Dog Days on the Bakery Cafe Patio

Bring your favorite doggo to Dog Day on the Bakery Cafe Patio!

Dogs are welcome every day on our patio, but for this special event we will:
> donate 5% of the day's Bakery Café sales to Whatcom Humane Society
> host a dog costume contest; we'll take pictures of your costumed pupper and select a winner to receive a Co-op gift card
> serve free housemade dog treats from the Co-op bakery
> have some fun games for dogs and their owners and a kiddy pool for the pups to splash around in

Bring your best friend for a fun afternoon at the Co-op Bakery Cafe Patio!

The Co-op Bakery Café: Keeping You Cozy till Spring

by Kate Goldman, Bakery Cafe

February 2018

women eating lunch at the co-op deli lunch counter

Co-op Bakery Cafe regulars enjoy settling in with a satisfying drink from our organic epresso and smoothie bar along with a bite from the grab-n-go case or a sweet or svory treat from the bakery.

Hang in there … patio weather is coming. Until then, warm up with the perfect cup!

The late winter months in Bellingham can truly feel like a state of limbo. The signs of spring boldly show themselves, but the damp chilly air still lingers. Buds on trees and the return of chirping birds bring excitement for the changing season. But as we of the Northwest know so well, those cold mornings and evenings will stick with us, possibly until we get our lawn chairs out for the Fourth of July.

The Community Food Co-op Bakery Café has some delicious seasonal offerings that are sure to please and to keep you warm through spring.

We are looking forward to the changing season for one more important reason: spring time means more patio time! Our patio, perched above the corner of Holly and Forest streets, is the perfect place to sit and enjoy your coffee. Bring your laptop, your friend, even your dog, and we’ll provide the perfect setting for a lazy afternoon enjoying coffee al fresco.

Local, organic, and crafted with skill, care, and a friendly smile—that’s the Co-op Bakery Café difference.

Raspberry Mocha

For Valentine’s Day, we feature our delicious Raspberry Mocha. Our talented bakery staff has created a delightful raspberry syrup, as well as a rich chocolate syrup. Our skilled baristas blend these handcrafted syrups with our exceptional espresso blend, creating the perfect marriage of bitter and sweet. (Oh, and did you know our housemade chocolate syrup is vegan? Raspberry Mochas for everyone!)

Lavender London Fog

The London Fog is a specialty beverage said to have originated in Vancouver, B.C., so we took a cue from our northern neighbors and put a fun twist on this classic. We are proud to feature the Lavender London Fog. A luxurious blend of Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, a dash of vanilla, and our housemade lavender syrup is sure to bring comfort on a chilly spring day.

Lumberjack Fog

For those with a more adventurous side, try our Lumberjack Fog. This unique concoction calls for a smoky Russian Caravan tea in place of Earl Grey, and delicious maple syrup in place of vanilla. Some say it reminds them of a lumberjack breakfast, as the smoky tea conjures up thoughts of sizzling bacon, while the maple notes are reminiscent of a stack of pancakes.

Open Mic in the Bakery Cafe

Open mic night in the Co-op bakery cafe. Share a tune or song, or just come to enjoy a treat, listen to the music, and build community!

Co-op Bakery Cafe: Beyond Great Food and Coffee

by Tasha Kerr, Retail Bakery Café manager

Baristas (from left) Tasha Kerr, Ciara Sana, and Danica Paddock invite you to try a tasty treat from the Co-op Bakery when visiting our new café on Holly Street. Our organic coffee and smoothie bar features fair trade and locally sourced ingredients.

Building Community at the Co-op Bakery Cafe

For those of you that have not yet visited our Co-op Bakery Café on Holly Street, I would like to personally invite you to visit and experience our stunning recently remodeled eatery.

This beautifully efficient building is filled with light, vibrant energy, and most importantly, our high-quality baked goods and coffee. Not to mention the popular outdoor seating on our deluxe patio with an amazing view of the heart of Bellingham.

We proudly showcase our spectacular scratch bakery that produces some of the best pastries in town ...

... freshly baked scones, sweet and savory brioche, muffins, cookies, macaroons, and the list goes on.

For those of you that depend on us for plentiful gluten free and vegan goodies, we’ve got you covered.

Our extremely popular deli supplies us with fresh house-made salads and sandwiches every day. We carry a whole case of quick grab-and-go drink options like kombucha, natural energy drinks, teas, and sodas, as well as your favorite Twin Brooks organic chocolate milk. Along with energy bars, chocolate bars, savory snacks, chips, and so much more.

Let’s not forget our delicious espresso and smoothie drinks.

At our cafe you’re not just buying a tall vanilla latte, you are buying 12 ounces of a handcrafted espresso beverage made with organic beans that have been locally roasted and fairly traded. We use Fresh Breeze organic milk delivered from Lynden. And our house-made vanilla syrup is made with love. All of our syrups and specialty drinks, such as chai and ginger lemon tea, are all made in our very own kitchen.

Dairy isn’t your thing? That’s okay! We offer five dairy-free alternatives at no additional charge.

We proudly brew up your favorite local roasters ...

... Bellingham Coffee Roasters, Tony’s Coffee, and Hammerhead Coffee Roasters—every day from 7 am to 8 pm. If you haven’t tried it yet, you should try our Toddy cold brew coffee. Cold brew takes 24 hours to make and is worth every second.

While you’re here, meet our talented, experienced, and ridiculously friendly baristas. You may recognize a few of us from across the street at our Downtown store, but there are some new faces to meet. We’ve been having a good time getting to know our member-owners and customers and we look forward to seeing even more new faces.

Your Community Food Co-op is known for providing a vibrant and healthy shopping environment for our beautiful and environmentally conscious community, and our new bakery café is no exception.

In fact, we are one of the places where those important community-building conversations happen.

Not just between our customers and our friendly staff, but between our local vendors, musicians, artists, and farmers. We absolutely love our new eatery, and we know that you will too.

cafe sign caramel hazelnut latte special

Keep an eye out for seasonal specials and recommendations from our baristas. They are always brewing up something new in the espresso and smoothie bar! Or, you can create your own smoothie!

We Want Your Bakery Suggestions

The Co-op bakers have a question for you: what new items or ingredients are on your Co-op Bakery wish list? Submit your suggestion during October to be entered to win a $50 Co-op gift card.

Made with Love in the Co-op Bakery

Discover delicious treasures from the Co-op bakery. The bakery team makes every recipe by hand—cracking every egg, decorating every item, and packaging every dessert to make each treat as beautiful as it is delicious. We’ve got Valentine’s Day treats for everyone.

It’s Not Thanksgiving without Pie

This Thanksgiving, leave the baking to us. The Co-op bakers make the tastiest pumpkin pies in town, along with insanely delicious caramel apple pies and pecan pies.