Truly Local Coffee

Seattle is all about coffee and there's something special happening on Bainbridge Island. Storyville is a locally-owned company that roasts their beans three times each week, right here on the island. They use this crazy machine and it's kind of loud - the guys working the machine wear ear protection - but it's strangely fun to watch the process.

The beans start out sort of blond and come out with a gorgeous tan in the end. I don't know exactly how the whole process works but I can attest to the fact that these folks brew a mean cup of joe. They ship these little beauties all over the world the same day they are roasted and wrap them up sweetly like a present. There's no better gift at this chilly time of year than a box of delicious coffee beans, roasted with love and care, right here on Bainbridge Island!

Storyville has an upstairs "tasting room" where you can watch the roasting process, cup in hand, from a bird's eye view. No ear protection required!  

Storyville's big roasting machine. It looks just like something out of Willy Wonka to me.

Post-roast, this machine stirs the beans round and round - weirdly soothing to watch.

The end result: a perfect cup of coffee, complete with that feel-good heart to make you smile.

Storyville's Tasting Room

Now for the good stuff: gorgeous baked goods made on-site.

I highly recommend the cinnamon roll.  This is my go-to treat. Can't you just taste this?

Or the egg sandwich which is indescribably delicious, complete with BACON!

Don't forget to take home some freshly roasted coffee beans or house-made granola with you!

Enjoy your perfect cup in one of these super soft leather sofas or club chairs. Feel free to linger but be careful not to get so comfy you fall asleep!

I am a sucker for a cute bike. How great is this one? I love the Storyville logo - the little boy running with the toy plane is so cute.

So, that's Storyville for you. Bainbridge Island has about eight other fabulous coffee spots - you're sure to find the one that's your daily go-to with your very own friendly barista. Just promise me you'll swing into Storyville one Friday morning to catch the roasting show - it's like a field trip for adults! I'd love to hear your comments on roasting coffee... Does anyone out there know more about how this machine works?

You'll find the Storyville Roasting Studio at:

9459 Coppertop Loop NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-5777