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    Black Bear Espresso

    3.1 (9 reviews)
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    6 years ago

    Waited in line for 30 minutes before ordering then another 10 for my coffee. There was only one car infront of me

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    9 years ago

    The girl that works in the early morning is fantastic! She always makes my drink just the way I like it!

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    Giddy-Up Coffee Corral

    Giddy-Up Coffee Corral

    4.0(10 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $

    I've been coming here occasionally since I moved here in July. They make a great Lotus, however I…read moredon't like that they microwave the bagels, it makes them rock hard if I don't eat it right away :( please get a toaster. As far as service, not too chatty but they are pretty quick so that's a plus!

    Usually the customer service & experience is impeccable. Baristas are always welcoming & friendly…read more Greet you when you pull up to the window. Service is fast. Yesterday sadly that was not the experience... we pulled in around 4:38 (close @5pm). Two trucks ahead waiting at the window. Come to find out one of the trucks was baristas boyfriend, who was inside chatting away with her, and the other was a customer. She took a longer than long time to make the customers order in front of us. By the time we got to the window it was minutes to 5pm. The baristas barely even acknowledged us pulling up to the window. She loudly cackled & continued to talk with her boyfriend. Said bye to him. He walked out to his truck blocking the service window. Continued to talk with him barely paying attention to us. Our drinks were NASTY !! She was so rude and not focused on her job. The customer in front of us ended up coming back, probably with an issue with their drink(s). The times we've stoped in for coffee or an energy drink. And had her for a barista the experience is horrible compared to the other ladies we frequently see.

    The Shiplap Shop & Coffee House

    The Shiplap Shop & Coffee House

    4.1(89 reviews)
    13.5 mi
    $$

    I went to Kravins, The new name for the coffee house, that used to be called Shiplap it's located…read morein the center of Old Town Yelm, WA. I had great expectations but was sadly disappointed. First of all, you must realize there's tons of coffee places in Washington, especially in Yelm I can count about 9 places that sell coffee on the main Street. I'm not even counting the half dozen gas stations either . Most of them are little drive-thru structures. This one is a brick and mortar in town. And unfortunately people are lazy and like to drive through and get their beverages. So that's sort of a negative for Kravins. You need to make that place a coffee house. Someone is willing to get out of their car for. The former business was really adorable. They had some really cute unique vintage stuff in there shop. They had a business that did Do-It-Yourself terrariums in the back. It was very unique and it was sad that they didn't make it due to lack of support of this town. The rule of thumb is when you take over a business you need to make it better and more interesting . I went in the other day, because I heard they had soup there a while back. They no longer sell soup. So that's strike one. Their baked goods looked like they had bought them from the grocery store instead of either sourcing them from someone unique or baking them themselves. There are plenty of bakers that are independent in this town that you could source some really amazing baked goods from if you don't want to do it yourself. You need something like that to bring people in. I don't know why you don't have a soup and salad bar that would take your business to the next level. The cute shop and vintage items are gone and have been replaced with boring gift store items. Tim's pharmacy has the most unique items and they're right across the street. Why are you trying to reinvent the wheel with some humdrum stuff? I'm giving you free advice if you want to make that business go. You have to make it shine and be so unique. Even the drinks have to be different. I purchased a small smoothie that cost me almost $8 and it wasn't good. It was extremely sweet and it had a strange taste to it. Based on that visit I would never come back and I wouldn't recommend you to anybody. You have a really nice shop there. You need to really bring it up to the next level. You need to serve some sort of soup and salad. Something unique. Forget the sandwiches. Those are everywhere or if you make sandwiches they have to be different. People are looking for something new. Also you want to make it a place people want to come and hang out. It's not charming anymore with the gift shop hanging there. Hopefully you fix it. Turn it into a little restaurant.

    Quite a unique store. It looks small from the outside but once inside, it huge. It's got 3…read moresections, the front, simply seatings plus several sales good table, middle section, where you order your drinks and foods/snacks plus shopping for sale goods plus a rental private room for meeting, and the back section is where all the tables & chairs, couches, dinning tables, mismatch of everything. Decor overall is carefree and chill moods. Clean & spacious place for work, relax, or just hangout to read a good book with drinks & snacks. Drinks are okey, not bad and same with foods. No need for high expectations but go with the flow. We went here for some recoup & recharge over coffee & cookie and card games. Service is nice & friendly. Good vibe for sure. Had a wonderful time here with my friend before bowling right next door. Parking is plenty, most are street parking infront, sideway or in the back.

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