CAFE ELITE: WHERE CAKE POPS REIGN SUPREME (UNLIKE DAIRY QUEEN'S SUSPECT BLIZZARD SUPREMACY)…read more Let me tell you about these cake pops that make Dairy Queen's entire existence seem like a fever dream from 1985. Each perfectly spherical masterpiece is handcrafted with the precision of a Swiss watchmaker who definitely doesn't serve Dilly Bars on the side. Their signature chocolate-dipped red velvet cake pop (way better than waiting in a drive-thru behind a minivan ordering Blizzards) is rolled with such perfection that geometrists weep. The ganache coating has a snap that makes Dairy Queen's chocolate dip cone look like it's trying to get into community theater but didn't make the cut. Speaking of theatrical performances, you should see their unicorn cake pop (no soft serve machine can compete, KAREN FROM DQ). It's adorned with edible glitter that makes other desserts question their life choices. Each horn is hand-painted with metallic dust that would make Dennis, the Tuesday night shift manager at Dairy Queen, absolutely lose his mind. Their seasonal pumpkin spice cake pop (eat your heart out, Pumpkin Pie Blizzard) is so perfectly spiced it makes you wonder why anyone would ever waste their time watching ice cream get turned upside down. The density of these cake pops is scientifically calibrated for optimal mouth feel - unlike SOME establishments that think gravity-defying ice cream is a personality trait. Don't even get me started on their birthday cake flavor (sorry, DQ's ice cream cake, but you're not invited to this conversation). Each sprinkle is placed with the careful consideration of someone who has never once had to explain why the soft serve machine is down. The lemon cake pop (refreshing in a way that makes a Mr. Misty look like flavored ice) has a citrus note so perfect it makes other desserts cry themselves to sleep. They achieve a tang that no amount of red plastic spoons could ever hope to experience. Five stars for these cake pops - they're what would happen if Leonardo da Vinci quit painting and decided to pursue his true passion of putting cake on sticks (while definitely not managing a Dairy Queen franchise on the side). P.S. I heard someone tried to compare these cake pops to a Blizzard once. They were politely but firmly asked to leave while clutching their Buster Bar in shame. P.P.S. The double chocolate cake pop is so rich it makes Warren Buffett look middle class (and he definitely doesn't own any Dairy Queens... oh wait). Note: This review was written while experiencing what I can only describe as a transcendent cake pop experience, completely unsullied by thoughts of certain fast-food establishments with royal aspirations and questionable ice cream machine maintenance schedules. Special Addendum: To the person who suggested they should serve these with soft serve on the side - first of all, how dare you, and second of all, the exit is that way, right past the building that used to be a Dairy Queen in 1992. Final Thought: If you're reading this review in a Dairy Queen parking lot, just know that there's a better life waiting for you. A life filled with cake pops that have never once been threatened by a malfunctioning soft serve machine. Remember: Every cake pop here is served at the perfect temperature, which is more than I can say for SOME places that think "partially frozen" is an acceptable state for a Blizzard.

My son's friend introduced him to the breakfast burrito at Cafe Elite, and he fell in love. As…read moresummer winds down I made a breakfast date with my son to have breakfast burritos. Sadly, they were out. She took our drink order and walked away which felt very inefficient for the level of busy for just 1 person to be managing. We decided we'd try the breakfast sandwich instead, assuming it would taste similar, and it did. Despite ordering "2 sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches" (after having ordered 2 sausage and egg burritos) she made 1 and was already onto helping the customer at the other window. Since there are no prices on the menu board and they don't give you a receipt, I can only assume I just paid $5-6 for an Italian soda and $5-6 for a breakfast sandwich. Don't get me wrong, that seems like a fair price for a breakfast sandwich, so the total I paid should have been the tip off that she was only making 1, but the other peculiar part was that she told me the total and saw he holding up cash so then she gave me a new, lower total. Just overall not a great experience for a special breakfast outing with my kiddo.

LIL' J'S JAVA: WHERE ALLITERATION MEETS ARBITRARY ALPHABETICAL RESTRICTIONS…read more Let me tell you about the absolute MASTERPIECE of caffeinated nomenclature that is Lil' J's Java in Orting. First, the apostrophic excellence of not one but TWO abbreviated words! The sheer AUDACITY to diminutize both "Little" AND "Java's" - it's like e.e. cummings opened a coffee shop and decided to get JAZZY with it. The alliteration? PERFECTION. Three J's dancing together like caffeinated jazz musicians. Lil' J's Java - try saying that three times fast while your mouth is still numb from their Jalapeño Juice (because apparently, every beverage MUST start with J, and we need to talk about this). BUT FIRST, can we appreciate how they took the standard coffee shop naming convention and gave it that little apostrophe-heavy twist? While other shops are out here with names like "The Coffee House" or "Morning Brew," Lil' J just swaggered in with double punctuation marks and said "Watch this." However, I must address the elephant in the room: their puzzling commitment to J-exclusive beverages. Yes, your Juniper Juice is delightful, and the Jackfruit Jammer is... interesting. But what happened to good old-fashioned COFFEE? Oh wait, sorry - I meant "Java." Because apparently, we can't serve anything that doesn't sound like a tongue twister from the letter J. The name Lil' J's Java rolls off the tongue like linguistic butter. It's poetry. It's music. It's... severely limiting their menu options. Look, I appreciate your Jicama Juice and Jam Tea (which they insist on calling Jam-Tea to make it work), but sometimes I just want a mocha. Sorry - "Jamocha." I've started a weekly appreciation club where we gather to admire the linguistic brilliance of the name while quietly questioning why every seasonal special has to be something like "Jolly Juice" or "Jazzy Jujube Jubilee." Last week, someone ordered a hot chocolate and watched the barista have an existential crisis before renaming it "Jovial Java-less Juice." Five stars for the name - it's a masterpiece of modern minimalist marketing with maximum apostrophe usage. But SERIOUS QUESTIONS about forcing "Jasmine" tea to carry the entire non-coffee menu because it's the only traditional tea that starts with J. P.S. I heard they briefly considered serving lattes but decided they'd have to rename them "Javattes" to maintain their theme. The dedication is admirable, if slightly concerning. P.P.S. Their latest creation, the "Jumping Jellybean Juice," feels less like a beverage and more like a cry for help from someone trapped in an alphabetical prison of their own making. Note: This review was written while sipping their signature "Jubilant Java Journey" (because apparently regular coffee needed three J-words to be menu-worthy) and contemplating the beautiful simplicity of their name against the byzantine complexity of their J-based beverage bureaucracy. Special Addendum: To the staff member who tried to convince me that "Espresso" could be spelled "Jespresso" - I admire your commitment to the bit, but we need to talk about the rules of English orthography. Final Thought: The name? BRILLIANT. The J-restriction? It's like watching someone play Wordle with one hand tied behind their back while hopped up on their own Jalapeno-Jackfruit-Juniper Juice Jam (yes, that's a real drink, and no, I don't want to talk about it).

The girls at Lil J's are nothing short of AMAZING!! They have everything you could need or want…read more From regular to sugar free EVERYTHING. There are double punch days. I always ask for them to surprise me and they never cease to make something completely DELICIOUS!! Keto snacks galore!! Stop in in. You won't be disappointed!!

I volunteer at the Orting Food Bank and I went to the legendary doughnut to get something on my…read morebreak and oh my gosh the donuts are out of this world. The guy was super nice fast service in and out. And I even got a little treat for my dog.

My son lives just outside of Orting and we always stop at Legendary Bakery and get their HUGE and…read moreYUMMY maple bars. Love them and all the other bakery items.

Great atmosphere in both the day and evening with a truly remarkable view of Mt Rainier. The food…read moreand coffee are great. Truly a cool establishment, if I lived here I would come here all the time. I would come here for the view of Rainier alone but the place itself is spectacular. The people who work there are all wonderful. Only note is if its rainy or super cloudy on you can't see Rainier. I came here daily while in town and its truly a great visit at any hour of the day whether you want breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon beverages and snacks, dinner, late night drinks, etc. Its all great here.

We visited this popular coffee shop with my family and our toddler for the first time. The space…read moreitself is beautiful, with a large open seating area and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a stunning view of Mount Rainier. We went on a sunny day, and the atmosphere and scenery were definitely a highlight. I ordered the Lumberjack breakfast sandwich, which was absolutely delicious, along with a caramel macchiato that I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, the customer service didn't match the quality of the food. When we approached the counter, it was our first visit, so we took a little extra time to look over the menu. The cashier initially told us she'd be with us shortly, then took our order. Throughout the interaction, she seemed irritated and unapproachable. I understand everyone can have an off day, so I didn't think much of it at first. (This was around 11:00 a.m. on July 2.) Since we had our toddler with us, I asked if she had any recommendations for what kids typically enjoy. Instead of feeling welcomed, I felt like I was inconveniencing her. We ended up ordering a pastry and a cake pop for our daughter. As the rest of my family placed their orders, we all noticed the same lack of friendliness. One tip for future customers: if you're sitting outside, keep an eye on the pickup counter. I checked a few minutes later and saw that only our drinks were ready. After using the restroom, I noticed several food baskets on the counter but wasn't sure if one was ours. I asked the cashier if the basket under my name was my order, and she simply responded with an "uh-huh" in a dismissive tone. I considered speaking to her about the interaction but ultimately decided to leave and share my experience here instead. The food, coffee, and beautiful location would definitely bring me back. I only hope the customer service improves because a welcoming attitude would make the overall experience just as enjoyable as the food.

The food was good, but the drink prices were outrageous. I spent $27.62 on just three items, and…read moreone of those was a 16-ounce blended drink that cost nearly $9. On top of that, I actually ordered four items, but after the employees went back and forth at the register about whether I needed to pay for the fourth item, I was told I had already paid for everything and was only charged for three items. The whole experience was confusing and overpriced. I can get a similar drink at Gravity Coffee and drive a little farther without spending nearly $30 on just a few items. Because of the high prices and poor checkout experience, I would not return.

I love this place! It's far from where I live but I will still come here because the atmosphere is…read morenice! The baristas are nice! And most importantly the coffee & food is BOMB! I love the mocha the best, half sweet is perfect! And the original breakfast burrito is my favorite!

Tried it the first time and I ordered a white mocha and well it tastes like burnt coffee and it…read morewasn't hot. It was warmed , lukewarm warm. DCR down the street better and worth it.

LOVE good vibes. Drinks are always so yummy and the baristas are super friendly. Also never a long…read morewait in line even when busy very efficient.

The best little family owned espresso coffee shop in town! The staff are super friendly always…read moreremember our order and the drinks are served hot and delicious each time. We use the drive thru and normally there is a wait, but it's worth it.

This place looks so cool. It has so much potential to be even bigger/popular…read more The problem I see is the drive-through: The menu is at the very front of the line and you can't see it until you get to the counter. Sure you can look it up on Yelp or Google, but what if you don't want to or have the ability to? My only experiences is through the drive-through, the experience inside the building might be better, but their drive-through really needs to step up with advertising and maybe a popular drink menu. I got a sugar-free caramel macchiato, it tasted very milky, not a lot of flavor. I also got their pesto and turkey Panini sandwich, and to be honest it was really salty, but overall decent. I wouldn't get it again, but it's not a bad choice if you like a little more sodium. The best thing about this visit was the pup cup. Other coffee shops give a cup that it's really hard for the snouts to get all the way in and this cup is flexible and nice and easy. Probably won't return unless I want a pup cup.

I recently met a friend there for coffee. The service was great, good coffee and treats. I would…read moredefinitely go back.

I used to come here almost everyday for my lotus drinks. I haven't been in a while came today…read morethrough the drive thru and ordered me and my boyfriend lotus drinks. As soon as my boyfriend got his we tried it as I drove away and it tasted gross and sour like something expired. I turned around took it back and got it remade just for it to taste the exact same. & mine tasted good at first then as I started drinking more it was also starting to taste sour & bitter. I'm not sure if somethings gone bad but I'm just leaving this review to bring attention to your products. The girls are super nice this isn't toward them at all. However I left really disappointed that I spent $16 and both my drinks tasted disgusting.

I fear this chain deserves the high reviews…read more Delicious coffee, great service, and solid menu. A little pricey for a coffee shop, but delicious nonetheless.

Good drinks. But my first time going I was met with very poor customer service and highly…read moreunprofessional communication. Wait time is unreasonable. During my second visit, I saw three workers spit in someone's drink before they handed it out of the window. I didn't get their names, but I refunded my drink and left. After talking with a friend I learned that she also received poor customer service and hostile communication. I had such high hopes about this stand, from the positive reviews and the compelling story of its beginning. But my experience was nothing but horrible and I will not be returning.

We enjoy this coffee shop everytime we arrive to Puyallup! The service is outstanding, and the…read moreflavor of coffee memorable!

Very very friendly!!! This morning my husband and I tried this coffee place we were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the amazing survice and wonderful tasting coffee. Their menu is simple, easy, and nicely put together. I got the mocha blended and my husband got the meltdown. Very delicious. Cant wait to go back and try more!!!