Kaffrin’s Coffee — Restaurant in Connell

Am on a cross country drive to visit the 48 states. I try and pick small towns and local roads on my drive. As I was crossing over from Montana to head towards Seattle I checked into this small town of Connell that's literally in the middle of nowhere. Has one motel, a couple of gas stations a Subway, a Mexican joint, etc. Total population in the few thousands. Primary place of "interest" nearby is a prison.

And it has one of the coziest coffee shops I have ever seen. Right in the middle of the most boring street. Friendly barista and a place that invites you in to sit down and read a book. They also have some nice gifts from local businesses.

Kaffrin's has wifi, lots of comfortable seating, a friendly atmosphere and a bar-like vibe. Apparently it used to be a bar earlier. It's...

This little coffee shop is a hidden gem. Comfortable, shabby chic atmosphere that's always clean and we'll kept. Staff is prompt to greet and serve you. Complete with a floral fridge and other gifts for sale (purses, coffee cups, etc), you'll have plenty to browse while you wait for your order. Their menu of coffee and non coffee beverages is vast and well made.This is the only place I've found in WA state that serves Black Scotty Chai! This concentrate is delicious with plenty of sweet clove notes to stand up well to three shots of espresso (dirty chai). Hot fresh biscuits and gravy here is also something I look forward to. Kaffrin's is a pleasant surprise amidst this small town--I'll recommend your coffee stop...

This is the coziest community gathering place with some of the most friendly baristas around. You can always get the standard varieties of coffees, teas, red bulls and milkshakes that you would expect at any other coffee shop but you're not limited to the basics. Kaffrin's menu is always evolving with added seasonal specials like snow cones in the summer, pumpkin specialty drinks in fall, etc. Kaffrin's also offers white coffee and a variety of Pure Energy flavors (instead of Red Bull).

Bonus, the owner seems to reinvest in and support other small/local businesses. She buys locally roasted beans, sponsors community fundraisers and events, and sells merchandise from several small local vendors...