SoulFood CoffeeHouse

Welcome to some of the best coffee you could ever get your hands on! I love the selection of drinks -- it's actually overwhelming, but they've named them all quite creatively. Try the chai drinks including the Cheech and Chai, which has a dash of coconut and hemp milk. What's that saying? Oh yeah, it will have your taste buds buzzing! On my first visit here I also had the Mary Jane latte, which I think the barista got a kick out of me ordering by the smirk on his face. You can't get this full-bodied, non-bitter taste at Starbucks!

The added bonus of coming here on the weekends is the live music from 8-10 pm! It's too bad there isn't more of a crowd because the artists are talented. I try to do my best to support them as much as I can.

Cute gifts and books at the front of the shop. Everything is more of the metaphysical vibe which I can dig.

Decor and furniture is a little eclectic -- burlap bags on the ceiling, stained glass lamps, confetti-like streamers, guitars on the walls, couches for lounging, wooden tables for studying, etc.

Cons: The drinks are pricy. For a mug that is pushing 10 oz but is sold as "12 oz" it's almost $4.50 on average. Guess you're paying for the good taste and uniqueness of the place. Also, I wish it was closer to Seattle because I would definitely be a daily customer and I think they would garner bigger crowds for their shows.

If you're in the Kirkland/Redmond area, and looking for proper coffee, this would be the place.

I'm a coffee fiend, snob, and overzealous critic. (Non-Professional, of course.)  

Lever-Pull Espresso machines, in my humble opinion, make a superior shot of coffee.  This place has a very nice one.  (And is one of three places that has one that I know of.)

The roast is flavorful, without being overpowering.  It is also not over-roasted like many places are these days.  (I blame Starbucks.)

The people are very nice.  It's a fairly quiet place that also acts as a new-agey book and crystal type store.  (A touch hippie-like for my tastes, but I'm only here for the coffee.)

The vibe is relaxing, and it's right next to the craft store that my wife frequents.  So while she's looking at yarn and whatnot, I can sit and drink coffee.

I've had some very nice conversations with the baristas here, and they really do know their craft.  The other thing about lever-pull machines is that you really do have to know what you're doing to effectively work one.

I always feel welcome, invited, and not rushed here.  I greatly appreciate those things.

None of that snobby coffee house attitude here! This is an awesome space with great coffee and lots of selection. Art, music, books, a kid's area and plenty of room to relax. And the staff was incredibly nice. Craig and Taylor were the baristas and made some awesome recommendations!