In short Great roaster with the deepest imaginable local…read moreroots. In long There are tons of warehouses along Bickford these days, and if you turn down in and zigzag around a bit, you find a fantastic local coffee wholesaler with a retail outlet right here. They have a big lineup and unbelievable prices. Just the nicest people, too. I have been hearing good things about them for a while and meaning to stop in. I was finally able to combine this with some other errands yesterday. It's a small storefront with a few shelves and a big counter area. Not a coffee shop to sip a mug--a place to buy beans. There's a big sign on the wall explaining the exact roast level for each bag of beans they offer. You can order online and pick up, or you can walk in to buy. They have a bunch of blends that do really well. I avoid blends; I want the different flavors of single-origin stuff. I'm thinking now I should have realized that the rave reviews I see for this place are for the blends. I tried the Kenya, which the owner was proud to explain is their highest-rated offering. It's a good coffee, but not single-origin in the sense that they note how it was processed and where it was grown. They just give you the country. That's still an enormous step up from where coffee was when I was a kid, and it's an impressive effort for coffee that's a mere $11/lb. The big sign on the wall said this was a medium roast, and what's in the mug is very smoky and dark. Too much for my tastes, but I'm glad to have finally tried this place. I'm looking forward to trying the other beans and finishing all this up.

Absolutely the best coffee roaster in the area! It's a small storefront in a warehouse district,…read morebut don't let that deter you. They have a very helpful staff and they have decades of experience. Their coffee is fantastic and the only coffee we buy. It's a big step up from anything at the grocery store or big box retailer. It's easy to get to off the north end of Bickford Road near Sound to Summit Brewery.

I went here with my girlfriend since she is about to go on vacation. So we were spending time…read moretogether for the last time for a week. We chose the couch in the back so we could be close, talk, hug, be respectfully playful, and give some small kisses. Again, last time together for a week. There was no inappropriate touching, no big kisses, and we were dressed respectfully/professionally. But got told to leave because it is a "family" restaurant. So apparently family to them means no showing affection, being playful, or caring for one another. Definitely not a family I want to be a part of. So if you are wanting to go with somebody you love and care about I would say look elsewhere. If you're a robot who doesn't show care, love, or affection then this is the place for you. But we definitely won't be going back. Drinks were decent though.

Still a good place to get coffee in the area if you are looking for good ambiance. However the…read moreservice is not so great like it used to be. Even the coffee prep is not like how it used to be. I've been going here for the past couple years and clearly see the difference in service and quality. Hope they make some updates.

Great ambience and atmosphere for a coffee shop to be productive at. Cappuccino rating: 8.5/10…read moreCoffee Beans: Cracken Coffee Blend Aroma: 2/2 - Inviting with a sweet and nutty profile Milk Texture/body: 2/2 - creamy and cohesive, microfoam was silky Espresso Flavor & Balance: 2/3 - balanced acidity, sweetness present, little bitterness Integration: 1.5/2 - Neither milk/espresso overpowers the other Finish/Aftertaste: 1/1 - Clean, pleasant, lingers nicely

Went here because it was in a convenient location, but I will definitely be going back. My wife and…read moreI ordered an iced cream latte with vanilla and an iced berry mocha. They advertised the house made cream, so we had to try it. It was fantastic, both as its own taste and with the latte. Could've used more vanilla, especially for $0.75. The berry mocha was yummy too. It was very clean and nice inside, and the service was fast. Highly recommend!

Absolutely recommend them! Currently my favorite beans. Very delicious and fresh. Price is steeper…read morebut a coffee addict needs their fix! The pick up is slightly unusual but works well for someone who is in a hurry. Like I am typically, hauling my 3 sons around. Make sense why I'm addicted to coffee now? I'll Never go back to grocery store brought coffee beans. It's like trying pizza in Italy vs dominos. I mean HELLO, fresh is just it.

In an attempt to stop dropping $7 every morning on coffee shop lattes, I purchased a decent…read moregrinder, espresso machine, and various accessories. But I quickly became frustrated with the results; even after a week trying different doses, tamping pressure, extraction length, etc., I couldn't get something that wasn't bitter or watery. Then I read that it was important to use freshly roasted beans. After checking the reviews on Yelp, I decided to drive over to Caffè Lusso. The person there was very friendly, and recommended one of their coffee beans which were roasted the day prior. After purchasing the beans, I immediately drove home to try them out. And the results I got, first time, were fantasic! It turns out my prior issues were due to the 4+ month old beans from that big name coffee shop!

Visiting Sequim so stumbled on Essence Coffee…read more Nice coffee shop inside. I personally had the Americano, and others had lattes. No frills spot. Parking on site.

I've been coming to Essence for a few years now. This little cafe and roastery is hands down, the…read morebest in Sequim. When I was looking for the 'best coffee in town' I found a Yelp review by a coffee aficionado from Seattle. He said that this was the place! And it truly is. My favorite is the Cortado! Their in house roasts are very fresh and exquisitely done. They have great lattes and mochas, and if you're a coffee aficionado like me, you'll love the pour overs. In the back area is a comfy section with a couch and chairs. The main area has tables and a coffee bar for the solo flyer. Food fare is mainly local pastries, scones and muffins. My go to is the chocolate croissant, which accompanies my daily Cortado. Warning, this combo is known to both enlighten and create a vortex of energy which is a great start to your day! There are many regulars, where 'everybody knows your name.' I do appreciate cafes that use only pesticide free beans, and I've inquired and found this to be true at Essence. Enjoy the best in Sequim!!

This company is not a coffee house. It is a small business comprised of a warehouse of coffee…read moreroaster machines surrounded by premium gourmet exotic coffee beans still in the burlap sacks they were shipped in from various countries. I visited and this is what I found. Very impressed at their product. Dont buy $40/lb coffee that was roasted moths ago and sits on the shelf at these other places. I order coffee every couple months from these guys and they roast it the next day and ship it ASAP. Ever since I stopped adding cream and sweetener to my coffee, and only drink it black. I have become a coffee taste snob. Full bodied, non-acidic, smooth. Solid 5 stars.

From the owner: We hand roast coffee weekly the best coffee in the area. We specialize in Wholesale and online…read moresales. We are not an espresso location.

This coffee shop is a nice third place. They offer WiFi to guests and have tables for large groups…read moreand small tables for 1-2 people. The coffee is really good I just got a dip coffee black. Not bitter at all. My daughter got a chocolate croissant warmed up, she said it was good. They roast coffee in the lobby of the shop which is really cool to see. You can tell they care about the product they provide. Jason was very kind, we will be back again.

Very cozy spot north of Seattle in a suburban area. Lots of space to sit down, very clean and kind…read morestaff who were quick to welcome us in. They clearly lay out the menu with several size options and drink choices. I got an iced latte, which was ample and quick to come out - the espresso tasted a little flat and seemed to pull quick so may have just been a one off, but that may also just be my taste/preference as the staff seemed knowledgeable in their craft. A.cute spot to stop into!

Fidalgo Coffee is superb. The roasting techniques are made obvious by the taste of the product they…read moreproduce. I get my beans from the roaster itself, and thecustomer service is great. She is always upbeat and cheerful and extremely knowledgeable about the product. I am spoiled and go nowhere else for my coffee.

This is some of the best, freshest coffee I have bought! The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and…read morehelpful and go out of their way to make sure you get exactly the right coffee for your tastes. They will even custom grind your order to ensure it tastes just right! An excellent experience!

sadly a deeply mediocre experience. took absolutely forever (in part because there was only one guy…read moreworking the whole shop, which isn't feasible when you are trying to serve hot food AND make drinks) and the food/coffee was mid and overpriced. i had an avocado toast (and even asked if they use fresh avocado, to which they said yes)...it was ice cold pre-packaged avocado atop cold bread. for $7.50!! my husband ordered the ham breakfast sandwich which came lukewarm. all this after we waited about 15 minutes. and again, i feel for the guy who was clearly running this place by himself. but they're just trying to do too much. coffee was also pretty mid, another $5 latte prepared without much care or attention. just fizzy oat milk dumped into a cup. when it's $30 + tip for breakfast and coffee for two to-go, i'd just expect a lot more. also, i see a lot of other people like the ambiance?? very confused by this, it's just another textbook standard gentrified coffee shop with an expensive letterboard, industrial lighting, and metal chairs.

I found this place via inKind rewards. The space itself is very cute with lots of great seating…read moreoptions. Parking was easy to find out front. I tried the gluten-free trailblazer cookie, and it was absolutely delicious. Loved all the additions to it to make it a more robust cookie. I also had the lavender latte which was tasty and not too strong a lavender taste.

I love this small coffee shop for their fresh coffee. I buy their coffee beans whenever I'm nearby…read moreto enjoy at home every morning. My favorite is Sumatra, I'm a dark coffee lover. The parking is pretty bad around Snohomish downtown and it's not just weekend or dinner time, it's really hard to find parking all times. I wish the city creates public parking spaces in walking distance. The mocha I got this morning was a little too sweet and caramely. Still temperature hot and strong coffee that I like.

Came here because I was looking to get some journaling/ work done and was also pretty hungry and…read morewanted some breakfast and caffeine. Came in and got a pumpkin spice and a breakfast sandwich. The food options were decent and the coffee was also ok but didn't drink it all. Service was nice. Ambiance was ok, there was a big group gathered at the table so I sat at a bar seat and there were cool options for reading.