By Joe Veyera
A new coffee shop at Shilshole Bay Marina is marking its official grand opening this Saturday.
Jibe Espresso Bar (7001 Seaview Ave NW Ste 170) will be offering free samples of their breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and the opportunity to meet Executive Chef Rachel Moore as well as their roaster, Keith M. Miller from Red E Coffee. Those who sign up for the espresso bar’s loyalty card program will also receive special grand opening parks.
“Meet our phenomenal barista and culinary staff, experience pour overs with our selection of coffees and teas and indulge in our ice cream beverages and pastries,” reads a event post from Jibe on Facebook.
Jibe is the only coffee shop at any of the Port of Seattle marina properties, and is the lone coffee shop within a one mile radius of Shilshole Bay Marina. The coffee shop is working on a menu that offers not only espresso beverages and sandwiches, but fresh baked pastries and soups as well. Owner Roland Rodriguez and his wife are liveaboards at the marina, and are emphasizing sustainability in their operations.
The shop opens at 6 a.m., with festivities running from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information on Jibe, like them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.
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The Scoop, Piccolinos Cafe, and the Cafe Fiore on 85th are all under a mile radius from Shilshole Bay Marina. Not that I won’t dig another option to try out.
Not to pick hairs but Cafe Fiore is .9 miles away from the marina if you’re walking and up some steep stairs. Piccolino’s and Scoop are a .8 mile walk up into the neighborhood. Both good options if you feel like a pleasant walk uphill. Otherwise, all listed options are over a mile drive. Had some sandwich samples at this new place. I’ll be back.