One of my favorite things about Oregon is the plentiful array of drive-thru coffee shops. The options are endless and the quality is bar-none. On our recent trip, a stop at Ultra Life Cafe was strongly recommended. It doesn’t take much to convenience us so we knew we had to make a stop. 🙃 Ultra Life is nothing short of perfect, from the list of options, overall esthetic and superb flavors – we are hooked!

Drive-Thru or Walk Up

I love that Ultra Life gives you the option of running thru the drive-thru or walking up and enjoying your morning cup in their quaint enclosed patio. As a first-timer, I definitely need extra time to review the menu and make my selection. 

Menu

The Ultra Life Cafe menu has everything you could possibly ask for. From a killer Nitro Cold Brew to a Matcha Green Tea Latta, they have you covered. In addition to the diverse menu, Ultra Life has SIX milk alternatives for you to choose from, count them – SIX. 🙌🏻 In making my decision it is obvious I fell claim to excellent marketing, as I chose the “Northwest Fog” – a tea latte infused with rose syrup.  It was absolutely delightful! Adreena went with her favorite Matcha but opted to have it crafted with oatmeal milk. Aaron went with the classic flat white. All of us were very impressed with the overall presentation, speed of preparation and obvious quality of ingredients in each drink. ☕💕

If you have not had a chance to visit the Pacific Northwest, please move it toward the top of your list. There are so many amazing places to see, learn and eat! This copy of Travel Newport is full of fun things to do around Newport, Oregon – which is my personal favorite coast location. 

Have you ever been to the Oregon Coast? Know someplace we should stop next trip? Let me know in the comments below!

xo,

C

If you ever find yourself in Eastern Oregon or Western Idaho, please do yourself the favor of stopping by Jolts & Juice Coffee House. (Click here to find a location near you). This locally owned coffee house is full of wonderful things to distract your mind and please your palette!

Recently while visiting for my cousin’s wedding I came across the Downtown location of Jolts & Juice Coffee House. It is located on the North East corner of S Oregon St and SE 3rd Ave. It has the greatest curb appeal! As we drove through town I spotted it out of the corner of my eye and just knew I had to make a stop before my visit came to an end. 

Ambiance

Sunday morning I popped in for a hot cup of coffee to get my day started. Bicycles, antique signage and vintage farm equipment hung from the ceiling while old doors and windows created private spaces within the dining area. There was so much to look at, I was caught off guard when it was my time to order! The place was filled with people; from large groups to cozy couples and the all too familiar – girl with her laptop 👩🏻‍💻. The room was warm and inviting; exactly what you look for in a place to socialize, read or work. 

Menu

Although I generally opt for drip coffee, the Spring specials definitely drew my attention! I contimplated ordering a coffee and a Lavander Chai Latte – just to try it! 🙃 The menu offers a wide variety of coffee drinks from your traditional drip coffee to their menu favorites the “Copper Camel” or “Johnny Earthquake“. In addition, they offer blended coffee drinks and fresh fruit smoothies to appease every taste!

From start to finish the menu had me wishing I could stay all day just to try-out each and every item! 

The front counter offered pastries, pre-made salads and sandwiches.  All that were beautifully arranged in the most tantalizing way! How can one resist?!

With fresh coffee, roasted daily in-house, it really is such a gem in the heart of Ontario. I will be certain to stop by every time I’m in town — and bring friends so I can try more options on the menu. 😉

Any of you ever enjoyed a cup from Jolts & Juice?

Fun fact (if you’ve read this far 🙃) I was actually born in Ontario! (My first home was on SW 2nd Ave 🏡💕)

xo,

Carolyn