simple but not simplistic
Coffee is the seed of a tropical fruit. The best coffees, to our mind, are the ones that remind us of that fact. Bright, sweet, vibrant, layered, complex, ripe, and balanced. These characteristics describe the coffee we are constantly striving to achieve. Preparing a cup of coffee, at its core, is a simple task. But preparing a more perfect cup of coffee is a constant chase... and its quite a thrilling one at that. Coffee is the most chemically complex food that humans consume. Brewed coffee has upwards of 900 volatile aromatic compounds, more than double that of wine. Yet often, coffee is thought of as having only one purpose - to wake you up in the morning. While that is a wonderful perk, it is hardly all coffee is good for. Coffee has such incredible diversity of flavors to be explored and appreciated. Come explore with us! But don't worry. If you just need to get a delicious cup of coffee and get on with your day, you can do that here too. No worries.
our promise to you
We promise to serve you in a way that is hospitable, friendly, non-judgmental, and encouraging. We promise to make your drink or food to the best of our abilities. And to make coffee fun again. We're definitely into that.
Our Values
1.) Hospitality is Paramount - hospitality and hostile come from the same Latin root word, hostis. Hostis meant stranger or enemy. Hostility is what takes a stranger and turns them into an enemy. Hospitality, then, is the art of transforming strangers into friends.
2.) Quality Offered Humbly - we believe in quality in all its facets. From ingredients, to preparation, to service: quality is not negotiable. Furthermore, quality products and service must be offered with humility. A haughty spirit will only take away from the quality we seek.
3.) Make Room for Everyone - we will make room at our table for everyone.
4.) Create Community - we seek to encourage and foster community in our spaces. Furthermore, we seek to engage and serve the communities in which we work.
who we are
Narrative Coffee is made up of people who like people. As a whole, we want to be kind to you and make you coffee that tastes delicious. We're serious about both things in the way that we spend far too much of our personal time working to become better at what we do. We like to: be outdoors, read books, get involved in our community, make music, make art, make food, eat food, drink delicious things, visit friends' coffee shops, explore the world, and we like to make coffee for Everett and Bellingham! Our lovely barista and kitchen crew are who make the place really interesting. Come in, get to know them, and find yourself in easy conversation.