A Cup of Joe

More than a Cup of Joe

Photos by Andy Sawyer

Local coffee shops offer more than just your morning cup

Don’t be fooled by its diminutive size – Le Cup packs a lot more into its storefront than your favorite soy latte.  Keri Roehl, who opened Le Cup earlier this year on Front Street, makes brown-bag lunches, English Muffin breakfast sandwiches, and a popular Saturday morning breakfast that changes each week (anyone for a blueberry and bacon waffle?).  Roehl says the McTavish shortbreads she stocks are “the bomb,” along with Bubble Tea. Le Cup began carrying some kitchen wares such as bowls and pitchers in October, as well as specialty hot cocoa.

Le Cup

5 No. Front St., No. 102

Yakima

452-4200

Lincoln Avenue Espresso roasts their own coffee, importing beans from all over the world, according to owner Mike Rudick.  Lincoln Avenue also offers private labels for purchase, as well as cups, mugs and packaged seasonal coffee bean flavors.

Lincoln Ave Espresso

1801 W. Lincoln Ave.

Yakima

576-6086

www.lincolnespresso.com

Thought you couldn’t be surprised by coffee? Try the frozen Tom-Tom.  Owner Cassie Gordon says it’s the most popular drink: “By far the favorite.”  They also offer fresh fruit smoothies all year as well as hot, iced or blended drinks.

Tom-Tom Espresso

412 S. 40th Ave. Yakima

972-4380

This expansive coffee house has lots of chairs, a fireplace and a flat screen TV.  They feature “real soda in real bottles” and gelato in flavors like pistachio, coconut and peanut butter.  Their gelato is available for just $1 on Monday nights.

North Town Coffeehouse

28 N. First St.

895-7600

www.northtowncoffee.com