Coffee

The best coffee in Tacoma, all 43 shops by neighborhood. Which ones roast on site, which open at 4:30 AM, and the handful still pouring after seven.

Renton coffee shops sorted by whether you are sitting down or driving through. 22 local shops by neighborhood, with the 4 AM windows and the few places open past six.

Bellingham coffee shops sorted by what you need: a room to sit in, a roaster to buy from, or a window at 4:30 AM. 18 local shops, by neighborhood.

One of my favorite aspects of living in the Seattle area is all of the different experiences you are surrounded with.  The Green Lake neighborhood is just north of downtown Seattle. A quick 15-minute drive will take you away from the high rises and bring you to this low-key neighborhood built around the lake it’s...

Remarkable coffee is an essential part of any road trip. So, when Basalt Roasters popped up on my radar while planning a weekend getaway to Yakima Valley, a visit to the roastery landed on my itinerary. It’s located within Cot’s Peak Coffee in the town of Naches, just twenty minutes from downtown Yakima. Read on for more about our experience in the unique coffee house, and how to make the most...

Let’s face it – there’s a comfort with knowing there’s a convenient caffeine station in every strip mall and grocery store that takes your gold card from an app on your phone. And there’s certainly a small glimmer of pride hearing every tourist downtown ask, “How do I get to the original Starbucks from here?”...

Established in 1889, Mount Vernon is a small city located 60 miles north of Seattle. The city is often abbreviated as Mt. Vernon, WA by locals and visitors alike. Most visitors know Mount Vernon as home of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, held annually during spring in Skagit County. But there’s plenty to do here...

There have been some changes in the Spokane coffee scene I decided to revisit my list of the best coffee spots in town. Ethical purchasing, quality beans, care while roasting and community spirit all factored into this list. Bonus points were added for a truly remarkable space in terms of design, comfort and inclusion. It...

Seattle is stereotypically associated with its rainy weather, tech companies such as Amazon, being the birthplace of grunge music, and having some of the loudest football fans in the country. But perhaps The Emerald City is most symbolically known as a place that really loves coffee. Being the birthplace of Starbucks definitely deserves a significant...

Cody Clark of Coffee Oasis is our guest for this episode. Coffee Oasis is a Kitsap County based non-profit organization that has coffee shops in Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, and Kingston. Since 1997 Coffee Oasis has been helping at risk homeless youth in Kitsap County. Cody is responsible for Kitsap County Community Development – Business...

As the crispness moves into the air, I look forward to those fall walks. A warm cup of coffee nestled in between my hands. The delicious smell of a local roast keeping me company. There are plenty of wonderful coffee shops on Whidbey Island. It’s one of my favorite things to stop and get when...

In this episode we sat down with Bryan Reynolds and chatted about coffee, golf, and Heroic Hospitality. Bryan and his family opened a coffee shop as a way for his father to retire early and spend more time with the foster children that the Reynolds were hosting.  Can you imagine opening a business to retire...