Great espresso and espresso drinks.. HOWEVER the service is terrible. The baristas aren't friendly and make it feel like you're bothering them both just by being there and when you let them know their out of drip/creamer/sugar/etc. Today, after receiving the wrong drip coffee roast (which I chose not to fuss about), there was dust and what looked like crumbs in my mug, but, because of the attitudes of the baristas, I felt like I couldn't ask for a new one. I wanted to like this place as the coffee is usually nice, and it is very cozy and cute, but after today, I won't be coming back. read more

What to say that hasn't already been said. LSC has been my wife and I's neighborhood coffeeshop for 6+ years now even though it isn't even in our neighborhood!. When I first moved to Bellingham LSC became a place for me to go to at the end or in the middle of stressful days and still continues to be that place for me, Smiling faces always greet you and have for 6 years even though there has been staff changes throughout the years. The drinks are always good ( I recommend an 16oz Iced toddy carmel latte, introduced to me by one of the owners a few years ago) and the staff will quickly learn you and your drink. The atmosphere is quaint and the building breathes of the history of Bellingham since it's been around since the late 1800's. The Coffee is good but what keeps me coming back here are my barista's and the community feel I always get when I walk through the door. It's like Cheers but only in Bellingham! read more

My latte was the best in Bellingham!!!!! By far, my favorite coffee shop that I've been to yet. read more

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Great coffee and gluten free sweets are available. Good customer service, respect to the bean. Local products and light meals. read more

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Great coffee, friendly service, cozy atmosphere... Not pretentious! Convenient proximity to the tech college. I loved the chocolatte and I'm definitely going to make this place one of my regular stops. Great selection of baked goods and tea too. read more

Some of the best coffee in town, not to mention a great atmosphere for both studying and catching up with friends. FYI- they close at 6pm most nights, so not a late night place! read more

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Love this little gem. It's calm, cozy, and out of the way of the busy coffee places. The coffee is good and it's the perfect place to sit and talk to a good friend or study. There are games in the other room and they have bagelry bagels and good soup. Perfect rainy day place. Parking is a little hard but worth it. read more

Anna and Company run a great coffee hangout. The above-street level vista in a cozy setting complete with big windows, high ceilings, and corner location make for a great spot to sit and sip. The Lettered Streets Neighborhood wouldn't be the same without their peppermint lattes and lemon poppyseed muffins. read more

Order: 16oz Vanilla Latte One of the best lattes I've had! The espresso was rich, the vanilla present but not too sweet, topped with an intricate rosette. Combined with a rustic atmosphere this made for a great morning stop. read more

Living in the lettered streets for a while, I really REALLY wanted to like this place. It's cozy, cute, and in theory should be great. I have given it several tries, and on occasion still do because I am hopeful- but I have had some of the worst coffee ever here. I don't really understand all the other reviews, because honestly, a lot of it has been basically undrinkable. The only thing I have had good experiences with here are the machiatos- maybe they are trained to pull good shots just for those? Because their coffee tastes good in them! In everything else however, it tastes like hot dirt water. Not just kinda bad, but terrible. It isn't hard to pull good shots, and it makes all the difference. Do not get an americano here, or a latte for that matter. Iced drinks are probably the worst, and they won't want to put anything in your drink for you to make it even slightly passable, so it's difficult. Which is the next frustrating thing: several times I have ordered and asked them to put a bit of cream and sugar in it, to which they reply, the cream and sugar are at the back. Really? You have them right there. If someone asks you for it, maybe just do it! Even when I asked again if she would just do it, she insisted. One time I asked for honey in an iced americano, which you have to melt in the espresso shots, and when she handed me a fully iced drink and pointed to the back, I finally gave up on this place. Between the bad drinks and lazy service it has lost all of its charm. read more

I really tried to like this place. It being Bellingham and wanting to stay local, I had high hopes. A couple girlfriends and I arranged to meet here once a week for a book study on Friday mornings. We did this for eight weeks. My order was pretty consistent: espresso con panna or tea, and a scone or bagel. The only reason they get two stars was for the espresso. It was consistently delicious. Every time they offered to toast my scone, however, they burnt it. After the third week, I gave up and just asked for it plain. This disgruntled them. Never once in our eight weeks there, did either one of the baristas smile when taking or delivering an order, not even when I came to the front counter to get it to save them a trip. I was cheerful, said good morning, smiled at them, but it was never returned. They looked upset to see me come in. I observed them smiling and interacting positively with other customers, so I don't know what I did to particularly piss them off, but maybe you'll have better luck than me. My friends and I decided that if they don't like to see us come in, then we won't. We'll be taking our business elsewhere from here on out. read more

This is an okay coffee house. The girls that work there are nice, but they don't have much pep early in the morning. Just a smile would be nice! Also, make sure they hear your order right, I ordered a vanilla latte. I didn't say iced, but that's what I got. The coffee is okay, but it was more like drinking coffee flavored milk. Maybe try an extra shot if you like your coffee strong. read more

Staff were cool, and the drinks were alright, I guess. I was kind of bummed to find my mocha, while hot, tasted mostly lie chocolate and milk with nearly no espresso flavor. After finding my girlfriend's latte had a similar flavor profile, we were lead to ask if there was even espresso in our drinks. We had walked down the street by then, so we didn't head back. I'm giving them a "meh". read more

I went to this cafe for the very first time today, and I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I ordered hot chocolate, and was very excited to find that they are one of the few places that offer almond milk as a dairy substitute. The ambiance is relaxed and even though there were quite a few people there, the atmosphere was still quiet. It would be a great place to do homework, read a book, or get some work done. Their drip coffee (which we got to go) was also fantastic. With great coffee, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere, I would highly recommend this place to visitors and Bellinghamites alike. I will certainly be back. read more

I really like this place. The staff is friendly and they make excellent espresso + they make your coffee look fancy! Seating is good but can be limited. read more

Cutest little shop with sweet workers! Little parking space, and small outdoor tables.

This is the cutest little place! Very cozy... service is great... cool art on the walls... atmosphere is comfy... drinks are good... a great place to sit and work or read or chill. A new favorite of mine in Bellingham:) read more

If you're looking for a carefully crafted espresso in bellingham then look no further then Lettered Streets Coffeehouse. The atmosphere is great and you can always find a place to sit down and relax while you enjoy your drink of choice. Street parking may seem hard to find at first but I've never had to park more then a block away even during the busiest of Bellingham days (just check in all directions). Did I mention they have great tea too? read more

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The very best foam I've had! This place beats the foam in Seattle! I didn't try their coffee, but their Chai tea latte with honey is delicious!!!! read more

I love this place! I was a barista in Seattle before moving up here and this place makes me the best Bellingham lattes I've found. The baristas are always super friendly and they make delicious coffee drinks! It's a cute coffee house that plays good music and they have local art up on the walls that I always enjoy looking at. read more

Supreme service, top quality coffee, inviting atmmosphere and dynamic employees. It doesn't get any better!

Best place in the world to get a coffee! There aren't many things better in this world than popping in, grabbing a latte and a blueberry scone, and settling down with a book and some music at one of their tables. Nice artwork on the walls, very friendly baristas, and a comfy, Bellinghamster style aura make it all the better. I even wrote an essay on the place for my English assignment as my favorite place in the world. I love the Lettered Streets Café with all my heart and recommend it to all of my friends, as well as you... Whomever you may be :) read more

Unique espresso drinks. Lots of space. Friendly people. Lovely. Yum! read more

I will drive clear across town just to get a latte at LSC! They have awesome cozy spot with Free Wifi, great music, and incredibly good coffee. I've been honored to play several shows at their small venue and their barista's have become good friends of my wife and I. It's a must visit spot in Bellingham! read more

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Great little coffee house in the older neighborhood of Bellingham. Went there most mornings of our stay. Friendly staff, cozy seating and great coffee and muffins!!! read more

Coffee is good, nothing great, but not the worst. Everything here costs twice as much as any other coffee shop in town though, so that is pretty deterring when there's so many places you can pay a more reasonable price and get a drink twice the quality. Service is pretty blah. read more

I hit this coffee shop every time I'm in Bellingham. Anna, the owner, makes one of the best soy vanilla latte's I've had and their Guatemala beans are my favorite for my home brew. A++ on all fronts. read more

Average coffee, average location, disgusting service. As soon as we entered we were not greeted, the transaction was uncomfortable because they didn't speak loud enough and to ask a question seemed bothersome. First time going here and with this sort of service, along with the fact that I wasn't given change back and when I gave a tip it wasn't even appreciated-- An incredibly disappointing experience in this coffee shop. read more

Beautiful location, but very bad coffee. Bitter, sour, undrinkable. Had to throw it out. When I asked if their pastries were baked today, they said, they bring them in once a week. Stay away. read more

Bellingham is PACKED with coffee houses and drive through coffee. Unfortunately, much of it indifferently served in paper cups by unskilled baristas using automatic machines. Lettered Streets, however, is the real deal. The espresso is excellent, a every cup a thing of beauty. Why pay several dollars for a paper cup meh coffee, when this little neighborhood joint consistently serves up a stellar cup for the same price as others. read more

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This place was actually pretty great. I've only been given the chance to go there once, and yeah, they made my drink differently than what I ordered (pretty sure I just wasn't clear on how I wanted it, so easy mistake.), but at the same time, what they gave me was delicious. The atmosphere was incredibly Bellingham. Cozy, unique, a little bit of the quirkiness that you find when you even just meet someone from Bellingham for the first time... I was lucky enough to be able to go here on a beautiful sunny day with my hubby, which made it all the better. All in all, I'd definitely go here again. Maybe I'll be a bit clearer on what I order, too. :P read more

Good coffee, but I must agree with other reviewers, the staff could be MUCH friendlier. Please hire some smiling-happy people, it is hurting your business. read more

Walking in, I was immediately impressed by the open, airy space. I was even more impressed by the POT of tea for $2.17 (includes tax) that I received - finally a shop that doesn't charge tea drinkers more for tap water! The internet is reliable, the music is good, and I am definitely coming back! read more

Parking isn't very close if you're driving a car, but you're rewarded with a very excellent latte once you've arrived. They care about what they serve and it shows. read more

This checks the boxes for an ideal neighborhood coffee house. I wish there were something like this around the corner from my house. Relaxed atmosphere with an underlying buzz of productivity; solid coffee, tea, and sandwiches; good wifi. read more

It doesn't get any better than this! Excellent coffee and friendly staff matched with an inviting atomosphere. If you live, work, or pass through the Lettered Streets neighborhood you owe it to yourself to stop in. read more

Staff is a little too cool for their own good, but this place is highly recommended nevertheless. Beautiful building and great coffee and so far very limited number of WiFi-hobos make this a very nice treat. read more

I always feel right at home in this little hole-in-the-wall cafe. The baristas are always great and make my coffee just the way I want it...I'm picky! :-) We've been going there for years and have never had a bad experience. The owner is very nice as well. read more

On first inspection, I thought "oh how nice and quaint", yet after sitting in the shop for less than ten minutes I wanted to pull my hair out. No outlets, crammed seating, and loud loud loud the whole time. But, I gave it another chance and while standing in line, listening to someone's little dog bark (inside the shop) I gave up and left before ordering. I'm all for dogs in stores, I have one of my own, but barking inside...not ok. If the atmosphere is unbearable the coffee is pointless. read more

The coffee here is great. The food here is good. The building is cozy. BUT the service isn't so great. Every time I've been there the people have been really cold or just not particularly friendly. I'd give it five stars if workers were more stoked on their customers. read more