The Lettered Streets CoffeeHouse
If you know Bellingham, then you know that there are a lot of fantastic coffee shops in the old town. The Lettered Streets Coffeehouse is as good as it gets in Bellingham based on the quality of the service, the espresso and the hospitality. Here are some positives:
Service - Kjersten and Anna (Owners) have hired and trained some great Barista's that know how to properly prepare and pull a shot to be paired with your perfectly stretched milk and favorite flavor.
The Espresso - I have yet to see or taste a bad shot from any Barista at any time. Do you know the Barista that will make you turn around and go to another place because they just don't make a good cup of coffee or latte? That person doesn't exist at the Lettered Streets.
Hospitality - this is a lost art as far as I am concerned. With the staff at the Lettered Streets you get great conversation with table side service with just the right amount of personal interest without invading your privacy.
Negatives ~ the parking. Its not an easy place to park, so walk, ride, or park on G street, its worth it.
Here are my grades:
Location - 4 (Downtown is the place to be...but Lettered Streets is a close 2nd)
Parking - 1 (Bike, Bus, or Walk ~ Don't Drive. Its worth the walk instead of the 'Bux)
Ambience - 4 (Friendly, Quiet, and in an old house ~ pretty close to perfect)
Espresso - 4 (I ordered a Vanilla Latte for here ~ perfect, sweet and smooth)
Latte's - 4.5 (The latte art is amazing and it tastes great. I haven't tasted a five)
Comfort - 2 (Its not the most comfortable place but they don't have the room)
Consisent Bar Work - 4.5 (Every Barista is trained)
Study-Ability - 4 (Order, find a seat and they will bring coffee to you)
WiFi - 4 (its fast and its consistent)
