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    Controversial Coffee

    4.5 (125 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Sabrina J.

    Love that this is a LGBTQ-positive space with a beautiful photo op area in the back and lots of cool political signs and magazines. However, the coffee itself was not the best. I got a latte with huckleberry and vanilla, and the huckleberry tasted really fake and too sweet.

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    Tara B.

    What a fun quirky coffee shop! Walked in to the barista playing punk rock on a Sunday morning and it was awesome! The specials are unique and imaginative but my Lucy's Vector (blended white espresso and amaretto) was good drinking. The barista made my daughter's day when they put extra whip cream on the to go lid.

    Tara H.

    Came here to grab a coffee and some breakfast. We ordered a breakfast croissant and bagel sandwich. You are able to customize what you want in your breakfast sandwich. We enjoyed our food from here and got it to go to eat by the beach.

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    Rachel L.

    The vibes!!! I was visiting from out of town and the name immediately caught my eye. I took the short walk from my hotel to the shop with my dog. The staff gave him a treat and didn't seem to be too bothered by his barking (Sorry!!). The Chai was yummy and the bagel was perfectly toasted. I don't like a ton of cream cheese, but I could easily wipe off the excess. Thankful for a funky, affirming, safe space in the small coastal town of Seaside!!!

    Mindi J.

    Very good coffee and breakfast foods. 90s grunge feel, amazing art and overall just a fun place. They support the community by giving back, mental health nights, game, art, and karaoke nights among other things. Fun photo space in the back where everything is upside down. Friendly service.

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    Alissa A.

    I happened upon Controversial Coffee as I was looking over Yelp to see what food places we should try on our first trip to Seaside. When I saw this coffee shop, I knew we were 100% getting coffee there. Love the message and the coffee was excellent as well!

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    Delicious coffee and fun staff. Really enjoyed my Mocha and my sister swears the Pacific Pearl was divine and she's a tough one to please.

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    The Nest Bakery

    4.5(39 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    I didn't get any pictures of this cute breakfast place on the corner. I wish I would have…read more Our rental was right down the street so we walked there in the morning. All of their pastries and bread are homemade every day. They also have a good selection of different coffees and teas. I got a bear claw and a berry scone I believe it was called as well as an amazing mocha. Deliciously fresh. The service is as friendly as it gets. It's the kind of spot I would go to on a daily basis if I lived there. Unfortunately I only got to try it once as we were leaving the next day. I wish I would've tried it sooner, but I won't forget the amazing pastries and coffee.

    Accessible by taking the exit off Hwy-101 towards Sunset Beach. There is parking along the road…read morenear the bathroom. Inside you will find a crafted selection of wines & beers. In addition, it looks like they sell RAW milk here from Meyers Milk. Not sure if they also use it in the espresso drinks or not. Definitely think there are required disclosures for that. I may have opted not to purchase my items here if that was the case. Ordered one of their turkey sandwiches to-go, a day old berry scone, and a mocha. The sandwich was very large and fresh. This has to be the softest sourdough bread I have had, not much sourdough flavor however.

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    Great vibe and thoughtful service, though the iced tea missed the mark…read more ​We stopped by this beautiful café during a day trip to Astoria, and it completely won us over with its cozy atmosphere and kind hospitality. ​We ordered the Tempeh Reuben: grilled tempeh, house-made sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese with house-made Reuben sauce on their signature scorcher rye. It was absolutely outstanding! Every ingredient felt incredibly fresh and vibrant. The rich flavors of the grilled tempeh and the perfect tang of the sauerkraut paired beautifully with the hearty, fresh-baked rye. ​The service was also wonderful and incredibly thoughtful--they noticed we were sharing and kindly split the sandwich into two separate plates for us before bringing it out, which we truly appreciated. ​The only downside was the iced tea, which unfortunately tasted quite watered down and lacked flavor. Aside from that, it's a fantastic spot. If you're exploring the historic streets of Astoria and looking for high-quality, conscious food, this place is definitely worth a visit!

    Was in town and this cute cafe was right next to our hotel. Came here early in the morning for some…read more"get up and go" juice (aka coffee and tea). The gentleman working was very friendly. Their pastry section has so many options that it was hard to choose (BUT I AM ALWAYS UP FOR THE TASK!)... I landed on the cinnamon and cardamom morning bun. It was more dense than I was expecting, which isn't a bad thing at all, just an observation. It was crispy on the outside with a soft and sweet inside; it was so delicious. The outside was almost crystallised with the cinnamon and cardamom (So. Dang. Good). We got an americano and a chai tea with almond milk. The coffee was fine but the chai wasn't my favorite. Okay quality but it was more a chai tea with milk than a chai latte that I was thinking it would be. You can also buy something from the "pay it forward" menu so that all members of the community can access this yummy cafe, regardless of ability to pay. Loved seeing that! There is a large breakfast menu, too, in addition to the pastries... they had breakfast tacos, sandwiches, and more! They also sell bagels and bread loafs.

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