As I was walking down the street of Greenwood Avenue to head down to my rolfing appointment, I noticed a cute, swanky coffee shop. Herkimer Coffee. From the interior outside design of the coffee place, it looked like an independently owned coffee shop. It did not display the very usual “corporate business” coffee shops like Starbucks or Tully’s coffee. I was in a complete rush that afternoon and forgot to drink a cup of coffee. I was feeling a bit cranky and tired, so I walked into the Herkimer coffee shop to order a latte. My first impression of Herkimer was absolutely mind blowing and breathtaking. My first steps into this coffee shop were very friendly and mellow. It had very comforting, jazz music playing in the background as well.
Approaching the front of the register counter was very customer service friendly indeed. The male barista who took my order was very sweet and friendly. I could tell he enjoyed his job there as a barista. He had a nice smile on and asked me for my order. I ordered a small latte with a yummy, chocolate glazed donut. Herkimer coffee also has delicious fresh pastries, cookies, and donuts behind their clear window bakery displays. It felt very warming and cozy in the coffee shop too. It’s not your usual college hangout coffee joint, but portrays more of a mature, comfortable atmosphere. As my latte came out, I noticed the baristas add these very cute signature designs on the coffee. My latte had a heart design flavor to it and the taste of Herkimer coffee was heaven.
Herkimer coffee purchases their coffee fresh from small farms. Toxic chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers are not used in Herkimer’s coffee. They believe the best taste and production for their signature coffee blends are from small farms that practice old traditional methods of growing coffee. The coffee growers in return ask for a reasonable price in the market place. Herkimer coffee pays them ensuring good stable wages, good hard-working workers, and most importantly, good working conditions for the farmers. Herkimer’s coffee is reasonably priced. For a latte, it ranges about $3.50. Both coffee shops are opened on Greenwood Avenue in Phinney Ridge and University Way in South Ravenna in Seattle. Herkimer coffee is also a great place to meet up with friends, enjoying a cup of coffee while reading the daily newspaper, or just a hang out place. It’s a very friendly, cozy atmosphere with a beautiful lovely vibe in this very sweet Herkimer coffee.