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<\/a>Photo Credit<\/em>:\u00a0Aaron Locke\/BCRA<\/em><\/h3>\nNow that drive-through with\u00a0\u201cdamn fine\u201d coffee has grown up.\u00a0Huxdotter\u00a0Coffee\u2019s new home is a surprisingly modern building of wood, glass and steel that opened for business last August. Not only does the new building have an improved drive-through, but it also has a roomy interior with soaring ceilings. An array of tables and counter seats provide a welcome space for those wishing to leisurely enjoy espresso drinks and pastries, made-to-order lunch sandwiches and hot breakfast sandwiches. Others use the free\u00a0wifi\u00a0to get some work done while they sip their coffee.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe inspired new digs are the brainchild of Jeremy Westlake, whose local roots run back several generations. Jeremy bought\u00a0Huxdotter\u00a0in 2016 with the dream of adding indoor seating and expanding the menu. After two years of planning, construction started. Closing down the busiest drive through in the area for ten months was painful, but the results have proved worth it. The\u00a0caf\u00e9\u00a0is full of locals and travelers on their way to Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Si, or Snoqualmie Falls. And the drive-through is faster than ever before, with more room for cars to line up, a better workspace, and even a barista with an iPad who speeds up the wait by walking the line and taking orders when it’s busy.<\/p>\n
While contractors worked on the building, Jeremy worked to upgrade\u00a0Huxdotter\u2019s\u00a0menu. He visited many bakeries throughout the area, favoring Macrina Bakery. Unfortunately, North Bend was then outside of Macrina\u2019s delivery area. He offered up some estimates of the quantity of bread and pastries he thought he\u2019d need, and an agreement was made to deliver to a restaurant in Issaquah, where\u00a0Huxdotter\u00a0could pick the order up. For the first month, Jeremy\u2019s parents drove the 30 minutes to Issaquah and back at 4:30 in the morning so that\u00a0Huxdotter\u2019s\u00a0customers would be able to get their Macrina fix when the\u00a0caf\u00e9\u00a0opened. It quickly became apparent that Jeremy\u2019s estimates were solid\u2014the\u00a0caf\u00e9\u00a0was indeed busy enough to justify expanding a route just for him. Nearly half a year later, the buzz has spread and\u00a0Huxdotter\u00a0continues to grow.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nOne thing about\u00a0Huxdotter\u00a0that especially stands out is its friendly, helpful baristas. Even after shutting down ten months for construction, nearly the entire staff returned. Watching the\u00a0way\u00a0they hustle to keep the drive-through line moving and the banter at the counter upbeat is invigorating.<\/p>\n
When the sun shines on a warm day, the wide garage door that separates the large outdoor patio from the indoor seats opens to merge the two spaces. On a summer afternoon, tired hikers and those returning from work fill the chairs refreshing themselves with coffee, sweet treats or one of the PNW craft beers that rotate through the six taps on hand.\u00a0Huxdotter\u00a0also carries quite a variety of canned beers and a small selection of Washington wine.<\/p>\n
One wall is decorated with large framed black and white photos of Jeremy\u2019s ancestors who settled in the Snoqualmie Valley generations ago, and on another you\u2019ll find an oversized topographical map of the area\u2014perfect for planning your next hike or visit to the many nearby attractions.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHuxdotter\u00a0Coffee<\/a> is open weekdays from 5 A.M. to 7 P.M. and from 6 A.M. to 7 P.M. on weekends<\/i>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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The long-time local favorite now has spacious indoor seating and an expanded menu.\u00a0 In episode one of the original\u00a0Twin Peaks, filmed in North Bend, FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper tastes a cup of the fictitious town\u2019s brew\u2014he liked it black … Continue reading
<\/a><\/p>\nThe inspired new digs are the brainchild of Jeremy Westlake, whose local roots run back several generations. Jeremy bought\u00a0Huxdotter\u00a0in 2016 with the dream of adding indoor seating and expanding the menu. After two years of planning, construction started. Closing down the busiest drive through in the area for ten months was painful, but the results have proved worth it. The\u00a0caf\u00e9\u00a0is full of locals and travelers on their way to Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Si, or Snoqualmie Falls. And the drive-through is faster than ever before, with more room for cars to line up, a better workspace, and even a barista with an iPad who speeds up the wait by walking the line and taking orders when it’s busy.<\/p>\n
While contractors worked on the building, Jeremy worked to upgrade\u00a0Huxdotter\u2019s\u00a0menu. He visited many bakeries throughout the area, favoring Macrina Bakery. Unfortunately, North Bend was then outside of Macrina\u2019s delivery area. He offered up some estimates of the quantity of bread and pastries he thought he\u2019d need, and an agreement was made to deliver to a restaurant in Issaquah, where\u00a0Huxdotter\u00a0could pick the order up. For the first month, Jeremy\u2019s parents drove the 30 minutes to Issaquah and back at 4:30 in the morning so that\u00a0Huxdotter\u2019s\u00a0customers would be able to get their Macrina fix when the\u00a0caf\u00e9\u00a0opened. It quickly became apparent that Jeremy\u2019s estimates were solid\u2014the\u00a0caf\u00e9\u00a0was indeed busy enough to justify expanding a route just for him. Nearly half a year later, the buzz has spread and\u00a0Huxdotter\u00a0continues to grow.<\/p>\n
One thing about\u00a0Huxdotter\u00a0that especially stands out is its friendly, helpful baristas. Even after shutting down ten months for construction, nearly the entire staff returned. Watching the\u00a0way\u00a0they hustle to keep the drive-through line moving and the banter at the counter upbeat is invigorating.<\/p>\n When the sun shines on a warm day, the wide garage door that separates the large outdoor patio from the indoor seats opens to merge the two spaces. On a summer afternoon, tired hikers and those returning from work fill the chairs refreshing themselves with coffee, sweet treats or one of the PNW craft beers that rotate through the six taps on hand.\u00a0Huxdotter\u00a0also carries quite a variety of canned beers and a small selection of Washington wine.<\/p>\n One wall is decorated with large framed black and white photos of Jeremy\u2019s ancestors who settled in the Snoqualmie Valley generations ago, and on another you\u2019ll find an oversized topographical map of the area\u2014perfect for planning your next hike or visit to the many nearby attractions.<\/p>\n Huxdotter\u00a0Coffee<\/a> is open weekdays from 5 A.M. to 7 P.M. and from 6 A.M. to 7 P.M. on weekends<\/i>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The long-time local favorite now has spacious indoor seating and an expanded menu.\u00a0 In episode one of the original\u00a0Twin Peaks, filmed in North Bend, FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper tastes a cup of the fictitious town\u2019s brew\u2014he liked it black … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n