Frequently Asked Questions

Think you know everything there is to know about Saint's Cafe? Check out our FAQs below. . . and we'll see just how much you know.

Q: Where do your coffee & teas come from?
A: We are not strictly sold on one purveyor. Always finding new products through our travels, we love to try new things. Currently we are offering coffee from Chicago-based Intelligentsia, Durham-based Counter Culture Coffee, and Espresso through Dillanos Coffee Roasters of Buckley, Washington.

Q: What is direct trade coffee?
A: Intelligentsia states their criteria for Direct Trade on their website and we concur with their values!

Coffee quality must be exceptional.
The verifiable price to the grower or the local coop, not simply the exporter, must be at least 25% above the Fair Trade price.
The grower must be committed to healthy environmental practices.
The grower must be committed to sustainable social practices.
Intelligentsia representatives must visit the farm or cooperative village at least once per harvest season, understanding that we will most often visit three times per year: pre-harvest to craft strategy, during the harvest to monitor quality, and post-harvest to review and celebrate the successes.
All the trade participants must be open to transparent disclosure of financial deliveries back to the individual farmers.

Q: What other products do you offer?
A: We offer an ever-changing selection of brilliant new goodies. Although we can't promise that we'll always have your preferred-delight—we tend to stock favorites such as: locally-baked muffins, scones, cakes, award-winning Selma’s cookies, biscotti, certified-kosher rugelah and macaroons, quiche, bagels, and some other surprises that your sweet tooth may desire!

Q: Can I get my coffee to-go?
A: Yes, but why would you when you can drink it here? Enjoy the atmosphere and personalities in the café, while utilizing one of our ceramic mugs or cups to help save a tree.

Q: Do you sell coffee by the pound? Or in bulk?
A: Yes, and yes. We offer a changing selection of roasted coffees—depending on what is available that season and our stock. We can also grind it to your request in-house.

Q: Do you have Wi-Fi?
A: Yes and it is free! Just be sure to bring your laptop. Desktops. . . well, they kind of take up all of the table space for your coffee and goodies.

Q: Can I rent out the shop for an event?
A: Yes! We've had birthday parties, CD-release parties, and other events in the café. Your imagination is the only limiting factor. We'd love to talk to you about planning an event at Saint's!

Q: Parking downtown's a pain, any suggestions?
A: Sure. There are actually hundreds of parking spaces within a block of Saint's. There are metered parking lots directly across the street and on Fraser Street (between Beaver Ave. and College Ave.). There also are two parking garages a half a block away on the corner of Beaver and Fraser. Street parking is also available.