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    A Shot In the Dark

    4.2 (170 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Emily S.

    Convenient drive thru only coffee shop. They have service windows on both sides of the building so you can access it from either direction. Drip coffee was pretty acidic and not my favorite. Breakfast sandwich was good and was piping hot. Baristas were super friendly and our order came out quick.

    Ye J.

    Forks seems to have better coffee options than food and drive through coffee huts are popular here. Before hitting the road, we stopped here for a caffeine fix. The stand seems to be ran by local teens who are very friendly. I ordered the Mexican Mocha, was a little on the sweet side for my taste, and had a slightly grainy texture (probably from cinnamon). Overall, it's an enjoyable drink.

    Jason Z.

    Drive through coffee spot in Forks, WA. This is a food desert that has more coffee spots than food spots. It's a good option for coffee again considering the location.

    Protein shake

    DELICIOUS! Fast, friendly service. Oatmeal cup was so good, as well as the bagel with cream cheese. Breakfast sandwich and scone was fresh. Iced latte was really perfect. Also, the protein shake was tasty. I'd definitely come back. Super sweet young girl took our order and was a delight to deal with. Really great customer service!!

    Sandra M.

    We had a excellent breakfast at Shot in the Dark. Note, the cafe is set up as drive/through only, so there is no seating inside or outside. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered two egg sandwiches, coffee and a smoothy. The coffee had a rich flavour and the sandwiches were made fresh on the spot and were delicious. Would definitely recommend.

    Anne D.

    Busy coffee shop in Forks, WA. We stopped by here for breakfast before heading out to the Hoh Rainforest. Barista was friendly. I ordered a #3 sandwich, sub spicy sausage for regular sausage. Because it was a custom order, it came out to be 8 bucks and some change. Definitely felt like a Seattle price I wasn't expecting XD It was a good sandwich though so I really can't complain plus they're off of Hwy 101 so it is what it is. They don't take American Express so make sure you have a backup form of payment.

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    Courtnay B.

    Excellent coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Had the #2 (bagel) and #3 (English muffin). The bagel was def the winner, but both were solid choices. The caramel latte and vanilla latte were the best we had all trip in WA. Highly recommend this place!

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    Sarah C.

    a cute drive through only cafe with some really friendly staff! we got the: - egg, sausage, cheese on cheese bagel ($6.50) - egg, ham, cheese croissant ($6.50) - egg, spicy sausage, cheese english muffin ($6.50) - fairlife protein iced mocha ($5.50) - tropical harmony smoothie ($6) I liked the bagel sandwich and the smoothie the best! everything was pretty good and affordable, but they forgot our yogurt parfait :"(

    Stopped her during our visit to Forks. I got a vanilla latte and #1 ham/egg/cheese croissant, and my boyfriend got a lemonade and #4 bagel sandwich. Everything was delicious we will be stopping here again tomorrow morning before heading to hoh.

    Ingrid C.

    Another cute drive through coffee shop. Service here was faster and I got a matcha latte (though I'm not sure if that was the best decision). The latte was a tad too sweet and it didn't sit well with me afterwards.

    Alyssa A.

    Stopped by for a quick pick-me-up on the way to Hoh Rainforest. Super impressed by how delicious the coffee was here! Ghirardelli mocha had that perfect chocolate flavor - sweet but rich. If you're a mocha lover, you will love this. Their apple cider is incredible - great if you want something uncaffeinated. Also grabbed a blueberry scone - it was decent. Would probably try a decent pastry next time, though. Drive-thru coffee stand. Staff were friendly, and they were efficient at preparing our order. Definitely recommend stopping by!

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    Stayed in Forks last night. Stopped here for coffee and also had a freshly made delicious English muffin breakfast sandwich.

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    1 year ago

    Fast friendly service! Got #3 breakfast sandwich that was good - wife got white chocolate mocha wich she also enjoyed !

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    I ordered a butterfinger milkshake and it was delicious. The young woman who helped me at window was friendly.

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    My dad's coffee was not only bland but was barely halfway full. Mocha was not a mocha at all. They did not have any warm food

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    The coffee is good but blueberry scones were amazing fresh. Would recommend for a quick drive through bite while in forks

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    Mocha Motion

    Mocha Motion

    4.3(170 reviews)
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    I'm traveling through Washington and have been stopping at several coffee shops as I pass through…read more I pulled up to this one when there was one car ahead of me. I was honestly super surprised how long the wait was. They do have lines on both sides, so I figure that was part of it. Once I made it to the window to order the experience was great. They have seasonal drinks right now and I tried the golden maple latte. It was by far the best coffee I had during my travels yesterday (and I had lattes from four different places). The espresso itself was smooth and didn't leave a bitter aftertaste. The salted vanilla was a great touch. I would for sure come here again, I almost went an hour out of my way the next morning to come back just because I knew it would be a good latte.

    Hit this place twice while staying in Forks and exploring ONP. Service was very friendly and…read morehelpful. It's always a risk trying someplace new for coffee cause you never quite know if it's gonna be bland or overly sweet. After reading reviews I got specific to avoid disappointment and I ordered an almond Roca with a double shot and not too sweet and it came out decent. The lavender latte the next day wasn't as impressive but drinkable. Be specific how you like your coffee is my advice- I should have added extra hot bc it was pretty lukewarm. . My husband enjoyed his hot chocolate and I really liked their oatmeal cup. I don't recommend the pastries if you're picky because they're just pre-packaged sweets.

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    Hard Rain Cafe & Mercantile

    Hard Rain Cafe & Mercantile

    4.1(120 reviews)
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    What a fantastic little hidden gem! We stopped at the Hard Rain Cafe after spending the morning…read moreexploring the Hoh Rain Forest, and it was exactly what we needed. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and from the moment we walked in, we felt like more than just another customer. We ordered the Bigfoot Burger, the salmon burger, fries, onion rings, and coffee. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot after a morning of hiking. The salmon burger was especially delicious, and the onion rings were perfectly crispy. The coffee was also a great pick-me-up before continuing our road trip. What really made this place stand out, though, was the outstanding customer service. The woman preparing our food took the time to chat with us, answer our questions, and even shared some excellent local tips--including a better route to see the famous Tree of Life. Those kinds of personal recommendations make traveling so much more enjoyable and are something you simply can't get from a navigation app. If you're heading to or from the Hoh Rain Forest, do yourself a favor and stop here. Great food, friendly people, and genuine Pacific Northwest hospitality made this one of our favorite stops on our Washington adventure. We would absolutely return and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area! Check out our video on our socials @Reessroots

    A great place to stop when in the park and one of the only spots to do so which is why the prices…read moreare a bit higher. The food was pretty good. We got burgers, which had great flavor, and coffee, which was decent. The cashier was kind and well-informed about the menu. The wait to get the food was much longer than we thought. There were two groups in front of us but it took a very long time to get the food. We ended up taking our food to-go to stay on schedule. Fortunately, there is a small gift shop inside for something quick or a souvenir and there's some seating outside on the patio. Be advised, however, the line to purchase something from the gift shop is also the line to order food so the space inside gets quite cramped with that combination. Porta Potties were available for restrooms.

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    A Shot In the Dark - coffee - Updated October 2026

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