Hot Shots Java

Cute coffee shop … but more importantly your only place to be when you’re enjoying your goodies from Sluy’s bakery across the street. The bakery has no seating :)

This place was not great. It’s got a nice looking environment, and seems like it’s going to be pretty good. Nice set of tables. Books, board games, other amusements around to help you pass the time. Unfortunately, a nice ambiance alone does not make a good coffee house.
The coffee was simply not good. Perhaps the barista was having an off day. I had a latte, and it was pathetically weak coffee that tasted like 95% milk. It wasn’t even warm. I thought it was just me, but my aunt and uncle were having coffee and had the same complaint. Hmm. I guess I should have taken the coffee back, but by then we were headed down the street. I hope that it was just a one time event, because the other reviews don’t seem bad. Just send your coffee back if it’s no good.

Definitely try their dark chocolate mocha! Super cute coffee place in this super cute town.

My coffee place of choice when stopping downtown! Hotshots espresso paired with sluys donuts are a match made in heaven.

I don’t drink chai latte, but my daughter and wife assure me they were very tasty. The shop was comfortable for a family.

I have come back once again to give this place another chance. Especially being it’s 1 of the only 2 coffee places in downtown poulsbo… I don’t count Viking Brew, or whatever the new coffee place on the corner is now. That place is a joke in itself.
I’m still not impressed. My drink was a watered down unflavored white mocha (which I don’t understand how it possible to make a white chocolate with coconut taste like water and milk) and made with burnt shots. The whole interaction from start to finish was just weird and awkward. I’m sorry I gave this place another chance but have just lost hope in it.

What a great shop to hang out in and read a book or catch up on work– free Wi-​Fi! The coffee was also pretty tasty. I can’t complain. The have almond milk and tons of syrups to choose from! Not many places offer syrups or a variety of milks like Hot Shots so I was definitely impressed on that note.
The service was a little weird and definitely not that friendly for such a laid back place.

Coffee places are funny with reviews, people love them, they have their own fan clubs and it can get very militant if you say anything bad. Then there’s the flip side, the fans of another coffee place and they will negative review the competitors. It’s funny.
Hot Shots is one of those places that people love, or they hate. I’m in the middle.
Nice big space, great place in the middle of downtown to meet. Baristi have always been nice to me, but their product misses what it should be.
Lack of knowledge to deliver consistency in their drinks, it’s hit and miss depending on who is behind the counter. Monin flavors are nice, premade sandwiches, not so much.
I like the décor, but it’s a bit dark inside for me. Fun games to play with if you’re sticking around but there’s a bit of a «here’s your drink, go away» feel to it, once they’ve given you what you bought and you sit down, they are done with you.
This is another place trying to play at making coffee, but just doesn’t deliver. In Seattle, this place would die.
Great place to meet and hang out for first time online daters or blind dates, you’ve got the park and waterfront right behind you, but don’t get your hopes up for jaw dropping coffee.

The lattes are always very good – great service even during the busy summer months. Wi-​fi is extremely fast which is always welcome

This is a great little coffee shop. Good coffee, very nice staff and plenty of seating indoors and out. I enjoyed it very much.

This is a cute coffee house — they have lots of dairy alternatives, like almond, rice and coconut milk. Good, friendly service and a cozy place to have a cup of coffee!

Not Family Friendly!

I don’t care how good the coffee or atmosphere is, this is not a family friendly environment. Regular customers have zero tolerance for children. Well behaved or not so if you’re looking for a place to sit with friends, children and coffee, this is not the spot.

Do not come here. I will never visit again. The owner doesn’t like children. Mine were sitting quietly reading magazines and she told me to keep them quiet. She then glared at me on her way back from the restroom. I will tell everyone I talk to not to patronize this business. I hope it goes under.

Great little Coffee Shop to stop after looking through all the little shops in downtown Poulsbo. Nice Atmosphere, Roomy, a place to hang your coat, A Restroom in the Back Hallway. Lots of Coffee Choices & Snacks. Free Wi-​Fi, They have half Sandwiches, Grilled Panini Sandwiches and even Breakfast Sandwiches/​Burritos… Another Bonus, They Serve Coke Products !!
And for the Hot Days… Woo Hoo, Ice Cream !! Grab a Ice Cream Cone or even a Milkshake !! I Will Return…

I’m honestly boggled as to why they have been voted «best in Kitsap county.» Their coffee is not terrible by no means however it’s not incredible either. I’ve visited the café quite a few times since it is one of my girlfriend favorite spots but I have never been impressed. The baristas are never friendly and even the owner herself is somewhat cold. They advertise organic coffee but have no organic milk or syrup options. This I will never understand. I suppose it’s a nice little spot to pop into and grab a cup of average coffee and walk the downtown area but it’s definitely not one of my go to places.

July 2013
We were surprised at their enticing and refreshing selection.
The prices for different treats were reasonable.
Quality of the drinks we ordered were simply scrumptious!
The service was also warm and friendly. Slightly slow, but it is a given when only two are manning the stations with a van-​load of visitors ordered ahead of you. :)
We love the seating outside.
We will pop by here again. Soon! Takk fyrir! Xx

I do love coming here! It is very comfortable, there is wifi and the coffee is good and the staff very friendly.
People watching in the Spring and Summer is another benefit as you sit back and enjoy your drink as the location is pretty much dead center of downtown.

This is a nice coffee shop on Main Street in Poulsbo. They offer soup and sandwiches. Their turkey cheddar panini is delicious. I like that I get a chocolate coffee bean with my chocolate and that you get an extra shot free. I always go for the extra shot!:) Free wifi, books, and games. It has plenty of room too. I never have to wait for a seat.

Nice place to read with a cup of Joe.
They offer rice milk.