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Shade Cafe

About Shade Cafe

Shade Cafe is a welcoming coffee and tea destination that brings together quality, comfort, and convenience in one inviting stop on Fowler Street. Located at 1299 Fowler St, Richland, WA 99352, this café has earned a strong reputation with a 4.50-star rating based on 190 reviews, reflecting the consistent experience customers have come to value.

Whether you are stopping in for a morning coffee, settling in for a relaxed brunch, or looking for a quiet place to enjoy a solo meal, Shade Cafe offers a setting that feels both approachable and thoughtfully put together.

What makes Shade Cafe especially appealing is the variety it offers to fit different routines and preferences. Guests can enjoy great coffee, a strong tea selection, and a menu that goes beyond the basics with breakfast, comfort food, prepared dishes, organic options, quick bites, happy-hour drinks and food, and even late-night food.

From dine-in meals with table service to takeaway, drive-through, curbside pickup, delivery, and no-contact delivery, the café is designed to make great food and drinks accessible in the way that works best for each customer. It is a place that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, giving visitors a dependable choice throughout the day.

Shade Cafe also stands out for its comfortable atmosphere and customer-friendly features. The space is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, creating an environment that works just as well for catching up with someone as it does for focusing, relaxing, or simply taking a break.

Guests can also enjoy Wi‑Fi and free Wi‑Fi, along with restroom access and seating designed for comfort. Accessibility is a clear priority, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure that more guests can visit with ease and confidence.

With reservations accepted and convenient payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, Shade Cafe makes the entire experience simple from start to finish.

It is a coffee shop built around quality drinks, flexible service, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere—an easy choice for anyone seeking a dependable place to eat, drink, and unwind in Richland. For more information or to place an order, call +1 509-410-1769.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (190 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

Ona Archer

Ona Archer

4 years ago

Net a friend for coffee. I ordered the triple stack club sandwich, and the Jack Attack (white coffee with cinnamon, caramel, white cinnamon and white chocolate). My friend ordered the iced Strawberry Rose which had real rose petals! A quiet hidden cafe and coffee shop. Nice atmosphere, and unique menu. Really enjoyed our visit.

Hardy Tim

Hardy Tim

year ago

I purchased one of their energy drinks with lotus energy, luau flavor. The atmosphere is inviting, bright and clean. The staff is friendly, professional and helpful. The drink was delicious and I will be back to try the coffee next time.

Rebecca Aires

Rebecca Aires

year ago

I had a strawberry drink, can’t remember which and a Brazilian lemonade (fun fact: in Brazil we actually call them Swiss lemonades haha). Both delicious! Loved the little umbrellas on the ceiling! Pretty nice folks taking orders!

Lindsay M

Lindsay M

3 years ago

This is an adorable little place. The two workers were friendly and helpful, and my kiddos enjoyed their drinks. The hanging umbrellas are a cute idea to compliment the theme. It was a bit narrow, but that's easy to overlook. I wouldn't take a large group there, due to minimal & spaced seating, but it's perfect for a group of 2-4.

Claudia C

Claudia C

year ago

Shade Cafe has become one of my favorites. “The Spaceship” is a must try. Their lotus & Redbull infused drinks are also great. Staff is pretty quick to make their drinks and are always on point.

GV

GV

2 years ago

Hey guys!! Come on down to Shade Cafe! I found this place located on Fowler in Kennewick, WA. Super fun, open, bright and positive vibes! The staff always friendly to serve, listen closely to orders being placed. The breakfast tea with splash of lemonade and lavender is so so so good!! 💜 Such a fun experience here to sit with friends, small meeting area with colleagues, or just an awesome place to enjoy the colorful umbrellas. Come on down and try this fun fun Cafe spot!

Jill Steele

Jill Steele

2 years ago

Shade Cafe is my new favorite coffee shop! My bestie and I are on a quest to find the best local coffee shop, and we visit a different one every Saturday morning. Shade Cafe is my winner!! The decor is absolutely adorable. I LOVE the multi-colored umbrellas hanging from the ceiling. They have some cute merch, too! The iced coffee was deeeelish. I love the ice chips! Service was also super quick, and the staff was very nice. I will be back for sure.

MommaT

MommaT

2 years ago

Update review: 3/22/2022 Same great drinks and service! Suggestions for company: get more stuff to add to the sodas like: fruit purée, popping pearls, syrup flavors, favored creams….😛 Update review: I came back at a different time of day and the service was still amazing! I ordered the Rosebud, a tropical mountain, grilled cheese (again), and a chicken melt. I also ordered their mango smoothie. All very tasty. If ordering anything from their grill, you must consume when it’s hot. If you keep it in the container in the way home it cools and gets soft. (Normal for any grilled sandwich). I’m posting more pictures! Ordered two drinks and a grilled cheese! The drinks were amazing! I ordered “The Doc” and a “Rosebud”. Oh my goodness the taste was amazing and the blended “Rosebud” consistency was smooth with no chunks of ice(sometimes places blend so fast they leave chunks of ice). The grilled cheese was so good I forgot to get a picture before I ate most of it. YUM I went through the drive through which has a weird turn about that my Ford Expedition didn’t like but I was able to get up to the window ok. The employees were so nice. Thank you!

Wine Gal Gabby

Wine Gal Gabby

6 months ago

A place to come and read a book. Coffee roast was bold and delicious. This place feels like a home with nice furniture.

Joshua Taylor

Joshua Taylor

year ago

Stopped in for a latte and matcha—both were excellent! The ham and cheese croissant was fresh and delicious. Loved the cozy atmosphere, and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier. A great spot to relax or catch up with a friend. Highly recommend!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Kerbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Drive-through
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed outside

Come Say Hi

We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

1299 Fowler St, Richland, WA 99352, United States

Hours

Closed · Saturday Closed
Thursday 7 AM-6 PM
Friday 7 AM-6 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 7 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-6 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-6 PM
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