This is become my first stop when I come to the islands. They say they roast their beans in small batches and the taste reflects that. I'm always nervous when I try a new spot but San Juan Island Roasters really showed up! read more

As we waited for the ferry in Friday Harbor, we walked around and found a great ice cream spot near by. It was a beautiful sunny day and ice cream was needed. The server was able to take my order and ring me up in no time. I made it back to my vehicle and ate my ice cream with a smile. read more

San Juan Island Roasters - Cookies and cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Stopped by last week when it was rainy and cold out and got just what I needed. The coffee here is awesome and the taste reflects that. They also have a store at the opposite corner with some cute souvenirs! This has become my first stop anytime I come to the island now read more

Cute little coffee shop on the dock by the ferry. Nice views from the tables and seats inside. We went there to try the matcha, which was better than Starbucks. They also sell a selection of local gourmet chocolates and Cascade Glacier ice cream. I had a cappuccino with a chocolate dipped biscotti. Yum! Very friendly barista. Great way to start a morning off. read more

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This review is for the coldbrew. I love a coffee shop that can do dark roast coldbrew well. The barista told me that they used a dark Costa Rican bean, and it was a very smooth and strong cup of coffee. Despite there being multiple coffee shops right down next to the ferry, I couldn't resist getting a second cup before I left the island. If you like coldbrew and smooth dark roasts, I would recommend San Juan Island Roasters. read more

Honey lavender latte is subtle and sublime! Chocolate banana bread and creme brûlée donut delicious. Staff are friendly and helpful. Can't beat the view. read more

San Juan Island Roasters - View from the deck - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

The baristas were nice and the coffee shop allowed dogs, so we really appreciated that! Unfortunately, it felt like their beans are burnt and I had my latte with lavender syrup but I couldn't really taste it besides tasting the sweetness. read more

Always great brewed coffee here with friendly service and places to sit inside or outside. The pastries are tempting--my husband picked out the shortbread/ raspberry cookie and enjoyed it. We've been here many times over the years and always find it wonderful. We will always be back for more. read more

Great service. This is a cool laid back café. You can watch the ferry roll in and have a nice drink. The ice cream and chocolate selection is quite nice as well. read more

While visiting Friday Harbor we stopped in San Juan Coffee Roasting. What a great little shop right next to the ferry landing, nestled in the Cannery Landing building with several other interesting shops. They have a great selection of chocolate treats, cookies, ice cream and of course... coffee! They offer locally roasted coffee beans that are roasted fresh there on the island and the staff we met both times we visited were very nice and helpful! If you're looking for a personal experience and a great coffee and wonderful treats, stop by and give them a try! read more

San Juan Island Roasters - Shop is located down the stairs and at the back of this building. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Service was good. Coffee was great. They offer 8 flavors of ice cream. I'd say the ice cream is average. They are trying out some extended hours, so it may be changing for a while as they try some different closing times. read more

San Juan Island Roasters - New summer hours - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

I only bought a bag of the Guatemala Huehuentenango, so this is basically a bean review. They do tend towards mostly dark roasts here, but this one is a medium so I gave it a shot. Turns out, it's really good. The flavor is full and the cup smooth -- there isn't any bitter or burnt aspect to be found here. I'd get this again, and I usually prefer a different roast and a different geographical source for my coffee. I think that says it all, really. I was in the store itself for about 90 seconds so the experience of buying was fast and it's very convenient to stop in while you're waiting for the ferry. I'd happily go back next time I'm up in the islands. read more

The star rating is for the business as a whole. I gave it a three because the people were very nice. We only had coffee. If I were rating just the coffee, I would rate it a 1 star. . It was not good. Very burnt, bitter flavor. If you enjoy lots of syrup in your coffee, it might cover that up. Again, the people were lovely and we only had double shots. The ice cream and chocolate might be amazing. read more

San Juan Island Roasters - Double shot. Got asked twice...are you sure you don't want anything in that. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

This took me by surprise, I normally don't get lattes or any flavored coffee because they are all too watered down with milk but I got a dirty chai and a ice latte and it was both one of the best ice coffees I've ever had. Very impressed! read more

One Sunday morning while waiting for the ferry back to Anacortes I developed a craving for coffee flavored ice cream. Now, finding a place open at that time on that day became the challenge. Some of the ice cream places were not open yet and/or too far a walk from the cars for our (me, my mom, and my dad) comfort. So we looked around the pier by the ferry terminal and found this place. And they were open. AND they were selling ice cream! I was so stoked! They even had the flavor I was looking for. And it was delicious! This is a good place to stop for ice cream and/or coffee, my mom got some coffee and said it was good too. read more

San Juan Island Roasters - Signage visible from the ferry terminal holding lanes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

This wonderful small business roasts its own beans! And has the best chocolate toffee. My mom begs me to buy her this chocolate toffee every time we visit Friday Harbor, and she's quite particular. I appreciate the small businesses in Friday Harbor, and this is one of my favorites. read more

My sister and I were dragging ass from our early departure ferry outta Anacortes. We're avid adventurers as well as java joy seekers. The decor is simple and eccentric with Wilson volleyball from Castaway, and coffee motif. The space is small but cozy. The gamut of chocolate was amazing. Then you pair with the coffee ... well, it's magical. The ladies that served us, presuming it was a mother daughter pair, were warm and accommodating. We came in from the rare AUGUST rain for hot coffee and dryness. If you visit the island then visit here too. read more

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Almost missed this coffee shop hidden away at Friday Harbor ferry wait area, but so glad I stopped by. I asked for dark roast recommendations and got a bag of their Sumatra Blue Lintong. Very rich flavor that will wake you up in the morning! My daughter bought several of their chocolates and each was creamy with nice flavors, like kahlua, raspberry, and double dark chocolate. If you're waiting for the ferry, this is a nice place to drop in. read more

Finally found a barista who can talk dark roasts! I've found that a lot of baristas in Washington burn their dark roasts, but I picked up a Costa Rica Tres Rios here and it was perfect Hell of a trek to get here, but if you're here, you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't drop in. read more

I grabbed a mocha for myself, a hot chocolate for my wife, and some candy for my wife and I while we were waiting on our whale watching appointment. The service was quick and the barista was courteous. She checked to see if the hot chocolate was for an adult or a child so that she wouldn't serve it too hot. I had a good experience here. I'll definitely come back the next time I'm on the island for whale watching! read more

Incredible people with an incredible talent. Best thing is their the location. It's so easy to get to. Enjoy a true art form from this establishment... Mind-blowing coffee... read more

Mmm. Are you one of those coffee drinkers that wish you could go black, but are too scared and too comforted by the cream in your coffee to forsake it? If so, then SJCR may just give you the courage you need to cut the cream and accept that black coffee is the new black. I tried both of the Costa Rica blends in anticipation of my trip to Costa Rica this year, and its as tantalizing as its name. I drank a cup of drip coffee black, and since then, I never hesitate to grind, brew, and drink a cup black. The coffee isn't bitter, acidic yes, but not bitter that it needs cream to pacify it. Service is prompt, straightforward and polite. No frills and no fancy coffee tastings here. SJRC isn't Slate, but its worth trying every blend to expand your coffee palate. Stop by as you wait for the ferry home, and pick up some whole beans and a cup of coffee to-go. The staff will offer to grind the beans for you, going as far as asking what your brew method is. read more

San Juan Island Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Been here a few times now. The coffee is always fantastic. The first couple of times I was in the woman helping me was really nice and told me all about the coffee and was really into the coffee. That's the kind of place I want to buy my coffee. Very good fresh roasted. The ice cream was really good too. I had the huckleberry I think. The shop has fresh roasted coffee and ice cream and chocolate. How can it get better than that? read more

The coffee is wonderful . I drink decaf and there is not acidic after taste. Just a smooth rich favors . I also love the chocolate

Another great shop located in Friday Harbor! Steve was in need of resupplying our coffee at home and found that Friday Harbor had a place that sold coffee by the pound and a local brand! We haven't quite gotten to the coffee yet so I can't comment on that yet but what was a big surprise and just something I just mentioned earlier that day that I wanted to go to is that this place is also a chocolate shop! I was in need for a chocolate fix and decided on getting a Huckleberry jellied chocolate candy in the milk chocolate option and their Tequila Chocolate piece, also in milk chocolate. The Tequila was pretty good but I really loved the Huckleberry chocolate. It's a good thing I got two of each! The staff that runs the store are very sweet, patient and sociable which is always a good thing! I look forward to breaking into that coffee! Going off of other reviews it sounds wonderful! read more

Ice cream and chocolate candy. Open daily too unlike the other ice cream shops. Huckleberry ice cream was a first, but definitely not the last, for me. Owner was friendly and helpful. She even offered a taste, which many ice cream shops do not these days. This was my second time there and I'll be back again. read more

Stopped in here while we waited to leave the island to Anacortes. The Latte was good. The service was remarkable. They were friendly, but may not have been the fastest service. No complaints here. read more

Nice little shop right by the Ferry dock , really good , only thing I could see is they don't do blended drinks other than this the staff was really nice , the chocolate candies are delicious ! read more

A wonderful coffee shop. The ice cream and chocolate was incredible. But the service was even better. We boarded the Friday harbor ferry and forgot a jacket in the shop and we called and the current employee ran out to the dock and delivered the jacket back to us. He was incredible and really saved us. A great coffee shop I wish I could give 6 stars. read more

Honestly, they made one of the best espresso I ever had in the States. Yes, that good! Very nice boutique, very nice people, very good stuff! I will certainly stop by again any time I'll need so black roasted fuel read more

This place passed our high standards for good coffee, and will be a regular stop when we visit the island.

It's a nice little chocolate shop right by the water. It was a good stop after a long day of touring the island. They have coffee, but also chocolate, ice cream, and other beverages. Would come back! read more

I'm an accidental coffee snob having lived in Portland for over 20 years... we have no shortage of local roasters and I grind my own beans every morning for my French press, plus, my life has been blissfully easier since I started drinking my coffee black (with the occasional pat of butter or coconut oil, but rarely cream or sugar). That said, I may have to start mail ordering my beans until I can move to San Juan Island because this coffee is that good! I bought a bag of Sumatra Mandheling to bring home and got a free cup of fresh brewed along with some very pleasant conversation and excellent customer service. Additionally, I don't usually like to leave my dog tied up outside of establishments but on an uncrowded day there is a perfect spot a few feet from the door where, much to my surprise, my little man got the same friendly attention I did including a healthy treat (rather than the usual milk bone that I generally say no to). Not only would I come back... I can hardly wait until I do! read more

We were recommended the harmony chai by the woman next door. It's a spiced chai. I'd say it was only okay. Wasn't very warm, was covered in lots of foam, and the taste was just a bit too subtle for my liking. This place is known for their coffee though so maybe that is better. read more

We had a wonderful experience here at San Juan Coffee Roasting. They let us try some coffee before deciding on which bag of grounds to buy to bring home to Seattle. This was so helpful in feeling confident that I'll enjoy the grounds I bought! I can say that the Premium Estate Blend (medium) is the best coffee I've made at home. Period. It's so delicious without creamer or sugar. I'm considering looking into mail ordering my next bag....love it! Oh, they also give you a free 8oz coffee after buying a bag of grounds! read more

Just stopped by here for a mocha, and a huckleberry jelly stick, as a previous review said the huckleberry jellies were delicious. They couldn't be more right!! I also got the raspberry and orange and loved those as well. My soy caramel mocha was just the right temperature and just the right amount of sweetness. The woman working, the owner I believe, was incredibly friendly. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

San Juan Coffee Roasting makes the coffee blend for the company I work for on the island and it remains the best cup of coffee I've ever had! I look forward to it each and every morning! Thank you for sharing a great product with us! read more

Absolutely amazing! Several of us happened in while waiting for the ferry, since we'd already sampled their coffee at an island cafe. Some of the best coffee I've ever had in my life. Also, the lady who worked the counter could not have been more pleasant and was extremely helpful. We are now considering ordering more of the coffee by mail given that is was so delicious. We also tried the rugelach, which was very tasty as well. read more

I'm extremely disappointed in this place. I asked for an iced mocha made with almond milk and I didn't get any chocolate in my mocha. The service was extremely slow and the servers were extremely rude. Wish I would have gone elsewhere. Would not suggest this place. read more

I first tasted this coffee eating breakfast at a local establishment while waiting for the ferry. I've been ordering my whole bean coffee from San Juan Coffee Roasting for more than 8 years now. Yes, the coffee is that good! The owner has always remembered my name and location. She makes me feel as if I live in the neighborhood. Great coffee and great people. What more do you need! read more