I am a bit of a coffee snob and with so many options nearby I was overwhelmed. I'm SO glad I chose those little place tucked away in the alley. I had a raspberry latte and it was incredible, highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Cups Espresso & Cafe - The best raspberry latte I have ever had - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

Stopped by because the DMV had a 3.5hr wait. We hadn't been to this little coffee shop before and decided why not! It's cute, quaint and quite charming inside. The fella behind the counter was friendly. I ordered one of the April specialty drinks, the Hedgehog (iced). Omg, I loved it! I do like my coffee beverages on the sweeter side, so this was perfect. It has banana, caramel and toasted marshmallow. My person ordered an iced americano and we split a bacon and cheese quiche. Don't sleep on the quiche! It was delicious! read more

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Was craving a cup of coffee for the start of the day and this place hit the spot. Ordered an iced caramel macchiato. Not too sweet and wasnt overflowed with ice. Overall, I will go back when im back in the area. read more

Cups is a cute little cafe nestled into a walkway between the parking lot by the waterfront, and front street. The staff are all friendly and kind people. I love their monthly specials as well. I tend to falter to my usual anywhere else, but this cafe points out their specials with enthusiasm, and they've always been fantastic drinks! I'd highly recommend checking them out! read more

Cups Espresso & Cafe - November's specials - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

So good! ordered the turkey BLT and it had to of been the best BLT I've ever had! The service is perfect super nice employees, heard the employee completing other customers while I was eating and I thought that was so nice!, and in downtown Poulsbo (my hometown) until I moved :( super nice area too! you can hear the waves crashing! read more

Yelp review: Cups espresso in downtown Poulsbo Disappointed. Located next door to Liberty Bay Books in the brick paver alleyway. 3 employees there. Would rather talk to each other than assist with customer service. Front windows and door need a good cleaning. Windex can be a good thing for a store front property. Ordered the waffle for breakfast. Took awhile to make. Employee would not bring me the food which was steps away. Made me go up to the counter. Why did I tip them? The waffle wasn't crispy or fresh tasting. Looked really, really mushy. No fresh fruit for a topping. Asked if the syrup could be warmed up. Was firmly told no. The breve I ordered was delicious so there's that. Cannot recommend this business. Do better. read more

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Must stop in for a coffee, ice cream or bite to eat! We'll be back!! P.S. Lemon bars are incredible! read more

Cups Espresso & Cafe - Green Apple Italian Soda & Iced Dirty Chai Latte! Perfect bit of refreshment on a warm afternoon in Poulbo, WA! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

First time in. Honestly, was sent by Liberty Books next door. I had purchased over $25 and was told to stop by with proof of receipt. Staff was very friendly. I told them it was my first time in and what they would reccomend. White Mocha Latte! Delicious , not overly sweet- just the right amount you can savor, but not die of thirst after. I will definitely be back to try their other drinks! read more

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While the cafe was severely understaffed (only one employee on a really busy day in the downtown area - definitely trying their best - but understandably a bit frazzled) and the wait was quite long, we were happy to find that the sandwich and brownie we ordered were both really tasty once we got them. In fact, the brownie was probably one of the best I've ever had (yes, trust me - it's THAT good):) We were also relieved to be able to find a table right outside the cafe, so we could enjoy a rare, sunshiny day in the PNW while we ate. Overall, we were content with our experience, but better staffing could have made a good experience even better (for us and the poor, solo barista). read more

This little hidden gem is truly a hidden gem. Easily missed, the CUPS coffee shop is between restaurants and shops. It is truly a miss if you overlook this place. This place does not do anything exquisite in terms of coffee but what it does do is it brings a little joy to your soul with everything else. CUPS does not just serve coffee, it serves ice cream and also some small sandwiches too! The staff is extremely helpful and patient willing to go out of their way to help you be fully happy with your beverage/food purchase. The CUPS coffee shop offers both indoor and outdoor seating. If you are indoors, it cute and quaint. If you are outdoors, then you get a fantastic view of the waterfront, marina, shops, and other downtown Poulsbo niceties. Prices are spot on and affordable. Not paying too much or too little for the quality of your drink or food. This place is great to go to if you are just beep bopping around the downtown area of Poulsbo. Since this place is locally owned and operated, I highly suggest going here and supporting a local business. read more

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Felt bad for the single barista working this morning, but she did great. Wonderful vanilla chai! And with this view, who could complain! read more

Cups Espresso & Cafe - Vanilla chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

Had a great espresso here a few months back. Looking forward to going back. I like the location and the staff where very kind. read more

We stopped in and ordered a small latte and a couple of pre-made sweets. They weren't overly busy but there was only one barista there so service was on the slow side. But she was friendly so it was still acceptable. Unfortunately, the filling of the lemon bar we ordered was bland and the crust was tough and extremely underbaked. The latte was very weak for a double shot 12 ounce latte that was really only an 8 ounce because of the ridiculous amount of foam in the cup. This was my first visit and unfortunately it did not really make me want to go back. read more

Chilled place. Great atmosphere with good selection of ice creams + coffee! The surrounding market area has awesome vibe to it. Great place to walk around read more

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Service os KIND, FRIENDLY, & EFFICIENT. This tourist felt right at home on this quaint, yet high-quality coffee shop! My sister & beau just moved here and you can bet they will be back frequently! We came for breakfast: Eggnog Latte is superb, the veggie sandwich was incredible, and the bagel sandwich with bacon and cheese fried egg and cream cheese is incredibly rich and satisfying! (Gluten-free versions are available.) Thank you and trust we will spread the good word about your magnificent coffee shop! read more

Cups Espresso & Cafe - Eggnog Latte -- lovely from start to finish! (warning: you may be tempted to lick the empty cup to get all the goodness!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

I live in Poulsbo. On 8/13/22, a couple of friends from out of town came by to visit. While walking down town I suggested that we go to Cups Espresso. The front of the business was filthy. Cups was apparently using the sidewalk out front to drain their dirty waste water. The water crossed the small sidewalk and was dirty and moldy with old napkins and food stuck in it. I walked inside and the business had an old funky smell to it. I talked to the owner of Cups some time ago about these same problems. I was embarrassed in front of my friends and will not be going back to Cups ever again. read more

This is a nice sized espresso Café with a great selection of healthy breakfast items, sandwiches, smoothies, coffee, salads, and sandwiches. Their customer service is excellent! Today was my first time here and I thought this location had açaí smoothie bowls but I was mistaken; that's their Bainbridge Island location. I opted for a smoothie instead and the gal was MORE than helpful with suggestions to help recommend more health options like spinach, flaxseeds etc to my smoothie to accommodate me. I took some of the suggestions. She was great with other guests as well. I'll be back. :) read more

Cups Espresso & Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

Such a cute little shop! 2nd time coming in today. Service was AWESOME. The gal working was sooo nice...told us about the beer fest..coffee was great. Carmel machiato is the best! The only reason for 4 stars is last visit our coffee was only Luke warm. Today....piping hot! Yaay read more

Great fresh lunch spot with vegetarian options. Great coffee drinks as well. Highly recommend. Not crowded either

Food, espresso, and ice cream are good for the price. But the two stores on Bainbridge & Poulsbo are chronically understaffed. Expect to wait around 15-25 minutes to get a bagel with smoked salmon Seems like an ice cream parlor that overextended itself read more

I stumbled into this shop while walking around the mean streets of Poulsbo last time I was in Washington. If it weren't for their small chalk sign put up on the street, I might have missed it all together. It's a small operation with some seating inside and out. They also had free wi-fi if you wanted to get a little work done or watch cat videos on your iPad. The baristas were super friendly and I ordered my soy, dirty chai latte. Now, they pull their own shots here- just the way I like it. The chai wasn't so powerful that you couldn't taste the delicious shots (yes, two) of espresso. It was smooth and rich and I think I sucked that thing down in two gulps. They used vanilla chai, which I really like when available. Again, the vanilla wasn't too sweet. Super inexpensive. I got a medium size + a tip and it was only around $5. Because there were two pulled shots, I was tweaked out for the rest of the day. That's how I know I've had a good cup of coffee! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area. read more

Cups Espresso & Cafe - Inside the shop. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

Espresso Explosion ice cream is one of the things i have to get when i come home to visit! A little pricey, but totally worth it. Formally Checkers...the place has been redone and its adorable. Best ice cream selection, and thy make one heck of a cappuccino. read more

Cups Espresso & Cafe - Delish! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

This was the best ice cream I've had in a while. The single scoop was more like two scoops so they give you plenty. The texture was really nice and creamy and homemade tasting and it didn't melt too quickly either. I got bubble gum and it had a pleasantly strong bubble gum flavor that brought me back to my childhood. It was also really cute and colorful with all the different colored gumballs in it which left me feeling super cheerful. The lemon meringue flavor with meringue and pie crust swirl was really good too. read more

Cups Espresso & Cafe - Bubble gum and lemon meringue - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

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I used to go to this cafe regularly, despite the fact that they're staff is slow moving. I didn't go to this cafe for a while but have gone twice in the last couple of weeks, for the sake of convenience on a 30 minutr lunch break but I think I'm done. Last time, the girl who helped me was very nice but so slow. The girl who helped me today not only slow, but rude. She didn't say hello, just started with asking what she can do for me. She spent the majority of the time she was with me, talking to her coworker, and when I thanked her, she couldn't even be bothered to say you're welcome. I love the Poulsbo community and love supporting the local but I will go elsewhere in the future. I could get past the slow service but not the rudeness. read more

Visiting from California this weekend and we came across this little gem! The absolute best tuna sandwich ever!!! Would recommend this cafe for sure! Sweet employees as well!! read more

I ordered a 20oz Iced Latte yesterday which is my usual drink order at every coffee shop. The barista turned around and produced my latte in less than 20 seconds, which was very unusual and concerning to me. I asked her about it, and she said they poured my espresso shots from a bottle in the fridge! That's completely unacceptable for a drink that cost almost $4! I asked if I had ordered it freshly made if they'd do that, and they said yes, but didn't ask me if I'd like it freshly made. I had to ask again explicitly to have them remake it. After all that rigamarole, the latte was quite good which is why they get 2 stars. Serving stale old chilled espresso shots out of a bottle is just really bad way to treat your customers, and then not offering to make it right is just bad customer service. read more

Awesome ice cream and espresso, a nice pit stop on your half day jaunt through old town Poulsbo. Only complaint, the outdoor seating is very limited and what seating there is blocks the sidewalk, which is a hazard and an irritant for families with strollers (ahem). read more

I really enjoy the selections of both food items as well as their ice cream variety. Always friendly and a great spot for sitting outside and people watching. I love Poulsbo! I guess that is why I keep coming here. read more

They have one of the best vanilla chai lattes (very flavorful, but maybe too sweet for some). The Expresso Explosion ice cream is also amazing. The single scoop is very generous, so $3 is well worth it. read more

Being a Starbucks regular, I get a little indecisive and a wee bit curious when I get coffee at a new place, thus making me bombard baristas with a bunch of questions on my first visits. The barista on my first visit to Cups was friendly, helpful, and patient despite my endless stream of inquiries regarding the drinks they specialized in, drink recommendations, or any drinks and specials they had for the day. I felt a little bad for holding up the line but I wanted to make sure I was getting something adventurous but also safe, which for me would be a 7:3 ratio of comfortability and risk. I had heard from a friend that they made mean macchiatos here so after careful consideration, I ended up getting a caramel macchiato which actually happens to be one of my go-to drinks.. so not much risk there lol. My drink ended up not being as sweet as I wanted it to be and when I informed the barista of this after being asked how I was liking my drink, the barista offered the whole bottle of caramel syrup to use to my satisfaction. I've never been given that kind of sweet, sugary freedom anywhere before. I had an "I've got the power" moment the second I held that bottle full of gooey caramel goodness. That one special service made my first experience at Cups unique and incomparable to my seemingly mundane and automated visits at Starbucks. I don't know if that was a one-time thing (hopefully not lol) but I'll definitely be back to try their other drinks and food! read more

We love coming to cups when we are in downtown Poulsbo. Their coffee is delightful, and their service is great. For a small coffee shop, their food is pretty good too. I recommend the veggie sandwich with hummus instead of cream cheese. My girlfriend eats mostly vegetarian, so I go along with her in solidarity. I usually find veggie options lackluster, but this sandwich is delicious. Their smoothies are pretty great too. read more

Our favorite quick bite place in the area! The food always hits the spot and the staff is always incredible.

This is my home base when I'm not on the road or escaped from the winter weather of the NW. Very good coffee, 'Cafe Umbria', and they know how to use it. I use this coffee in my own home and when I am not it town, Cups kindly ships it to me where ever I happen to be holed up. Cups makes a lot of their own tasty pastry and food products too. Wine is available too if one had had too much caffeine and needs to take the edge off. Free Wi-Fi and once in a while free street music outside in the pedestrian walkway. They are very willing to cater to the theory that "there is no such thing as strong coffee, only weak people", as well as not... read more

Solid espresso drinks, friendly employees, and tasty wraps.... the only thing that prevents Cups from receiving more stars is they do everything in excess! Enough vanilla flavoring in my americanos to give cavities and a whole gallon of mayo on their wraps! While I find that if you simply ask for light flavoring and light condiments you get a perfect drink/eat, it's irritating because they're so close to being perfect! Their espresso is rich and the beans they use are perfectly roasted. Their wraps (the BLT is my personal favorite) are made with fresh ingredients and are a perfect lunch item. I don't know why they feel so compelled to cover up the goodness with copious amounts of condiments and flavoring. My final rating of 4 stars is largely due to the friendly employees and the amazing potato chips they serve with their wraps! They're probably the best I've had! I also think their prices are very reasonable! I'm out about $9 on an espresso drink and wrap! Not too shabby. .... just remember to ask for "light." read more

Family owned. Great coffee from cafe Umbria. Brand new espresso machine. I didn't get to try any of the food. But I wish I would have. I want to try their breakfast burritos. read more

I really liked this cafe. The staff was very friendly and courteous. The coffee was great and the food looked delicious! I ordered an expresso with steamed milk. Great flavor. They also serve ice cream! I will be back! read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in Poulsbo. It's also is the smallest. Not a ton of seating inside but I don't mind since I typically come here alone. If you have a big group I recommend taking it to go. The baristas here are really sweet. I get brewed coffee and I have never been disappointed. The pastries here rule! read more

This small coffee shop had a friendly,welcoming barista and an excellent latte with just the right amount of Crema and a good bold taste without associated bitterness. A strawberry muffin was fresh out of the oven and quite tasty. Haven't tried them yet but blackberry oatmeal bar and pecan pie bar sounded good as well. We have tried two other coffee shops in Poulsbo And this one was by far the best. read more

Great Chai Tea Latte. Nice and cozy atmosphere.

Cute little hole-in-the-wall coffee house and ice cream parlor. This place serves up a crazily craveable espresso explosion milkshake that will make you think you've died and gone to dessert-drink heaven. Kind of pricey, but well worth it. The staff is usually friendly, and they support local artists by displaying and selling some beautiful artwork. You'll come back for more. read more