best I’ve had. Bonus points for the huge variety of single-origin coffees for sale, and the beautiful historic Mt Vernon neighborhood surrounding them. Allow some extra time to go for a stroll around the neighborhood with your cup of coffee in hand, or to have a leisurely chat with the folks making this damn fine coffee, to quote Agent Cooper.

This is one of the few places you can go in Northern Washington that will serve you a high quality pour-over with beans where the quality and flavor can surprise you!

Dorothea coffee is a quaint little coffee shop that I'm certain will surprise you. They keep it simple - no espresso, no lattes, no gimmicks. Just good coffee, made with love. The baristas were friendly and told us how they roast their beans in house with the very cool and prominent roaster behind the bar. The atmosphere was bright and calm, with a quiet record player in the background to add to the charm. Some of the BEST coffee I've had in quite a while!

A great place to get your stock of specialty coffee! I was trying to find coffee roasters in the Pacific Northwest, and found their Google listing. Made the drive up from Seattle to Mount Vernon and it was worth it. Conor, the owner, is extremely friendly and glad to walk you through all the coffees. I've had a couple of pour overs here and they have always been great. I'm definitely going to be ordering beans from them frequently.

We were walking to another shop when the smell of roasted coffee drew us into Dorothea coffee. We had a cup of wonderful pour over coffee and a great conversation! We'll definitely be back!

Cute, brand new coffee place with great coffee and cool story behind the name (it’s from this book!)

If you’re a lover of specialty coffee, you must stop here for a cup! The team is super friendly, they have a long list of single origins, and offer pour-over and drip (hot or iced). The Guat and Rwanda were both delicious. They’re open 8am-3pm. $2-$4 for a cup.