Legendary Northwest Coffee
In the early '80s, two people first fell in love with extraordinary coffee, then fell in love with each other. Master Roaster Gary Smith had begun to purchase green coffee from a Northwest coffee icon, Beth Korvin, Espresso and Coffee Specialist. In all things meant to be, friendship became a beautiful marriage and partnership, creating the benchmark of coffee excellence with Mukilteo Coffee Roasters. Together, their passion for sourcing, roasting, blending and presenting outstanding coffee created a world-class company, with unparalleled standards of excellence and quality.
We slow-roast small batches of exquisite coffees on vintage Probat roasters - directly sourced from our treasured family of farmers. Our way of business relies on honoring personal and honest partnerships with our growers, all who share our goal of providing incredible, sustainably grown coffee.
Located deep in the woods on beautiful Whidbey Island, Mukilteo Coffee Roasters is still, and always will be, family owned and operated. Gary and Beth’s sons, Lake and Leo, grew up in the business sharing the same love of coffee and company; the legacy continues and endures magnificently.
At Mukilteo Coffee Roasters, we are more than just a coffee roaster – we are a community of passionate coffee lovers who are devoted to bringing you the very best coffee experience possible.
Our Vision
From the very beginning, our values at Mukilteo Coffee Roasters have remained simple and true: welcome every customer with warmth, treat our employees with respect, uphold the integrity of every roast, and never forget to find joy in the work. These principles have guided us for decades and continue to shape who we are today.
Our story has always been one of relationships. We have been blessed to work alongside extraordinary people: customers who have stayed with us for generations, colleagues who have gone on to start their own roasteries, farmers whose families we have partnered with since 1979, and the dedicated employees who have become part of our family along the way. The relationships we share with our team are as vital as those with our growers and customers. Their care, talent, and commitment show up in every step of what we do, and they bring the warmth and consistency that define who we are.
Coffee is subjective, but the cup never lies. Each harvest, each roast, each blend is a reflection of the integrity and passion behind it. As the green coffee procurer, my favorite part has always been tasting the subtleties of each coffee and then “tweaking” the recipes for consistent profiles. I have always felt confident in our quality with every harvest, without exception.
Gary’s passing was a shock for everyone, especially us, his family. I miss him every single day. He always said, “All of the good things in our life come about because of coffee.” His words ring true: coffee brought us to this work, gave us a community, and the very best gave us our family. Our sons, Lake and Leo, grew up in this world of coffee, traveling with us to farms and competitions, learning firsthand from the people whose skill and dedication make every cup possible. They carry forward not only fresh ideas and energy, but also the humility that comes from seeing how deeply our success depends on the relationships that sustain us. Their presence ensures that the next generation of Mukilteo Coffee Roasters is rooted in both tradition and innovation.
We are endlessly grateful for our loyal customers, our dedicated employees, our trusted farmers, and the friends who make up this incredible industry. Whether we see you each week, once a year, or every decade, you have made an impression on us and our business, and for that we will be eternally grateful. Together, you are the reason we continue to thrive.
At Mukilteo Coffee Roasters, every cup tells a story of our farmers, our family, our employees, and our community. We are honored to share that story with you.
THE LOVE OF OUR LIVES, GARY BARTON SMITH 1953 - 2023
