Corvallis: Coffee & Culture

When it comes to coffee in Corvallis, you’re really looking at three main players. The trifecta. The holy grind, if you will: Coffee Culture, Bodhi, and Futura. Each one has its quirks, its loyalists, its oddities. And yeah, I’ve got my opinions—some strong, some mild, most somewhere in the middle. Like any good cup.

Let me get the disclaimer out of the way before someone accuses me of being a corporate shill: Bodhi is a client. So is Futura. Coffee Culture isn’t. Which means I’m free to speak my mind on all three, and I fully intend to.

Let’s start with Coffee Culture. They’re the “everyman’s coffee.” Doesn’t matter if you’re a V60 purist or someone who just needs a hot cup of caffeine before class—you’ll find something. They roast their own beans, they’ve got four packed-out locations, and somehow, even though I’ve been drinking their coffee for years, I still can’t reliably find a seat. Good for them. Annoying for me. The customer service is solid, the vibe’s familiar, and the coffee? No-fuss, good quality, well made. A dependable old friend.

Now, Bodhi. Yeah, they’re a client, but that’s not the only reason they’re on this list. They’ve always felt a bit like the underdog—more known for their food than their coffee, but don’t sleep on the espresso. It’s roasted by Water Avenue out of Portland, and the flavor leans bold and smooth, not unlike the kind of morning you wish you had more often. They’ve built themselves into a community staple, especially after taking over the old Beanery building. With breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more, it’s one of those rare places where you can walk in at 8 a.m. or 8 p.m. and still leave full and happy.

And then there’s Futura. The new kid on the block—relatively speaking. And yeah, replacing Tried & True wasn’t easy. People get attached to places, especially in towns like this. It’s like someone repainting your childhood bedroom: jarring, even if it looks better. But here’s the thing—Futura didn’t just repaint. They rebuilt. A sustainable, regenerative coffee company with roots in Colombia and Portland, run by folks who actually care about the land and the people growing their beans. You don’t have to be a coffee nerd to taste the difference—but if you are, you’ll definitely notice. And they’ve carried over some of the same staff from T&T, which means familiar faces and warm service while building something new. Something better.

So, no—I’m not asking you to pick a favorite. I couldn’t. That’d be like choosing between three different records that all sound good depending on the day. Try them all. Let your tastebuds make the call. This isn’t a ranking. It’s just my take. But if you’re in Corvallis, and you care about coffee even a little—these are the places worth sitting down for.

Written by Avery Hadley