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?

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Bellingham area based on diners' reviews on Yelp 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!

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#28. Lettered Streets Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 Dupont St. Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Woods Coffee

- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1867 Main St. Ferndale, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Woods Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 470 Bayview Drive Bellingham, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Mugshots Espresso

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5750 Vista Drive Ferndale, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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.