Sunrise Coffee Company — Restaurant in Port Townsend

I used to love this place, had comfy chairs and a great ambience. My recent visit disappointed. The comfy chairs had been replaced with hard high density wooden seating and the staff rude and incompetent. The 30 something behind the counter first told me that there was no such thing as “skim milk” then just ignored me as her “bud” arrived and she lit up to talk about the evening with her over the top me, then asked what was it I wanted again. I asked for a cappuccino with lots of foam and ended up with a latte which was “handed” to me without the person not even acknowledging that I was there as she was so excited to chat with her bud. Then she and her bud spent the rest of the visit staring and tapping at their phones with a bored look on their faces. Staffing makes up the experience of a visit and this certainly did destroy any atmosphere and ambience. There was an obvious distain of the “older” population that used to fill this coffee shop, I can see why they have all left now. Actual Coffee still tastes very good, but will go elsewhere now where the service accepts...

Visited yesterday on the way home and saw the cute yellow puppy metal structure on the top of their container building. Decided to stop in for a drink and snack. Dogs are welcome but only if they don't greet without barking. 🙄 Try shushing your dog when they are super excited to meet other puppies inside! Not going to happen! Besides the cranky regulars hanging out in the tight space lounge, the servers are friendly. Not much happening if you're wanting to get a pastry or snack as they have very limited selections. (One small clear display case) I must say, their coffee selection is good and delicious. The boss was impressed and my latte was nicely done. Sent the youngest back in to get his cup of tea with $10 in hand and he came back with only $5 in change?!? He got a sad 8oz cup of tea with a Stash tea bag and that cost him $5? Why don't they pick on someone else their size? A cup of tea with a cheap teabag and some hot water...

I've been stopping by Sunrise Coffee Company as I passed through Port Townsend to and from the ferry for about a year now and I just realized I've never posted a review.

I absolutely love this place. Even throughout the covid-19 crisis SCC has been able to provide coffee via take out and of course the bagged coffee is still available and they are shipping. The staff are genuinely friendly considering Port Townsend can get a little touristy and even though I only pass through once or twice a month they know my order and they always have a smile!!

Thank you Sue and all the staff who have always been there when I needed that cup of coffee as I run for a...