“ I have been going to kickstart since they opened. They have a good variety of food and drinks as well as smoothies and baked goods. I love when I get to try something new! They have opened up my taste to some vegan options that I would have shyer away from previously. Even with vegan and vegetarian offerings that have meat options available as well and have a well rounded food menu. I love the staff- they are warm and welcoming, goofy and kind. The owner takes customer service seriously and is always working on improvements for her business. ”

“ This place is cute & has great customer service. The coffee is good. I love their avocado tomato pesto toast! Great place to get out of the house for a little if you work remotely. The only negative, there is not a ton of seating. ”

“ Quality service and food. Probably the biggest home fries you’ll find the are, maybe anywhere else. You can find people working here, or just enjoying their time so stop by. Try their flavor of the day mixed with any style of drink you usually get, you won’t regret it. ”

“ I’d give more than 5 stars if I could! Stopped in with my pup this morning for a pre-hike fuel up. A couple team members were really excited to say hi to my dog, and that makes us pet parents feel so welcome :) I was shocked to see how many vegan options they had and at an incredibly reasonable price point!! The barista was so patient while I tried to make up my mind and offered recommendations! I wound up getting a chai latte with soy milk and the vegan breakfast sandwich with sausage. Both were DELICIOUS. The sandwich came out so quickly and if the latte weren’t so nice and hot, I would’ve chugged it. Absolutely recommend, will definitely be back, and I hope to see a lot of success for this cute little corner cafe! ”

“ Really, really good coffee. Lots of interesting baked and hot food for sale but oddly, no prices anywhere. Super cool space with some outdoor seating, very friendly staff. Not cheap but worth it. ”

“ Obsessed with this adorable spot in downtown Shelton! I talked to the owner who was so nice, and they’re super dog friendly so seeing all of the pups really brightened my day. It’s one of those spots where almost everyone is a regular and they all know each other, so it felt very community oriented! My fiance and I grabbed a sunny table near the window and had such a delicious breakfast of avocado toast and the George’s sandwich with our coffees. I really liked the iced pumpkin one I had! I will definitely be keeping this spot in mind for future trips to downtown Shelton! ”

“ First time here and was absolutely blown away. The staff members were absolutely wonderful, friendly, and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious and the coffee was beyond this world. I chatted with the staff member and made me feel so ... ”

“ A few months ago I gave up drinking energy drinks but obviously couldn’t give up caffeine, so I started a hunt for a locally owned coffee shop. I went to several establishments in the downtown area, but found them either lacking in character and/or staff personality, or their beverages were subpar. After I tried Kickstart Cafe I stopped looking; I had found home. Want to sit and work on your laptop at a table and not talk to anyone? That’s allowed, the staff will leave you alone. Feel like chatting? Sit at the bar, strike up a conversation; the staff (and vibe) is very friendly. Bring your dog, they’ll get pets and a pup cup. Food and drink options for carnivores, vegans, and everyone in between. Substituting ingredients is never a problem, they aim to please. All baked goods are made on premises, lots of coffee (and milk) options. Flavored bean brews offer considerable taste with no sugar. I would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone looking for quality food and drink in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. PS please bring your dog. ”