workers are fantastic! great vibes, can get crowded around 10-12 but is totally worth it!

Easy location to find in Fairhaven. Just a few shops down from Village Books. The space smells amazing when you enter. We were a group of five plus a baby and found comfortable seating. There was a steady supply of customers and the seating was full however the tables turned over decently fast and there is outdoor seating as well. We each tried different drinks and overall they were good. My banana latte lacked any banana flavor but the coffee itself was great. The cornbread scone was something our group agreed we would skip (too crumbly and dry) but the cookies were nice. Overall glad we stopped to try it. We would come again. read more

Cafe Blue has been on my Bham bucket list for awhile now, and I finally got the chance to pop in a few weeks ago. What a quaint, wonderful little place. The line was long on a rainy Saturday morning, which can only mean one thing: good coffee was awaiting! I ordered a latte and savory scone to go, as there wasn't a chance in you-know-what of getting a seat. The latte was made super quickly, but the scone took forever - I was actually done with my latte before the scone arrived. Haha. Either way, they were both good. I wouldn't go here if I was in a hurry (or really needed a seat) though. Service was super friendly so I can't complain too much! read more

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This spot is so cute, cozy, and comfortable. I was visiting a friend in town and needed a place to do some computer work for an hour. I am grateful I was recommended this spot. The coffee is delicious! The employees were kind. The vibes were immaculate. read more

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Cute place. The oat chai was great. Too bad the still have the non dairy milk tax. No vegan eats. read more

Hands down the best cafe in Bellingham. In the heart of charming Fairhaven, Cafe Blue is a full coffee shop with breakfast items and pastries. All three of us loved our orders. I got the pistachio latte with the strata, which comes with a small yogurt with toasted quinoa on top. My wife got the strawberry matcha and toast with soft boiled eggs. My mother-in-law got a latte and hazelnut toast. Everything was so good! The space is charming with both indoor and outdoor seating. Staff are excellent, especially Micah who took our order. Highly recommend Cafe Blue! read more

Delish! Friendly as always. Really enjoy their new spring menu. Love a good couch in an establishment. read more

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Oh its such a warm and cozy cafe, like straight out of fiction novel where everything is perfect. I loved the ambience and the interior. I just got mocha but it was delicious. They have so many food options. They also have wifi and board game. A perfect hangout place with friends or even a solo date. And they are super fast in getting the order. Amazing service and people! read more

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Amazing tea and coffee, stellar service, and the overall vibe of the place is very cozy and welcoming. The only downside is since it is so popular and the space is smaller it can sometimes be hard to get a seat. But that's obviously just a testament to what they're doing right! read more

My favorite coffee shop/cafe in Bellingham. Very cozy and intimate space. I go out of my way to visit every time I'm in the area.

How I heard of this place: Our brother-in-law's sister recommended the establishment more than a year ago. While we are often in the area, and exploring new-to-us cafes, it took this long to make it in. And the enticing attribute: open-faced toasts. Type of cuisine: Coffee shop with in-house baked pastries, light brunch fare. Ambiance: Sweet, blue, whimsical; a moment spent in the Mediterranean is the overwhelming feeling one receives upon entering, and savoring the foods. We love the brightness, the simple blue flower stenciled art, the plethora of flora and the busy-ness of the space with creative and unique displays, artwork, prints, furnishings and more. The room is cozy, with a living room set-up as well as breakfast nook style tables and chairs inside. Outside, a patio is available for drinking and dining as well. The space is bustling, full of conversation, people and the noises of a busy cafe. What I ordered: To sip on, we had one 12-oz mocha ($5.50) for me, an Americano ($4) for my sister, a 27-oz French Press ($8.00) for the hubby, a 12-oz Golden Milk ($5.00) for one child and the 12-oz Babycino ($4.50) - a cinnamon and honey steamer for the second child. To eat, we selected the following toasts: Soft Boiled Egg, Parmesan, Olive Oil, Black Pepper ($9.99) and the Toasted Hazelnuts, Chevre, Honey & Thyme ($9.99), and the House Jam + Ricotta, as well as a Strata ($8.69). Each of our meals were served with a small cup of yogurt and cute, crisped millet. What I loved: The Soft Boiled Egg Toast was easily the table favorite! A close second being the small, but packed-with-flavor strata. Why I loved it: The space is cozy, the staff friendly, the food fresh and tasty. Cost: High read more

Cafe Blue - outside of building with tables and chairs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Friendly customer service, great tasting coffee! We ordered a drip and a breve latte and both were fantastic! Make sure to try their Strata, my life was just changed for the better by it. Egg, cheese, sourdough crumble and pico detalló tomatoes! read more

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I've been coming here for about 2 years now and absolutely love this place. It's 60 miles round trip from my driveway and I try to make it at least once a week. The food is made wish love, everyone who works here always has a smile and a kind word to say, they greet you by name and make you feel like you're part of their family. I'm not saying their avocado toast is good but if I we're getting sentenced to death by electric chair; I would order the avocado toast and an oat milk latte as my last meal. Can't recommend cafe blue enough. 5 Stars , A+++++++ Thank you read more

This picture came up on the Bellingham subreddit. We came here a couple days ago and coffee was good but I didn't like the ambience. It was somehow off putting, but I couldn't quite figure out what it was. After seeing this post, it very much solidified my feelings. When you first walk in, immediately to your right is the dirty dish tub. And to the left side, you see this spray bottle. It is not a nice way to be welcomed. That stuff should be in the back. It's a very busy and cluttered space. Coupling that with dirty dishes and a spray bottle, it gives off a very uncleanliness vibe. The sign is also passive aggressive. I'd rather see a sign that says "For your convenience", not one that is demanding customers to wipe down tables. A single rag is also gross, how many times has it already been used? Should it be soaking in bleach water? Chemicals and dirty dishes shouldn't be the first two things any customer is close to upon entering a food establishment. I wish I can take my tip back. Aside from all that, the lattes were made well. The staff were friendly. read more

Cafe Blue - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Cute little coffee shop in the cutest of places in Bellingham. Great staff who are very warm and personable - the kind of coffee shop that makes you nostalgic. The furniture is very homey and I feel like I'm at a friend's living room from its ambience. Definitely get the Oatmeal Rosemary cream cookies, which are very special. They just started a Monday night late open hours and it was very popular. It was just what I needed as I was en route from Vancouver back home. read more

Cafe Blue - the entrance to a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Solid coffee, good pastries and friendly service. Loved that they had half and half and heavy cream available. Location is great!

Food: sooo good you can taste the freshness! Coffee: 10/10 the cappuccino is top notch! Service: the friendliest people with great recommendations and even better personalities Ambiance: they really out did themselves with the vibe, it's cute it's Christmasy and just a great place to hang out or even work! Will be coming back! read more

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WOW WOW WOW! This gorgeous cafe just radiates happiness and positivity all around. Everything from the decor to the cute glassware, music and infectious energy of the staff just draws you into this magical place. There's even a little thrift store/vintage sales rack in the back! Excellent selection of both hot and cold drinks here, but the real star of the show are the PASTRIES. Do yourself a favor and load up on the housemade Rosamaria (rosemary infused!) cookies, dill and cheddar biscuit and the strata. We will absolutely be back for more! read more

They have a towel asking you to wipe off your own table. First off, nope. Second, that's a health code violation to ask customer to use a dirty rag to clean with. You're not even busy. read more

Finding this healthy early-hours breakfast spot was a coup, as Fairhaven is the kind of place where even your side of veggies comes with bacon sprinkles. The little touches make a big difference--like fresh thyme tips sprinkled on the hazelnut, honey, & goat cheese toasty. The toasties are perfectly sized--just enough to keep you going for a few hours. The outdoor seating along a brick alleyway adds to the chunky-mug, foam & cinnamon-sprinkles cafe experience. The chai was okay. The cashier, barrista, and server were friendly. Would eat here again. read more

A great and cozy cafe with great artwork and fantastic aesthetics to start your day. The foods and drinks were all superb and I'd highly recommend everything on their menu I truly believe there's nothing that wouldn't be enjoyed. Another great bonus was being greeted with bright smiles upon arrival by staff and almost every accommodation could be met by their staff. 10/10 read more

Cafe Blue - Sourdough toast with Spanish tomatoes, ricotta, arugula, Parmesan, olive oil and an egg on top. Side of yogurt topped with puffed amaranth. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Enjoying the ambience and appreciated the friendly staff. Good options here for coffee and other offerings.

fabulous atmosphere and their charming decor! top tier food, and dazzling array of unique and soul sensitive food selections. we love coming here and will make it a point to visit when we are in Fairhaven next summer. very Cali vibe . on par with Holiday House in Palm Springs read more

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Such great food, coffee, atmosphere, staff. A perfect spot. I even loved the mugs :). Loved it all.

So much to love about this place. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and the best latte ever (maple cardamom w oat milk). Bonus points for complimentary feminine hygiene products in the bathroom. read more

Cafe Blue - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

This is a pleasant cafe. I like their coffee combos; they combine flavors I wouldn't have thought of, and in the end I have been glad I took the chance. The small breakfast plates are really good. I have always loved eggs and I like the way they serve them. So: coffee, food, pastry all very good. Staff: very friendly and helpful, quite quick, as well. But. My one requirement for a cafe is a place to sit comfortably and work, but Cafe Blue has often been completely full when I went by. The place is popular but space is tight. I don't often get a spot, and when I do it's hard to concentrate on reading with everything so close together. read more

First off, thank you Bellingham Yelpers, Rachael and Kristine, who posted! I would not have known about Cafe Blue (my fave color) without your intel. This has been open for about three months, I was told. A perfect spot when Iron Rooster Bakery is closed on Mon/Tues. Easy to locate in Fairhaven on 11th (across from Skylark's and diagonal from the double decker bus close to Harris). Ample street and lot parking. Look for McKenzie Alley and a historical marker for Mr. Larrabee, patron founder of Fairhaven. Upon entering, Cafe Blue is an indie cafe with a warm, welcoming vibe and eclectic aesthetic. Cool focal points, natural light, a variety of seating choices. Supporter of local events. Genuinely smiling counter staff and owner. Small batch, baked goods crafted onsite. Tasty savory toasts and other menu items. Amazing mocha. Folks having convos and meetups, as well as, the laptop crowd (yes on WiFi). All the key things that stood out during my first visit. Outstanding way for me to cap an overnight stay in Fairhaven before heading southbound to work. Be sure to stay awhile. Start a stamp/punch card. Support quality indie cafes like Cafe Blue! Highly recommended! read more

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Strongly recommend Cafe Blue and just wish it were a little closer to we're we live. Their lattes were absolutely delicious, smooth and creamy without being bitter, and the slice of pie and cookie we had were great too. They also offer some games and books, welcoming ambiance , and in addition the service was top notch. They seemed genuinely kind, and the guy who took our order even came around to help us find the chess pieces for a quick game. It'd be great if they'd be open longer. We meant to go around 3pm for an afternoon pick-me-up, but they were already closed. Nevertheless, will definitely stop by again if we're in the area. read more

CAFE blue is this amazing little inclusive loving coffee shop. No matter who you are you're welcome. Just hope there's a seat. Because lots of people seem to know the magic of this place. read more

I'm visiting from out of town and stopped here for a coffee and it's SO GOOD! The whole place is warm and cozy, smells like Chai. Mica was so helpful and warm and friendly! Great way to start my day! read more

This place has great coffee and a great vibe. I just tried their drip coffee which was a unique and delicious single origin coffee at the time. I always love when a cafe serves their best coffee on drip. The baristas were kind and I noticed them bringing everyone their orders despite it being busy. I love the blue aesthetic and the ceramic ware they use for their mugs, plates, etc. Also...random, but super cute bathroom! read more

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I stopped in for a snack and warming drink on an early fall day. Attractive , cozy and friendly ambience and sweet staff encouraged me to savor a fabulous scone warmed, with butter, and an excellent oat milk latte. This is the kind of spot I can't wait to return to with a book and more time. And I will. Worth you time and money to find out for yourself. read more

Visited for coffee only but food looked very appetizing. Well made latte with homemade vanilla syrup. Friendly service. Offers a frequent visitor punch card. Small inside with several people on their computers. Outdoor seating options too. Open 7 days each week from 8-2 with hours extended to 7 on Mondays. read more

Stopped in as we saw it had a great rating. We weren't disappointed. Our coffees ( pumpkin latte, Eggnog latte) were so smooth and tasty. The place is eclectic and very cozy. Those serving behind the counter super nice. If we ever get back this way again-definitely will be back! read more

Cafe Blue - Eggnog and Pumpkin lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

A classic coffee house far from the commercialized chains offering a cozy community feel in a quaint space with friendly genuine people and amazing coffee. On a rainy morning my wife looked for a nice place to enjoy some coffee and conversation, Cafe Blue was just what we needed. The casual environment and fast friendly service was a treat as we settled into some simple yet comfortable couches. We tried a cappuccino and my wife had Golden Milk both were delicious and well prepared. When you have time to sit down and relax for a great cup of coffee and maybe a bite to eat, come take a visit. read more

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I love going with friends, its the best coffee place in Bellingham! Having grown up here, I'm shocked I didn't find it sooner. The café is beautifully decorated and has the most incredible art and aesthetic, and the food is AMAZING. Every time I go, I get a mocha (very highly recommended for people who enjoy sweet coffee) and my friends get oatmilk lattes. Literally the best coffee I've ever had, and they have such good cookies. Plenty of healthy/vegan options too! Never had a negative experience here, and the staff are insanely sweet. 100/10 recommend. read more

Without a doubt the best coffeeshop in Bellingham. Fantastic coffee, spectacular baked goods, and best of all, the staff are the most delightful and charming people ever. read more

I can't say enough great things about this place. Apparently it has become my kids' go-to place, and after a visit I can see why. The staff here is super-welcoming to everyone who comes in, and knows many regulars. The coffee drinks are made with many special touches, including flavors you won't find most other places--rose flavored coffee? The space is light and airy, with lots of plants, but still maintains a bohemian coffee shop atmosphere. And, the food is very good, with again some really interesting and different combinations you won't find elsewhere. Like savory toasts with a side of yogurt. read more

Place is awesome! I did a quick stop during my travels. I had the egg toast with parm cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper. So ooo good! Egg perfectly cooked. Chai late was so good. Don't forget Rosemaries cookie!! Yummy read more

Great vibes! I rarely give 5 stars, but the staff here was so friendly and fast! The coffee was delicious and they have outdoor seating.