While I was reading up on my raw milk purchasing opportunities (via the Real Milk site) in Washington, I came across a listing for a cafe in Port Townsend that offered raw milk as an option. I had never considered that there could be such a thing – needless to say, I was pretty excited!
That place is Better Living Through Coffee.
It’s very warm and cozy place, with great coffee, located downtown. I saw a number of people there relaxing and hanging out with their friends, which was a welcome sight (the local Starbucks by my house recently remodeled their interior with unfriendly seating, so I noticed the comfort level here right off the bat).
According to their website, they serve “traditionally prepared, nutrient-dense food and baked items”, and that is absolutely true. They are sympathetic to Nourishing Traditions and the work of Weston A. Price (not to mention Sally Fallon). A lot of their food is locally sourced, too – meat, fish, dairy, flour – it’s all from around Washington. Their coffee comes from their sister company, the Port Townsend Coffee Roasting Company.
Up on the wall just outside the inner entrance, they’ve posted statements about why they do not serve soy, and their preference for whole and cultured dairy, both of which I support.
The drink I had was delicious – I think it was called a breve. It was basically a cappucino with extra cream in it! The milk itself was raw, from Dungeness Valley Creamery, but the cream was not – however it was non-homogenized, organic, and it was grass-fed. Total yum.
So nice to know there are places like this around. I sure wish there was something like this in New York City, but our current laws I am sure would not allow it.
Next time I’m in the area, I will go back for sure! And if you’re in the area and love coffee (or tea, not to mention sweet and savory treats), definitely give them a visit.
Better Living Through Coffee (BLT Coffee House)
100 Tyler Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360.385.3388
7am-6pm, Closed Tuesdays