Coffee Shack

On this cold rainy morning when I needed «comfort chai tea» I stopped. I have only been here once before, and I guess the total lack of customers should have been the tip off that something was amiss.
Well, actually I did get a drink once before and also attempted to a 2^nd time but they were «out of chai»…hello? You are a block from QFC! You use the kind they sell there.
I gave 2 stars because I accept partial blame for stopping, for not feeling well enough to SAY SOMETHING, and I guess sadly for even trying again.
I ordered a 16oz chai tea latte. The sign read $ 4.60. I had $ 6 ready to hand her to include tax and tip. She was polite but not friendly if you know what I mean… it was still ok because I wasn’t feeling well.
She comes back with this small cup and says $ 4.50…I am not awake and confused. I just hand her the $ 6.00 & off I go.
When will barrista’s remember to stir or shake the chai? It was BARELY a 12 oz. cup, terrible, and I personally have made better at home in a pot on the stove with the same chai (Oregon) & milk.
YUCK…at this point I am drinking it because it is warm… but, what part of 16 oz was confusing?
I love to support the small businesses; however, eventually there is a reason you are the only one there.

I wish I could add a review by how the coffee tastes, but unfortunately I may never know. Yesterday, I gave myself an extra ten minutes before going to work so I could swing by and grab a coffee before work. I pulled in and there was a white truck parked so clearly someone was there. I pulled up, debit card in hand, anxiously awaiting someone to take my order… Nobody showed up at the window! I waited and waited and finally honked my horn a few times and still, nobody showed up. I’m going to go ahead and give them the benefit of the doubt this time and say that maybe the person working was in the restroom. But I am so annoyed that I got ready for work and rushed around to get out early so I can go sit in the drive through of a coffee house. So I WILL be back because they are a block from my house. But I’m pretty upset about my experience yesterday.

Not impressed. The coffee is weak, a child was working at the window, they couldn’t print me a receipt and they don’t serve drip coffee. The worst was the coffee. It has no flavor. It was so weak that it tasted like milk cause I asked for cream. I will never go back.

The couple that run this place are absolutely adorable! We got our Christmas tree from them and a free coffee to boot! I definitely recommend getting your tree here-​very nice selection and the proceeds go to charity! How sweet!
Coffee was delicious too-​hub had drip said it was great! I had a pumpkin spice latte that was delicious!

This has been sitting as a Unilocal draft for days, because for the longest time I thought it would be clever to redo the lyrics to «Shaft» about the Coffee Shack. It was not:
Shack!
Who serves no black coffee drip with immense caffeine for all to sip.
Shack!
You’re damn right.
Where is the frap that is much better than a Starbucks frap.
Shack!
Can you dig it?
… And that’s about where I gave up, because this is legit terrible. So instead, here’s a review without jokes.
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I like Starbucks, but Coffee Shack was closer and has a walk up window so that I didn’t have to tie up the dog. The woman inside — the same woman that has been there every day since I started coming — was and is friendly with every visit. She likes to talk about what I order, first making jokes about the size of my drink and then making jokes about how I’m hooked on it. She’s also pretty liberal about costs. She accidentally made a little bit less beverage than she thought, so she charged me for the 16oz price instead of the 24oz price. The difference was maybe an ounce.
I ordered the Frappuccino for no real reason. It was great, and since the weather was hot I kept going back for it. I like this place. I’m only staying in this area for another week, but I’ll probably use the Coffee Shack as my go-​to spot for caffeine until I go.

I used to come here all the time when they first opened. I moved so I don’t get the chance to go thru here as much anymore.
The ice cream milkshakes are phenomenal, the coffee is delicious, and service is fantastic!
The ppl who own this place are always friendly, able to customize drinks, and pay attention to details (they’ll remember you).
They also offer a variety of pastries, sandwiches (last time I checked), and snacks.
Good location too with a drive thru and affordable prices.
I really can’t think of a negative other than the fact that they close early so when I want coffee at night, I’ll just head to the nearest Sbux.

I like the coffee shack! Usually friendly, fast service and good coffee. I have never really been disappointed by them. Every now and then they have a ‘free latte day’ which is awesome! Can’t beat free coffee :) I just wish they would make the white chocolate mochas w/​the powder, instead of the thin liquid white chocolate syrup they are using now. Other than that, its a great little coffee stand!

Great drinks and great baked goods! I usually get an italian soda, but more recently I’ve had a few coffee drinks and they’re always great. If you go there a lot, they’re very good at remembering what you want. People are friendly, service is quick, and prices are reasonable. All-​around great place!

I stop here almost every day on my way to work. They’ve got great coffee, and competitive prices. They’ve usually got muffins, pastries, bagels, and various fresh-​baked goods. The baristas are friendly and remember what you like, unlike some of the large chains where it seems like you’re a stranger no matter how often you go there. It doesn’t hurt that they’re a one-​minute walk from my office either!

Nice little drive-​through, the Coffee Shack, across the street from the Java Jane and down the street from Starbucks on 15^th Ave NE. Good coffee, better than Starbucks (not that it’s all that hard to do) at an affordable price. Besides coffee they also offer up some yummy munchies, like sandwiches and pastries.
A great alternative to get rid of that corporate after taste!