Really great vibe! We knew we were in for a treat when we saw the line as we entered…read more Cute, eclectic atmosphere - think Grateful Dead artsy. Kind of on the small side, intimate and cozy. They also offer out outdoor seating. Sincerely personable and helpful baristas. Mr. Wonderful ordered a Bob Marley mocha and I had a sugar-free vanilla Matcha. Both beverages were delicious. We shared a pumpkin cream cheese pastry, and it was really good too! This would be a place we'd return to again and again.

Stopped by Rainshadow Cafe while travelling through Sequim and tried their salmon bagel. Especially…read moreon a Sunday It got quite busy and we were lucky to get there at good time when there was no queue. The Salmon bagel was fresh, flavorful, and made for a really satisfying brunch. The cafe has a relaxed, welcoming vibe that fits perfectly with the laid-back feel of Sequim. Definitely a nice little local spot to grab breakfast or coffee if you're in the area. I'd happily stop by again next time we pass through the area and try more from the menu!

Take it from someone who takes espresso a little too seriously: this place is outstanding…read more Other reviewers mention the pastries, lattes, atmosphere, and friendly service, and I believe them. But for me, this review is about the coffee. The roast, the grind, the pressure, the balance, the crema, all of it worked. This was not just a decent cup from a cute cafe. This was careful coffee from people who know what they are doing. You can smell the roasting as soon as you open the door. That is usually a good sign, but it does not always translate into the cup. Here it does. We were especially grateful to find this place after a strange travel evening near Dungeness Spit when almost nothing seemed open and dinner ended up being a couple items from Walmart eaten in the car. Then the next morning, here was this small cafe in Sequim producing coffee with more care than plenty of places in Los Angeles or San Francisco. Great service too. Friendly, quick, and professional.

Bright and cheerful place with great coffee and friendly service. There is a small selections of…read morepastries, I really liked the cranberry orange muffin.

My first coffee experience in Victoria on our visit here, I had to do some searching to find a spot…read morethat looked like espresso drinks were well taken care of. This spot is a bit outside of the downtown area, we walked from Chinatown for about 20 minutes. It's a shared space with a cafe that makes some quick bite type food, which you can order at the same counter as the coffee place and it will be made at a different window in the space. The space itself is nice, very communal feeling with some cubbies of bench seating that are kinda open, along with some booths and a few tables in the middle. A few tables outside under an awning as well. We opted to sit outside as the inside was full and despite the rain it was relatively pleasant out there. You sit on little wood boxes and have some pretty standard small metal tables. Our table was a bit shaky though. Unfortunately on the Saturday early afternoon we were there, they had already sold out of their sticky buns, which I was excited to try. I settled on just getting a cappuccino to drink there, as they had some nice ceramics that were appropriately sized - one for lattes and another for cappuccinos. The cappuccino was very well made, with perfect microfoam, perfect milk temperature, a nice pour design, and a well extracted espresso shot. I'd say the espresso was bordering on the acidic side, maybe ever so slightly under-extracted, but definitely not sour, just bright and a little sharp. Would definitely recommend the espresso drinks here, worthy of the detour from the rest of downtown if you care a little more about what's in the cup.

Awesome little coffee shop! Love me some kale salad and their croutons and breadkudos deliciousread more

This is probably the most delicious coffee I have ever tasted. It was so good I had to have a…read moresecond cup and I can't wait to try to the other 3 flavors this company offers. This is a great way to support indigenous businesses as each package features art from different nations across turtle island and each represents a part of the medicine wheel. Part of proceeds also go to support indigenous artists. So not only is it absolutely a delicious luxurious tasting coffee, it is also an ethical company that gives back to the community. I highly Recommend ordering this coffee and I can't wait to try to the other 3 flavors.

Beautiful little cafe located in Victoria…read more Coffee was perfect and they offered great chill service. I didn't get any food but they had several different pastries available as well as tea options. Unlike some other cafes around this area, this one actually opened right on time. Recommended if you're in this area.

It's really rude service for really average coffee. There are many better places nearby.read more

Delicious, deep-flavored coffee…read more (Review by a tourist based on a single visit on New Year's morning 2023.) I'm a coffee fiend and haven't had more than 6oz (total!) my entire pregnancy so far. This was the first cup I've had in a long while that made it impossible not to want to finish the whole cup. I don't like specialty drinks (usually get a black drip)--got an oat milk latte and it was divine! Actually I was planning to milk the cup all morning long but my parents accidentally finished it. Been super sad here for the past 10 min so I decided to write a review of this awesome place. Husband liked the biscuits and gravy (and the fact that they give it to you in a to go cup)! He hails from Georgia and said it was quite good.

Jazzy music playing in this quaint little coffee shop. Very friendly barista. We ordered:…read more Americano - 2/5 Vanilla latte with 2% milk - 2/5 Strawberry shortcake latte with oat milk - 1/5 (way too syrupy sweet) 4 seats and a wood bench. Private parking lot with a take and bake pizza place. Wonderful service and a chill vibe. Wish I liked the coffee here more :(

So glad to have found a business that gets it!…read more The coffee is excellent, but that only scratches the surface. Taking responsibility for sourcing, shipping, processing, and disposing. True life-cycle accounting here. The items we purchase have an impact around the world where we typically don't see the impacts. This is especially true in the case of coffee. Production has impact on local and global ecosystems. Local and global economies. Grounds for change is changing the status quo. All businesses need to be doing this. I love to tell people about this company because of all the "and's" I get to describe them with. i.e: "the coffee is organic, AND shade grown protecting habitat, AND fair trade protecting local economies, AND carbon neutral, AND available in bulk to reduce packaging. Thank you for your product and your work!

I've been mail ordering Grounds for Change Cafe Fenino from Peru for 20 years now. Where else can I…read moreget fair trade, organic coffee grown, and sold by women? It's one tiny way to make the world better while enjoying wicked good coffee!

What an absolute treasure Milano Boutique Coffee Roasters is!…read more Our first visit to Victoria and I got a delicious pour over coffee that had a medium body with low acidity. Exactly to my liking. It's not easy getting a good cup of coffee in a touristy area but Milano was a wonderful surprise. Adorable interior. Clean bathroom. Hand-crafted coffee drinks. A yummy ginger molasses cookie. And nice staff who know how to make a great cup of coffee.

We were staying at the Fairmont and made our way here for a quick coffee break. My matcha latte…read moretasted great as expected. Service was fast. There was limited seating as the coffee shop was busy, but we managed to get a table and enjoyed our drinks before heading out for the day.

Very kind servers. Quiet, homey, fast service…read more The coffee was the best we have ever had

Very warm and welcoming atmosphere and baristas. We got the Hojicha Latte and the Espresso Soda…read more Both were so delightful and subtly flavorful - not to over powering, juuusssst right! I've been trying to come here for 3 years and I work crazy weird hours so they are never open when I'm pass by. I'm so glad I finally got to try out Catkin! I'll definitely be back!

After spending a couple of days in the area and trying multiple coffee places I was getting…read moredesperate for a solid drink. The iced caramel americano with brown sugar cold foam is everything I was looking for. I don't have a single negative to say about this drink. The quality of the espresso really stands out. The ice to foam to drink ratio is perfect. The baristas are efficient and friendly. The pumpkin bread is so good. It doesn't taste processed or overly sugary. I'm so sad I found this place as I was heading to the airport. If I was a local this would be my everyday drink.

Great coffee and appreciate their dedication to women growers! Thank you. Beautiful Anacortes.read more