No :-( Jennifer's review (Apr 30th 2006)

Marilyn Manson is as close as I come to Jesus. Depeche Mode if I’m feeling a bit old school. So when I’m confronted with blonde haired disciples trying to reach out and touch faith, I feel ill. But if you dig the Christian rock scene, preachers’ daughters, and evangelism the Northside’s Service Station “business ministry” is just the place.

The coffee, imported by Liberty Lake’s Dominion Trading Company, is on par with some of the finer cafes in town, but personally I don’t need a side of God with my cappuccino. I have a sinking feeling the money spent on the 1.9 million dollar building, slick interior decoration, headsets, and state of the art technology could have better served local Christian backed non-profits if it was given to them directly. There appears to be a lot of maintenance and promotional costs involved in keeping the Starbucks-meets-Student Union Building coffee joint afloat. YoungLife, CrossWalk, Excelsior, and Big Brothers and Sisters will surely benefit from the Service Station’s effort in the future, and Open Bible First Church should be applauded, but if in the same position I would have given a silent donation.
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Yes :-) Patty's review (Jun 30th 2006)

I love this place. It’s awesome and I would recomend it to everyone. I am a Christian and I do want a side of God with my coffee. I have noticed that it’s always filled with young people doing home work and just people getting together to visit. It feels very up beat to me and the people we have met there are great. My husband also loves it and made the comment that maybe this will be where he brings his work.

Yes :-) pete's review (Jul 26th 2006)

Service Station is basically a giant Starbucks. Free Wifi, great decor, a fireplace, typical (good) coffees and drinks, and tons of inside and patio seating. Live jazz on weekend nights, and concerts on a regular basis.

ANYONE would be completely welcome and comfortable at the Service Station.

Yes :-) Dave's review (Nov 10th 2006)

I see very professional and courteous service, excellent espresso, and the key here is that the straight espresso is complex and smooth, not bitter, try that test at your fav spot and see how it stacks up. So if you want top notch coffee that benefits the coffee growers in Ethiopia, not corporate big-wigs, try The Service Station. It will become your favorite spot as it has become mine.

Yes :-) Joan's review (Nov 19th 2006)

I’ve stopped in several times over the past year or so and always had great coffee. I love the relaxing atmosphere-it’s a nice break in a busy day.

No :-( darlene's review (Nov 4th 2007)

I do meet there as my friend lives close, and despite working in the human services, like knowing my coffee dollar helps. BUT, I absolutely do not recommend the coffee (very blah), the iced latte despite flavoring is tasteless, and minimal food/snack choices, particularly for those with food sensitivities.

No :-( lawchick's review (Jan 9th 2008)

I am a Christian, but I don’t feel the need to have God shoved down my throat along with the mediocre coffee they serve. This is like an espresso cart located in the foyer of a big box church. If the coffee were decent, I might make the effort. No thanks.

Yes :-) Sasha's review (Jan 24th 2008)

I just experienced Service Station coffee for the first time the other day, I am not a christian, and I also did not get the impression that this had any religious ties. If nice people making coffee is such a religious thing to do, maybe we should all become more “religious”
The one complaint or downfall of the venue is the noise level when it started to fill up.

Yes :-) Retired Chef's review (Nov 7th 2008)

My wife called me on my way home the other day and asked me to bring her a coffee drink, coincidentally I was passing by The Service Station so I pulled in. The only reason I am writing this review is because I could not believe what others had posted.

I left with a coffee / tea and a bagel in hand , the place was busy, clean, great decor, good service and I loved the couches and fire place setting, it was a place that I might just go back and I have never been attracted to coffee houses.

The one thing that I did not get and was surprised to see hear was that this was some sort of Christian organization. No crosses or fishes on the wall, nobody was preaching to approaching you with the gospel and no tracts or stories were handed to you with your order.

So if I didn’t know it was a ‘Christian’ coffee house when I walked in and still didn’t know it was one when I left, just how are they shoving God in your face?

I suggest you go their for the ambiance, I, Mr. Non-coffee-drinker, might even go back.