Take it from someone who takes espresso a little too seriously: this place is outstanding. Other reviewers mention the pastries, lattes, atmosphere, and friendly service, and I believe them. But for me, this review is about the coffee. The roast, the grind, the pressure, the balance, the crema, all of it worked. This was not just a decent cup from a cute cafe. This was careful coffee from people who know what they are doing. You can smell the roasting as soon as you open the door. That is usually a good sign, but it does not always translate into the cup. Here it does. We were especially grateful to find this place after a strange travel evening near Dungeness Spit when almost nothing seemed open and dinner ended up being a couple items from Walmart eaten in the car. Then the next morning, here was this small cafe in Sequim producing coffee with more care than plenty of places in Los Angeles or San Francisco. Great service too. Friendly, quick, and professional. read more

Bright and cheerful place with great coffee and friendly service. There is a small selections of pastries, I really liked the cranberry orange muffin. read more

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Fantastic coffee! Modern and welcoming spot and great service too. The coffee is definitely a five, but I do have one complaint: coffees only come in 12 ounce! I definitely would've loved a 20! read more

Visiting Sequim so stumbled on Essence Coffee. Nice coffee shop inside. I personally had the Americano, and others had lattes. No frills spot. Parking on site. read more

Great customer service. Nice ambiance, plenty of seating. There is a parking lot available. Coffee was well balanced. Wasn't acidic. Great ratio to Coffee and milk. Tasty chai latte, wasn't overly sweet. They roast their beans in-house. read more

Essence Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Sequim, Washington

I've been coming to Essence for a few years now. This little cafe and roastery is hands down, the best in Sequim. When I was looking for the 'best coffee in town' I found a Yelp review by a coffee aficionado from Seattle. He said that this was the place! And it truly is. My favorite is the Cortado! Their in house roasts are very fresh and exquisitely done. They have great lattes and mochas, and if you're a coffee aficionado like me, you'll love the pour overs. In the back area is a comfy section with a couch and chairs. The main area has tables and a coffee bar for the solo flyer. Food fare is mainly local pastries, scones and muffins. My go to is the chocolate croissant, which accompanies my daily Cortado. Warning, this combo is known to both enlighten and create a vortex of energy which is a great start to your day! There are many regulars, where 'everybody knows your name.' I do appreciate cafes that use only pesticide free beans, and I've inquired and found this to be true at Essence. Enjoy the best in Sequim!! read more

Essence Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Sequim, Washington

Great latte while visiting Sequim. They also offer pastries that go with your hot drink. read more

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I drive 30 minutes to visit almost every day and the coffee is perfect every time. Taste, quality, and customer service is a step above anywhere else on the Peninsula in my opinion. read more

Excellent oat latte. Such a blessing. Also pastries are great. We had the maple pecan scone

Excellent coffee. Roast their beans in house and house-made syrups. Espresso and flavor of syrups go well together. Not any overpowering sweetness like a lot of the other coffee shops we've experienced here. Just a quality latte overall. Several seating options. Awesome atmosphere. Friendly staff. read more

Great quality coffee, with a cool, clean, modern vibe. Very sweet, friendly service from Zach and Izzy. We ordered 5 coffees between the 5 of us, mostly iced lattes, and they were all very good. Loved my iced latte w/ maple (half sweet). They were super popular on a busy Saturday morning, so some waiting involved, but we didn't mind. We hung out for a bit. Worth a stop! read more

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Cool place, clean and modern inside. There were two employees, one of which I think was the owner, very friendly and nice, personally brings your drinks and food out to you. read more

Not just the best coffee on the Peninsula, you just won't find a grind this good in the PNW. The owner is an award winning roaster, and it shows in every cup read more

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Delicious lattes, and a chill, friendly staff. We would absolutely be glad to grab coffee here again if we are back in the area.

Very clean facility and friendly staff. Wonderful drip coffee and we shared a fig cookie and brought an oatmeal raisin cookie home.

We had 2 pour overs and a chocolate croissant on a rainy afternoon. This place is serious about coffee and made great pour overs! Fellow merchandise for sale as well. When we arrived there were 1-2 customers and all the sudden the whole store filled up! We were just visiting town but great to see that there were numerous locals saying hello to each other at the local coffee shop. Would definitely come again. read more

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An amazing spot! They really know what they are doing here! My partner and I have been baristas and regularly extract our own espresso and Essence has got it down. Well trained baristas. Great quality tools and ingredients! Friendly staff, nice decor, and I cute lounge area. I love that you can look into their roasting room as well. Highly recommend stopping by to try if you're in town, it's an experience you won't regret! read more

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TL DR: delightful location, ok espresso based on 1 visit so far. Not nearly as good as [Ladro/Cherry St/Zoka/Herkimer/Olympia/Anchorhead] in Seattle. First off, let me say that I WANT TO LOVE THIS PLACE! I go to Sequim fairly routinely, maybe monthly, and need a solid latte option. I'm looking for something about as good as Caffe Ladro in Seattle (which is an excellent chain), or at least as good as I can do at home. I have tried many places in Sequim and generally they are all not good. Finally I made it to Essence and walked in the door and immediately thought "this is it! Finally!" The space/furnishings/art are lovely, there's a Hoffman book on the coffee table in back, the coffee hardware is serious and the workspace is clean. The menu makes sense and is coffee-first. It screams "first rate espresso shop" and I was thrilled. Then... we had our lattes (no syrups or anything, just plain lattes, one dairy and one oat). Were they bad? No. Were they great? No. They were sort of meh, some muted ok flavors but under-extracted and a bit sour. The absence of latte art, while it doesn't impact the flavor, was also a tell. So... I'm hoping that was an aberration. Maybe that barista wasn't bringing his A-game that day. So I'll be back at least 1 more time... and crossing my fingers that this is it. read more

Exceptional coffee and wonderful staff beautifully elevate the charm and sophistication of Sequim. It's a place where I eagerly grab a quick coffee and relish those moments spent with good friends over a delightful local Kombucha. Donna read more

Come here every time I'm on vacation in Sequim, coffee is incredible, chocolate they use in the drinks is incredible, quality of dairy is incredible. No real downsides. I work from here often. read more

Yummy latte. Glad my husband found this gem during our Sequim vacation. The ratio of coffee shot to milk was perfect! Husband got carrot and fig muffin. It was delicious. read more

Without a doubt, the absolute best craft coffee on the west side of the water. The roaster REALLY knows his business and does the beans justice. Love the seasonal menus as well as the regular favorites. Just damn good coffee. read more

This is a very nice shop with a clean restroom and lovely photography on the walls. The barista's are nice and helpful in choosing a drink. They had several options for our pour over coffee. It would be nice if they had cream out so you could add the amount you want. We typically like a solid medium roast and this was a little too light for us. Next time, we would ask for the darkest light roast they have available. It was fun to watch them roast the coffee while we were there. read more

Great pour over single origin coffees, fast wifi, and a comfy place to work. Highly recommended. read more

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Spending the weekend in Sequim to experience the vibe. Tried this place for our morning coffee. Nice seating area, bright and light. Our cappuccino and café latte were very good. We also ordered a scone and a Danish, both top- notch. I will note that the baristas were not wearing masks, if that matters to you. read more

Visiting sequim, a friend recommended the coffee at Essence. Open since July 2020, we stopped in and put them to the test. We met Rod, the owner and asked about his coffee and the process used to roast his beans. High quality beans, precisely roasted and homemade syrups to deliver a delicious cup of coffee without all the sugar or bitterness. True to his word, Rod made us a flavorful and delicious cup of coffee. Upscale decor makes this newly opened business a trendy location to sit and relax read more

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Essence is a REAL coffee shop. The PNW is famous even in small towns for good coffee. Out here on the pen we have lots of good coffee but theres only one place to get CRAFT coffee. Essence. They get their pastries fresh from a local equally artisanal french style bakery that is exquisite. So if you want a snack they have you covered. If you want the best coffee and pastries on the peninsula Essence is the only place to find it. read more

Worth the hype! Great coffee, and the owners are very sweet. Syrups made in house, and you can taste the difference.

New coffee place in Sequim. The staff and who I assume to be the owner were very nice! My cappuccino is delicious and the details from the layout/design of the shop down to the to go coffee cup are very thorough and well thought out. We'll be back! read more

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Essence Coffee in Sequim Wash. has the highest quality of freshly roasted coffee in the Puget Sound. Their coffee is roasted in house, and packaged for home usage, but the coffee you order to drink has a major benefit-- The coffee beans are not burnt like other roasters so there isn't the acid stomach result 2 hours later after consumption. The other major benefit is that coffee and caffeine has beneficial properties for people who are type 2 diabetics. Essence Coffee Roasters intentionally creates their coffee in its purest form without all the sugary sweet syrups, toppings and carb laden additives that most people would call a "milk shake". Just the cocoa alone is pure and natural and makes the best mochas. Now you know the truth about why Rod and Megan Dirks opened this family run coffee roasting company, it's because integrity and quality are produced here-only in Sequim Washington. read more

Wonderful fresh roasted coffee in open well appointed environment. They know how to make great coffee and serve fresh pastries along with it. The owners and staff are knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. You can buy fresh roasted coffee too! read more

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Incredible lattes here. Best in town hands down! They don't mess with those artificial sweeteners but give maple & cinnamon a chance! You'll keep coming back again and again like me read more

Good coffee, cool vibe. And, the menu included kombucha. Staff was hard working and nice

We came here to meet some family for coffee! This is a great stop in Sequim and seems to be the only serious specialty shop around the area. They roast their own beans which made us a delish cup of joe. All around great vibes in here, great service, and wonderful coffee!! read more

We got a flat on our road trip and ended up pausing for a day in Sequim and stopped by this place for a coffee and were super happy with the exceptional espresso and tea. Awesome read more

Best tasting coffee ever. I moved back home after 33 years in Seattle. I'm particular about my coffee and I've found perfection in little 'ol Sequim! I buy their decaf beans for drip coffee at home--worth every penny. Highly recommend. read more

They know beans and how to extract the liquid from those beans. They are on point for the menu as well as well trained baristas who know how to make a great traditional cappuccino. read more

Delicious coffee, enjoyed in front of the fire. It was an excellent way to start a rainy day. Definitely recommend.

Excellent coffee and exceptional service, the owner and staff were very helpful and friendly.

By far the best coffee in town. The owner is super into it and knowledgeable. Dialed in espresso drinks