We stayed at the Summit Lofts, which is attached to this coffee shop for a brief weekend. The delicious scent of coffee wafted into the hallway on our way to our room. I read on Yelp that some people experienced rude baristas, so I anticipated exhausted, jaded servers when we grabbed coffee that late afternoon. The service was quite lovely, actually. Every time we visited the establishment, there was a line. Long lines do not deter me, as it only reinforces that there is a greater chance the product has been vetted as highly desirable. We ordered the strawberry cheesecake bun and the matcha strawberry beverage. Since it was later in the day, the bread in the bun was not as soft. I saw that they have an open kitchen and make everything in-house. The strawberry cheesecake bun had thick cheesecake frosting on top and a sliced strawberry. I dipped the sliced hard bun bread into the frosting and found this a worthy solution to distract from the stiffness. The matcha strawberry drink was refreshing and effective in waking me up. The next day, we arrived early and saw fresh cinnamon buns taken out of the oven. We ordered this, and I tried the Island Boi drink. The cinnamon bun was perfectly hot, soft, and delicious. I'm sure if we arrived earlier the previous day, the strawberry cheesecake bun would've been too. I found the Island Boi drink adequate. All the baristas were lovely, friendly, and thoughtful. There are outlets about and cute tables. This would be an excellent place to work remotely. read more

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Went here the other day, some guy opened the in-swinging front door and paused like he was holding the door open, and we walked in. Then he says, "it's customary here to wait for people exiting to go out the door." Uh ok. "just wanted to let you know for future reference." Never had someone policing an exit door like it's a subway car before, never mind the fact that I'm hobbling around on a broken foot. Wife ordered sesame bagel, received an everything bagel. "Well it has sesame seeds on it," the lady said. OK. Stood up when they called our order and some guy snagged our table. The bagel was good. Espresso was good, not amazing. Honestly doubt we'll be back to play bagel roulette or take our chances with the rude ass clientele. read more

I don't usually opt for mediocre reviews. But I changed my mind for this one. On our way to a vacation in Yosemite, we stayed at a boutique hotel that is in the same building at Theory. So we thought we'd have breakfast there before we headed out. The atmosphere is very hip, but that's about it. The mocha was decent, but not awesome. The Americano, the same. My wife got the Monkey Bread because it looked the moistest of the pastries (they all looked very dry). Even heated, it was dry. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which is one of the more popular menu items. It was very average. And mine got mixed up with another order, so I had to go ask for it. My wife was waiting to eat her pastry until my order came so we could actually eat breakfast together, so her already-dry monkey bread was no longer warm. All in all a very average experience. Not awful, but not great. read more

Theory Coffee - Americano, Monkey Bread, Breakfast Sandwich, Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

I spent several mornings here with a group of 10 and absolutely loved it! Great coffee and teas, amazing gluten-free options, cozy ambiance, and wonderful service. Everything we tried was delicious. read more

This establishment will give you 25 cents off if you bring your own cup. I like that little incentive and less waste. I picked up my usual oat milk latte and theory coffee beans are good. Not sure what blend I got but it didn't disappoint. It was strong with hints of fruit and chocolate. I also tried a bottle of mood peach ginger drink with magnesium. Made in Los Angeles. I thought I was grabbing a local kombucha but again this drink did not disappoint. They also have a Good selection of loose leaf teas grabbed a mint tea for the girl. No pastries for me today but they were sweet and savory ones. When in Mount Shasta I will return. Atom I miss you. read more

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Everything went well!! From the customer service accommodations since I cannot consume any cheese, to the wait time to the ambiance, the music was just perfect for the place, the food and the drinks all very delicious. A place to stop for a good breakfast, and for the sweet tooth eaters read more

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Exceptional coffee, baked goods and service in a beautiful space! The breakfast sandwich is one of the best Ive ever had. I highly recommend ! read more

This place has the best scones we have eaten! The savory cheese and chive scones were so perfectly prepared. The edges were slightly crisp and balanced the soft and "moist" inside. Yes, they are not dry!! The maple pumpkin bars were also an amazing treat. They were super moist, sweet and when warmed up were phenomenal. The coffee was good too! Theory coffee has the standard modern interior, plants, comfy seats, and plenty of places to work. They seemed dog friendly and had lots of space to sit and enjoy the deliciousness. So happy we found this place, as we pass by regularly! read more

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Walk to a very open inviting space. Plenty of seating very bright friendly staff. Their pastries are amazing from monkey bread to kounAmon to omit croissants and more. Since it was holidays, we got adventurous. Eggnog latte, butter, pine latte, peppermint latte, and they were all good. Definitely will be back. I just I'm a little surprised that the prices were as high as they were. read more

Theory Coffee - Cappuccino and monkey bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Walking thru town and came across theory. Right when you walk in, you're treated with this fresh ambiance. The lightening and set up in the shop was very open and welcoming. I had ordered the peppermint sage mocha, and a cappuccino (not pictured). It was delicious. The right amount of peppermint to mocha, and for the cappuccino, the creamy foam top was delicious. read more

Theory Coffee - Ordered a seasonal, peppermint sage mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

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We had such a great experience. Almond milk vanilla theory. Crushed the decoration. Fantastic first sip to last. I had the light roast drip. And it was fantastic. Not an afterthought or old tired. It was fresh and with beautiful flavors throughout. Can't forget the fantastic kouign amann and monkey bread. Man so good. read more

Service was friendly. Really great spot to relax with a classy DJ for ambiance. Lots of tables, sofa, fireplaces too. In a great area of the Mt Shasta town across from a CVS. Good coffee but not as strong tasting as I hoped. read more

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Exceptional coffee, and the croissants were some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommended!

Love Shasta and hate to vibe it down anywhere; however, low-key, uptight cafe...under the guise of a passive-aggressive smile "zen-master-of-bitterness, anti-amethyst, bunny-hill, snowboarding guru-fraudster cashier. "Plenty of other options and really cool cafe options in town. Mocha was 6 out of 10 on the tasty-cake scale. Two stars for a clean restroom and modern interior decor lines. read more

Stopping by for some coffee. Street parking was easy. I like the spacious and minimalist decorations. We ordered a matcha latte and lavender latte. When I ordered, I asked the cashier if the matcha is strong as I am going request an extra scoop of matcha if needed. The cashier said it was strong, so I just ordered as it is. The lavender latte was delicious, and the scent of lavender is strong, which I like a lot. The matcha latte is sad. The drink was very watery. I went back to ask if they can give me an extra scoop of matcha powder in my drink, and they were very kind to re-make my drink. It came out better than what it was, but still a bit weak. I will just order lavender latte next time. read more

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Love the coffee. Best coffee in town and love the fast service as I travel a lot and need a the best coffee. Thank you Ariana for the best service. read more

Theory Coffee - Always worth it. Adriana is amazing at customer service and made sure my coffee tastes perfect. Thank you Theory Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

the food and coffee here looks amazing !!! To add on the service is excellent the people that work here are nice and happy to be working here! when you just open the door you will see a good ambiance and you will say oh I reall like this place. read more

Theory Coffee - this is the menu for the epic food - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Great cafe to take a break when exploring within the vicinity. Outdoor seats available and dog friendly. When purchasing a bag of coffee beans, coffee is complimentary. Flavorful drinks are offered here and was not a disappointment. Bear claw is light and flakey. Service is exceptional and welcoming. Plenty of street parking available! read more

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Great baristas, unique breakfast items and ambiance is fabulous. Located centrally and a zillion time better than Starbucks down the road. read more

Theory Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

The place is beautiful. Trendy modern and large space too. They had multiple staff members working and even though there was a line it was smooth. Now to the pastries, they look great but they are so oily that it was dripping on and all over us. I'm not sure how they are making their croissants or cruffins but it was soggy on the inside and we had spoonfuls of oil drip out ! We understand a lot of butter is used in making these but this was another level. Watching oil drip out and then the leftover liquid (pictures). I would recommend their coffee but stay away from their bakery. read more

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On our last morning of a long weekend road trip, before hitting the road home, my husband and I came to Theory Coffee. Located on the main street in the small downtown area, we managed to find parking on the street right in front. The space itself was very open and modern with a very clean aesthetic. All of the staff were extremely friendly and engaging. They did apologize in advance that a portion of their espresso machine was not working so drinks were taking a particularly long time that morning. Neither my husband nor I minded since we were in no rush. We decided to sample quite a few items from their pastry display case, including the monkey bread, a bear claw, a sausage fold over, and a brioche breakfast sandwich. My husband ordered a maple latte while I ordered an iced s'more latte with oat milk. The food was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed nibbling it throughout the day as we made our way home. The bear claw was probably my favorite, but the monkey bread, when warmed, was out of this world. The s'more latte was decadent and rich, and definitely more of a treat than an every day go-to coffee order. There was ample indoor seating and tons of natural lighting. This is the type of coffee shop that you could spend hours in reading a book or getting work done. read more

Love Theory Coffee shop here in Mount Shasta! Such a beautiful space, and great coffee every time I come. The shop itself is spacious, with a mixture of sleek white accents and wooden pieces throughout the space and live plants. I've hung out here for hours and also popped in for a quick latte and each time has been lovely. So far my favorite latte is the Island Boi, an iced americano with coconut cream and coconut condensed milk topping, so refreshing and hits the spot every time! The strawberry matcha is also really good. During the week they close early at 2pm and on the weekends their hours are extended to 5pm. Definitely stop in if you find yourself in beautiful Shasta! read more

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We are relatively new to this town, not a tourist, so just checking out the different choices we had here. All I wanted was a 16 ounce latte. They only sell 12 ounce the same price as a 16 ounce if you want hot. If you want it cold, you can have a 16 ounce... Because they add ice. That's my Theory. Not going back. read more

Efficient! Attentive! Delicious coffee and foods. July 4th weekend, busy as heck. I saw the line but didn't feel like looking any further. To my surprise and delight things moved smoothly! I had my breakfast and coffee lickity split! Fueled up and on the trail in no time! read more

Served this morning by a snotty and rude waitress - tracks with the other reviews here. She ordered me the wrong pastry and when I told her she was very short and defensive. Do they understand what customer service is...? read more

Really cute place wish we had time to hang out here. Love the interior, plenty of seating. Got a muffin and a latte, nothing fancy pretty good. Service good and easy to park on the street read more

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So we come to mount shasta every year really and so it is really refreshing to see spots that are trying to bring more people to visit as the town is small and knitted together. I really think that this place will keep the people coming. The pastries in my opinion really outshined the coffee but my partner and his sister said that the coffee complimented the pastries. I loved the ham croissant and the bear claw. My coffee did taste very milky and the coffee taste just was not present. The vibe was really cute and very trendy so I am hoping it gets more people interested in the city :) read more

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Great service! Great vibe! BEST pastries and coffee!! So glad they're in Shasta now.

We were on our way back from Burney Falls.. decided to make a stop at Mount Shasta downtown. We wandered by this neighborhood roasters, and enjoyed a little treat. Saw some new flavor blends and bought two bags of coffee beans for home. We got their special drinks- Pumpkin Spice Latte and Sunday Morning Latte. The ambiance was relaxing, friendly and spacious. The baristas were friendly. read more

Theory Coffee - Two different blends of coffee beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Out of cold brew whattt Americano was mid and ham and Gruyère was millennial slop would not return read more

Theory Coffee - Iced americano not a cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

My friend and I spent a night in Mount Shasta on a road trip. Someone in Redding, California told us we needed to go to Theory Coffee in Mount Shasta. We both loved it! The coffee is very smooth and rich! The ambience is also very nice on Shasta Blvd. We sat there and had our coffees before going out on our walk at Sisson Meadow. We loved the coffee so much that we got another one on the way out of town! read more

Very tasty coffee and the pasties incredible, pasties soft not too sweet just incredible. Great and friendly customer care. We had it from this location and the one in Redding CA as well. Both of the store very good. read more

amazing coffee. the best in town. i've been coming in with my dogs since they opened. today, i brought my special needs rescue senior dog who made one- albeit annoying- chirp after i waited in a long line. i was next to order and the staff made me go tie him outside and i missed my spot. there were a ton of crying babies in the establishment at the time. i guess im biased because i chose to care for the future of our planet and abstain from having children and my animal companion doesn't get the same compassion and courtesy. different strokes for different folks i guess. giving two stars and this review in part to let future patrons know not to bring their animal companions and also in hopes that the owners will learn to be kinder to loyal customers. i dont mind a rule, just would appreciate if it were consistent and also that i was able to take my order before being told to go outside- i wasnt asked with a "please and thank you" by the way. read more

I walked into this place very tired and in need of coffee. I was greeted by the aroma of baked goods and a wide selection to choose from. The bakery items were beautifully displayed, and the smell was incredible. I was very happy with my Gouda pastry and matcha, which wasn't too sweet. What a lovely place; they even have a fireplace to warm up before hitting the mountain. The coffee lady had a cool style about her tats, and smiling while making coffee! read more

Theory Coffee - Baked goods ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

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Beautiful environment! The pastries were soo good. Happy friendly servers and the coffee was great too!

Incredibly unfriendly staff. Food and drink quality aside, I will not return just because the staff was so incredibly rude.

If you like Blue Bottle, you'll like Theory. It's that classic "third wave" style which tastes too sour for my palate. However the atmosphere is lovely and the baked goods were top notch. I would just order something other than drip next time. read more

Theory Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

This place feel like an Out-of-Place in a good way! Great coffee shop with a nice modern atmosphere, coffee is really good... but pastries... Well!! OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD! Really tasty and wonderful! Best bear claw I have tried so far!! read more

Sadly they are out of several things on their menu. Nice-looking coffee shop in the service was fast and friendly. Nothing exceptional but it served the purpose. read more

Coffee is delicious, super interesting flavors! Tried the banana bread flavor and it was so good. Food was also great and staff was efficient and kind! read more