My son's friend introduced him to the breakfast burrito at Cafe Elite, and he fell in love. As…read moresummer winds down I made a breakfast date with my son to have breakfast burritos. Sadly, they were out. She took our drink order and walked away which felt very inefficient for the level of busy for just 1 person to be managing. We decided we'd try the breakfast sandwich instead, assuming it would taste similar, and it did. Despite ordering "2 sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches" (after having ordered 2 sausage and egg burritos) she made 1 and was already onto helping the customer at the other window. Since there are no prices on the menu board and they don't give you a receipt, I can only assume I just paid $5-6 for an Italian soda and $5-6 for a breakfast sandwich. Don't get me wrong, that seems like a fair price for a breakfast sandwich, so the total I paid should have been the tip off that she was only making 1, but the other peculiar part was that she told me the total and saw he holding up cash so then she gave me a new, lower total. Just overall not a great experience for a special breakfast outing with my kiddo.

I don't come to Elite very often since Gravity is usually my go-to, but sometimes I stop by here…read morebecause Elite offers some different syrup options. The drinks themselves are good, but the overall experience could be better. Each time I visit, the customer service feels unwelcoming. The baristas don't seem very friendly, which makes it hard to enjoy stopping by. I love people who make coffee (coffee is the start of my day, every day!), I'm polite, and I always tip well--so it's disappointing to consistently feel that lack of warmth. With just a little more focus on friendliness and customer connection, Elite could really shine as much as their unique menu does.

LIL' J'S JAVA: WHERE ALLITERATION MEETS ARBITRARY ALPHABETICAL RESTRICTIONS…read more Let me tell you about the absolute MASTERPIECE of caffeinated nomenclature that is Lil' J's Java in Orting. First, the apostrophic excellence of not one but TWO abbreviated words! The sheer AUDACITY to diminutize both "Little" AND "Java's" - it's like e.e. cummings opened a coffee shop and decided to get JAZZY with it. The alliteration? PERFECTION. Three J's dancing together like caffeinated jazz musicians. Lil' J's Java - try saying that three times fast while your mouth is still numb from their Jalapeño Juice (because apparently, every beverage MUST start with J, and we need to talk about this). BUT FIRST, can we appreciate how they took the standard coffee shop naming convention and gave it that little apostrophe-heavy twist? While other shops are out here with names like "The Coffee House" or "Morning Brew," Lil' J just swaggered in with double punctuation marks and said "Watch this." However, I must address the elephant in the room: their puzzling commitment to J-exclusive beverages. Yes, your Juniper Juice is delightful, and the Jackfruit Jammer is... interesting. But what happened to good old-fashioned COFFEE? Oh wait, sorry - I meant "Java." Because apparently, we can't serve anything that doesn't sound like a tongue twister from the letter J. The name Lil' J's Java rolls off the tongue like linguistic butter. It's poetry. It's music. It's... severely limiting their menu options. Look, I appreciate your Jicama Juice and Jam Tea (which they insist on calling Jam-Tea to make it work), but sometimes I just want a mocha. Sorry - "Jamocha." I've started a weekly appreciation club where we gather to admire the linguistic brilliance of the name while quietly questioning why every seasonal special has to be something like "Jolly Juice" or "Jazzy Jujube Jubilee." Last week, someone ordered a hot chocolate and watched the barista have an existential crisis before renaming it "Jovial Java-less Juice." Five stars for the name - it's a masterpiece of modern minimalist marketing with maximum apostrophe usage. But SERIOUS QUESTIONS about forcing "Jasmine" tea to carry the entire non-coffee menu because it's the only traditional tea that starts with J. P.S. I heard they briefly considered serving lattes but decided they'd have to rename them "Javattes" to maintain their theme. The dedication is admirable, if slightly concerning. P.P.S. Their latest creation, the "Jumping Jellybean Juice," feels less like a beverage and more like a cry for help from someone trapped in an alphabetical prison of their own making. Note: This review was written while sipping their signature "Jubilant Java Journey" (because apparently regular coffee needed three J-words to be menu-worthy) and contemplating the beautiful simplicity of their name against the byzantine complexity of their J-based beverage bureaucracy. Special Addendum: To the staff member who tried to convince me that "Espresso" could be spelled "Jespresso" - I admire your commitment to the bit, but we need to talk about the rules of English orthography. Final Thought: The name? BRILLIANT. The J-restriction? It's like watching someone play Wordle with one hand tied behind their back while hopped up on their own Jalapeno-Jackfruit-Juniper Juice Jam (yes, that's a real drink, and no, I don't want to talk about it).

The girls at Lil J's are nothing short of AMAZING!! They have everything you could need or want…read more From regular to sugar free EVERYTHING. There are double punch days. I always ask for them to surprise me and they never cease to make something completely DELICIOUS!! Keto snacks galore!! Stop in in. You won't be disappointed!!

Huge donuts Nice packaging…read more I'll give it an overall of 4 3 stars for texture of the apple fritters. I like mine a little more crunchy and less squishy but the flavor was good. Friendly workers Ample street parking

I volunteer at the Orting Food Bank and I went to the legendary doughnut to get something on my…read morebreak and oh my gosh the donuts are out of this world. The guy was super nice fast service in and out. And I even got a little treat for my dog.

We visited this popular coffee shop with my family and our toddler for the first time. The space…read moreitself is beautiful, with a large open seating area and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a stunning view of Mount Rainier. We went on a sunny day, and the atmosphere and scenery were definitely a highlight. I ordered the Lumberjack breakfast sandwich, which was absolutely delicious, along with a caramel macchiato that I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, the customer service didn't match the quality of the food. When we approached the counter, it was our first visit, so we took a little extra time to look over the menu. The cashier initially told us she'd be with us shortly, then took our order. Throughout the interaction, she seemed irritated and unapproachable. I understand everyone can have an off day, so I didn't think much of it at first. (This was around 11:00 a.m. on July 2.) Since we had our toddler with us, I asked if she had any recommendations for what kids typically enjoy. Instead of feeling welcomed, I felt like I was inconveniencing her. We ended up ordering a pastry and a cake pop for our daughter. As the rest of my family placed their orders, we all noticed the same lack of friendliness. One tip for future customers: if you're sitting outside, keep an eye on the pickup counter. I checked a few minutes later and saw that only our drinks were ready. After using the restroom, I noticed several food baskets on the counter but wasn't sure if one was ours. I asked the cashier if the basket under my name was my order, and she simply responded with an "uh-huh" in a dismissive tone. I considered speaking to her about the interaction but ultimately decided to leave and share my experience here instead. The food, coffee, and beautiful location would definitely bring me back. I only hope the customer service improves because a welcoming attitude would make the overall experience just as enjoyable as the food.

Great atmosphere in both the day and evening with a truly remarkable view of Mt Rainier. The food…read moreand coffee are great. Truly a cool establishment, if I lived here I would come here all the time. I would come here for the view of Rainier alone but the place itself is spectacular. The people who work there are all wonderful. Only note is if its rainy or super cloudy on you can't see Rainier. I came here daily while in town and its truly a great visit at any hour of the day whether you want breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon beverages and snacks, dinner, late night drinks, etc. Its all great here.

I love this place! It's far from where I live but I will still come here because the atmosphere is…read morenice! The baristas are nice! And most importantly the coffee & food is BOMB! I love the mocha the best, half sweet is perfect! And the original breakfast burrito is my favorite!

Always love coming here to work. The food is great and the service is spot on every time! I love…read morethe service here as they are always smiling and happy. They truly make your day! I love the burning fireplace and all the windows, makes the feeling so f openness relaxing! Compared to the Sunrise place location, I will choose this place ten times over! The coffee is made to order and the way you want it done. They always aim to satisfy.

Tried it the first time and I ordered a white mocha and well it tastes like burnt coffee and it…read morewasn't hot. It was warmed , lukewarm warm. DCR down the street better and worth it.

LOVE good vibes. Drinks are always so yummy and the baristas are super friendly. Also never a long…read morewait in line even when busy very efficient.

This place looks so cool. It has so much potential to be even bigger/popular…read more The problem I see is the drive-through: The menu is at the very front of the line and you can't see it until you get to the counter. Sure you can look it up on Yelp or Google, but what if you don't want to or have the ability to? My only experiences is through the drive-through, the experience inside the building might be better, but their drive-through really needs to step up with advertising and maybe a popular drink menu. I got a sugar-free caramel macchiato, it tasted very milky, not a lot of flavor. I also got their pesto and turkey Panini sandwich, and to be honest it was really salty, but overall decent. I wouldn't get it again, but it's not a bad choice if you like a little more sodium. The best thing about this visit was the pup cup. Other coffee shops give a cup that it's really hard for the snouts to get all the way in and this cup is flexible and nice and easy. Probably won't return unless I want a pup cup.

Nice staff and they were quite busy when we walked in, and that should have been a warning that…read morethings would take a while. We were wanting to get on the road but figured with four or five people behind the counter service would not be sluggish, but alas! I think they had to remake someone else's order. The coffee drinks here are more like what you get at a plastic-sign drive through coffee stand - made for the sweet caramel whip cream crowd, not for the actual espresso drinker. The pastries did not come across as homemade or made well.

They didn't have what I wanted on the menu but it was made regardless. The best price under $8read more

I've had this bookmarked for quite sometime now and I've been wanting to try this place.Thankfully,…read moreon Thursday 1/22/26, I was in the area and I was a bit hungry and wanting some hot beverage. I found on Yelp that Volcano coffee was within 5 minutes of my location. This was definitely a random visit which turned into a wonderful one. Upon my entry, I was greeted with a cheerful "Good Morning " by one of the ladies (employee/possibly owner) and had made eye contact. I advised it was my first visit and if she didn't mind me taking some updated photos of the business as Yelp had old pictures. She stated "You're more than welcome, let me know when you're ready to order". I thanked her and I would holler. The place was larger than I expected. The building didn't look as big on the outside. I guess I was fooled. LOL! The ambiance was clean, comfortable with cozy lounge furniture and dining tables. There is a Fireplace, however, was not in use as it was warm inside. The Christmas tree was still up. I was advised by one of the ladies that they leave it up and change the theme throughout the year. I thought that was pretty neat. Drive thru is available. After looking through the menu. I opted to order the sausage egg muffin breakfast $6.50. This was good. I also ordered a Masala Chai latte with coconut milk $6.30 (inclusive of up charge $.75). This was recommended by one of the ladies and had claimed it was her favorite drink. I enjoyed this drink very much! I also had a warmed apple fritter $3.05 which was good. The three ladies that were working on that day were so joyful, full of smiles and laughter. I could tell they had great chemistry and enjoyed working there. I believe one of them was the owner. They surely made my morning and my day. I left merrily on my way to run the rest of my errands. I shall be back! =)

I fear this chain deserves the high reviews…read more Delicious coffee, great service, and solid menu. A little pricey for a coffee shop, but delicious nonetheless.

Good drinks. But my first time going I was met with very poor customer service and highly…read moreunprofessional communication. Wait time is unreasonable. During my second visit, I saw three workers spit in someone's drink before they handed it out of the window. I didn't get their names, but I refunded my drink and left. After talking with a friend I learned that she also received poor customer service and hostile communication. I had such high hopes about this stand, from the positive reviews and the compelling story of its beginning. But my experience was nothing but horrible and I will not be returning.

We enjoy this coffee shop everytime we arrive to Puyallup! The service is outstanding, and the…read moreflavor of coffee memorable!

Very very friendly!!! This morning my husband and I tried this coffee place we were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the amazing survice and wonderful tasting coffee. Their menu is simple, easy, and nicely put together. I got the mocha blended and my husband got the meltdown. Very delicious. Cant wait to go back and try more!!!