Morning Star Espresso

Gig Harbor, WA · Coffee shop

Rating
3.9/5
★★★★☆ 3.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Gig Harbor
#49
of 112 restaurants
City Percentile
16%
rating percentile
Address
Morning Star Espresso, 9522 WA-302, Gig Harbor, WA 98329
Status
Closed · Opens 6 AM

Morning Star Espresso is a restaurant located in Gig Harbor, WA. It is one of 112 restaurants listed in Gig Harbor. Its 3.9-star rating is slightly below the Gig Harbor city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Morning Star Espresso

Family friendly drive-thru espresso stand serving: Espresso, real fruit smoothies, red bull spritzers, lotus, coffee shakes, tea and more.

Hours

Saturday6 AM–4 PM

Customer Reviews

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Kaye Velarde · Oct 2025

Usually the coffee is mediocre but gets the job done. But today I was given a solid cup of mush, absolutely undrinkable. It’s not just very foamy it is legitimate baby food texture mush in a 24 oz cup. Drink quality is never consistent here and I won’t be going back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Aegith · Mar 2026

There’s something special about a really good espresso stand. Not just the coffee — the feeling. I pulled through this little drive-thru expecting caffeine. What I got was five minutes of calm in the middle of a chaotic day. The barista greeted me like I wasn’t just another car in line. Eye contact. A real smile. The kind where you can tell they actually enjoy being there. That alone is rare these days. The espresso? Smooth. No bitterness, no burnt taste — just rich, balanced flavor. You could actually taste the beans instead of just sugar and milk. My drink was made exactly how I ordered it, and it came out fast without feeling rushed. That’s a skill. And here’s the thing: a drive-thru could easily feel transactional. This one didn’t. It felt personal. Like a small-town coffee hut that re

★★★★★ 5.0 Justin Rogers · Feb 2026

Fantastic place to stop for a good cup of coffee. They remembered my order after 2 visits (probably because of my horse dog, ferret and goat). They always have cookies for horse dog and a smile

★★★★★ 5.0 Rena Dyer · Dec 2025

I was treated with so much kindness! They made a great cocoa this morning and my very picky barista loved the Americano they made!! Well done! Thanks for a great experience

★★★★★ 5.0 Melissa Spring · Oct 2025

Got coffee there every morning for years before I ever walked through the door as a barista. The coffee beans are hands-down the best and the price is lower than anywhere on the peninsula.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Coffee shop

Top Restaurants in Gig Harbor

NameRatingReviews
Washington Woodland Estate★★★★★ 4.920 reviews
Hidden Harbor Wine Library★★★★★ 4.820 reviews
Locust Cider Gig Harbor★★★★★ 4.820 reviews
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library★★★★★ 4.820 reviews
Devoted Kiss Cafe★★★★★ 4.720 reviews
Kimball Coffeehouse★★★★★ 4.720 reviews
Poke Pop - Gig Harbor★★★★★ 4.720 reviews
Ravensara Espresso★★★★★ 4.720 reviews
Marketplace Grille in the Boat Yard Trolley★★★★★ 4.620 reviews
Susanne's Bakery★★★★★ 4.620 reviews

This listing is informational. Contact the business directly to verify credentials, services, and availability.