Pine Coffee Supply — Restaurant in Pinedale

At Pine, a restaurant known for its rustic ambiance and farm-to-table promises, the waffle was an unexpected letdown. What arrived on the plate looked decent enough—golden brown and stacked with the usual fanfare—but the first bite told a different story. It was dry, almost stale, with a texture that suggested it had been sitting under a heat lamp far too long. The outer edges were unpleasantly tough, not crisp, and the interior was doughy in the worst way—like it had been undercooked and then forgotten. Even the seasonal berry compote, usually a saving grace, tasted flat and overly sweet, masking none of the waffle’s flaws. The real disappointment, though, was in the expectation. Pine markets itself as a place of elevated comfort food, where even something as simple as a waffle should feel thoughtfully crafted. But this felt phoned-in, like a freezer-section relic dressed up with a sprig of mint and a drizzle of syrup. There was no warmth in the flavor, no care in the texture, just a bland grid of missed opportunity. For a place that prides itself on authenticity and quality, the waffle was a glaring misstep—more style than substance, and hardly worth the price...

2017: Easily a new favorite! Proprietor explained his coffees and approach the first time I visited. The coffee (Middle State) was very lightly roasted. If I compare it to my usual medium-dark roasts, it tastes weird, but if I roll it around on my tongue and drink it slowly, it's delicious and complex. Just think of it as another genre of coffee. The feel of the place is trendy but retains wood elements that fit Pinedale well. The jet-black equipment is recessed into the black stone counter and efficiently laid out, allowing for quick service. Everything is out in the open and fun to watch. Highly recommended!

Update: You can sense my initial hesitation above, but back home in NYC, I find myself longing for another cup from Pine Coffee Supply!

Update 2018: A year later, I still like it, and it's WAY busier. They've started doing their own roasting in the shop and have a delightful little hodgepodge of quality...

We try to support local places when we travel and coffee is no exception. However, I ordered a large iced mocha and a hot drip. My husband trashed the drip after tasting it. He said it tasted sour & burnt. My mocha? That was an iced latte with cocoa powder. Everyone knows that when you use pure cocoa powder it rarely ever dissolves and if it does it turns to clumps. I took one sip & realized what was in my coffee. It was clumpy and kept getting stuck in the straw. I eventually trashed it. What a waste of money. The worst part of our experience was that we didn’t even get a “thank you” or a “have a nice day” or even a “go pound sand”. Great customer service can help overlook the flaws in what you places serve. Had I gotten a thanks I probably would have never left a review. I’m guessing they weren’t grateful that we bought from them. We...