Jazzy music, cozy couches, and a hot cup of coffee. That's the quintessential Seattle coffee shop, made popular by Starbucks. But in the San Juan Islands, coffee is brewed a bit differently. Cozy couches overlook sweeping island vistas, bustling harbors, and quaint villages. Jazzy accompaniment is often performed live by island musicians and that hot cup of coffee is locally brewed.
Island shops create their own blends, local roasteries keep inns and restaurants fully caffeinated, and regional favorites are imported to a few local stops. Find your old favorites or try something new as you explore the coffee options in the San Juans!
Skarpari is a boutique shop located in the heart of Lopez Village and offers unique gifts, custom handmade knives, seasonal food items, and organic roasted coffee. Owners Krista & Chris Stovall spent a year testing different beans before selecting this one; Sun Catcher Honduras Guama Danta Coffee Blend is a smooth, chocolaty coffee with notes of dried fruit, roasted nuts, and brown sugar.
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San Juan Island Roasters is the area's longest running coffee shop and small-batch roastery, established in 1990. Conveniently situated across from the ferry landing, this café offers a full espresso bar and an inviting, warm atmosphere for locals and visitors alike to enjoy exceptional coffee while soaking in the scenic views.
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Local Goods, an Orcas Island coffee roasting and small-batch foods company, is known for roasting organic, Fair Trade coffee. "We believe in supporting ecologically-responsible agriculture and more equitable approaches to trade."
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Stumptown Coffee is a Portland, OR classic. Now with three other cafes, a roastery and a tasting annex in Portland, as well as locations in Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Orleans, it's finally finding its way to the Islands!
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Visit Brown Bear Baking on Orcas Island where they serve coffee from Victrola Coffee Roasters. Enjoy a delicious latte and pastry inside their cozy bakery.
Other specialty coffees like Torrefazione Italia can be found at Downriggers, and Graffeo italian coffee is served at Inn at Ship Bay. And of course, you can find Starbucks coffee at Roche Harbor Resort.
