Black Straw Tea Bar & Kitchen is one of our favorite places when we're craving Chinese food. The…read morefried rice is honestly some of the best around -- it's always flavorful and perfectly cooked. The portions are generous without being overwhelming, which makes it even more enjoyable. We also love the almond chicken and the lo-main noodles -- both are always delicious and consistently good. Another thing I really appreciate is that when we order to go, the food is always packaged well and never spills out of the containers. and I prefer the box instead of the back so that comes really handy. The restaurant is always clean and well put together, which makes the whole experience even better. Great food, great portions, and a welcoming place we definitely recommend! Great job guys... :)

I ordered broccoli beef and a mango green tea with boba. I ordered take out. The ambiance was nice…read morein the restaurant, clean and spacious. The restaurant was busy on Thursday night. The broccoli beef was $18 before tax. The takeout order came with a light broth egg, pea soup and rice. The egg pea soup was good, light and fragrant. The rice was somehow bland and old. The broccoli beef was disappointing in every way! As the name implies, the dish should have beef and broccoli only. This dish came with everything, mushrooms, carrots, onions, beef and broccoli. The seasoning was bland and watered down, from the extra veggies. The portion for $18 and less broccoli and beef was depressing. The bowl was the same size as my small hand. The mango green tea was fair. I wasn't asked about my sugar preference. The tea was sweet, but still good. The boba was chewy and slightly sweet, super happy it wasn't tasteless and firm. I wouldn't come back for broccoli beef. I might come back to try something else. The prices were high for the quality and portions.

This little blue shack is easy to miss if you're driving the speed limit so slow it down. Currently…read morethere is a little bit of construction up ahead so if you've passed the construction arrow, you've gone too far. Service - The barista was very helpful and patient as it was my first time at White Dog Coffee. She gave me a few suggestion and i went with the Waffle Chai drink and it was SO GOOD. The Meat Breakfast burritos was okay, I'd give it a 3/5, for being soggy on one side and the sausage wasn't very appetizing but the salsa on the side was good, I could have used two of them to drench my burrito. Overall I really loved the drink and it was so unique which is hard to come by these days. I will be coming back!

Great service! The barista was so friendly and our drinks were perfect! Next time we are in town we…read morewill be back!

Ok, the coffee is a bit more expensive. The wait can seem long. But, you will know as soon as you…read morewalk in that the coffee is great, it is in the air. Then you get your coffee. Hot, delicious. Perfect. As full as it gets, it isn't loud. Nice light. Easy place to hang out. If you want the best coffee in Spokane, this is the place.

Amazing coffee shop up on south hill!! The baristas are amazing, answered all my questions about…read morethe special and house-made syrups. I highly recommend the pumpkin spice latte - so good, not too sweet 10/10 fall vibes. I cannot wait to try other syrups and specials. Everyone loved their lattes!! The inside has a decent amount of seating, very modern and open area - natural lighting - and there are two picnic tables outside within the parking lot area to sit at.

Beautiful modern coffee shop. Wonderful space to hang out or work. I tried the wild espresso…read morewhich are made with special blend beans with a hint of elderflower. It was very tasty. Pastries are brought in from a local baker. Small merch selection and beans are for sale. Easy parking. Please come and create your own adventure.

The staff were very welcoming and helpful to each customer. At one point the main barista came by…read moreeach table to check in on every customer. The actual design of the shop was sleek and not distracting in any way--many of the customers were there to work on their computers, but a couple of groups were sitting to chat. The coffee was good. I ordered a cortado, although I think it was in a glass larger than 8oz--I was expecting the traditional 4oz drink, so know that going in. Otherwise I have no complaints to the quality of product.

10.31.25: We drove the hour to Spokane to run an errand. Afterwards, I wanted to find a pie bakery…read moreto try other than Birdie's. I quickly did some research and found Rocket Bakery was just 5 mins away from where we were. We pulled into the tiny parking and luckily there was 1 spot left. When we walked in, it was more of a coffee shop than a bakery I had envisioned. However, they had a small area of baked goods and a glass window of cakes/pie and ready-made food. I didn't recall being greeted either. Vibe was kinda off, not the cool vibing coffee shop feel. After looking at everything, the only pie option they had was a Rhubarb Custard, which I went ahead and ordered a slice. I also got a slice of the Blueberry Cheesecake Tart, and a berry scone. My friend got a slice of the Lemon Tart and a chocolate chip cookie. The young employee helping us was really nice, but I think she felt overwhelmed by the line of people started to form. Towards the end of putting our order together, another employee came to help. I also felt we were kinda rushed out of there. So much so, that after we were handed our food, out the door, and almost to the car-- an employee came running out with a box in her hand. She forgot to give us one of our slices. The berry scone was pretty good. It was dense, moist, and cooked perfectly. I was excited to try the rhubarb custard pie, but unfortunately it fell short for me. The rhubarb wasn't tart at all, giving it a real subtle taste. Possibly could have used too much sugar to cut the tartness. The custard and crust part wasn't bad. I could taste the nutmeg and cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. The blueberry cheesecake tart had great flavor. It wasn't too cheesy nor sugary. Preferably, I wished it had a bit more blueberry topping. The crust was interesting--it was good and I think it had nuts, oatmeal, and coconut mixed into it. My friend said his lemon tart was really good but that the winner was the chocolate chip cookie. He said it was on the softer side and filled with mini sweet chocolate chips that he really enjoyed. For now, I'll continue my quest in search of yummy pies in CDA and Spokane.

I live out of town but used to go to the Rocket all throughout the 90s and returned there today to…read moresee not much has changed. I got a raspberry mocha, which is a baseline drink for me that I get at all new cafes. It was delicious! The coffee shot was prefect and it was sweet enough for me. Also got the berry scone, which has lemon frosting on it. DIVINE! I don't think I could try anything else; I'd want this scone every time I stop by. The tables are assorted in size but I never saw an employee in that area to wipe them down. It also was crazy warm in there. Even after taking my coat off I couldn't stay long in the heat. The employees were very nice and conversational. You can see why it's been around for so long.

Great coffee & treats! It's a really comfortable spot & good location!…read moreThe service there is good!

Very friendly staff that will make drinks to any combo requested. Come for the coffee, stay at for…read morethe uplifting music, comfortable atmosphere, and community focused missions work.

Skipping the gimmicky atmosphere that seems to be "Let's put big shamrocks everywhere!", the poor…read moreattempt at training staff, and food that ranges from mediocre (copying a large unnamed bread and sandwich chain's salad with mostly fruit and then putting Italian dressing on it instead for example), let's talk about the people who run this place for a moment. Shortly after I placed my initial review, someone who doesn't live in the area posted how they didn't understand the "other reviews" (I was the only one at the time) because they come in all the time and the place is great. Yeah. They come in all the time. From the other side of Washington State. Hmmm, yeah, not a fake reviewer who probably are person friends of the business owner at all. Totally legit. Response from the business owner themselves elsewhere was flippant and sarcastic. And completely ignored my suggestion that as a place that sells food, they should focus on selling food that actually tastes good. I know, I am weird, I happen to like food that is prepared well and tastes good. I imagine this bistro is going to have the same bad luck as the last three ideas that didn't last very long here.

At 9am they only had 2 bagels why even be open. They are not made there a grocery store which is…read morenot good quality. Why not get them from Rustic bagels in Coeur d alene. Homemade. Why get gross items from a grocery store. Unfortunately will not be back 4 pastries 15.00 common . Thats the price you should pay for quality.

I won a gift certificate here, so while we were out and about today, we decided to check it out. We…read moreall got cold brewed coffees, and they were so good! The barista was incredibly friendly and sweet, made 4 coffees with lightening speed, and made the whole experience completely rad! Great coffee, great service--we WILL be back. Probably tomorrow! Oh! And the address is actually 9611 E. Trent, not on Sprague. We drove up and down Sprague trying to find it, but couldn't. It's on Trent.

Well I am not a coffee drinker but my wife is and this is real good coffee. For me though she…read moreserves Spark Energy drinks and those are the bomb!! Love them and the flavors are great. Sometimes I will stop to get a Slam when I am a little tired. Friendly people, Good Service

Super sweet baristas and the coffee is one of the best in the area!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)read more

The girls here are always so kind & patient with me while helping me choose my lotus & coffee…read moredrinks, and that's much appreciated!! Cute, tiny little drive thru spot with some excellent drinks and food. They're always happy to see your pups with you & offer them treats, too!! This is my go to when I'm in the Valley!

I love that this coffee shop is local. It's a bit loud if you want to sit outside but inside is…read morequiet. The coffee is good as well as the food.

Great spot! Don't go to Starbucks when this is right down the street. Personable staff, pretty…read moredecent quality coffee, clever, well-designed decor and fun atmosphere.