Steve and I wanted to go to a coffee shop when we were on our most recent trip to Bellingham. Caffe Adagio was the closest spot that came up that would meet the criteria for this. We both had London Fog drinks and we usually get oat milk with our coffee shop drink purchases and oat milk goes especially well with this particular drink. Of course where would we be if we didn't get pastries. I got a delicious Blackberry Danish that they had while Steve got a savory pastry. Both were quite good and the pastry counter in general I noticed their selection was going fast so it is very popular! Good coffee shop stop and one well worth returning to but it shouldn't be a huge surprise entirely as college towns like Bellingham usually have great coffee shops! read more

Caffe Adagio - The pastry counter at Caffe Adagio! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Nice, cozy coffee shop. Good food and great coffee, with a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out and relax.

This is my favorite coffee shop in town. Not only is the coffee great, but the atmosphere is cozy, there is plenty of seating, and the people are friendly. It's the perfect place to go and read, or meet a friend and chat. I haven't often gotten food here, but the vibe alone is why I always return. read more

Big bang for your lil buck. This place is legit. The middle aged man barista did a great job. The middle aged cashier woman also did a great job. This place is inexpensive but doesn't mean it's cheap. The bread was very fresh. The sandwich was well worth $7.50. However, I suggest splitting it with someone because by the second half, my mouth was bored and tired. Perhaps if they had hot sauce to accompany it, I can enjoy the whole sandwich The ambiance is humble and friendly. A little confusing to get here because of the many one way streets but it's worth navigating the maze of downtown bellingham. The presence of hobos adds just enough grit and excitement to make you feel like a real human and not some NPC background character in the movie set of Adagio. It's definitely very loud in here from all the old people talking. Not sure if it's a place have a serious meeting or do some school work. But there are students in here with laptops. read more

Got my double shot cappuccino in a proper ceramic cup - perfect way to start my Tuesday...

It's the best coffee shop in Bellingham. Plentiful seating. Everyone is super nice. Coffee and espresso are both really high quality. 10/10

The best place for a latte in Bellingham! Adagio has amazing coffee drinks, a variety of pastries and sandwiches and a large seating area that's perfect for meeting up with people or getting some work done. I've been coming here since 2015 when I started college at Western and return to grab a coffee every time I'm in town because it's just that good. I talk about this place and recommend it to friends frequently even though I've since moved out of state. The quality of the coffee served is consistent and a 10/10 so I'm going to keep coming back and sending friends to try their coffee. read more

The people are always friendly and they go out of their way to make your experience a positive one. Excellent coffees to take on the run or to enjoy in the relaxed atmosphere of the caffe. The sandwiches are very good too. Definitely my favorite place for coffee in Bellingham! read more

Great coffee shop. The place and the people are nice, the seats comfortable, the power sockets plentiful, and WiFi for all. We had chai, strawberry Italian soda (cremosa) and a dolce fine. And finally, FINALLY, a chai tea not too sweet. Highly recommend this place, can't wait to try the food! read more

Amazing Barista, the owner is by far the best in town and maybe the whole country. Enjoy

Best coffee in Bellingham. Best service. Best value. Best atmosphere. JUST THE BEST! read more

Fast becoming one of my new favorite coffee shops and they are so much more than coffee! Soups, sandwiches, baked goods. Step off railway Avenue into this beautiful bustling, but quaint Italian feel with live jazz every Saturday afternoon. Their cinnamon rolls are a local favorite and WOW delicious gf options and selection. Very busy in the morning and thins out a bit until lunch time. Delicious foods and service. Nice place to take your out of town guests. read more

Caffe Adagio - Salted Carmel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Updating my review based on my most recent visit, Adagio has several safety measures in place for their customers - proper distance seating and sanitization readily available. One of the best places in town to get a cap so am happy to be back! Thank you read more

The Cremosa is supposed to be an Italian soda with a tiny splash of half and half it's basically an Italian cream soda. -it's even written that way on their menu- I was served a soda with a pile of whipped cream on top, I didn't complain as I had a bus to catch. There was also no flavor to the soda I asked for strawberry and it just tasted like club soda with whipped cream(which I mixed in). Their sandwiches are pretty bad as well. I've never bought a sandwich that had half a leaf of lettuce on each side before it actually made me laugh. There was one slice of ham and a slice of cheese, it was a super dry bread sandwich basically with a touch of filling. At least don't cheap out on the lettuce. I don't know how this place has such a high rating. read more

Had a coffee date at Caffe Adagio and was my first time here. It was a nice coffee shop, lots of variety on the menu, and had both chair and couch seating, was cozy and comfortable. What I didn't like was that there is not wait service(you order at the counter, get your items, and then take your items to the dirty dish bin by the door on your way out.) Because of this, the tables were all dirty from who say they'd before, tables were sticky and no way to wipe them down. The bus station is across the street, and interesting customers and pan handlers coming in and out and walking around the caffe. Not sure it's where I might come back. The tea was okay; certainly not the best I've had. Adios Adagio! read more

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Caffe adagio is SO AWESOME! Such great ambiance and seating to camp out for an hour or two and read a book while sipping on some awesome coffee and locally baked treats! They have such an awesome atmosphere and their coffee is mind blowingly good, one of the best dirty chais I have had in a while! read more

Caffe Adagio - Dirty chai tea latte with soy milk! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Wonderful coffee love going here everyday great service great owners probably the greatest coffee shop in all of whatcom county

My favorite coffee shop. Friendly and efficient staff and nice atmosphere. They have excellent food and pastries. I highly recommend...

This place is fantastic. The vibe is very unpretentious, prices are reasonable and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Every coffee drink I've ever ordered here has been delicious and thoughtfully prepared... Same for the hot chocolate drinks my kids enjoy. What really sets Cafe Adagio apart is the small but perfectly executed food menu. Their salads, sandwiches and soup options are all excellent and the baked goods are superb. I think the chocolate chip cookies are the best in town and I just tried a lemon poppyseed muffin that was seriously perfect. In a town that is saturated with coffee shops, many of which are overpriced and taking themselves far too seriously, Adagio is truly a breath of fresh air. read more

A nice cafe with excellent coffee and espresso and cappuccino drinks. They just happen to have a live jazz band playing when we stopped in. Sorry I didn't have time to stay long but enjoyed it for a short while. read more

Caffe Adagio - Jazz time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Very delicious drinks. We got the Italian soda and ice latte. Made well, flavor is very good. Also friendly staff and a cool spot to check out. read more

Caffe Adagio - Ice latte + Italian soda. Very good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

This place is my new favorite. I love that they play jazz on a regular basis. The espresso drinks are great!

This is my favorite coffee shop ever. I come here whenever I visit Bellingham. They have excellent coffee as well as sandwiches. There's plenty of seating, great music, good vibes :) read more

This is probably one of my favorite places to chill and sip in Bellingham. Their coffee and service is always good and the vibe is unpretentious and chill read more

Caffe Adagio - Yum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

One of the best soups I've ever had, lovely staff, and latte art that makes you grateful for every moment that lead-up to you seeing it.

Nice relaxing atmosphere, definitally a good spot to hide away for hours. Good music, tasty baked goods, and excellent drinks. For those who love chocolate in coffee, i highly recommend the caffe mocha. The design made on top is pretty awesome as well. And free wifi is available. read more

Caffe Adagio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

This coffee house is truly a good place for our community. I appreciate how it brings people together. The atmosphere is good, the music nice... and the coffee is quality as are the food offerings. This is a place with vision and I am grateful it has made it through the COVID quarantine. read more

It was a nice place to study and very spacious but the coffee choices were not very creative and a bit too sweet. read more

Caffe Adagio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I appreciate Adagio! The staff are congenial and they make the best hot cocoa in town and really well-made espresso. It's big, so there's space to work normally, and right now there's lots of room for social distancing. They get their pastries from local bakeries I think (at least the Mt Bakery's insanely good scones!). The soup & salad lunch offerings are quite good, and there's chocolate truffles when you need 'em. I'm not a massive jazz fan, so I wear headphones, but if you like jazz, you'll love the regular live band (post-covid). Note: in my years of going there regularly, I've never had issue with people experiencing homelessness that some Karens in other reviews mention. Adagio treats them like humans from what I've seen, and that just increases my esteem. You could offer to grab the folks coming in a coffee instead of acting like they're a pox on your basic day, yeah? read more

The atmosphere isn't like your typical coffee shop. The place is huge and the brand isn't very cohesive. Nontheless, the employees were very nice and welcoming and my coffee was a delight. It's not the best coffee I've had, but still definitely worth the price I paid for it. Overall, I would probably visit again. read more

Caffe Adagio - A latte and a macchiato. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

This could be mine and my husband's new favorite coffee shop!! The atmosphere is so warm and inviting. The employees are nice. The drinks are DELICIOUS!!!! My husband got a white mocha and I got a chai latte. Both were excellent and they are so reasonably priced. I'm sad that it took us two years of living in Bellingham before we tried this spot, but I am so glad that we did. Also, there is a woman working with the most adorable baby! That was sweet to see to. We love this place and will surely be back. read more

Caffe Adagio is conveniently located near the bus terminal in Downtown Bellingham. They have excellent coffee if not the best in Bellingham, sandwiches (go for the Turkey Milano!) and pastries. They have a great selection of non dairy milks-THANK YOU for having more than just soy or rice milk! They have a great selection of tea and sweets as well. It is very comfortable, and they have a nice environment where you could stay for a quick cup, or a couple of hours with friends or just getting lost in a good book. read more

I just got asked to leave Cafe Adagio because I had sat down with an outside coffee cup. Bear in mind, I understand the conflict t of interest in whose coffee you drink, but I hadn't even had one minute to order the soup, which I usually do. The woman came and said they had noticed the last time I was in, I only asked for a cup of water. Did they notice ALL the other (about 15) times that I ordered lunch or breakfast or bought Christmas candles? This is a place I frequent and ONCE I visited without actually purchasing anything. I am so upset. I am not someone coming in just to use the bathroom, I am not a vagrant coming in to get warm. I am a human being that hadn't even been sitting for 5 minutes before she swooped over to me to ensure I would pay for something. I didn't realize Adagio was all about the money. I thought in this day and age, you err on the side of kindness. You just never know what someone might be going through. read more

Cafe Adagio is one of my favorite Bellingham coffee shops. Located just across the street from the bus station, it's a cozy place to warm up and wait for a bus, study, catch up with friends, grab a light bite to eat and enjoy one of their expertly crafted espresso drinks. read more

If i could only describe this place in two words, here would be my options: Latte ART vegan friendly Italy vibes romantic era limited seating introverts thrive wifi works love it read more

Pretty simple menu. I was hoping for quiche but since they don't carry it I ordered a cinnamon roll. All I can say is I had to mind my manners and not wolf it down! It's so good! It had the texture of a croissant with a hint of cinnamon and the frosting was light and not too sweet. The latte was deep and flavorful. I'll be back. read more

Great little coffee spot! My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our coffees here and loved the atmosphere. I had driven up from Seattle straight here and after drinking an entire bottle of water on the drive (not recommended) I was in need to... err... ya know. So I ordered my drink, found the restroom and just as soon as I came out from a spacious, bright, clean bathroom, my coffee was ready. Meg (the sister) and I sat down, chatted, looked through the books they have on shelves for you to read or trade in and had a lovely chat. If I need a latte next time I'm in Bellingham, I know where to go! read more

It's kind of overpriced and pretentious, but if you're trying to get homework done and you're tired of woods, this is probably the place to go. It's usually not too hard to find parking, which is surprising as it is downtown, and I believe the meters in front are 3 hours. I would recommend the London fog -- earl grey tea with vanilla and steamed milk. They also sell bottled juices, water, and snacks. Fast wifi, and four or five of the tables have electrical outlets. read more

This place is huge...no, I mean really huge. It's larger than any coffee shop I've ever been too. So, who cares about the size? Students!! This is an excellent place to study because you can almost always find a table. The coffee is good, not great. But, the tea is fantastic! I wish tgey had a better pastry selection but they do have truffles! ...or is it fudge? Anyways they have some sort of chocolate decadence for purchase! read more

Had an unfortunate first experience here when I ordered two short hot chocolates for my family and wound up making them feed the parking meter outside while I waited for the drinks to be made. I've never waited so long for a drink order in any shop in this area. I can tolerate a wait if the product is good and the staff is upfront about how long it's going to be. However, I was only told about all the "drink orders ahead of [me]" after I had paid and asked for my drinks to go. Truly, if I'd known it would be a nearly twenty-minute wait for two small drinks, I would have turned the other way and walked out of there. read more