Avellino Coffeehouse

Oh wow my son tried a carne asada burrito and I had a chicken burrito last night - I'm in heaven!…read moreSo fulfilling and flavorful we will be back sooner rather than later!! Thank you!!

Friendly staff as we entered and willing to answer our questions with a smile. Bakery items are in…read morea cabinet of sorts. You choose a tray and tongs and pick out the items you want then bring it to the register a few feet away where they calculate and bag your chosen baked goods. We paid $13.70 including tax for 8 items. Such a great deal for authentic Mexican baked goods. I love that none of them are too sweet like most American sweets! Our favorite was the chocolate cake roll with icing inside- perfect blend of chocolate cake and icing without it being too sweet. Next time we are in town we will be back!!

Items available around 6:30pm on a Friday evening. Quite a selection for late in the day- grab a tray and pick your selection.

Our chosen 8 items- chocolate icing roll was our favorite followed by the berry and cheesecake danish and profiterole.

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Icing On the Cake

3.8(75 reviews)

0.2 mi

Food is top tier! Excellent ! Service is always wonderful. I…read morereally like her. The shop is beautiful. I love everything about her bakery!!! Tastes SO good!

Excellent coffee, music and impeccable customer service, family friendly environment.read more

Custom Wedding Cakes

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Raspberries & Custard

Pure Bliss Desserts

4.5(375 reviews)

0.1 mi

I wanted a gluten free treat late at night and figured I may be out of luck. As it turned out, my…read moredreams were about to come true. Pure Bliss has a WIDE selection of gluten free, and a vegan section. Yes, there is also an overlap with some items that are both. I was super impressed with how vast the selections for both were. It is CUTE in here! Feels like a modern Parisian bakery. There were plenty of people sitting and enjoying their desserts with a glass of bubbly. It felt like I stepped into a whole new world. The women working were DOLLS! So sweet. I could tell they had the ordering counter down to a science and were super efficient while still being friendly and spending time with each customer. The gluten free carrot cake was decadent and flavorful. The creme brule was lovely. The caramel bar (not gluten free) was reported to be quite good as well. I can't wait to come back!

Amazing cupcakes, bite size sweets, and wedding cake. Best of all, the order was delivered last…read moreSunday by a lovely staff member named VIOLET. This girl could not have been more pleasant, efficient with the delivery service and informative on proper cake cutting techniques. Hope to see her again. A true asset to life.

Orange Creamsicle...yummy

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Caramel Pecan Tart - incredibly addictive! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

Raven Bakery

4.2(13 reviews)

0.3 mi

Nice little spot downtown very quaint- just not my style bakery. I appreciate the all whole grain…read moreapproach. Most of the breads and seem very dense not as much raise as I like. Not to mention all breakfast pastries items were $7.50+

I live just a couple blocks away and thought I would like to stop in because my usual Bakery is…read morefive or six blocks away. I like it because they ride bikes. They did slice the loaf of bread that I got, but the bag did not fit the loaf. She did offer to tape it shut, since I am just two blocks away, I declined and of course, I dropped it on the way home and bread went everywhere. The bread was much more than day old, and they charged $10.50 for a single loaf of bread. I can't think of any time the I will ever go back. I would like to know what bakery was there before as the oven is built for production.

Bakery/suite front, Wednesday 25 October 2023.

Step right up!

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Parking meter for street parking by the bakery.

Slice of Heaven

4.7(44 reviews)

0.8 mi

I really wanted to get a custom birthday cake for my wife this year so I decided to try out a great…read morelocal bakery in town, Slice of Heaven. My wife and I have recently started going here for all the little sweet treats they have and we have never been disappointed. Whenever we walk in we are always greeted with friendly smiles and great customer service. The cake turned out absolutely perfect and the decorator did an amazing job. Usually when a cake looks this beautiful it doesn't taste that great, but this was not the case! The cake was both visually pleasing and also very delicious. My one criticism I have would be the email communication. When I first ordered the cake via their website I received an email back that made me feel like I was inconveniencing them, and most emails after I got the same vibe. In the end everything worked out and my wife was head over heels for the cake which was the most important thing. I will definitely still be recommending this bakery to anyone who wants a delicious and professionally decorated cake for any occasion, or to anyone looking for a nice dessert.

I live close to this wonderful place and need to stop myself from going every single day…read more Everything I have ever had has been amazing. As a Canadian, I am picky about my Nanaimo bars, and the GIANT ones I have had here have been, for lack of a better word, heavenly. Even the gluten free version is delicious! No idea how you do it, but keep doing it! Also, I love the life size Darth Vader and Stormtrooper!

Mint Chocolate Lasagna, tiny so we savored every bite.

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This place is heaven...

The Mount Bakery Cafe

3.9(381 reviews)

0.2 mi

Used to frequent this place for breakfast back during my Bellingham days! They rebranded I think?…read more Food: I want to start off by saying the food is great. This following paragraph does not change that. I am pretty disappointed when I ordered the BLT advertised as served on house made Focaccia. And honestly the combo makes the $21 price tag worth it. But the BLT was not served on focaccia, instead a standard bread. Yet we received no heads up. Again, it was great but why was there no disclaimer? Definitely would not have ordered it had there been transparency because it doesn't feel worth it. Drinks: standard cocktails but really good. Definitely worth a try. Service: they were pretty packed but everyone that tended to us was really sweet. Ambiance: very standard Bellingham small shop vibe.

The food was good and so was the service. It is a nice place a little bit on the vegan side for me…read morebut still good.

To go goodies

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Outdoor seating for nicer weather

Antler Baking Company

4.9(27 reviews)

0.9 mi

Thought we'd give it another go... the cookies and icing are still incredibly sweet and still…read moredisappointing to see the cookie sizes within the same cookie- and especially comparing different cookies- are vastly different. The cookie dough cookie was basically twice the overall size from the Lemon sugar cookie sandwich. I know price of eggs has made everything go up- but when two items are priced the same and one is about half the size it makes you feeling a bit slighted.

Antler Baking Company was recommended to me by a customer in Bellingham, I was excited to come…read moreacross its booth last week. The molasses cookie is absolutely PERFECT!! My kiddos love the chocolate chip and cinnamon rolls. The cookies and rice crispy treats are large enough for at least 4 people; 2 depending on one's sweet tooth. I plan to purchase more prepackaged treats for our holiday gifts for neighbors. The is booth located on the right side of the small vendor market shopping area at Enchant Christmas. Antler also has vendor booths other markets, and a pick up location in Bellingham. Customer service at Enchant was wonderful, I highly recommend!

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Lemon sugar cookie and cookie dough sandwiches... two items priced the same are completely different sizes...

The Bellingham Baker

5.0(9 reviews)

0.7 mi

Janine can really bake and decorate! I asked her to make a Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Cake…read moreand she really exceeded my expectations. The friend I surprised was overwhelmed.

Absolutely love the cakes Janine bakes! She is very detailed and talented in her work! It's not…read moreonly the designs she creates but also the flavor of the cakes! The frosting can sometimes be overwhelming but depending on your sweet tooth less frosting can be requested i'm sure! Prices are reasonable. She is always quick to respond to emails, great communication. She also offers a way to pay with card which is very helpful! Will definitely continue to order from her in the future!

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Tutti Freschi

5.0(6 reviews)

2.0 mi

The tiramisu cake (gf) was amazing!! It was just right--not too sweet! I love how Patrick saved the…read moreday!! He made the tiramisu cake the day before pick up--thank you so very much!! The taste of the cake was divine! The service was outstanding!

The best little cafe in Gas Town. I loved their coffee. The staff was also ver efficient and…read morefriendly. They offer fresh croissants thet melt in your mouth! I am sure that once you visit this new gem, you'll keep coming back, as I did.

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Meringue Rosette Cookies. Gluten Free

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Jesse L.

12 years ago

I've been going here for years; they are the best coffee shop in town. They use real chocolate for their mochas, not nasty syrup (like EVERYPLACE ELSE in Bellingham) and their baked goods are amazing. The baristas are all overwhelmingly nice, but genuinely so instead of being cheerful because it's part of their job description. They are wonderful people, and most of their pours are terrific. Just recently, there have been a couple of less-than-stellar cups of coffee, but I gave them some leeway because I knew they were training up new baristas and everyone has a bad day every now and then. About 99% of the cups of coffee we've gotten here have been absolutely amazing. read more

T W.

13 years ago

I just had a very unpleasant experience at the Avelino's on Kellogg and I will not be giving them my business ever again. And I will be sure to tell all my family, friends & acquaintances not to go there anymore. I came in for a cup of tea and to use the wifi. Once there I realized that I forgot my wallet. I explained my predicament to the server and asked if I could still use the wifi and she refused to give me the password. So for a few bucks she lost hundreds or even thousands of dollars of future business. Very poor management for a people-related business. read more

Sarah B.

15 years ago

Bellingham reportedly has the second most coffe shops per capita in the nation. So, i certainly must review my favorite. Avellino was the first coffee shop I went to upon moving to Bellingham over 6 years ago. They were recommended to me by a coworker. I've been a fan ever since. The reason I'm not giving five stars is that seating is limited. I think some people linger too long working on their laptops. The noise level is high at times too, making conversations or meetings difficult. Avellino is the place for local flavor, and where I can always see friends. read more

David B.

13 years ago

To me Avellino Coffee represents Bellingham lifestyle. This has been my coffee house since my arrival here. I enjoy watching the interaction of friends and regulars. Seldom have I sat sipping my coffee without a friend or acquaintance saying hello. I am a real fan. I'd give five stars, but sometimes I just can't find a seat to linger. read more

Jen K.

7 years ago

This is hands down where I take my out-of-town guests that want an amazing specialty drink. They even make the Carmel from scratch which makes my Carmel macchiato delicious. My daughter got a hot chocolate and they sprinkle shaved chocolate on top of the whipped cream. I have never had a bad cup of anything at Avellinos read more

Sofia P.

8 years ago

I miss Avellino so much! It was my favorite spot to just sit with a cup of coffee and study (their carrot cupcakes are also heavenly). I haven't been back since I moved away from Bellingham about a year ago, but I'll definitely come back one day. I haven't been able to find a spot where I live now that I love as much. read more

Ruby J.

13 years ago

Oh man, their coffee is AMAZING! And not to mention the bagels! They get them from The Grace Cafe and the cheesey ones are SO good. Lots of great baked goods (including Gluten-Free and Vegan options) and lovely employees that will make your day! All good things at Avellino! read more

Ann P.

8 years ago

Best coffee shop in Downtown Bellingham! Great coffee and awesome food!! I can get a little backed up during the busier times of day, but I don't even mind because the coffee is that good and the service is always great - all the employees are friendly. read more

Belle T.

9 years ago

This is my favorite coffee shop in Bellingham, hands down. The baristas are always super friendly and fast. The prices are perfect and every baked good is perfect. Also the coffee is delicious. Strongest Americanos in town. read more

John V.

9 years ago

Just a fun little coffee shop, fun people work there including Shane and Erika and of course Carrie. Excellent coffee and baked goods, quick breakfast. Lots of good sense of humor read more

Kitty L.

10 years ago

Really, REALLY good coffee. Staff isn't that friendly though if you're not a regular. And yes I tip them every time I go in.

RJ R.

9 years ago

Best coffee and baristas. Great ambiance, fast service, love the breakfast options... grab and go at it's best!

Jensen S.

107

8 years ago

Excellent latte and extremely nice service! Great atmosphere inside and even games to play!!

Kevin H.

9 years ago

best coffee in town. food made in house. good selection of gluten free food

Sam M.

11 years ago

Just can't beat that homemade caramel in the caramel latte!

Deb S.

12 years ago

We love Avellino's mochas - absolutely the best anywhere!

juan r.

5 years ago

Poor service, rude server, poor coffee

Cindy R.

12 years ago

Best Coffee house in town!

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