Still disappointed with what I witnessed at your coffee shop today, January 25th, between 5:00-5:15 PM.
While seated in the shop, I observed a person of color (lady) enter and approach the barista (hair had prominent bangs). Unfortunately, she was not greeted at all, despite being the only customer waiting. Shortly thereafter, a white male customer entered, and the barista immediately welcomed him with a friendly greeting and offer of assistance.
This stark difference in treatment was UPSETTING to witness in our own friendly neighborhood!! As a customer who values inclusivity and equality, I find it unacceptable that someone entering your coffee shop would be disregarded in such manner. There was a noticeable difference in the level of courtesy and engagement the barista demonstrated towards different customers. This inconsistency raises concerns about potential bias
The woman who was initially ignored remained polite and made a purchase. It was so unfair to witness the situation.
I hope you will take my feedback seriously incident between 5:00-5:15 PM today may provide valuable insight.
It's important to remember that all customers deserve respectful and equal treatment, regardless of their background. Building a welcoming environment for everyone contributes to your business's success and reflects positively on its values.
I urge you to address this issue and implement practices that ensure consistent positive experiences for all...
   Read moreI get coffee here all the time. I think the espresso itself is 8/10 but I really like a strong coffee taste in my lattes so maybe itâs just my preference. The seasonal flavors are on point and I like that they donât add sugar to a lot of their stuff such as matcha powder and pumpkin purĂŠe. The staff is always very friendly even when it gets busy. My only complaint is that the espresso machines that they use donât tell the baristas the temperature of the milk. So if you get a latte when they are busy you are almost guaranteed to get a slightly warm latte since they are in such a rush to pump out the drinks (I canât blame the baristas, itâd be very difficult to get all the drinks the same temperature when lines are going out the door). I blame this on whoever is running the place. They should fork over a decent amount of money to get an espresso machine that tells the baristas the temperature of the milk. You might think itâs not that big of an issue but when itâs 40 degrees outside you donât go to a coffee shop for a luke warm drink... the owners should know better if theyâve ever been a barista in their lifetime... this place would be 5 stars if they just fixed that rather large issue. I probably wonât be coming here again unless itâs at an off-time because I donât want to pay $5 for a luke warm drink. Steer clear of here during peak hours until they get a temperature gauge for...
   Read moreStumbled upon Issaquah Coffee Company last year when I was looking for some craft coffee on the way home. It is hidden behind Mack's Dim Sum. If it wasn't for Yelp and Google Maps, I would have never known this was here.
It seems to be quite the local hangout, a local hidden gem. When I came it was drizzling outside but also Issaquah Salmon Days or something so it was really crowded. The line was long but moved fast.
This place sells great coffee and espresso drinks, matcha, chai, hot chocolate, and various local baked goods and savory food. The price is on par with other local coffee shops, just under $4 for 8 oz specialty coffee drinks.
I ordered the pumpkin spice latte here and I have been dreaming about it ever since. They use real pumpkin and a great balance of spices and sugar. It is not too sweet at all. It is perfect and warming and full of real good stuff (not like the sugar syrup and flavoring used by Starbucks!). With a $1 off Yelp check in deal, this was affordable and amazing. They also offer soy, coconut, or almond milk and agave syrup and honey. Staff is friendly and fun.
Place has several tables to sit and chat or sit and work. There is free wifi. It was quite loud both times I came so I would not say it's good if you need a quiet study...
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