Dark Pine Coffee — Restaurant in Eugene

I first visited Dark Pine back in 2020 when they just opened. Tanner and all the other baristas were so friendly. They remembered us and our orders each time we came in. A couple of years ago I left Eugene and recently came back. Not only did their coffee taste even better some how but Tanner still remembered us. It felt like coming home.

Dark Pine is more than just coffee. Visiting Dark Pine is an experience. The drinks are delicious every single time. My personal favorite is the white chocolate lavender latte. And after trying a lavender latte in every state, I can confidently say theirs is the BEST. I have tried other things though and they are always delicious.

At Dark Pine I feel welcomed and like I belong. When I order I feel like I’m the only person in the building. The baristas always chitchat and ask about your day while you’re waiting but still make your coffee in a timely manner. As one of their baristas Bri says, they take just long enough to make it with love. And even after all the growth they’ve had the baristas still remember you. Bri met us a couple of weeks ago and recognized us again today and even recalled things we talked about. I feel like this is so rare in today’s world to find authentic interactions that quite frankly keep me coming back.

I don’t only love the coffee, I love how I feel when I visit Dark Pine. The atmosphere is always calm and relaxing no matter how busy it is and that in itself is no easy feat. Tanner also cares a great deal about the community and it shows in all the ways he shows up to support local organizations and other small businesses. If you’re looking for a coffee shop to become a regular at or just try while you’re passing through, don’t pass up visiting Dark Pine!

Thank you to the whole Dark Pine crew for always making my visit special. I can’t wait to check out some of your new offerings and experiences. Sincerely, a...

As a remote worker, I need a reason to put on pants in the morning so I don't devolve into a cavehermit. Over the past few months, my pants and I have been frequenting Dark Pine because

The tables are spaced out like we're still in covid times (aka introvert paradise) The wifi password isn't something inhospitable like 90minutesmax (not naming names but you know who you are) It's downtown enough to be convenient (but not so downtown to be inconvenient) The music is chill enough to focus (but good enough to slowly Shazam your songs one by one, until I have your entire playlist muahaha) The tea is not St*sh trash, it's loose-leaf (Can't comment on the coffee, which I realize is lacking in a review for a... coffee shop) They have the nicest staff who anticipate your needs before you ask (extra appreciated as a person with disabilities) They have the best patrons (...ahem...)

The only food options are pastries and paninis, but the benefits outweigh my hanger for avocado toast.

TLDR: I don't drink coffee but the good vibes motivate me to get dressed...

Visited on 5/25 around 3:30 pm to get a gluten-free cookie. We waited a few minutes at the register for the barista to finish up her conversation with a guy at the end of the counter. I ordered a cookie and a tart, and asked if the tart could be warmed. I chose not to tip, which seemed to upset the barista as she was visibly rolling her eyes at us and appeared annoyed by that. She returned to her conversation with the guy when we noticed him pull out rolling papers, put a filter tip in his mouth, pulled out a bag of tobacco and started rolling cigarettes on the counter where food and drinks are served. We were disgusting. She dropped off my tart and went back to her conversation with him not minding at all that he's rolling cigarettes on the barista counter. Gross. We’re definitely not coming back.

(I've noted the time and date for management/health...