We came over from the lodge where we stopped for the night and were impressed with the markets…read morelocation and vibe. It seemed super local with several different shopping opportunities and a few choices to grab a snack or beverage. The plant store/art gallery was probably my favorite shop, a very eclectic collection of plants, finished art pieces and craft supplies/kits. We browsed in that one for quite awhile! The candy store offered a great selection of chocolate sweets and the gal was super sweet. We also met a wonderful gal at the Battle Crest tasting room with great stories of the distilleries history and the owners passion for spirits. It was a super quiet evening, not many other visitors so we pretty much had the place to ourselves, not sure that's a good thing! Other than the candy shop and distillery, the shop keepers were pretty much checked out, we didn't get greeted, welcomed or even smiled at... that was weird! Maybe when it's bustling they're more inviting and friendly but the night we were there they were definitely not in the mood for customers! It's a great market with an even better location and on a warm sunny day it'd be the perfect place to spend the afternoon.

Mountain Timber Market seemed to come out of nowhere as we make the trek to Portland fairly often…read moreand go by Kalama each and every time. I asked someone that worked in one of the stores inside and she kind of indicated the same thing that the market was built practically "overnight ". I believe it's been Herr just shy of a year now and I just made the stop recently. There are two stories here with the idea I would think for merchants to be on both levels. The second floor is empty practically and the first floor is mostly full with merchants but a space or two remains. A distillery, winery, coffee shop, candy shop and art gallery is the type of merchants that are in here currently. This market is right next to McMenamins Kalama Lodge so guests that stay there now have an additional activity to look forward to by visiting this market. Very nice building and location. I just hope more merchants come for this public market so it can really get full and bustling!

I love discovering new chocolate brands, especially the small companies and their products! I came…read moreacross Whimsey Chocolate a while back and got their Spicy Meltaway chocolates. I got a package of three and Steve and I shared this little box with great enthusiasm! As one would hope there is the smooth chocolate flavor with a notch of heat and spice to really add some fun complexity to it. I love chocolate candies with a spicy heat anyway and I give my ringing endorsement on what Whimsey Chocolate produces! Delicious and I can't wait until I have the opportunity to get more!

Amazing customer service Fabulous candy selection…read more Great presentations of various products and decorations

I stopped here on my way to Seattle for a Mariners game. I've been on a chicken salad kick and this…read morelittle deli was on my list to try. I got the half order of the chicken salad sandwich and pasta salad as my side. The chicken salad was really good and had little slices of almonds. I could've done without the lettuce or tomato and would've liked some more chicken salad. The pasta salad was not something I would get again. It wasn't good or bad just ok. It had a slight itallian dressing tang and all that was in it was olives. I had a couple bites but didn't want the rest. The lady that helped me was super nice and they have a grandma kitchen feel. They also had a book exchange which I love!

The staff is friendly. They didn't have coffee brewed at 1930 AM but insisted on starting some fir…read moreme. The potato salad was great. Decore wasn't anything to rave about but the place is home town comfortable.

Overall, an enjoyable first visit for lunch with the ladies!…read moreThe ambiance was enjoyable with some of the decor being eclectic: the fireplace & chandelier's were delightful! There are various wooden seating options of tall round tables & chairs or standard tables & chairs. Aside from food offerings, they serve wine & coffee, as well as various flavors of Tillamook & Umpqua ice cream. I ordered a Reuben sandwich & a side salad, of which both were very good. The salad was a mix of tender leaf lettuces with julienned carrots, sliced cucumber & thinly sliced red onion: all very good! The Reuben was very flavorful with sauce & sauerkraut & the marbled bread toasted Just right! The servers were attentive & did a great job!! There were 2 reasons I'm not giving 5 stars: they didn't have lemon for my water & my salad was served on a melamine bowl.

This place is delicious. Lots of coffee options, beer and cider and wine options too! We love their…read morepizzas which use kalama sour dough dough as their crust. They have breakfast sandwiches and pastries and also have lunch sandwiches and soup. We love the interior and large fireplace but they also have an uncovered back area and covered front area. Pizzas are a bit expensive for the size but that's everywhere these days.

I am brand new to Kalama. Went in with my mom and sister to get lunch. We got a Ruben, pesto…read moresandwich and a tuna all with pasta salad and chips. We watched the sandwiches be made it was sickening to watch them press on the sandwiches and foods with their bare hands. Everything looked like it came premade from a store. The Reuben was toasted too much it hurt my mouth. Nothing had good flavor at all. Pasta salad tasted store bought and was nothing special. And all of our chips were expired. For almost 80$ including tip this was SO not worth it. I will never ever be back and neither will my family.

Good array of coin washers and dryers. Change machine and soap vending machine. Very friendly and…read morehelpful staff who will explain how to best use the machines. Comfortable chairs, books and newspapers in the waiting area. They serve coffee and soup and sandwiches. Free wifi. Note: yelp has wrong address. 550 n 1st st. Kalama, WA 98625

Wish I would have read some reviews before booking Country Bear for my April 2023 wedding. It was…read morenearly impossible to reach Danielle in the 2 months leading up to the day, and when she finally responded (after ignoring us multiple times and for multiple weeks) we heard many excuses. She was so unresponsive that we had backup plans in case she didn't show up on the day. My last payment went missing on her end and took over a week for her to find. I had to ask her at least 4 times to update our contract. I have emails stating there was no oven on sight, but she showed up with uncooked food expecting an oven. The venue manager came to the rescue and let us use the oven in her apartment on site. This issue resulted in food being served late. My friends and family who helped set up décor at the venue heard her and her staff complaining about the space (it was a very small venue). I called her the night before to ensure she had everything she needed. She did not answer the phone, and then texted me the morning of my wedding day asking if I had cups. As part of our contract we paid for real glassware which apparently she forgot. Instead she had to run out and get plastic disposable. I will say that the food was pretty good, and she gave me a handful of tasty menu options in my budget. She was thorough helping me with a cocktail menu and how much alcohol to buy, and even brought a mixer that she already had on hand for one of the drinks (she sub contracted the bartender).

Where do I even start? If I could rate Bear Country Catering 0 stars, I would. It was an absolute…read moreawful experience working with Danielle and team. Her poor business managment skills, lack of communication, and ability to make up an excuse for every issue is just the start. It was so bad working with Danielle and this company that we were reaching out to other catering companies days before our wedding in an effort to ensure we were going to have food. Below is a few of the issues we had with this business for our August 2022 wedding. - Zero communication after paying deposit. - Excuse for every issue in not being able to communicate. - 30 min late arriving to venue for wedding - They forgot knives for our 200 guests - Ran out of drink cups that they were supplying within 5 minutes of serving - Half the staff that was promised - They forgot table runners - Unprofessional staff Saving the best for last.... We had 40 people that DID NOT eat. We were notified the morning of the wedding that guests would need to serve themselves for everything but meat, that was not our original plan. The sides ran out so quickly and the meat was not served to 40 people. We paid for 220 people. Called Danielle multiple times the week before to let her know that we would be more around 200. (Trying to be courteous) We had 194 folks show up and still they still ran out. At the end of the day, save yourself the awful experience my wife and I had to go through and find someone else to cater your event.

When it comes to reviews, I leave very few, unless, I have a horrible experience. This coffee is so…read morefantastic! So I am leaving a review while I drink a very fresh cup of the "Brazil" flavor. I love coffee but being excited is not an emotion I relate to ....but this...this truly is very memorable in an amazing way! Now I want a to go mug and a t-shirt to spread the word! Joe your coffee really is phenomenal and thank you for making a lasting impression. Keep on brewing on!!!

From the owner: We are a veteran owned small business roasting specialty grade coffee daily. We believe that you…read moredon't have to pay $3 for great coffee...you can have it every morning in your home!

So good! Just dropped in and had a poppyseed Marionberry lil' cake today for my sweet tooth…read more SO DELICIOUS and will definitely be back!

We chose 2 slices of cake to share for girls night out. You order your slices and then we headed…read moreover to the cafe next door and ordered drinks so we could sit together. The cake was ok and frankly dry. Nothing noteworthy and hardly worth the calories. Unfortunately underwhelming. Staff wasn't super helpful. Not friendly or unfriendly, more not noteworthy. Very cute ambiance though and even had setups for sitting areas but apparently just for looks. Odd to say the least.

I will start by saying I have loved Red Leaf since they opened up in Woodland many years ago. I've…read moregone to the Kelso ones and all have been great. I was pleasantly surprised to see one in Kalama as my in laws live up the road. My experience at this one was really off. I ordered the 20 oz Mayan Mocha with almond milk and they wanted ~$8.5 for it. The sign said $6 for a 20oz. I asked how it came out to that. She said almond milk was .85 cents I was like okay then it should be like $7 with taxes. She said the signs are old and it was ringing up ~7.65 for a 20 oz then .85 for the almond milk. I asked how much was the 16 oz, she said ~$6.45 with taxes for the order then when I went to pay said it was like $7.25. I really don't get the extra charge for the milk alternative either. Milk and almond milk are comparable in price. It's about $4.5 a gallon. Starbucks started to charge one single price regardless of milk option/alternative. I left without coffee this day. I don't think I've ever done that. Warning to customers, watch and be cognizant of what they actually charge you per drink. Pricing is mysterious. I don't like being baited and switched in price.

Such sweet and welcoming staff! (I have to say, this is how the strbks staff used to be) Sometimes…read moreI go here just for the smiles and hospitality. Wonderful coffee/espresso taste, amazing drinks, and I do love those HUGE egg bites they call strata. (Beware of potatoes, Atkins dieters, though) These gals set a beautiful tone to the start of my day, no matter which location I visit: VANCOUVER, Woodland Dike Rd, or Kalama. This has replaced my favorite coffee stop, which used to be Paper Tiger. Such great taste, and such wonderful humanity.

Good breakfast. Warm and drive. Pleasant service…read more The place has a welcoming atmosphere

Had lunch with my mom here today. We had the Monte Cristo sandwiches with fries and onion rings…read more Everything was amazingly delicious! I've been craving a good Monte Cristo and it's difficult to find any place that makes them. This sandwich was the best Monte Cristo ever! I will definitely come back for another and also check out other items on the menu. Additionally, the decor was so cute and had a comfy feeling. Service was excellent as well. Keep up the great work, guys!