Tinderbox Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Aberdeen

Update 11/ 2020 Tinderbox is under new ownership.. The inside has an updated look and vibe. Patrons can even buy pieces of the art that is decorated throughout..

Expect to smell the yummy fragrance of ground or fresh coffee upon arrival. The inside is inviting; a slow-paced relaxed vibe. Even has a guitar hanging on the wall that invited visitors to pick up and play on one of the comfy couches.

If you're looking to be quick and impatient, this is not the place to visit. Customer service is handled with care and the employee offers patience and time to all patrons. You can choose from various mixes of bags of beans, and even have them ground up. Most importantly did Tinderbox make a delicious coffee for me? The answer...

Wonderful coffee and tea selection. Kind baristas. Fair pricing. It is indeed a lot like Pegasus on bainbridge Island. Locally roasted, well extracted beans with a few snacks to boot. The only lack in the star rating is because there weren't a whole lot of food selection for the gluten free sensitive folks. Not that a coffee house has to have anything but coffee. But I'd say most whom visit a small roaster location may expect alternative food along with the coffee. That being said they may have just been a bit low in selection so don't let that lead you away from some truly wonderfully prepared drinks. I'll definetly be going back any time...

I had a weekend road trip planned in an area I haven't visited in several years and don't really know my way around. I went online and picked a random coffee shop. I figured it was worth rolling the dice.

Parking is street side, but it was a soggy Sunday morning and I had no trouble getting a spot.

The shop was super clean and had a really relaxed environment. The menu was pretty standard coffee shop fare--coffee drinks, tea, and baked goods.

Service was super friendly, helpful, and efficient. The drink was exactly as ordered and super tasty.

If you find yourself in Aberdeen, give this place a try and you will be...