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Biscuit sandwiches and good coffee made this Tacoma stop memorable.
Coffee shops, matcha, and beans
Coffee shops worth crossing town for.
A running list of coffee, matcha, and beans Irina has tried, loved, and would send to a friend.
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Hi, I'm Irina. I've spent 10+ years in coffee, including earning a Starbucks Black Apron. These are the shops, matcha stops, and beans I've tried and would tell a friend about.
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Tacoma, WA
A Tacoma favorite and one of Irina's easiest yeses for coffee.
Seattle, WA
A Seattle stop that fully lived up to the hype: strong coffee, warm service, and an e...
Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles favorite for quiet design, careful drinks, and coffee worth going out o...
Olympia, WA
A must-save Olympia stop for a polished coffee break downtown.
Portland, OR
A Portland roaster with a beautiful room and coffee that feels worth planning around.
Kailua, HI
A favorite Oahu coffee stop for a warm latte and an easy island reset.
London, England
A London stop worth saving for a bright room, strong coffee, and a proper pastry case.
Kailua-Kona, HI
A Kona stop for iced lattes, ube drinks, and coffee to bring back from the island.
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Tacoma, WA
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A Tacoma favorite and one of Irina's easiest yeses for coffee.
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Seattle, WA
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A Seattle stop that fully lived up to the hype: strong coffee, warm service, and an easy place to send a friend.
5.0Buy beans
Los Angeles, CA
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A Los Angeles favorite for quiet design, careful drinks, and coffee worth going out of the way for.
5.0Buy beans
Olympia, WA
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A must-save Olympia stop for a polished coffee break downtown.
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Portland, OR
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A Portland roaster with a beautiful room and coffee that feels worth planning around.
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Kailua, HI
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A favorite Oahu coffee stop for a warm latte and an easy island reset.
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15 spots
Seattle, WA
- 1Blue Ridge Coffee HouseA Seattle stop that fully lived up to the hype: strong coffee, warm service, and an easy place to send a friend.5.0
- 2SNOOZE CafeA Seattle matcha stop saved for the banana cookie drink.4.5
- 3Yoka TeaA Seattle tea stop for matcha and green tea drinks worth saving.4.5
7 spots
Tacoma, WA
- 1Beware CoffeeA Tacoma favorite and one of Irina's easiest yeses for coffee.5.0
- 2Naomi Joe Coffee RoastersA Tacoma roaster worth checking for seasonal beans and thoughtful tasting notes.5.0
- 3Third Space CafeBiscuit sandwiches and good coffee made this Tacoma stop memorable.4.5
4 spots
Kailua-Kona, HI
- 1HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee, Kona CoffeeA Kona stop for iced lattes, ube drinks, and coffee to bring back from the island.5.0
- 2Kona Coffee & TeaA classic Kona coffee stop to save when you want the local roaster route.4.5
- 3BerryBird CoffeeA relaxed Kona stop for an easy island coffee run.4.5
4 spots
Los Angeles, CA
- 1Maru CoffeeA Los Angeles favorite for quiet design, careful drinks, and coffee worth going out of the way for.5.0
- 2Community GoodsA Los Angeles stop that lived up to the hype and belongs on a first-pass LA coffee list.4.5
- 3Good Friend CoffeeA Los Angeles stop made better by house-made syrups and a friendly neighborhood feel.4.5
2 spots
Olympia, WA
- 1Olympia Coffee RoastingA must-save Olympia stop for a polished coffee break downtown.5.0
- 2Papaver Roaster HouseA cozy Olympia roaster stop for fall coffee and a slower downtown break.4.5
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Omaha, NE
- 1Archetype CoffeeAn Omaha favorite worth saving for coffee now and beans to take home.4.5
- 2Rally Coffee Co.An Omaha coffee stop Irina would put at the top of that city list.4.5
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