The only coffee shop worth going to! I'd drive straight past Starbucks even if it was twenty minutes closer than Sandy's. Coffee is tasty, food is delicious.. I grew up going to this shop, which makes it all that much better. The familiar faces, energy, and edict of the staff is beyond what you can find anywhere else. Plus unlike most branches, you'll find the owner, Sandy, here all the time with welcome arms and a smile on her face ready to help! This is an environment I can just kick back at and relax. Strongly, STRONGLY recommend this shop to anyone and EVERYONE! Plus, Wi-Fi is a nice touch to their already personable and cozy environment. read more

I must be a small town girl at heart. I think people are so used to being rushed to order and rushed out of Starbucks and brainwashed to "like" their coffee, that we forget how to slow down and enjoy friendly faces and polite conversations with a really great cup of coffee. I used to drive past Sandy's everyday on my way to and from work. One Saturday morning, my boyfriend and I decided to stop on our way to the city and was delighted with what we found! Our favorite drink is the Raspberry White Chocolate Mocha (I get mine suger free and non-fat which is just as yummy). The specials change every week and you can get a stamp card for a free drink of your choosing. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Don't pass up Carnation's best coffee! read more

I recently was hired at a company near Sandy's and received a recommendation for a bakery/delicious food. I stopped after my shift, and loved it! Knowing me, I was craving my sweet tooth like always and purchased the apple streudel! I parked in the parking lot across the street for the bank & scarfed it down! I'm not one who needs wifi, or fast service. I'd rather enjoy a little conversation with the coworkers, and hear about their day. I'm a small town girl and I would recommend this to anyone!! read more

Always friendly staff that treats everyone like a friend and remembers them. Drinks always good. Each week put out a menu with a different unique drink for every day, very inventive and usually quite good. Prices for drinks little better than chain coffee places. read more

We stopped into the small espresso stand because we smelled the coffee from across the street. Our drinks were quick and we ordered a salad and a Ruben. We were not disappointed. The salad was covered in fresh cut fruit and spinach with butter lettuce. The Ruben was melty with apple and cheese. Most delicious little stop we could have chosen! Thanks again for a great lunch on our stop through carnation/tolt. read more

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This is another of my favorite places in Carnation. They have wonderful coffee, daily specials, a wide range of flavors, including sugar-free and in addition to the usual milk or skim milk, they also have soy, almond and hemp milk. Be sure to ask for the coffee card. You get a free drink after 10 card punches. But, Sandy's is so much more than just coffee. Their sandwiches are fantastic (someone mentioned the Beefy Roy Panini...it is to die for) and includes chips or fruit. You can also get soup. The baked goods are local and includes a scrumptious quiche along with the usual cookies and pastry fare. They have also added some yummy truffles though I'm still waiting for the sugar-free. Seating inside is limited and outside is generous. There is a drive-up window for those on the go. There is also an upstairs room that can be used for meetings. I am unsure if there is a cost to this so I'd call ahead if you're interested. Sandy's is not an impersonal coffee chain. Service is slower, but is not horrendously slow. They are professional and very friendly. They remember their regulars. If I'm going for my Grande Sugar-free Latte with Almond Milk, I'm heading straight to Sandy's everytime. read more

Disappointing coffee, poor service, food lackluster. Our small group seemed to be overwhelming, and the wait for coffee was too long for the quality of the coffee. The food was also super disappointing, the sandwich was hardly filled with anything and it was bland. Just overall super disappointed after being recommended here. read more

Since I was driving by last Friday morning I couldn't wait to try this cute little place out (also I had a 50% off Entertainment coupon). So I parked my car and went inside while holding onto my curious chihuahua (lol). I loved the interior and was feeling happy because it was gorgeous outside. However, that soon ended when the overweight crabby looking 30+ year old woman took my order, no smile, to be honest seemed like a biotch. At first I said I would like one of the sandwiches on the cute menu, but she quickly cut me off and said "we don't serve sandwiches until lunchtime", then turned away and was chatting for a looooong time with a customer that drove up through the drive-thru. Finally, about 10 minutes later she asked me did I decide what I wanted to order. I almost left, but decided to give Sandy's Expresso a chance, so I ordered a blueberry milkshake (originally I wanted a huckleberry since she said they had every flavor you could imagine, but not that one, lol). It took about 6 or 7 minutes, but tasted great! For the milkshake I'll give Sandy's two stars, but the customer service was not up to par, which is why I didn't leave a tip (highly unusual for me b/c I leave a tip 99% of the time wherever I go). On the contrary, I left a generous tip about 30 minutes later when I went to Minees Cafe in Snoqualmie ~ Minee was an honest to God angel ~ nice, kind, radiated with an inner aura of beauty. :) read more

This place is a great spot to stop and grab a bite or a coffee/drink when biking through Carnation. They have some nice tables outside as well as plenty of seating upstairs. I had a wonderful sandwich called the Beefy Roy. It was a toasted panini style sandwich filled with roast beef, tomato and red onion. The menu is sandwiches, soup, and various bakery items. The girls working behind the counter were sweethearts and very helpful. (easy on the eyes too!) Highly recommended as an alternative to a sit down restaurant or for something more than a coffee stand. read more

Kelsey’s Koffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carnation, Washington

As I read these reviews about how friendly the baristas are I am very confused and wonder why they decided for the past 2 years to be complete bitches to me. The very large girl with brown and blonde hair threw my drink down the drain very dramatically right in front of me when I pointed out it was wrong also will throw my croissant on the table very rudely and walk away. They never have a smile or anything kind to say ever. The other girl with brown blonde hair who seems to be there weekday mornings is very rude as well. They always give me a lotus in a 16oz cup and I have learned recently it's suppose to be in a 24oz cup as it's all one price. The girl who went to work at Costco was mean to me all year. I've made a point to take extra time in the morning to make sure I go to another coffee stand as I am scared of these girls. I come in with two children and don't want to be treated like this. read more

Sandy's espresso has excellent iced lattes and better yet...a drive thru so I don't have to pull my kids out! It's my go to coffee spot in Carnation. read more

Excellent coffee shop, we love coming here. Great atmosphere, food and coffee.

Had a great time at Sandy's Espresso, perfectly fine espresso and lots of fun cookies and tidbits to snack on. I got one of the cheddar and ham biscuits to go - BEST! PURCHASE! EVER! Seriously insane, I wish I lived nearby so I could eat those all the time. Would definitely return if I'm in the area again. read more

Love Sandy's.. My kids say it's the best cocoa on Earth! problem? The staff is TOO friendly!!! They talk to the regulars FOREVER!!! If you are running late and see a line, don't go.., but if you have time GO! Great coffee and service.., just slow... But that's ok in a small town! read more

Very nice little place. I had a great mocha. it was not the Hershey's laden thing I get elsewhere and instead had a much more pleasant and subtle German chocolate like flavor. was very happy read more

Best coffee in carnation so yummy I drive from Renton and wait to get into carnation for my white chocolate iced mocha

I love this place.Whenever I'm in Carnation I love to visit one of my favorite coffee shops, Sandy's Espresso. The staff is great. They'll make you feel right at home. From what I've seen they greet every guest with a smile and will ask you about your day. The drinks are delicious. They serve sandwiches before 2pm, which I almost always miss. I have tried their reuben sandwich, it was so good I think even Gordon Ramsay would approve. 5 stars for their exceptional work! read more

Best place for coffee in the valley! Good lunch options and a nice place to chill or even host a meeting.

Loud music blasting. Filthy restroom with trash can overflowing onto the floor. No lunch on Sundays. Bad service. Not recommended.

Great place to stop for coffee or for a quick bite when you are biking. The outdoor sitting is very nice on a sunny day. I recommend the quiche. read more

I was hoping for the best and I just moved into the area but I was sorely disappointed. Poor service, the restaurant did not seem clean, the food case was broken, and the coffee was horrible. It tasted like flavored hot water versus coffee. . read more

I hate to give this local business a bad review but their coffee is so inconsistent.. The coffee either has burnt taste or lack of flavor.. I'm sorry to say the couple of times I have stopped in a pinch I didn't leave satisfied or thinking wow this coffee is amazing. read more

We were camping at the Tolt Macdonald Park in Carnation, and desperately needed some coffee. We drove right past the Starbucks and headed to the only local coffee shop we could find in the town. The coffee was bad. They charge you an extra 25cents to use a credit card, and they asked me if I wanted my cappuccino wet or dry -- I said dry and then they said they couldn't do that. Then why ask? We took one sip of the cappuccino and the drip, threw them away and went to Starbucks. We tried! read more

Awesome! Great people, great coffee. Not always the fastest but they are always doing their best. Been going here since it was just a tiny hut across the street : ) The "carnation coolers" are out of this world! read more

Love their coffee - it's their own roast. I had a panini sandwich (the Reuben) yesterday that was really good.

Sandy's is great! Asia and Marki are so helpful and always make my drink just right! i drink decaf and they have swiss water decaf that tastes as great as regular coffee. they also have wonderful lunches and treats - it's the best coffee outside seattle for sure - been going there regularly for over 15 years! read more

I love going to Sandy's. The girls there are always nice and my coffee is always delicious. They have great breakfast sandwiches that I crave! Being from a small town and working for various coffee stands around the valley I really appreciate Sandy's. Keep up the great work ladies! read more

First time I stopped in Carnation for food. I ad beef sandwich with pesto and cheese. Couldn't eat at it as it was very unappealing and tasted pretty awful. Lots of sweets were available, that might be tasty. I'll never stop there again. read more

I feel compelled to write a review after the horrible customer service I received when I visited this past weekend. I am from this area and was visiting family and friends so I decided to swing through the drive thru because last time I was here the service was fantastic and coffee delicious. I pulled in and smiled and said I had a few questions about the sandwiches as I have not been here In awhile. The blonde girl at the drive thru was extremely cold and short with me- and once I ordered- I kept having to repeat myself as she was clearly not listening when I was answering her questions on size, if I wanted whip cream and what else I wanted. She rolled her eyes when I repeated myself for the 3rd time- and then when I finally got my sandwich she practically threw it at me. It was dry-- just a croissant ham and cheese.. Really? Nothing else? No tomato, spread or anything? The only reason for the 2 stars and not 1 is there was a darker hair girl that was friendly that gave me my other drink- but I felt uninvited and like I was a burden to the other girl- I just could not believe how rude she was to me--but the other people that were inside she was warm and friendly. Needless to say I will not be back. I'm very disappointed as I would rather give my business to local-- rather than Starbucks- but will gladly go to Starbucks now where I get a smile- instead of eye rolls. read more