AJ’s Espresso

Cute little place! I’ve been here a couple times during my stay on Vashon. They have a couple little treats but nothing like muffins or morning snacks. I tried a latte the first day (it was okay), an americano the second and third time which was better than the latte but I think there was too much cream added. Not a bad little place for an espresso, maybe just be super specific on your drink order preferences as to not have it over done.

I love it here! I was extended a true act of kindness. I’m not from the island and didn’t know this place only accepts cash and check– I only had my card. The young man working there was so, so nice and said I could come back any time, and gave me the drink for free. I truly appreciated it, and sent them a check as soon as I got home. Thank you!

They have some terrific muffins and snacks. And the most incredible locally made kombucha, if you’re lucky enough to get there before it’s gone. Friendly service. Convenient drive thru.

Still recommend for coffee «drinks» (i.e. espresso with a flavor, chocolate, etc.), but cannot recommend for drip coffee at all. It’s been terrible the last two times I visited, had to dump the coffee and wait until I was on the West Seattle side of the water to get my morning java fix. Don’t know if they’ve changed their beans, or aren’t washing the brewer machine (s) properly, or aren’t using the right ratio of beans to water, but yeah. Bad. And there’s nothing worse than a bad first cup of coffee in the morning. Makes me (and my nervous system) so very sad.
But if you can avoid the drip coffee, and just get an espresso or espresso drink instead, you should be fine. And it’ll still be served by some of the nicest folks in town. Which counts for something IMO.