The best discoveries are often spontaneous and serendipitious. Stopped in to Issaquah Coffee over the weekend, post-writer's get-together. Was looking for someplace just like it: one-of-a-kind, cozy, perfect for grabbing a latte/ matte, catch-up coffee. Didn't even ask about gluten free pastries; was watching my friend's child. Then, started talking with a nearby patron about this site, and, "voila" the magic words, "gluten free pastry" were uttered. Soon I was up at the front, quizzing about the gluten free offerings. They vary, but I was told that they're likely to have at least one gluten free pastry item every day.
Who does the GF baking for Issaquah Coffee? Flying Apron, a Seattle producer of many gluten free items. I've been eating Flying Apron fare for years, and it's luscious! I've had various cookies and muffins when I used to stop in at their tiny location near 45th and Brooklyn, in the University District (I think they've moved since). I even ordered an entire gluten free cake at one holiday and froze the leftover for several weeks, nibbling when I needed a chocolate fix.
Sipping on an Americano (excellent, by the way -- truly -- I'm a coffee snob), I talked with Crystal -- the patron I'd met -- about Twitter (I'm a neophyte -- my address, "gfsafari and glutenfreesnob"). Took some excellent photos of Issaquah Coffee's Christmas/holiday decorations -- but I have yet to download the photos. So, in the meantime, go to their website, because it's warm and inviting and great -- with a delectable cup of espresso on the front!
Issaquah Coffee, (425) 677-7118.
Who does the GF baking for Issaquah Coffee? Flying Apron, a Seattle producer of many gluten free items. I've been eating Flying Apron fare for years, and it's luscious! I've had various cookies and muffins when I used to stop in at their tiny location near 45th and Brooklyn, in the University District (I think they've moved since). I even ordered an entire gluten free cake at one holiday and froze the leftover for several weeks, nibbling when I needed a chocolate fix.
Sipping on an Americano (excellent, by the way -- truly -- I'm a coffee snob), I talked with Crystal -- the patron I'd met -- about Twitter (I'm a neophyte -- my address, "gfsafari and glutenfreesnob"). Took some excellent photos of Issaquah Coffee's Christmas/holiday decorations -- but I have yet to download the photos. So, in the meantime, go to their website, because it's warm and inviting and great -- with a delectable cup of espresso on the front!
Issaquah Coffee, (425) 677-7118.
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