This establishment will give you 25 cents off if you bring your own cup. I like that little incentive and less waste. I picked up my usual oat milk latte and theory coffee beans are good. Not sure what blend I got but it didn't disappoint. It was strong with hints of fruit and chocolate. I also tried a bottle of mood peach ginger drink with magnesium. Made in Los Angeles. I thought I was grabbing a local kombucha but again this drink did not disappoint. They also have a Good selection of loose leaf teas grabbed a mint tea for the girl. No pastries for me today but they were sweet and savory ones. When in Mount Shasta I will return. Atom I miss you. read more

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Went here the other day, some guy opened the in-swinging front door and paused like he was holding the door open, and we walked in. Then he says, "it's customary here to wait for people exiting to go out the door." Uh ok. "just wanted to let you know for future reference." Never had someone policing an exit door like it's a subway car before, never mind the fact that I'm hobbling around on a broken foot. Wife ordered sesame bagel, received an everything bagel. "Well it has sesame seeds on it," the lady said. OK. Stood up when they called our order and some guy snagged our table. The bagel was good. Espresso was good, not amazing. Honestly doubt we'll be back to play bagel roulette or take our chances with the rude ass clientele. read more

I don't usually opt for mediocre reviews. But I changed my mind for this one. On our way to a vacation in Yosemite, we stayed at a boutique hotel that is in the same building at Theory. So we thought we'd have breakfast there before we headed out. The atmosphere is very hip, but that's about it. The mocha was decent, but not awesome. The Americano, the same. My wife got the Monkey Bread because it looked the moistest of the pastries (they all looked very dry). Even heated, it was dry. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which is one of the more popular menu items. It was very average. And mine got mixed up with another order, so I had to go ask for it. My wife was waiting to eat her pastry until my order came so we could actually eat breakfast together, so her already-dry monkey bread was no longer warm. All in all a very average experience. Not awful, but not great. read more

Theory Coffee - Americano, Monkey Bread, Breakfast Sandwich, Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Everything went well!! From the customer service accommodations since I cannot consume any cheese, to the wait time to the ambiance, the music was just perfect for the place, the food and the drinks all very delicious. A place to stop for a good breakfast, and for the sweet tooth eaters read more

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This place has the best scones we have eaten! The savory cheese and chive scones were so perfectly prepared. The edges were slightly crisp and balanced the soft and "moist" inside. Yes, they are not dry!! The maple pumpkin bars were also an amazing treat. They were super moist, sweet and when warmed up were phenomenal. The coffee was good too! Theory coffee has the standard modern interior, plants, comfy seats, and plenty of places to work. They seemed dog friendly and had lots of space to sit and enjoy the deliciousness. So happy we found this place, as we pass by regularly! read more

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Service was friendly. Really great spot to relax with a classy DJ for ambiance. Lots of tables, sofa, fireplaces too. In a great area of the Mt Shasta town across from a CVS. Good coffee but not as strong tasting as I hoped. read more

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Coffee is delicious, super interesting flavors! Tried the banana bread flavor and it was so good. Food was also great and staff was efficient and kind! read more

Efficient! Attentive! Delicious coffee and foods. July 4th weekend, busy as heck. I saw the line but didn't feel like looking any further. To my surprise and delight things moved smoothly! I had my breakfast and coffee lickity split! Fueled up and on the trail in no time! read more

Fantastic craft coffee shop with exceptional coffee, great baked goods and cozy mountain vibes. You definitely should try the Kouign-amann and the breakfast sandwich. The staff is genuinely friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, making every visit enjoyable. You can tell they take pride in the quality of every drink. Everything is fresh, expertly prepared, and consistently excellent. Highly recommend to anyone looking for outstanding coffee and great service! read more

Love the coffee. Best coffee in town and love the fast service as I travel a lot and need a the best coffee. Thank you Ariana for the best service. read more

Theory Coffee - Always worth it. Adriana is amazing at customer service and made sure my coffee tastes perfect. Thank you Theory Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Walk to a very open inviting space. Plenty of seating very bright friendly staff. Their pastries are amazing from monkey bread to kounAmon to omit croissants and more. Since it was holidays, we got adventurous. Eggnog latte, butter, pine latte, peppermint latte, and they were all good. Definitely will be back. I just I'm a little surprised that the prices were as high as they were. read more

Theory Coffee - Cappuccino and monkey bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Walking thru town and came across theory. Right when you walk in, you're treated with this fresh ambiance. The lightening and set up in the shop was very open and welcoming. I had ordered the peppermint sage mocha, and a cappuccino (not pictured). It was delicious. The right amount of peppermint to mocha, and for the cappuccino, the creamy foam top was delicious. read more

Theory Coffee - Ordered a seasonal, peppermint sage mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

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Great baristas, unique breakfast items and ambiance is fabulous. Located centrally and a zillion time better than Starbucks down the road. read more

Theory Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

I loved the interior of this place, it was so cute! On top of that there were so many flavor options, so I went with a lavender honey matcha latte. The flavors were very subtle but so good! The barristers and other staff were super sweet too! read more

We are relatively new to this town, not a tourist, so just checking out the different choices we had here. All I wanted was a 16 ounce latte. They only sell 12 ounce the same price as a 16 ounce if you want hot. If you want it cold, you can have a 16 ounce... Because they add ice. That's my Theory. Not going back. read more

Stopping by for some coffee. Street parking was easy. I like the spacious and minimalist decorations. We ordered a matcha latte and lavender latte. When I ordered, I asked the cashier if the matcha is strong as I am going request an extra scoop of matcha if needed. The cashier said it was strong, so I just ordered as it is. The lavender latte was delicious, and the scent of lavender is strong, which I like a lot. The matcha latte is sad. The drink was very watery. I went back to ask if they can give me an extra scoop of matcha powder in my drink, and they were very kind to re-make my drink. It came out better than what it was, but still a bit weak. I will just order lavender latte next time. read more

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Great cafe to take a break when exploring within the vicinity. Outdoor seats available and dog friendly. When purchasing a bag of coffee beans, coffee is complimentary. Flavorful drinks are offered here and was not a disappointment. Bear claw is light and flakey. Service is exceptional and welcoming. Plenty of street parking available! read more

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The place is beautiful. Trendy modern and large space too. They had multiple staff members working and even though there was a line it was smooth. Now to the pastries, they look great but they are so oily that it was dripping on and all over us. I'm not sure how they are making their croissants or cruffins but it was soggy on the inside and we had spoonfuls of oil drip out ! We understand a lot of butter is used in making these but this was another level. Watching oil drip out and then the leftover liquid (pictures). I would recommend their coffee but stay away from their bakery. read more

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On our last morning of a long weekend road trip, before hitting the road home, my husband and I came to Theory Coffee. Located on the main street in the small downtown area, we managed to find parking on the street right in front. The space itself was very open and modern with a very clean aesthetic. All of the staff were extremely friendly and engaging. They did apologize in advance that a portion of their espresso machine was not working so drinks were taking a particularly long time that morning. Neither my husband nor I minded since we were in no rush. We decided to sample quite a few items from their pastry display case, including the monkey bread, a bear claw, a sausage fold over, and a brioche breakfast sandwich. My husband ordered a maple latte while I ordered an iced s'more latte with oat milk. The food was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed nibbling it throughout the day as we made our way home. The bear claw was probably my favorite, but the monkey bread, when warmed, was out of this world. The s'more latte was decadent and rich, and definitely more of a treat than an every day go-to coffee order. There was ample indoor seating and tons of natural lighting. This is the type of coffee shop that you could spend hours in reading a book or getting work done. read more

Love Theory Coffee shop here in Mount Shasta! Such a beautiful space, and great coffee every time I come. The shop itself is spacious, with a mixture of sleek white accents and wooden pieces throughout the space and live plants. I've hung out here for hours and also popped in for a quick latte and each time has been lovely. So far my favorite latte is the Island Boi, an iced americano with coconut cream and coconut condensed milk topping, so refreshing and hits the spot every time! The strawberry matcha is also really good. During the week they close early at 2pm and on the weekends their hours are extended to 5pm. Definitely stop in if you find yourself in beautiful Shasta! read more

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Out of cold brew whattt Americano was mid and ham and Gruyère was millennial slop would not return read more

Theory Coffee - Iced americano not a cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

The best latte I've ever had. The barista (Adriana?) really made the perfect combination of texture, temperature, flavor. I want to go back now! Amazingly good. read more

Really cute place wish we had time to hang out here. Love the interior, plenty of seating. Got a muffin and a latte, nothing fancy pretty good. Service good and easy to park on the street read more

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So we come to mount shasta every year really and so it is really refreshing to see spots that are trying to bring more people to visit as the town is small and knitted together. I really think that this place will keep the people coming. The pastries in my opinion really outshined the coffee but my partner and his sister said that the coffee complimented the pastries. I loved the ham croissant and the bear claw. My coffee did taste very milky and the coffee taste just was not present. The vibe was really cute and very trendy so I am hoping it gets more people interested in the city :) read more

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Beautiful environment! The pastries were soo good. Happy friendly servers and the coffee was great too!

We were on our way back from Burney Falls.. decided to make a stop at Mount Shasta downtown. We wandered by this neighborhood roasters, and enjoyed a little treat. Saw some new flavor blends and bought two bags of coffee beans for home. We got their special drinks- Pumpkin Spice Latte and Sunday Morning Latte. The ambiance was relaxing, friendly and spacious. The baristas were friendly. read more

Theory Coffee - Two different blends of coffee beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

My friend and I spent a night in Mount Shasta on a road trip. Someone in Redding, California told us we needed to go to Theory Coffee in Mount Shasta. We both loved it! The coffee is very smooth and rich! The ambience is also very nice on Shasta Blvd. We sat there and had our coffees before going out on our walk at Sisson Meadow. We loved the coffee so much that we got another one on the way out of town! read more

Very tasty coffee and the pasties incredible, pasties soft not too sweet just incredible. Great and friendly customer care. We had it from this location and the one in Redding CA as well. Both of the store very good. read more

I walked into this place very tired and in need of coffee. I was greeted by the aroma of baked goods and a wide selection to choose from. The bakery items were beautifully displayed, and the smell was incredible. I was very happy with my Gouda pastry and matcha, which wasn't too sweet. What a lovely place; they even have a fireplace to warm up before hitting the mountain. The coffee lady had a cool style about her tats, and smiling while making coffee! read more

Theory Coffee - Baked goods ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

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If you like Blue Bottle, you'll like Theory. It's that classic "third wave" style which tastes too sour for my palate. However the atmosphere is lovely and the baked goods were top notch. I would just order something other than drip next time. read more

Theory Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Sadly they are out of several things on their menu. Nice-looking coffee shop in the service was fast and friendly. Nothing exceptional but it served the purpose. read more

Wow Great space Creamy cap Beautiful espresso Kids loved their hot chocolate Pastries look amazing And great friendly fast service Highly recommend read more

Delicious, ceremonial grade matcha!!! Their strawberry matcha drink is perfectly sweet and fresh tasting! The drinks came out fast and the service was great! There is plenty of seating making it a perfect place to do work! read more

Good quality coffee, great pastries, and chill spot to relax and get a quick coffee break. Friendly staff read more

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I have been treated rudely repeatedly in this establishment by the staff. It was like they were doing me a favor to take my order. This has happened on several occasions and by different individuals . Today after rude service I just walked out and I don't plan on returning. To encounter such negativity first thing in the morning is not a positive way to start anyone's day. There's an unhappy situation here unfortunately. read more

Really good Americano (with oat milk), strawberry matcha, and Chai Latte. Great location and very nice people working at the cafe. They are the best! read more

Theory Coffee - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

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I have been a customer at Theory in MS since it opened a couple of years ago. Recently, I was disappointed in their service. I ordered a latte and breakfast sandwich to eat there. I expressly asked for a ceramic cup for my coffee and the young man said "No problem". When my coffee was ready lo and behold it was in a Togo cup. The barista apologized and said all the cups were dirty. This was not the first time they have run out of cups! Needless to say for the price over $7 they should serve their coffee in 'real' cups. For goodness sake can't someone wash the dishes? Y'all need to work on your customer service. read more

One of the best coffees and pastries I've ever had. This area doesn't have that many coffee shops but this one was open, we decided to try it, it's unbelievable, bear claw and latte were just outstanding! read more

Theory Coffee - Bear claw, latte, veggie turnover - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Good coffee and fun, friendly service in a modern, spacious shop. I loved the kouign aman I ordered.

This coffee shop is definitely a gem! The space is so cute, cozy, and aesthetically pleasing--perfect for hanging out with friends, getting some work done, or just relaxing with your favorite drink and a delicious pastry. The customer service was great too--everyone was so friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. They also offer protein bars near the register that you have to try! I had the peanut butter and dark chocolate one, and it was so good--super flavorful and protein-packed. We also tried the bear claw and the banana chocolate chip muffin, and everything was absolutely delicious. We saw their breakfast sandwich being prepared, and it looked amazing! I can't wait for our next visit to Mount Shasta because we'll definitely be back! read more