Calling The Shots Espresso
Review of Calling The Shots Espresso
Calling The Shots Espresso: A Unique Coffee Shop Experience
Calling The Shots Espresso is a cozy coffee shop located in Bothell, Washington. The shop offers a wide variety of coffee drinks, teas, sodas, shakes, and smoothies. They also have a delicious food menu that includes ciabatta sammies, muffins, bagels, and more. The shop has been serving award-winning GMO-free coffee for over 24 years and takes pride in serving freshly roasted coffee that is not warehoused. The coffee is roasted the day it is delivered, still warm, which makes it unique from other coffee shops in the area.
The shop has low employee turnover, which means customers can get to know their baristas, who will probably be their servers for years to come. The staff is friendly, bubbly, and always ready to strike up a conversation with customers. The shop has over 100 flavors, contactless pick-up through Joe, and five milk alternatives, making it a must-visit for coffee lovers in the area.
Calling The Shots Espresso is open seven days a week, with varying hours. On weekdays, the shop opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM, while on weekends, it opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM. The shop is conveniently located at 19320 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98012.
While the shop has received some negative reviews, the majority of customers have praised the coffee and the staff's friendliness. Some customers have complained about the prices not being updated on the menu board, but this seems to be a rare occurrence. Overall, Calling The Shots Espresso is a unique coffee shop experience that offers delicious coffee, friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere.
From the business
"Give us a shot! ☕ We are thrilled to still serve award-winning GMO-free coffee going on 24 years! Our espresso is not the warehoused brand you see everywhere. It is roasted the day it is delivered, still warm! We also love serving both Lotus & Redbull sodas, & shakes & smoothies🧋! Try our Matcha w/Lavender, our sweet cream cold brew, 🍪our fabulous food menu- ciabatta sammies, muffins, bagels & more! We have LOW employee turnover, so feel free to get to know your barista; they will probably be your servers for years to come! So many reasons to experience all the ways that Different is Delicious @ Calling the Shots! 100+ flavors, contactless pick up through Joe, 5 milk alts. Must see for yourself! Thank you for your business!"
Amenities
- Curbside pickup
- Drive-through
- Takeout
Jessica Ramirez
I usually like this place but a certain girl makes horrible coffee, nice looking but awful coffee. I usually come weekend mornings so hopefully you can avoid her. Also, it’s ILLEGAL to post a price on the menu and then charge more. They ALWAYS DO THIS. The difference isn’t a couple cents it’s more than a dollar. I’ll avoid this place now.
Paul Harvey
This is the best coffee stand in Bothell! The staff is the BEST, and I'm either in the line or the last car of the line, but the coffee is worth the wait
Grace Watkins
Absolute best coffee in the area! The baristas are so nice here and can read the room “car” for your energy level if you are ready for a conversation or just need caffeine asap lol. Brandi is our favorite!
Ellie B
This is my go-to for coffee! Not only are all the baristas are always so friendly (they always brighten my day) they are great at making the drinks. I don’t always know exactly what I want but they’re able to throw something together and make a combo of flavors that is delicious every time.
Parker Burkett
Update: I decided to give them a second chance this evening, and I want to change my review to five stars. No one was in line this time, and I got there, and no one was in the stand for a few minutes, but once she was able to get back in the stand, she was extremely pleasant, bubbly and very very nice. The coffee was one of the better ones I’ve ever had, and I am thankful that I gave them a second chance.
I just pulled up to get some coffee and the woman in front of me just decided to turn her car off at the window, get out and start smoking and looking at her phone not allowing other drivers to go to the window to order coffee… And the staff inside just let it happen?! Usually drive up windows make the coffee and the person drives away so the next person in line can get their coffee as well. Apparently here you drive up, order coffee, then take a break, lounge a little bit, check your phone and hang out while other people in line wait for you. So I decided to leave and go to a coffee stand that actually works like normal. Wow.
Melanie Mortensen
I love working here! The customers are so nice and you couldn’t have a better owner. It’s hard to work for anyone else after you have worked for Jen. This year has been hard for everyone so it’s nice going to a job with organic coffee and happy people. Great spot to support a small business!
Tommy Donahue
We love coming to see you every Sunday before church. You have the best coffee. We have the red truck with RHEC on the side.
Lauren Buehner
One of the best drive thru espresso stands in Snohomish County. The girls are very social and if you're a regular often times remember what you are drinking before you get to the front of the line. Highly recommend.
Jessica Romeo
Best coffee I've ever had! Nothing comes even close to comparing! I don't know what it is but the espresso is always perfect never burnt or lacking in taste. My coffee is always right with the perfect amount of sweetness. The baristas are always super friendly and just awesome! I wish Jen would open more locations!! :)
Jack Ramirez
They have the best Red Bull Italian sodas (even better than Bigfoot Java)! Every time I have been, I have gotten genuinely friendly service. It's custom to make small talk, but she has a way of chatting that feels like you are talking to a friend.