Highest-rated cafes in the Bellingham area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Bellingham area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Bellingham were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#28. Lettered Streets Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 Dupont St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Coffee Roasteries
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#27. The Union Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 West Magnolia St. Ste 102 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#26. Woods Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1867 Main St. Ferndale, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#25. Camber Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 West Holly St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#24. Woods Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1135 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#23. Avellino Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1329 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#22. Woods Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 470 Bayview Drive Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#21. The Blue Abode Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2925 Newmarket St. Ste 104 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Sports Bars
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#20. Acme Valley Ice Cream Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1021 Harris Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#19. Port Fairhaven Fish & Chips
- Rating: 4.3/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 355 Harris Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Seafood
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#18. Lafeen's Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.3/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1466 Electric Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Donuts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
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#17. Iron Rooster Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1208 10th St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#16. Caffe Adagio
- Rating: 4.3/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1435 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#15. Zoom Zoom Espresso
- Rating: 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 845 Lincoln St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#14. Makeworth Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.4/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1201 North State St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Coffee Roasteries
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#13. FireHouse Arts and Events Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1314 Harris Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Arts & Entertainment, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#12. Chocolate Necessities & Gelato
- Rating: 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1408 Commercial St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gelato, Chocolatiers & Shops
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#11. Banter
- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 Prospect St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
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#10. The Spice Hut
- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 West Kellogg Road Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Herbs & Spices
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#9. Sirena Gelato
- Rating: 4.6/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 960 Harris Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Gelato
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#8. Locus
- Rating: 4.7/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 West Holly St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
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#7. The Bean Stop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1657 Birchwood Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#6. Mugshots Espresso
- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5750 Vista Drive Ferndale, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#5. Maple Bar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4252 Cordata Pkwy Ste 100 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts, Desserts
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#4. Cafe Blue
- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1319 11th St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#3. 11th Hour Tea & Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 833 North State St. Ste 103 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Specialty Food, Coffee & Tea
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#2. Ashuri Baklava & Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 Grand Ave. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Turkish, Desserts
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#1. Cafe Velo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Prospect St. Ste 2 Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bike Repair/Maintenance, Beer Bar
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
