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Best Coffee Shops in Gig Harbor

Where is the best coffee near Olalla, WA? Drive fifteen minutes to Gig Harbor: the local roaster, a waterfront brunch cafe, a neighborhood coffeehouse with live music, a pottery cafe on the water, a cozy lounge for working, and a drive-thru stand locals swear by. All six are local and independent.

Six local coffee shops, fifteen minutes from the house.

Written by Assaf, the Olalla Bay editor. Updated October 2026.

If you are staying in Olalla, Gig Harbor is your coffee town. It is about fifteen minutes to downtown, and the coffee covers the full range: a local roaster with a fireplace, a waterfront cafe that pours that roaster's beans, a neighborhood coffeehouse that turns into a music room at night, a pottery studio with a coffee lounge, a quiet lounge built for lingering, and a drive-thru stand for the fast mornings. This list sticks to local and independent shops. Hours change, so check a shop's site before a special trip.

A few practical notes. Parking downtown is mostly street parking and small lots; summer weekends fill up, so go early or be patient. The downtown shops (Devoted Kiss, Java and Clay, William Patrick's) cluster within a short walk of each other along Harborview Drive and Judson Street. The Point Fosdick shops (Cutter's Point flagship, The Cup) sit a few minutes south by car. Kimball Coffeehouse sits just north of downtown on Kimball Drive. For the full food picture, see the where to eat guide, and for the walk between coffee stops, see things to do in Gig Harbor.

Cutter's Point Coffee, Flagship

Gig Harbor's own roaster. The flagship on Olympic Drive is the original shop, with a large fireplace, leather chairs, and a garden out back. It is the sit-down pick on this list: roomy, calm in the morning, and built for meeting up or settling in with a laptop. The beans are roasted in small batches, and you may have had them already: Devoted Kiss Cafe pours Cutter's Point.

Drive: about 15 minutes, at 5500 Olympic Dr. Hours: Monday through Saturday 6am to 7pm, Sunday 7am to 6pm. Parking: lot and street. What to order: iced salted caramel latte, honey oat milk latte, or an affogato on a warm afternoon. Work-friendly: yes, with free Wi-Fi and seating by the fireplace. cutterspoint.com

Devoted Kiss Cafe

The waterfront brunch cafe. Devoted Kiss sits on the harbor with marina views, serves breakfast and lunch made from scratch, and pours Cutter's Point coffee. It opens at 7am every day, which makes it the early waterfront option. The menu leans brunch: banana bread French toast, biscuits and gravy, a pulled pork benny, and a ham and egg croissant. Much of the menu can be made gluten-free. No reservations, so weekends reward the early.

Drive: about 15 minutes, at 8809 N Harborview Dr #203. Hours: daily 7am to 2pm. Parking: street parking. What to order: banana bread French toast or the pulled pork benny, with a Cutter's Point coffee. Best time: weekday morning, or before 9 on weekends. devotedkisscafe.com

Kimball Coffeehouse

The neighborhood coffeehouse that doubles as a music room. Kimball has served Gig Harbor for 29 years and is owned and operated by the Dullum family. It roasts its own beans, serves handcrafted espresso plus breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads, and hosts live music and events on weekends, with open mic on Thursday evenings. It closes on Sundays, and the evening hours on Thursday and Friday are for the music, not the full daytime menu, so go in the morning for a straight coffee visit.

Drive: about 15 minutes, at 6659 Kimball Dr A102. Hours: Monday through Wednesday 7am to 4pm, Thursday 7am to 4pm and 5pm to 9pm, Friday 7am to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm, Sunday closed. Parking: lot and street; a Park and Ride sits nearby on Kimball Drive. What to order: a vanilla latte or a mocha, plus a breakfast sandwich or a BLT. Work-friendly: yes on weekday mornings, with free Wi-Fi and outdoor seating. kimballcoffeehouse.com

Java and Clay Cafe

The one to take the kids to. Java and Clay is a paint-your-own pottery studio and coffee lounge on Harborview Drive, in the heart of downtown. Pick a piece of unfinished pottery, paint it at your table, and the studio glazes and fires it. Cafe service comes to your table, so you can sip while you paint. Drop in anytime; no reservations are needed. Pottery starts at $18 with no studio fees, and finished pieces are ready in about 6 days, with shipping available.

Drive: about 15 minutes, at 3210 Harborview Dr. Hours: listings differ, so check the shop's site or call ahead before visiting. Parking: street parking downtown. What to order: an Americano or a lavender London fog while you paint. Best for: families, a rainy morning, a date, or a group outing. javaclaycafe.com

The Cup Coffee Lounge

The quiet lounge. The Cup sits in the Ocean5 and Table 47 building on Point Fosdick Drive, with its own dedicated entrance. It serves sustainably sourced, locally roasted coffee, plus tea, smoothies, and pastries, in a room built for lingering: tables, high tops, a couch, board and card games, a shelf of books, and an outdoor patio. It is a strong work-from-cafe pick and a calm stop if downtown feels busy.

Drive: about 15 minutes, at 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Hours: daily 8am to 5pm. Parking: lot and street. What to order: a pour over, a coffee flight to compare roasts, or a chai latte. Work-friendly: yes, with free Wi-Fi, plenty of seating, and a patio. thecupcoffeelounge.com

William Patrick's Coffee

The fast local stand. William Patrick's is a small drive-thru coffee stand near downtown, and the pick when you want a good drink without parking and sitting down. The baristas are known for steady shots and friendly service, and the menu rotates with monthly specials and seasonal drinks, including Lotus energy drinks, dirty sodas, matcha, and blended espresso drinks. It opens early: 5:30am on weekdays.

Drive: about 15 minutes, at 3209 Judson St. Hours: Monday through Friday 5:30am to 6pm, Saturday 6am to 6pm, Sunday 6am to 5pm. Parking: drive-thru; no sit-down room. What to order: a morning latte, a white chocolate and oat milk Americano, or a monthly special. Best time: early morning, before the commute line builds.

Practical tips

• Go early for the waterfront and downtown shops. Devoted Kiss and William Patrick's both open early, and downtown parking is easiest before 9am.
• For working, pick Cutter's Point flagship or The Cup. Both have Wi-Fi, seating, and room to stay a while. Kimball works well on weekday mornings.
• For a slow morning, pair Devoted Kiss with a waterfront walk. For a family morning, pair Java and Clay with the downtown shops.
• For the fastest coffee, use William Patrick's drive-thru. For the most unhurried coffee, use Cutter's Point flagship or The Cup.
• Hours change. Check a shop's site before a special trip, especially for Java and Clay, where listings differ, and for Kimball's evening music hours.

Questions people ask

How far is Gig Harbor from Olalla Bay?

About fifteen minutes to downtown Gig Harbor, with no traffic. The shops on this list are spread between downtown and the Point Fosdick area, so allow a few extra minutes between stops.

Which Gig Harbor coffee shop is best for working?

Cutter's Point flagship and The Cup Coffee Lounge are the strongest work picks, with seating, Wi-Fi, and room to linger. Kimball Coffeehouse also works well on weekday mornings before the music starts.

Which Gig Harbor coffee shops are local rather than chains?

All six shops on this list are local and independent. Cutter's Point is Gig Harbor's own roaster, and the rest are locally run cafes and stands.

Where can I get coffee early in Gig Harbor?

William Patrick's opens at 5:30am on weekdays, and Cutter's Point flagship opens at 6am Monday through Saturday. Devoted Kiss Cafe opens at 7am daily.

Which Gig Harbor coffee shop has the best harbor view?

Devoted Kiss Cafe sits on the waterfront with marina views. Java and Clay is also on Harborview Drive, on the downtown waterfront.

Is there a coffee shop near Gig Harbor that serves food too?

Yes. Devoted Kiss Cafe serves scratch-made breakfast and lunch until 2pm daily. Kimball Coffeehouse serves breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads. The Cup Coffee Lounge serves pastries and light food.