Coffee Culture

Category:	Cafe
Address:	1195 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330, USA
Phone:	+1 541-753-3030
Site:	coffeeculturecorvallis.com
Rating:	4.4
Working:	6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 7AM–6PM

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Reviews 9

Cathy Pierce

Yes, we got kicked out. After drinking coffee and studying for 1 & 1/2 hours at Coffee Culture, they told us they were very busy and asked us to give up our table. Me and another paying customer met at the Coffee Culture on King Blvd next to Freddies. We grabbed a 2-person table, ordered a drink, and sat down to begin studying (with our notes- no laptops). All around us there we laptops, couples chatting, people on cell phones, a typically busy coffee shop. There were no free tables, and we were expecting a third to join us. Because all of the 4-person table were occupied, we grabbed the first empty table and pulled it up to ours to make room. Within a 15 minute time period, we were bothered 4 times by the wait-staff inquiring whether we were using our newly-acquired table. Luckily, our third person arrived, sat down, and we started studying. After just over an hour, we were bothered a fifth time when they asked us to move because they needed our table. We found it very odd that the none of the single coffee drinkers sitting at their own table were asked to give up their table. Neither we the several couples with laptops that were taking up the large round tables. I guess three single female professional students are not the type of coffee-drinkers they hope to cater to. So, for all of the rest of you coffee-drinking vet students: Coffee Culture does not want your business. At least not when its busy. Id recommend Starbucks, Sahalies, Sunnyside, McMenamins, or just about any other business with Wi-Fi. By the way- all of these business will find you a table near an outlet and give you free Wi-Fi passwords.

Kenny Kildahl

I have been heavily studying here for the last week or so, this has been my experience...

Friendly, fresh, quality, chill playlist, clean, nom.

The staff is very friendly and "hip". They work hard to ensure the quality of your drink is up to par. They will not serve you an espresso shot if it is not dialed in. Plus, they regularly have multiple blends on, so you can diversify your espresso pallet. If you have not done a side-by-side espresso tasting, I highly recommend trying this and asking your barista for some guidance. The froth on their lattes is expertly executed (bubble size and thickness) and aesthetic. I cannot say the same for other coffee shops in the area. The beans make a wonderful addition to my kitchen. I have the Nicaraguan running through my Chemex on the weekends and am very satisfied with the result. My friends now come to my place for coffee regularly... maybe theyre using me for the caffeine... either way. They do serve their coffee from a drip. I am pretty sure you can ask for French press... maybe even pour over, but I dont know as I am not going to be that guy. Love the playlist, I do not even bother putting in my headphones. The place is also kept very clean. It does get crowded during the day, but have patience and you will find the right spot for you. Cannot speak for the food. Overall, Coffee Culture on Kings has been a great place to study, drink coffee, and meet up with friends.

A Private User

Best part of this coffee shop: The coffee is excellent quality! Not bitter, great flavors. I cant say enough about the quality of the coffee itself, which for me is VERY important. The food is also fantastic, and they offer a great variety - sandwiches, grilled paninis, hummus plate, a wide variety of pastries, all have tasted great by my standards. The espresso drinks are comparable in price to the Beanery and Starbucks, if not a little bit less now that the Beanery has increased its prices a bit. Prices at Coffee Culture are likely a bit higher than Dutch Brothers. The Kings location is absolutely gorgeous and well maintained. I found the staff to be professional and helpful. I was there for 45 minutes at the bartop counter with a friend and was not bothered. While I was there, there were several people around with laptops who were there when I got there and still there when I left who were also not bothered. I noted that the negative reviews were from at least a year ago, and I wonder if perhaps the staff has changed since then. Then again, it was not completely full of customers while I was there, so I cant comment on how they interact with customers at the busiest times of the day. When I go to Coffee Culture, I feel like Im on a mini-vacation, and I am kicking myself for not going there sooner! It is my new favorite place in Corvallis.

Matthew Nollar

Ive been coming to this location throughout my college experience at OSU and then some and I must say, Coffee Culture is easily the best place to grab coffee in Corvallis. The baristas at this location tend to be friendly as well as knowing how to make a great cup of coffee. The definite downside is the limited seating. In late fall and throughout winter, its not uncommon to see college kids studying for a few hours whilst occupying a table... oftentimes sitting at a 4 top by their lonely selves.. thus the source of the seating shortage. The patio outside is also a nice seating alternative. TLDR: Awesome location, great baristas, college kids dont know when to leave and open up tables

Alex Hogen

I really liked their coffee roast. Its a very smooth, tad bit fruity flavor. I love it. Much better than Starbucks Pikes Place roast. Ive tried it both hot and iced. Amazing either way. It was busy when I showed up on a late Tuesday morning. Older (60+) and younger (18-30) people alike, all hanging out sipping on their specialty drinks having a good time or getting some work done. I went by myself. If you have more than 4 people then indoor seating could be an issue for your larger group. There was however a good amount of outdoor seating available. Fun coffee house. Relaxed. A little noisy at times, but not bad.

A Private User

I had a similar experience to another reviewer at Coffee Culture. The staff were impatient and unfriendly. I enjoy working in coffee shops normally because I can eat and drink and be undisturbed. I think customer service goes a long way and I am constantly thanking the managers and staff at my regular coffee shops. Today, I thought I would try a new location and was sorely disappointed. I will never be going back to coffee culture and I plan to tell all my friends around town that if they want a pleasant working atmosphere they should look somewhere else.

Lars Soderlund

This is such a nice, comfortable coffee place. The drinks are great, the snacks are nice, and for some reason everyone in this location, from the staff to the customers, seems to be a little more attractive than the average coffee place. Maybe its the lighting? Probably its the proximity to Oregon State University, which for sure lowers the average age that the place would have otherwise. Its always a little crowded, but again its very comfortable, the service is great, and the drinks are delicious.

Mark Crowley

Best coffee in town as far as I can tell (tied with Brew Station). Sandwiches and food are also stellar. Free wifi obviously. They recently switched to roasting their own coffee. No more food options except the standard sweet treats. I liked that they had sandwiches before. But they have more table space now.

A Private User

These guys have been steadily improving their espresso lately, changing procedures, brew temp, and even some hardware. They now have the best espresso in Corvallis - bar none. The paninis and baked goods are yummy too. We now make it a daily stop for coffee, and sometimes lunch.