Find the Perfect Cup of Coffee at the Beach

There’s no better way to start a day at the beach or recharge mid-day than with a perfect cup of coffee! Lincoln City has some amazing coffee shops and coffee drive-throughs from one end of town to the other. This list of coffee-focused places runs north to south (from Otis to Taft) and showcases what sets each shop or drive-through apart from the rest.

Local Grinds

Double Down Coffee is located inside Chinook Winds Casino Resort and has hot, iced or blended drinks designed to maximize the morning or mid-day pick-me-up. Want something a little stronger than coffee or prefer a plant-based drink? Grab one of their specialty Rock Star or Frozen Lotus Plant Power Energy Fusions.

Nyla’s Cup of Jo is another local favorite featuring a variety of coffee and espresso drinks, like their Orange Crème, with a perfectly balanced zesty and creamy flavor, and the Snickers Mocha Blended with an Extra Shot, which packs a sweet, nutty punch. They also have food options, like banana bread and scones. Nyla’s has a drive-through and provides outdoor seating on the deck out front.

The Lighthouse Coffee Company sources their beans from Pirate Coffee Company in Depoe Bay and features a variety of seasonal drinks. They specialize in coffee and espresso but also deliver a wide variety of alternative tea and energy-based drinks. Lighthouse features much-loved specials like their ice cream mochas and bagel sandwiches. This local favorite boasts many regulars and often helps raise money for Taft High School seniors’ programs.

Lincoln City Donuts and Coffee (LC/DC) adds a fresh and unique vibe to the beach with their small-batch roasted coffee and amazing donuts. Owner and Donut Daddy Phill Bleggi sources his beans directly from a small farm in Costa Rica that he visited and makes his donuts from scratch each morning. Get there early because the doors are closed when he sells out!

Amar Cafecito features uncommon specialty Mexican coffee drinks with an emphasis on chocolate, as well as standard coffee and espresso offerings. Their dulce de leche is a popular iced coffee order. This little coffee cart also has a number of sweet, flavored drinks, such as mangonadas, and uncommon Mexican snack options like elotes and tostilocos.

Salt proudly serves coffee and espresso from Stumptown coffee roasters and has an assortment of other drink options (including cocktails, beer and wine). Their food menu features hearty offerings to be eaten on site and also includes grab and go options perfect for car rides, beach picnics and hotel room sustenance. Shop clothes, art, jewelry, books and other quirky gifts while baristas prepare the drinks.

Pacific Grind Café is an “eclectic” coffee shop with a full service espresso bar, as well as other drink options and a large breakfast and lunch menu. This local meeting space features indoor and outdoor seating and has a drive-through too. Part of the shop doubles as a carefully curated vintage store that’s fun to peruse while waiting for a drink and bite to eat.

Delish Espresso Bar sources their beans from a local roaster who created a custom Delish blend just for them. They feature a variety of coffee and espresso drinks and also have tea and other drinks, and they sell beans to go. Delish is located inside LIV & LANEY beauty boutique but has a walk-up window for those who don’t want to go inside.

Pioneer Joe’s with multiple locations throughout Lincoln City (SW 51st Street, a short walk from the beach and one of several Pioneer Joe’s Coffee Co. shops located in Lincoln City. They roast their own beans in Otis (and invite folks to make a reservation to tour the roastery). In addition, they sell whole beans from Cape Foulweather and Mother Kraken Coffees, Metolius Teas, 1883 syrups, Barista series alternative milks, and a variety of other coffee related products. They even offer mobile service where they will bring their coffee to events and parties.

Recognizable Coffee Favorites

Human Bean carefully selects the coffee beans that they use in all of their locations throughout the country, sources their beans ethically, and gives back to local charities and the countries where they source their coffee. In addition to a variety of coffee and espresso drinks, Human Bean also features Bright Energy, which combines 160 mg of natural caffeine sourced from green coffee beans with delicious flavors.

Starbucks Coffee consistently brews their coffee the same way, no matter where they’re located. For those who expect a specific taste, Starbucks always delivers. In addition to standard coffee and espresso drinks, they have seasonal specials, nondairy offerings and noshables that include pastries, breads and egg and sausage sandwiches.

Dutch Bros is a drive-through chain that features coffee drinks on the sweeter side and is popular with people who know just how they want their cup of coffee to taste. In addition to their hot, iced and blended coffee and espresso drinks, they have a wide variety of other drinks, like shakes and smoothies and offer select snack options.

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