Originally Posted by
Nantonaku
The attitude in Portland is that Stumptown sold out and when corporate. Not sure if their coffee has suffered as a result. Even Shake Shacks in JFK have Stumptown now.
I've never understood this sentiment. You could have the best product in the world but if no one can buy and experience it, who really cares? I've been drinking Stumptown for years (grew up on the west coast) and I can honestly say that it's still the same quality, enjoyable coffee that I remember. As long as quality of the product and life for employees doesn't suffer, I don't have a problem with a producer "going corporate" (whatever that means) and making their product more widely available.
Originally Posted by
Nantonaku
The coffee in SEA at the Beechers Vita cafe in C is better than the Floret. MKE has a place right in the middle of the terminal called Valentine which I think is a local coffee roaster which is great. Looks like maybe Covid killed it for the time being. Or maybe there is a remodel going on.
Never tried Beechers, gonna have to check it out next time I'm through SEA. Floret has always been my go to. Valentine in MKE was very good. Only got to try them once before covid shut everything down. Been through MKE a few times recently and it is still shuttered but the signage and equipment are still there so maybe they're gonna make a go of it again? Collectivo Coffee used to have a spot in MKE too but I haven't seen them recently. Another really good local roaster (MKE has a surprisingly solid coffee scene!)