Cool little spot, came as a walk-up. It's a drive-through and walk-up ONLY, with one bench if someone did want to sit outside. But not really a place you just hang out. Payton was VERY friendly and helpful, and got my coffee and a banana chocolate loaf, tasty! Now, hear me out. This is a personal taste review, not necessarily reflecting the taste of many others. I was not a huge fan of the coffee. The flavor was very Starbucks-esque, which tends to have a more harsh flavor. I tend to like the beans roasted to a more nutty flavor, these tasted a bit more on the burnt side. That being said, it wasn't bad. just not my favorite. Still giving it 4 stars because of the service, coffee was decent and overall a good experience. read more

The best ! In north Seattle . Lux is a sweet , caring Barista! Def one of the most yummy coffees on the area read more

Used to really love this place - last two times I've been there's been a bug in my drink

Wow, no new reviews since 2023? Been here a few times now, and am happy to give a great score for such a friendly place that serves good coffee and other beverages at fair prices. Also on a side note. I cannot recall if I have ever seen any other espresso place in this state, that has a palm or coconut tree right next to it. Sorry, I cannot tell the difference, lol. read more

SO DELICIOUS, and the employees are always nice :) 10 stars if I could. Always quick with making drinks too!

Solid coffee! Everyone working here who I have encountered has been really nice and quick to make my drink. The 8oz mochas are solid and have a nice flavor to them. Not super sweet. The drive thru moves pretty quickly in the mornings. Definitely stop by if you need a caffeine boost! read more

Ordered a small peppermint white chocolate mocha since it was on the board at this drive thru. No other menu posted. And it was a pretty good choice. $4.50 for a small (8oz?). Customer service was also great. read more

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While visiting my daughter for a long weekend we stopped for local coffee 2-3 times a day. For me, the fun was in all of the many tiny drive through coffee shops located, seemingly everywhere. My favorite, white hot mocha was what I ordered everywhere. But Sunshine Espresso stood out far above the rest. Great customer service. Faster than most other drive ups and the taste was amazing. Smooth, very hot, not too sweet and a place I highly recommend. read more

Service at sunshine is 10/10. Every time I've visited the baristas have been so friendly and I'd keep coming here for that reason alone. The drip coffee is also great. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because my breakfast sandwich (which is from another local place) was microwaved and I really don't like what that does to the integrity of bread/bagels. Would also love if the whipped cream was real- as it seems like it's made with oil, like cool whip. Other than those suggestions I really do love this place and the workers especially :) read more

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My kiddo has become a connoisseur of Italian sodas (at age 11. Lol) and we love the variety of flavors at Sunshine Espresso. Super nice baristas and a good loyalty program, too read more

When I'm in the area I totally make sure and stop here! My friend introduced me to Sunshine Espresso when I was in the mood for a Red Bull Italian soda! This coffee stop definitely has the best customer service and tasty drinks in the area! The staff are always super friendly & really helpful if you don't know what you want/ undecided about what to order! Very fast at making drinks too. I wish there was a Sunshine Espresso in Seattle! Definitely stop here if you want a little pick me up and you're in the North City area. Thank you Sunshine Espresso for brightening up my day! read more

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This is my go to spot. I don't drink much coffee, but their white chocolate mocha is by far the best one I have ever had. They use powder instead of liquid syrup so it tastes a lot better to me. They are always friendly and asking about how my day is going. And when they have egg nog doing the holidays that is another must try. And I have also tried their creamsicle which is really bomb as well. I would definitely recommend trying this place. read more

Laura was super sweet & welcoming. I have seen this little place so many times on my way to the freeway, but I'm never able to turn in time. I finally made it! My pumpkin patch mocha was delicious, & my daughter loved her hot chocolate. I asked Laura about the menu & let me just say they have everything. We will definitely be returning again & again. read more

I love coming to Sunshine Espresso! I order either a coffee shake or Strawberry Italian Soda each time. The prices are very reasonable. I will always tip them when I can. The baristas are always so very friendly and efficient. My drinks always come out exactly the way I want! read more

Every time we go, no matter which person is tending, the baristas have all been super sweet and friendly. Though we like the coffee, the customer service is so uplifting and a big reason we go. No matter what time of day, we always drive away in a better mood. We're a bit older than most of the employees, but they still find ways to connect to our interests and often offer our doggie a treat! I like all their coffees. Their foods are a hit or miss for me, but I'm picky, even so there are still plenty of yummy desserty options for me to enjoy with my caffeine. :) read more

I switched to Sunshine Espresso when Covid first began and another I frequented closed down. All the baristas at Sunshine Espresso are very friendly and the coffee is always delicious. read more

I just moved up to Shoreline from Auburn so I've been on the hunt for a new go to stand. After reading all the reviews here I was excited thinking this would be it! I went this morning Saturday 10/10 at about 10am. Thr first thing I noticed was the lack of any sort of menu for customers to get an idea of pricing or sizes or even drinks offered here which was crazy to me. So I asked for a 16oz iced white chocolate mocha, pretty straight forward. I was a little shocked it was $5.50 which isn't asinine by any means but definitely more than I was expecting from a small local stand like this. I would have been prepared if there had been a menu to look at before ordering. Anyway, I asked if it's made with powder or sauce when i ordered and was happy that she told me powder. But when I got my drink the barista didnt take the time to stir all the powder in with the shots before adding ice and milk so i was left with a layer of grainy powder on the bottom of my cup sucking it up with every drink and basically having to chew it before swallowing. Plus, the coffee had a watered down consistency as if it was made from skim milk or the shots weren't pulling correctly or both, I'm not sure. But it doesn't have the creamy consistency I expect from an espresso drink. The best part is the whipped cream on top lol and thats just sad to me. On the upside, your baristas were definitely friendly and offered to add me to your rewards system which would be great for me if I planned to come back again but unfortunately I'm going to be back on the hunt for a quality coffee stand here in North City. read more

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Love this cute little stand! I have been here a couple times now and loved it both times, I got an 8 oz soy chai which was awesome!! Chai lattes are my safe drink at coffee shops and sunshine espresso passed the test. Also loved the hot pink straws that came with the chai. The barista was super friendly and quick to get the drinks made. Good coffee ! read more

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Whenever I'm in town I HAVE to drive thru Sunshine! No one makes drinks like Audrey. From the time I couldn't start a morning without London Fogs, all the way to my current love for half decaf, Iced, vanilla with cream Americanos. There's never too much cream or too little, it's always perfecto! I officially met Rachel during this months visit, my drink was amazing! Thanks Ladies for starting my days off right! read more

Sunshine Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Best coffee stand in Shoreline the staff was very friendly. My two favorite barista's are Nikki and Hailee they always have a smile on their face and serve great coffee I love the local vibe they encourage a lot of locals to hang out there to talk read more

I love this place. All the staff welcomes you with a smile. Always so positive. They also makes the best coffee

Upgrading to five stars. They really are the friendliest baristas in this whole burb. ------------ On gym mornings, I attribute at least three extra treadmill/orbital miles to my daily 5:45 am doppios (that, and inferior pop music with a high beats-per-minute count). They have a little sign saying, "Support your neighborhood clothed baristas," so I do. This is made easier because they're all genuinely nice people. One thing I have learned over the years is that if a person is good-humored at 5:45am, well, they're better people than me. I've been pretty satisfied with their coffee, but had mixed results with their breakfast sandwiches. On one visit, two of the three were cold in the middle, which is a rude discovery for an egg and sausage product. I did call them to let them know they needed to heat them for a few extra seconds and the girl I spoke with apologized and said the other girl might have put two in at once, which causes that problem. Meanwhile, I'll stick with the coffee. On certain mornings, before certain (civilized) hours, they give you a third shot for free. Apoplexy, shmapoplexy...if it's free, I'll take it! Those are usually REALLY good treadmill days. read more

We stopped there today after getting breakfast at Leena's. The two car order at first window, pick up at second system kind of reminded me of McDonald's and I sort of assumed that there would be no connection with the barista. I was so wrong. The girl who took our order was totally friendly, especially after we commented on the sign on her tip jar that said "Contribute to the Clothed Baristas Fund. No pasties, Just Pastries" which I totally adored as I own a clothed stand and hate the jerks who keep asking my 19 year old baristas to flash them...but I digress. I ordered my usual 24 oz iced americano w/SF Vanilla and an inch of soy and I have to say it was really good. I believe they may use French vanilla as the default vanilla flavor but that's okay with me. I will definitely be back when next in that area. read more

Great coffee drink, I had the daily special, an iced pecan pie mocha and the lady that served me was so awesome!!!!

I was quite disappointed and somewhat satisfied depending on the product (hence two rather than one star). I ordered the following 24oz Mocha - I was informed that Hershey's is the standard chocolate but that dark chocolate is available. I requested this - but I do not think that got passed into the product. The Hemp Mocha I had bore no resemblance to a Mocha - nearly no chocolate taste... The hemp milk seemed to taste a little weird - and I wondered how fresh it was.. I threw this out. 32oz Cold Mocha - This tasted reasonable good - though the chocolate was was somewhat light - I am uncertain whether the dark was used or not. 12oz Americano - I always check a stand's Americano - because the taste is not hidden under the sugar. This was decent, a little bland and watery feeling, but not bitter at least. I ended up throwing this into the Cold Mocha. Would I go back? Perhaps to see if I had an unusual experience - but I would communicate my issues during the ordering process to avoid a repeat. read more

I used to go to Gourmet Latte frequently, and loved it. But, I moved to Shoreline and had to find something closer. Sunshine is walking-distance from my apartment, so I started to go there. I am still quite fond of Gourmet, but Sunshine is in my top favorites. The girls are extremely friendly and courteous. The coffee is decent. I rarely get coffee-- my go-to usually is a red bull Italian soda. They always make it really well and never assume if I want cream, etc. They always ask and clarify. The stand itself is nice looking. It is on a bit of a slant, so it can be a bit nerve-racking when you're behind someone and the roll back a bit to go forward to the window. I would say if you're in North City and need a quick drink, Sunshine Espresso is a great stop. read more

They share the same parking lot as my work so I took a chance and decided to give it a try. Happy that I did! They have white coffee and they make it great. My new morning "help me I need to wake TF up" spot. Baristas are super nice too! Always friendly with a smile read more

I absolutely love these ladies. They are so friendly. I love the convenience of having them so close to me. I can walk up or do the drive through if I'm going to work. Tiffany is phenomenal and so sweet! She is one of the only ladies who gets my coffee just right. Another gal did a great job as well but I didn't catch her name. OH and they have muffins, sounds silly but I love muffins with my coffee. Their stamp card rewards are so great, I've already earned a free coffee! So either I drink too much or they are just my favorite place to go and bit adds up fast. Support your local baristas!! Great smiles are better than bikinis! ;) read more

There's a new guy. He's nice enough, but every time I've gone through, my coffee has been lukewarm or wrong. I LOVE this place, but was not happy with those coffees... read more

I love sunshine espresso I practically call the employees their family they are so nice and loving and there drinks are top-notch.

Coffee is good, but they are sooo slow. I pulled in behind two other cars, and after 10 minutes, nobody had even moved. If you see it empty, give it a try, but if there's another car in front of you, don't waste your time. read more

Best customer service! Had a transaction issue one time and they got back to me within 20 minutes with the best possible answers! Management is sweet and the baristas are super nice. My absolute favorite place for a redbull Italian soda read more

Just came through the first time, just got my regular iced mocha it was really good, prices are fair, "sunshine espresso" doesn't fit customer service lol my barista wasn't every pleasant but I'll definitely stop by for the coffee. read more

My mom and I LOVE this coffee stand. The ladies who work here are always SO nice and always make our drinks exactly how we want them. Thank you sunshine espresso for always giving us outstanding service and coffee! read more

Really good coffee. I stopped by on my way to work and got a iced vanilla soy latte. Their computers were down so they ended up giving me the coffee for free, which was extremely nice of them. Their location is super convenient and they are certainly better (and less expensive) than Starbucks. read more

This is my preferred espresso place now. The folks are laid-back and friendly, down-to-earth, easy-going, very easy to get along with. Very good service. Very good at making drinks. None of the snotty "entitled" attitude that you sometimes find with high-end barista's. The hours are convenient. Drop in and say hi to Marina, Nikki, Rachel and the rest of the crew. read more

Because of these wonderful reviews, I drove out of my way to find this place. Wonderful friendly service and a delicious latte!

I really liked this place the ladys we're very friendly. great service :) The chai tea latte are amazing I think i found my new coffee shop read more

I love this cute little drive-thru coffee shop I come here very often the girls are so nice always happy, chai tea latte here is better than Starbucks definitely my go to coffee shop read more

I've been a Shoreline resident for a little over 4 years now, and have been frequenting this place for the last 2 years. I love this place, it's near my residence, so not only is it extremely convenient, I'm just happy I actually like it, because I believe any other coffee stand is fairly far away. I've always liked everyone who works here, and 90% of the time they make my hot chocolates with *just* the right amount of syrup, and their Italian sodas are top notch! You'd think all drive up/walk up coffee/espresso stands would be all the same, but this one is special, and I've been into these places since 1991. They're always chatting with a lot of my neighbors who walk up, and the conversations are genuine, not forced or awkward... they really care about their customers... I usually drive up. I recommend this place if you happen to be in Shoreline crossing 177th and 15th Ave NE!! Sometimes people complain about establishments with employees with attitude, I have VERY rarely encountered this behavior, perhaps because I'm a happy, upbeat person... the majority of the time it''s your approach, fyi you get what you give. Just some food (or coffee) for thought. read more