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    Theory Coffee

    3.9 (96 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Mocha
    Amanda H.

    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!

    Iced americano not a cold brew

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

    Cappuccino and monkey bread
    Pete A.

    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.

    Ordered a seasonal, peppermint sage mocha
    Emily N.

    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.

    Erica F.

    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.

    Gene B.

    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!

    Jad A.

    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.

    Alexa M.

    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!

    Front view when you walk in
    Mary J.

    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

    Honey iced latte (with cinnamon on top)
    Rebecca R.

    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 :)

    Baked goods !

    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!

    Two different blends of coffee beans
    Michelle T.

    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.

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

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

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    Excellent. Quality fine teas and pastries. Vibes. Decor. Love it. the staff are wonderful.

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    just the absolute best place to go in mt shasta the only thing that matches the quality of food is the incredible ambience

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    I go to starbucks for coffee. I don't go for the sweet drinks. However, every once in a while on a…read morehot day an ice cold sweet drink is best for me to order. I was visiting in the area and it seemed as if starbucks had the best cold tea selection. Choice was easy. Service was quick and appreciated by me.

    This is a Stone Age Starbucks, because it has the slowest charging and Wifi I've ever experienced…read moreat any Starbucks, ever. The drinks are alright, but the internet speed is reminiscent of 1999. And don't even think about super fast charging, because it's just not going to happen here. I ended up coming here a few times, and got a few drinks. I thought that the staff was friendly, the drinks were good, and the wait time was not bad at all. However, as a former fast food manager, I'm *concerned* about the fact that I was able to sit in the lobby for over two hours (because that's how long it took to charge my stuff) without seeing a single barista wipe down a single table or counter surface. For example, the table that I originally wanted to sit at (the table between the restroom and the food ordering counter) was covered in crumbs when I came in. Two hours later, it was still covered in the same crumbs. A group of girls ages 3-14 were here for about an hour tearing it up, and fifteen minutes after they've left, their mess is still one hundred percent present. Even when everyone left, the drive through was empty, and there appeared to be down time to clean, no attempt to clean the lobby was made. So that's kind of concerning... but the coffee was good.

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