Coffee
Announcing the Official Explore Washington State Coffee
We’re spilling the beans—the official Explore Washington State coffee is here! Great coffee always comes to mind when you think of Washington, whether you’re starting off your work day with it, sipping a cup before heading out on a hike or taking a mug with you on a Sunday drive. And we wanted to bring…
Read MoreSpending a Day in Mount Vernon
Established in 1889, Mount Vernon is a small city located 60 miles north of Seattle. Most visitors know Mount Vernon as home of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, held annually during spring. But there’s plenty to do here year-round. Mount Vernon’s historic downtown has seen extensive revitalization in recent years — its renovated riverwalk coupled…
Read MoreSpending a Day in Seattle’s Green Lake 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…
Read MoreVisiting Roast House Coffee in Spokane
It’s impossible to talk about Spokane’s thriving coffee scene without mentioning one of the best local roasters in town, Roast House Coffee. When owner Deborah Di Bernardo started the company, she implemented a literal open-door policy to encourage a passerby to stop in and learn about the roastery. The warehouse doors were open to the…
Read MoreTop Five Cozy Vancouver Coffee Shops
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you know we pride ourselves on our coffee. With months of gloomy, cloudy weather, that little caffeine boost is usually necessary to keep everyone powering through until the sun comes out again in the summer. Whether you’re a caffeine addict, a tea aficionado or just a fan of…
Read MoreExploring Coffee Culture in Seattle
When the air gets colder and the days get darker up here in the Pacific Northwest, I say goodbye to seltzer and start reaching for a beverage that says both “Seattle” and “seasonal comfort” to me like nothing else: coffee. I sat down in Capitol Hill with local coffee tourism professional Lucas Petrin, who grew…
Read MoreRed Twig Bakery Cafe Edmonds, Washington Day 36 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Popular spot in downtown Edmonds Red Twig Bakery Café is located in downtown Edmonds. I was in town for the Edmonds Farmers Market and I realized I needed coffee. Walking to Red Twig I was reminded that Edmonds is a really nice place and that we need to write more about it in the near…
Read MoreCaffe Ladro Lynnwood, Washington Day 35 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Caffe Ladro in Lynnwood is located in a converted photofinishing building. I think I can still smell the photo processing chemicals. Visited the Caffe Ladro location in Lynnwood with Jim Hunger of Belly Rub Products who also contributes here on Explore Washington State. Jim has met at this location with friends and family before, so…
Read MoreThe Bookery Ephrata, Washington Day 34 of The 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
The Bookery a bookstore that sells coffee, or a coffee shop that sells books? Edie and I were out for a drive on Saturday and we stopped in Ephrata and visited the Bookery. Located in downtown The Bookery has the vibe of a neighborhood bookstore where you can spend the afternoon looking at everything…
Read MoreBlue Star Coffee Roasters Twisp, Washington Day 33 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Big Coffee in a Small Town Blue Star Coffee Roasters in Twisp is my milestone 1/3 of the way completed on my marathon of 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project. Whew, lots of coffee…lots and lots of coffee. If you want, you can read my Facebook post on my personal account as I…
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