Cafe Elite
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Cafe Elite

4663 Whitman Ln SE, Lacey, WA

★★★★3.8(61 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Lacey espresso stand has earned fierce loyalty through genuine relationships and consistency, with regulars raving about baristas like Jordyn who know their orders so well that drinks are often ready before they even park. The crew here specializes in quick, quality espresso drinks with a "surprise me" approach that keeps customers coming back, though quality can be inconsistent depending on who's behind the counter. It's the kind of place where a five-minute coffee run becomes a friendly ritual, especially if you catch the right regular baristas during weekday mornings.

What to expect

Quick grabEspresso focusedTraditional drinksDrive-thru

Google Reviews

Robert Reynolds
★★★★★2 months ago

My go to coffee place. I don't even have to order at this point, the woman who's there every morning during the week (I think her name is Jordyn) just starts making it as soon as she sees my car. If I'm second in line, my coffee is already ready. Smoothest experience I've had with any barista, and that's important in the morning! If there's any complaint I have at all, which is more constructive criticism than anything, is that the veteran baristas there are soooo good, that any new baristas are instantly apparent. Highly recommended any day of the day; perfect barista right before work. Never a long line, because they move fast.

Dorinda Merrill
★★★★★2 months ago

This coffee stand has the best drinks and food items!!! Anytime I say surprise me it’s always delicious. The girls that work there are so friendly and really take the time to get to know you and what you like. I recommend this coffee stand to everyone I talk to. Keep up the fantastic work.

KeriJo Cresto
★★★★★2 months ago

I’ve been going to this coffee stand for the last 5 years and always have a great experience. Jordynn knows my drink (love not having to say my order 😅) and is always so sweet every time I stop by. Everyone I’ve encountered at this location has always been great! Especially in the mornings when it’s super busy, good service while quickly making drinks!

christy dart
★★★★★2 months ago

I go to the lacey store. Jordyn and Kenzie are wonderful! They know my drink and most times by the time I pull up it's made and ready for me. Also I've never had a bad drink there. I've been to the yelm store 3 times and have not had a good experience there once!!! No sparkle or bubbles in my drink. I said something and the lady bent down and said " it's still in the green, sorry". Guess you know who gets my business.

banks Banks
★★★★6 months ago

Oct 29, 2025..Probably is the worst coffee I had so far in Washington. TBH it was trash. Had a frappe that was so water down. Didn’t taste the coffee or the sweetness. Had to try to save it and added caramel at home. Also ordered the French toast bagel sandwich. Don’t waste your money. They over heated it up in the microwave making the bread extra hard. The cheese was so hard and melting in the bread. I’ve never experienced a bagel sandwich to be that horrible. SMH. If you like wasting money and garage food. Have at it!! I could have MAYBE understood if it was busy. I literally was the only one in line which I should have known to go somewhere else like Cutters coffee shop way better frappes. I see they have other locations. Maybe this one just serves horrible food and drinks. But I’m too upset to try other locations. What a freaking waste. I will say the price point was the best thing. I paid $10-11 bucks. But NEVER AGAIN

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