Yesterday's experience was honestly uncomfortable. The employee who helped me came across as…read morefrustrated, impatient, and rude. It made me feel unwelcome, and I ended up leaving and going somewhere else instead of staying. I didn't even feel comfortable voicing my concerns in the moment, which isn't how a customer should feel. I understand bad days happen, but this interaction was enough to push me away from returning.

I recently had to switch to decaf and was visiting the area and the decaf didn't taste very good…read moreunfortunately :( still love them tho

Waited in front of them while 3 customers I was ahead of got their order before me before I had to…read moretell them they hadn't done my coffee order yet. Person who took the order pretty much ignored me while other person finished the order. Made me late. Unexceptional coffee and not going back. I usually don't do reviews, but thought I'd mention the bad experience to warn others especially if not a local.

What a nice coffee shop is D&M! Located in the building on one of the main drags in Ellensburg, the…read moreplace looks like a cabin with a drive-through on either side. The doors in look like they would be ones that you pull open, however they are push doors. Avoid looking like the kid from the far side cartoon! Upon entering, it's definitely a combination of yard sale furniture, a very nice lacquered table with "Ellensburg Bulldogs" written on it, some old-school gas pumps and lots of windows to let in plenty of natural light. Eccentrically eclectic describes this place well! Lots of different caffeinated options exist here, though I must say they make a mean redeye - drip coffee with a shot of espresso. Interestingly, it's becoming the exception rather than the norm when I find such a drinks that doesn't have an acidic bitter bite at the end of it. Call this has a really nice low intensity bitter coffee flavor that remains really smooth throughout. Definitely something that I will be ordering again. Lots of sweet drinks are available and they have a number of food options including some muffins and a couple salads. I decided to sit and read for a bit. The place was a bit louder than I had expected, you're not the sort of adult conversation bar, but rather the machines they had really loud it after a while made it kind of annoying to try to study anything. In addition, the seating options included some old-school metal folding chairs that look like they belong in (or are part of) a 50s patio set. There was also seating on benches under the windows. These two are covered with, what appeared to be, cushions purchased either from an old church or at another yard sale. After sitting for about 20 minutes I decided that these were great for pictures, but less great for actual sitting. All in all, cool spot, good coffee, free Wi-Fi and less than plush surroundings.This is the sort of spot it's great to grab something to go or to come hang out for a short period of time, but not the sort of place that makes it super easy to come study for hours on end. Ultimately, that may be what they're going for and if so, they've done a nice job.

We stopped in for breakfast after a weekend at The Gorge. The food was excellent; we had a…read morebreakfast burrito, pastrami hash, and a breakfast sandwich with a homemade biscuit. Our cappuccinos were served right away and hit the mark. My granddaughter loved the blackberry lemonade. While great food is always welcome, what makes this cafe stand out is the community vibe and the warm, professional, and ever-so-helpful staff. From the moment we walked in until we felt right at home and cared for. This cafe is truly a gem and we look forward to coming back the next time we are at The Gorge.

The food is absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere is so homey. I have gone there multiple times…read moreand have never been disappointed with my meal. The service is incredible, and the staff are very welcoming. I have gotten many things there, including BLTs, Honey Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Peach Apricot Croissants and Orange Cardamom Bundt Cake. I also recently became vegetarian, and found just as delicious vegetarian options! Their drinks are OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD. They also have outdoor seating that is covered so it is heated (for when it's freezing outside). I love the Kittitas Cafe and I come back for delicious food, cozy atmosphere, great service, and yummy drinks!! rose pickerel

This is for Louie's Latte or whatever replaced Jolt (doesn't have its own yelp.) Flavors were good,…read moreI had an Americano my friend had a lemonade, but the barista had dirty hands, didn't make my order correct (no cream or sugar), and turned down my Jolt stamp card even tho a different barista couple weeks prior (still after it changed from Jolt) said I could still cash it out, like I'd be grandfathered in. So that's lame, idk which of them was in the wrong but I had a full stamp card and couldn't use it. But then after the barista said I couldn't use it, she didn't even offer me a new one for Louie's latte hahaha not that I care too much but it struck me as odd and not very helpful to the little business. Side note: the prices are great, feels like one of the only things that hasn't been affected by inflation over the years.

My new favorite coffee place! Drinks have a very rich (not watery like some other places) flavor,…read morereasonable prices, and really nice baristas. Ask for a punchcard!

We were on our way to a small town and stopped here as a pit stop. The ambience was cozy and…read moremodern, and they have a restroom right outside the building for customers to use. When we entered, the barista was assisting another customer and took quite a while to even acknowledge us. I ordered a latte, which was decent. One of the reasons I enjoy going to cafes is the experience of drinking coffee from a mug, but this place only offered to-go cups, which felt strange and disappointing to me.

Super convenient to stop on way home from the Gorge. Looks like an old gas station transformed. The…read moreinside is super cute and smells super tasty. Coffee beans are good

The Early Bird -- a truly great, innovative restaurant that is a must-stop if you're passing…read morethrough Ellensburg. I'm lucky to live here so I get to go at least once a month. While every dish is an eating experience, the Early Bird has monthly specials that are as unique as they are wonderful. The only problem: they only exist for that month (although manager Erica tells me they occasionally have made a monthly special a permanent fixture). Come early or late on weekends -- The Early Bird is often difficult to snag a table, especially on Sunday mornings and in the winter when they don't use their outdoor dining area. Also: their adjacent sister eatery, the Night Owl, is a similarly high-quality Korean restaurant.

In this case, the early bird most definitely gets the worm…read more I visited this local cafe after seeing Rufus Du Sol at the Gorge. Unfortunately for me, many other concert goers had the same Sunday morning plan. While The Early Bird is delicious, it's by no means speedy. We originally received a 45-minute wait for takeout, but ended up waiting closer to 75-minutes. My order consisted of the Eggs Benedict bowl with the veggie medley, monkey bread, and a hazelnut iced latte. The perfect cure after a night of debauchery. You can tell they're doing their best to manage crowd control, especially the morning after a popular concert. Something to note is that you must have a table secured before ordering food. They don't let you order and wait to be seated to help lessen the crowding. Pro tip: the city park behind this building is much better spot to wait for your food. There's seating and even private bathrooms - a god-send after a night of camping at the Gorge.

Neeka's in the same location that Conways Coffee held for several years -- just off the Cle Elum…read moreI-90 exit/highway 970 intersection. This is an excellent location to take a break, score caffeine and a panini sandwich and be back on the road with a minimum of fuss. The new owners have added more tables and upgraded the kitchen for a wider menu of sandwich choices. We had a perfectly melted turkey panini as well as a lightly glazed homemade scone to die for. My latte was fine. We enjoyed chatting with the new owner who obviously has put a lot of heart into the place. We're delighted the coffee vibes in this location have carried on; it's a great first stop when riding a motorcycle eastbound from Seattle. Heartily recommended.

Great customer service and very efficient. I will start going here more often. It's all about…read moreconsistency for me and this place is consistently good. I wish they were in the heart of town, but they are worth the little time to get there. Only problem is when they're out of something and I wish they had more help.

My go-to coffee spot in Ellensburg. The coffee is made quick and is exactly what you expect, and…read morethe baristas are always very kind and easy going

They work quickly and each barista I've spoken to is pretty nice. The drinks are delicious. Its a…read moresmall place though, and will often be busy.