Warm coffee shop interior with exposed brick and hanging pendant lights

Seaside, Oregon · Est. 2019

We roast with conviction and bake with obsession — because your morning deserves both.

Small-batch coffee, house-made pastries, and a counter full of people who care about what they drink. That's the standard. Nothing less.

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100% Arabica Single-origin & blends, sourced directly

Roasted In-House Small batches, every single day

Baked From Scratch Every pastry, every morning before dawn

Right Here 111 Broadway St, Seaside — walk-ins always welcome

Barista pouring coffee with focused precision at the espresso machine

Our Story

We started because the coffee around here was fine. We wanted it to be unforgettable.

Controversial Coffee wasn't born from a trend. It was born from a frustration — the kind you feel when you've tried every cup in town and nothing makes you stop and pay attention. So we built something that would.

Every bean is sourced with intention. Every roast profile is dialed in over months of testing. Every croissant, scone, and sourdough roll is mixed, shaped, and baked by hand before the sun comes up over the Oregon coast.

We don't do generic. We don't do rush. We do coffee and pastries that earn a second visit — and a third, and the one after that. That's not marketing. That's just how we operate.

4 Years in Seaside

12+ Single-Origin Rotations

100% Arabica, Always

The Menu

Coffee that demands attention.
Pastries that earn it.

Everything is made here. Everything is made daily. If it's on this list, it's because we stand behind it.

Coffee & Espresso

Espresso Double shot, rich crema, bold finish
Caffè Americano Espresso pulled over hot water, clean and strong
Cortado Equal parts espresso and steamed milk, velvety
Flat White Micro-foam poured over a double ristretto
Pour Over Single-origin, hand-poured, rotates weekly
Cold Brew 18-hour steep, smooth, low-acid
Café au Lait Brewed strong, steamed milk, classic balance

House-Baked Pastries

Butter Croissant 72-hour laminated dough, French butter
Cinnamon Roll Brioche-style dough, brown sugar, cream cheese glaze
Sourdough Scone House starter, rosemary or blueberry — daily choice
Almond Pain au Chocolat Dark chocolate, frangipane, sliced almonds
Morning Bun Cinnamon-orange zest, flaky layers
Artisan Sourdough Loaf 48-hour ferment, available by the slice or whole

Seasonal & House Specials

Seasonal Latte Rotates with the coast — ask what's pouring now
Matcha Latte Ceremonial-grade, steamed to order
Chai — Our Way House-spiced, reduced, steamed milk
Affogato Double espresso over vanilla bean gelato
Fresh-Squeezed Juice Orange, grapefruit, or seasonal blend

The Process

From green bean to your cup —
every step is intentional.

Source

We work directly with farms and cooperatives in Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, and beyond. Every lot is cupped and approved before it ever reaches our roaster.