Sweet little spot in Langley. We stopped in for a warm drink on a cold murder mystery morning and were delighted to be surrounded by fellow sleuths, local coffee klatches and a good feeling of community. I tried the Mexican mocha which warmed me up in a flash, along with an orange cranberry scone that was bursting with flavor. Took some time to peruse the bookshelves and found several books that tickled my fancy. Definitely worth a visit! read more

No straws, no garbage cans, no service, no questions are allowed to be asked. Employee was very rude until she realized that she was constantly messing up orders. Gave me a drink that clearly required a straw to drink and rather than telling me they had none, she handed me the drink without any explanation. I had to wait forever to get her attention to ask for a normal lid. I had remove the whipped cream which caused a mess. I cleaned up the mess and to my surprise had no trash can to throw the napkins from the clean up away. read more

Not sure if I ran into the older man here that seems to be the center of some issues, but I can say I had a great experience here on two visits. What I appreciate about South Whidbey Commons is 1). They are open earlier than other coffee shops; 2). very reasonable prices. Had an espresso and some drip for the dad, and some breakfast sandwiches. Seems very popular with locals too. To be fair, we went on a winter weekday morning, but honestly, the only thing that really caught my attention was our bill, as it was like half of what I would pay in Seattle (my last espresso macchiato was $5 before tip). read more

South Whidbey Commons - Cute spot in Langley. Open early! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Langley, Washington

I stopped in here after eating at the Braeburn, and this is the cutest little coffee/ brunch spot ever!! The welcoming vibe and good tunes are inviting. The inside has tons of books to read and browse, the bathrooms were clean. But the icing on the cake was the protected garden that had bumblebees and several hummingbirds flying around the flowers. It's absolutely adorable! They have little play areas for your kiddos to enjoy, and saucers for pets to get a drink and cool down. I will definitely be coming back to check out the live music I was told about and try the food out. read more

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The Italian soda we ordered was bad. Got a chocolate chip cookie and later saw that the center looked undercooked.

Don't go here. We ordered soup and a breakfast sandwich and waited an hour. The guy at the register couldn't have cared less. The worst cafe I've ever been in. read more

Cute little cafe! The vibes were good! And the chai tea latte was amazing! I didn't want it to end. Tasted like fall in a cup.

Great spot to enjoy a coffee, read a book and relax. We had our 2 kids with us and they really appreciated all the space to roam and shared toys to play with! Very friendly staff as well read more

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Great spot with good drinks and baked goods. Kids loved the games and books. Lots of space and large tables for bigger groups too. We enjoyed our visit and will be back! read more

South Whidbey Commons - Great spot... kids loved the atmosphere and books/toys! Enjoyed our drinks and baked goods. Friendly staff and lots of space. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Langley, Washington

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What a cute little cafe! Great patio, great service (Emily), and those homemade blueberry scones! Super frat pit stop! We'll definitely be back! read more

Just a quiet local shop. Friendly staff and nice patio area, perfect for an early Saturday morning coffee run and meet up. Love this town and the patio area gives a great people watching scene Might go on the garden tour later, idk. read more

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What a cute local coffee shop! There's tons of seating outside and seating inside! They have used books that they sell inside. So many options with espresso drinks. Some yummy baked goods. And I love their soup of the day options. This is a place to come by, grab a used book, sit down anywhere, and enjoy the beach breeze. read more

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Worst burger ever. Never had one so overcooked. It was burnt on both sides. No juice at all. Dry. Not recommended. Nice guy at register but that doesn't make up for the cook. Maybe other things are good here but that burger was bad. read more

Such a great little place. Everything is made fresh, and excellent coffee. The atmosphere is charming, and the service is always friendly.

Excellent coffee drinks during Covid pandemic. Outdoor seating is plentiful and comfortable, in a garden like setting. Great happy team pulling off the pandemic protocols, still paying attention to quality. We went there 3 times during our stay and it was consistent day to day, something that is often not easy with very limited small town/island work force. read more

Great coffee and the breakfast scramble was very tasty. A 20 min wait for the food but enjoyed the coffee on the patio while we waited. Great mission! read more

Cute little cafe. We enjoyed the books and card games while waiting for our food. Charming atmosphere. Staff was kind and gave us a time estimate for when our food would be ready. We got the chicken pesto sandwich, chips, iced chai latte, and scones. Delicious! read more

The older man that usually works the counter (wears sunglasses inside, uses the f word loudly and liberally while interacting with customers) has such a hostile and unpleasant attitude that is so off putting. How does this person continue to be employed in a customer facing capacity. Every time I have encountered him I have left feeling insulted. I want to like the Commons but if I see him working I will go somewhere else to spend my money. read more

They were extremely swamped and understaffed on the day we visited before a whale watch, but the service was super friendly and fun! There were five in our party and we opted to sit outside as there was actually sun. I had a pesto chicken sandwich which was delicious. My husband had pad Thai which was also really good. The menu is a bit eclectic, but everything I saw at our table looked good and got rave reviews. We will definitely come back! read more

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Cute coffee shop, great food, wonderful atmosphere. The ONLY issue I have is that guy behind the counter - he's SUPER nice - but wow is he loud. He basically talks REALLY loud - basically shouting - the whole time to customers, his cooks, sings to himself...super distracting if you're trying to work or read or talk. Again, he's super nice and all - but I and another customer left a bit before we would have otherwise - he was trying to read and I was trying to write, and we just couldn't focus. I live locally and have been here several times. The coffee is wonderful, the ice cream is delicious, the music they play is nice, the food is eclectic and healthy and yummy...it's a favorite. read more

There are so many Ice-cream /coffee places in this area. This is an unique place that also serves food. They have very limited in-door seating (right now, due to COVID-19, there is no in-door seating): however, there are a few outdoor seats with tables). What I do like about this restaurant is the owner. He is a personable and very friendly. He does take care of his employees well and sometimes, you will see him does all the things on his own and there is no other helpers. Which means, he gives his employee a break but continues to serve customers. Here are some information: Parking: plenty of street parking Seating tables and chairs: limited Restroom: there is non but you can use the city's public restroom Service: Friendly read more

I had my friend tell me not to come here, because he didn't like their coffee, glad I didn't listen to him! The coffee I ordered was AMAZING! Not sure what it was called, it may have been a seasonal or temporary drink, because it was on the call hard sign outside, but it had coconut and it was great! I ordered him an iced mocha and he says that it was good, but he liked mine more. Not sure what his problem was the first time he went, but I think his mind was changed read more

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The coffee was very good. They were understaffed yet they were still very prompt. The space was cute and chill. They have board games and books for your enjoyment. read more

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The mask mandate is over. Still masks required here? Either you follow the science or you don't. Is your staff vaccinated? We are and boosted. Time to follow the science again and stop wearing masks. read more

Yummy food and kind staff! The guy who took our order was very personable and made us excited to eat there. read more

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Amazing find! My family of 4 is all vegan, and while I love Whidbey, it can be a real challenge to find good spots. Look no further! From phad thai to wraps to soups to scrambles, this place has tons of vegan options. Their vegan sausage is out of this world, and the oat milk latte wonderful! Good atmosphere, wonderful service, awesome nonprofit center right by the water in Langley. read more

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A nice little respite during our day trip to Whidbey Island and right off the main drag in Langley. The Commons is a great place to enjoy a little lunch...a warm beverage...and even a book to read. I'll start with the food. It was delicious! My wife had the Farmer's Stew (was more like a soup and not as thick as a stew, but anyways) and she was very satisfied with it. The beef broth was really tasty and it was chock-full of potatoes and carrots. We're thinking she might have gotten some of the last servings from the pot, as there wasn't a whole lot of beef in the bowl; but it was still good. I had the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. Oh me Oh my! This was so yummy. Very tender pork, with a savory sauce and a tiny taste of pickles made this a great lunchtime meal! The drinks, on the other hand, left a lot to be desired. I understand fully that this place employees volunteers and they're training baristas; but it was not really that good. We both had hot chocolates, and it just tasted like hot milk with chocolate syrup...and poorly made too. Next time we come in, I know we'll enjoy the food . . . but I think we'll just stick to drip coffee instead. All in all, this is a great cafe and they have some good things going for them. Just need to amp up the hot drink skills a wee bit. read more

The scones were great and the coffee was just ok. I had a 20oz latte with oat milk. There was no foam and it just tasted like coffee with milk. It was a bit watery and warm but not hot. My wife also had a similar experience with her whites chocolate mocha. While the coffee wasn't a hit on this day, the scone was. read more

Loved this cute cozy coffee place in Langley. I tried the Artisan Hot Chocolate which was great. I loved the outdoor seating area which is covered (and tables are socially distant) so you can enjoy this place even in winters/rain. It's that ideal romanticized place where you can relax with books, dog sitting by your feet and the soothing rain outside. read more

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I'm a local, and have had more than one unsatisfying experience here. I found the attitude of the barista who made my drink today to be condescending and unfriendly. It will be quite a while before I give them another try. read more

Extremely poor service. When we asked for a "for here cup" to be environmentally friendly...we were told, "we aren't doing those right now", then literally the next order delivered was in a "for here cup". In addition, there was a sign saying "try our oat milk"...when we enquired as to what oat milk tasted like, we got the response, "I don't know, all our milks taste the same...kinda milky". Needless to say...this was our first and only trip. read more

The americano was good but came hot when I asked for iced. The Chai tea latte was mostly milk and would not get again. The space is very cool and great spot in the morning, just be prepared to wait for your stuff read more

Nice area to sit outside with plenty of table and chairs. Great if you have a dog with you like we did. They have a selection of gluten free and vegan pastry options as well as the usual for everyone else. They have these lovely tiles on the concrete floor dotted all around the sitting area outside. Nice and relaxing atmosphere. I drink decaf coffee and what they served tasted really good. read more

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The staff was quite rude, messed up our order and huffed and puffed about fixing it, then messed it up a second time :( wouldn't go back

Best falafel I've had in a LONG time! Not greasy, fresh, and delicious. The staff was super friendly, with plenty of seating in a beautiful atmosphere. The only thing I'd wish for is CONES for the local ice cream at least in the summer! Every time I'm in Langley I'll make a stop here! read more

Food took so long about 1 hour and wasn't good they touched the trash can and didn't wash there hands after do not recommend

Ordered a bagel toasted with cream cheese, waited for 15 min, went up and asked about the bagel and was rudely told it would take them another 30 minutes to toast the bagel. I ended up just leaving and never got my bagel. Wouldn't go back here, there are other good spots nearby. read more

Taking into account that teens are in training to use the equipment and learn to serve, this place does a pretty good. Sometimes you have to repeat your order or ask for a change if you've gotten the wrong item, but it's a small price to pay for helping youth learn much needed skills. Holla community nonprofits with icecream! I love their outdoor seating, too. And the wifi is fast. If you want a quiet place to work, this may not be the best place for you, as sometimes families with kids come in to eat or groups of teens will commandeer a corner. Worth a visit. read more

Waited for 50 minutes, no food or coffee arrived. When we politely asked, the server provided us with no information and no apology. We left - would never go back, especially if hungry. read more

I love this cozy local, slow food place created by the community for the community. They support the training of youth as workers, so please realize that this is a training experience for them and don't expect perfection. If you are bothered by something, just talk to them about it politely, and they will fix it. Ask for the manager if you are not satisfied with the response. They aim to please but this is a training experience. Great coffee, pastries, and a limited menu, all delicious. I recommend the Pad Thai which is an enormous helping, enough for two, and any of their sumptuous home made soups, one vegan and one regular choice each day. They are also a used book store and a place to buy new books by Whidbey authors. You will really get a sense of South Whidbey if you eat here. Many of us meet here to plan our next adventures in art, music, social services, politics, and more. You support community when you buy your food here! read more