Avellino...definitely my favorite cafe in Bellingham. Why? Delicious, excellently made coffee. Delectable pastries/baked goods. A warm, cozy atmosphere. And finally: friendly, helpful baristas that somehow are all totally hip-looking. Make sure to try the cinnamon rolls (they'll blow your mind,) breakfast biscuits, the caramel latte. I've never had anything here I didn't like. Also, every day they have a little deal going on--two punch Tuesdays is one of them, another day is free extra extra shot day. :D My only complaints are: tables aren't really big enough to spread out while studying, and there aren't quite enough outlets to plug your computer in. Avellino's more of a place to come to chill out, not so much a study spot. read more

This place has ruined me for coffee/espresso anywhere else! Three words...Housemade caramel latte! The first time I saw the gooey caramel scooped generously into my latte, I knew my life would never be the same... Not to mention the gluten-free yummies are pretty good. (They do use a flour mix that has bean flour, and that can have an odd aftertaste...but I have super sensitive taste buds.) I only wish there was a couple comfy vintage couches and some more dairy free milk options (for those with multiple food allergies). Coconut milk, hazelnut, cashew, or almond milk would be awesome! But I will love you always Avellino. You had me at the caramel. read more

I enjoyed the coffee...almost every coffee shop in Bellingham has a good grasp on how to make a good coffee. BUT THOSE DARN BISCUITS!!! So delicious. 90% butter, 10% flour but 100% awesome. read more

Amazing service, vibe and drinks.My goto place for work and lattes.

This place is so wonderful. The baristas are friendly and fast. The wi-fi is free. The coffee and chai are excellent (coming from a born-and-raised PNW gal). Also, the mochas are made with real chocolate. There's a wide pastry selection, including healthier options, and they've always got a gluten-free selection. They've got plenty of options for milk and milk-substitutes (including hemp milk). The clientèle here is very broad, from college students to professionals. You can either go to work or study, or it's great as a social destination. The cafe features a local artists, and the art rotates often enough to keep it interesting. Also, try the breakfast biscuits. The ingredients change each day. read more

The chai tea latte is great. You can ask for it to be made with half-and-half instead of lower fat milk. The half-and-half chai tea latte in the largest size possible (probably around 20oz) was $5.25 Wifi is okay, speeds around 10 Mbps down 5 Mbps up, latency is in the 100-300 ms range though. Provider is Comcast. They do have a 5GHz network but only allow customers on the 2.4GHz band, unfortunately as the area is saturated with 2.4 read more

This the best coffee shop in Bellingham. They have excellent food and very good service. Now, somethings take longer than Starbucks. Usually a better product in the end. I used to be a SB regular. I no longer am now. They support FiveStar app service. read more

The staff is always warm and helpful, I like to get my hair dresser a coffee before I see her and they know her order with just her name. Delicious coffees and OMG their baked goods. read more

Seriously my favorite place to get something caffeinated. Good prices, friendly staff, yummy drinks! I love the cold brew from here. I have been coming here a lot recently to study and get schoolwork done, and I am loving it! Thank you Avellino! :) read more

This is my favorite coffee shop EVER, hands down. It feels like home. Love the 'rolo' caramel mocha, rich and sweet, the perfect desert coffee to sip while enjoying a window seat. I don't get to go to downtown Bellingham as often as I used to, but when I go I always try to set aside some time to just hang out here. read more

This is a very cute coffee shop and it's cozy. the coffee is really good quality as well as the pastries. whip cream is delicious! Baristas are very nice! decent prices! read more

The gluten free baked goods are pretty good, especially the morning glory muffins. Glad to find a GF options at a B-Ham cafe. Free wifi too. Pleasant staff. read more

Avelino makes the absolute best coffee in Bellingham by far. In Bellingham you usually have to decide between quality and service when it comes to your coffee but avelino has the perfect balance of both. I go out of my way to only patron this establishment for this reason. My favorite thing to get is their vanilla late and their cheddar bagel with sun dried tomato cream cheese. The bagel isn't necessarily spectacular but their cream cheese is what makes it special. They sometimes over smear, but I'd rather that than an under schmeared bagel, ya know what I mean? read more

You're not going to find a better or more welcoming coffeehouse in Bellingham. Not only are the pastries wonderful (and locally made, with a large selection of gluten-free items), but the coffee is well-made and inventive (I'm writing this while sipping the current special, a baklava latte. Baklava. Latte.) The atmosphere is friendly and calming, without blaring music that prevents good conversation. It's a great spot to sit and write for hours, or just watch the parade of people up and down Railroad Avenue. The baristas will make you feel like a regular after the first visit; I've never had customer service this good at any other coffeehouse in the country. read more

My favorite coffee house in Bellingham!!! Delicious selection of gluten free baked goods(most you wouldn't even know were gluten free)not to mention a relaxed atmospere, friendly people and dang good coffee!!! read more

I have no complaints about the coffee. The coffee is excellent. I do have a litany of complaints, however, about the pastries. I enjoy a scone with my coffee, and at Avellino, I find the scones highly unsatisfactory. They have both the texture and taste of sawdust. I'm tempted to say that part of the issue might be the emphasis on providing (just about exclusively) gluten free and vegan options, but I've had gluten free and/or vegan pastries elsewhere that were pretty good. As such, I am forced to conclude that there is something terribly and specifically wrong with the pastries at Avellino. In short, if you want a good cup of coffee, come to Avellino. If you want a muffin that doesn't taste like a mothball, venture elsewhere. read more

A fine coffee option when in Bellingham. I haven't had anything else there, so cannot comment on it.

I had to kill some time while waiting for a pair of shoes to be repaired in the shop next door. I ordered a cup of Americano....price was $2.50 I was surprised when the server pulled out a very small (English tea size) cup. A great place with the Railroad Avenue style. They have newspapers like The Bellingham Herald and New York Times which you can read if you don't have your smart phone or ipad (Yes - they have wifi). Great service. read more

I wonder if it was Jessie I ordered my cappuccino from? Hmmm... Anyway, yes, the place is very cozy and friendly and the barista was extremely patient as I stood there pondering my options. I am just getting used to 'coffee culture' in the pacific NW, and had no idea what the question 'wet or dry?' meant in reference to cappuccino. The barista was not at all condescending in explaining to me that a 'dry' espresso drink is mostly foam, whereas a 'wet' drink will have more steamed milk in it. Now you know. And so do I. I assume Avellino has free wi-fi (isn't that mandated for all coffee shops by Washington state law?), but I didn't see any laptops, so I'm not sure. Oh, and two women were indeed raving about the chai being the best in town. I'll have to try it some other time. One other cool thing for all us NYC/East Coast transplants: they have the NYT there...so I may have to stop in every now and again to get my east coast news fix in addition to my chai latte. read more

This is probably one of my favorite coffee houses in Bellingham. I work near this location and often get my favorite coffee drink: the Avellino Fantasia (which is just chilled coffee, cinnamon and orange zest...try it some time...it's amazing). The baristas are very friendly and the atmosphere is very chill. It has a different vibe than your typical Starbucks. The other thing that is a huge plus for me, is that they offer a nice selection of gluten-free baked goods. Sometimes they do get busy, and the wait time can be a little long...but that just means they have good coffee, right? read more

One of the best coffees I've ever had. One of us had a latte and the milk was perfectly frothed. We also tried their baked goods (lots of gluten free options!!!) and they were all amazing. Super friendly staff too! read more

Small coffee house with the best coffee in town. Love their homemade ginger shots, herb biscuits and breakfast burritos. All the baristas are wonderful and very skilled at what they do. read more

There are tons of coffee-shop/bakeries throughout Bellingham, but after my first trip to Avellino I can enthusiastically say that this one is my new go-to. They've got everything right, from the inviting atmosphere and friendly baristas to a delectable menu. Upon weighing my coffee options, the Avellino Fantasia stood out-- iced coffee with cinnamon, brown sugar, orange zest, and some other spicy notes. This was not your average iced coffee with a few pumps of sweetener, it was crafty and made with love. They've also got a wide range of pastries-- everything from sweet to savory to wholesome. The pesto, parmesan, and sun-dried tomato scone was an excellent choice to go with my sweet drink. An overall wonderful experience to be followed by many more! read more

I love their breakfast biscuits, toasted with cream cheese. Yummy yummy yummy on a cold, rainy morning!

Absolute best coffee & cinnamon rolls in downtown Bellingham. Their lemon bars are also to die for. The baristas are great & no-nonsense. You can't tell they're all about making you a good cup of coffee. read more

Back to being our favorite little coffee place. Those once new barista's are now rockin it. We have consistently had some of the best cups of coffee from here as of late. In fact, one might say these are some of the most talented barista's in Belligham now. They actually know what they are doing and have a true passion for making a great cup of coffee. They are foam experts! Please keep it up! read more

I dont drink coffee but I am very picky about my Chai. Avellino has a great loose leaf blend with a good flavor balance that they steep in milk to make a latte. I really like the cozy atmosphere but it can sometimes be hard to find a place to sit. The baristas are always super nice and personally engaging. read more

I just tried their new location in the Cordata neighborhood. Located by Whatcom Community College right behind 24hour Fitness. It was their grand opening and the mocha shake was the best! read more

My friend Jessie works here as one of the baristas (she is phenomenal!) and its location sparks the intrigue of all the local intellectuals and artists. Avellino has amazing espresso and even better pastries. It's quaint environment is reminiscent of Parisian cafes, so bring your lovah and sip down some decadence. read more

Great coffee and cool atmosphere. small coffee house so might be hard to get a set but still a good spot to chill and read or talk. The coffee is delicious with some unique mocha and iced options read more

Great little coffee shop serving up some delicious brew! The Cafe Rolo is my favorite, but I haven't tried anything yet that I haven't loved. They have a rewards program also that will text you random coupons for $ off etc (if you sign up for it) Small place not a lot of seating and there has always been a line when I've come in but...worth the wait! read more

My favorite cafe in Bellingham! They have a wonderful array of gluten free foods, a really tasty, cheap and healthy alternative to coffee or tea (ginger blast!), and I like the atmosphere. Enjoy! read more

I went to Avellino two days ago, and there is something I still can't get over. The coffee was fine, the ambience was cute, BUT... I was shocked as I watched the barista TWICE get food WITH NO GLOVES ON! First, she grabbed a cookie from the jar that only has paper on the bottom of each cookie, allowing the barista's thumb to touch the top of the cookie. Then, I was shocked to see my breakfast burrito being made with NO GLOVES ON! Even if the coffee was the most amazing coffee ever, I won't be risking my health by going there again. read more

Avellino is one of my two favorite coffee shops in Bellingham (the other is the Black Drop). In additon, Avellino's chai is homemade and the best in town. I dislike super sweet or over the top chai (Starbuck's chai is the worst that I have ever tasted) and Avellino's version is a chai drinker's dream. They also have a gluten free carrot cake that is fantastic. The place is homey and friendly and the people are kind. Visit Avellino for great coffee. read more

I recommend getting a Mexican mocha a meat biscuit and the get some music at Everyday Music.

Best place in town for coffee hands down. Best costumer services, friendliest staff, and delicious baked goods. If you ever have any problems they fix it immediately. No need to go anywhere else for your coffee read more

Real espresso like Seattle circa 1985, I second the cream puff comment (wow), and down home funky with nice folks working there. Only problem is they can be pretty busy, but how many great places are slow? read more

A cup of coffee that will start your day on the right foot. Not to mention, the baked goods are delightful. I love how personable the employees are. If you're looking for a quiet place to relax and get a good snack, this is the place to go. Try the monsterous cream puffs. Warning: you will need to share! read more

I love coffee from Avellino. I love their lattes and their caramel mocha's. They have yummy cinnamon buns and sugar cookies.

My espresso was flavorful and not bitter. Local coffee is always a plus. The staff was friendly and informative.