Black Drop Coffee House, The

300 West Champion st., Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 738-3767;  With it’s turquoise painted walls with gold rosettas painted along the wall, comes a very creative selection of hand-crafted specialty drinks and locally roasted beans. It is an employee owned cooperative that embodies the spirit of Bellingham while keeping the integrity of what makes a great coffee shop. The Barista/Owners (Johnathan, Steph, and Katy) are the three owners that you see brewing your coffee, making latte art, grinding your beans, making change, and engaging in conversation.