10 Questions: Silver Cup Coffee

The Silver Cup Cafe is our home away from home. Or uh, actually, our office away from office ('cause we're across the hall from them). Anyway, we asked their staff 10 questions to get to know 'em better. Enjoy this quick and fun read.

Your Name?
Brad Heyne

How long have you been working at Silver Cup?
Almost 4 years.

What’s your drink?
Double Espresso + a 6oz Drip

Do you like working in Downtown Everett? Why?
I like it quite a bit. We are a part of creating and fostering a community of makers which in turn leads our city into growth and exciting change.

What’s your favorite place to eat in Everett?
I'd say The New Mexicans.

What’s your favorite place to drink in Everett? Coffee, or alcohol.
Well, besides Silver Cup I like hitting up Bookend or Narrative.

Describe Everett in one word.
Burgeoning

What’s Everett’s best kept-secret?
I want to say Velton's Coffee, because even though he has his stuff around and some people know who he is and what he does, I don't think they quite understand just how world class what he's doing actually is. But, it is seriously legit.

What does Everett need?
More people engaging more often in more things at more times. Growth happens through activity. So get out and enjoy what we have so we can have more so we can enjoy that stuff. Eat, drink, walk, and hang. Just go and do and be and love Everett because it'll give back.

Your Name?
Elizabeth Tesone

How long have you been working at Silver Cup?
3 years

What’s your drink?
Straight espresso topped with a little bit of cold cream on good days, a straight mug of brew on semi-good days.

What’s the funniest thing that ever happened to you at work?
I once gave someone a pseudo Heimlich maneuver at 5:45 in the morning back at my first year at Silver Cup. He was choking on his breakfast doughnut and frantically ran behind the counter for my help. He coughed out the doughnut and refused an ambulance. He then, very slowly went back to his table and sipped on his 20oz iced Peppermint York Patty Mocha. It was terrifying then, but looking back I find it quite funny.

Do you like working in Downtown Everett? Why?
It’s nice. There never seems to be a dull moment living and working in Downtown. Downtown Everett always keeps me on my toes for sure.

What’s your favorite place to eat in Everett?
New Mexicans all of the way. New Mexicans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. New Mexicans or go home.

What’s your favorite place to drink in Everett? Coffee, or alcohol.
Can I just say that I wish Everett had a coffee cocktail bar? If only.
My favorite place to get a drink is at a craft cocktail bar and farm to table bistro on the marina, Bluewater Distilling. If I’m feeling more lax, I walk on down to the Soundview or the Anchor for some cheap dad beer.

Describe Everett in one word.
Dank.
Just kidding.

Everett is a potpurri / grab bag / modgepodge of many peoples, so it’s hard to describe. It’s a curious place. That’s my word. Curious. I’m always caught feeling like Everett is on the cusp of something great, I’m just never quite sure what it is.

What’s Everett’s best kept-secret?
The garden in the back of The Soundview. Makes for a great letter writing or one hell of a makeout spot. Either, or.

What does Everett need?
A 24/7 juice bar for sure.

Your Name:
Nate

How long have you been working at Silver Cup?
Ehh 11 months

What’s your drink?
Cortado

What’s the funniest thing that ever happened to you at work?
We don't have fun, Brad's orders.

Do you like working in Downtown Everett? Why?
Yes, it's fun to be a part of the growing and changing culture.

What’s your favorite place to eat in Everett?
Choux Choux...pastries man.

What’s your favorite place to drink in Everett? Coffee, or alcohol.
Silvercup, I'm always here. Always.

Describe Everett in one word.
Growing

What’s Everett’s best kept-secret?
The quiet waterfront spots.

What does Everett need?
A bowling alley.*

*Editors Note: I am actually not sure if he's joking...

Your Name?
Emily

How long have you worked at Silver Cup?
I have been working at Silver Cup for a little over a year and a half.

What’s your drink?
My drink is a 8oz americano

What’s the funniest thing that ever happened to you at work?
Our good ol' manager, Brad, is the greatest jokester of all time.

Do you like working in Downtown Everett? Why?
I love working in downtown Everett. I love hearing all kinds of different people's stories and what brought them to Everett. Working as a Barista allows me to be a part of people's daily lives, and that is just really neat.

What’s your favorite place to eat in Everett?
Depending on my cravings, my go to's include Kai Sushi, Strawberry Patch Cafe, and Sol Food.

What’s your favorite place to drink in Everett? Coffee, or alcohol.
My heart lies with Silver Cup.

Describe Everett in one word.
Welcoming

What’s Everett’s best kept-secret?
The people of Everett.

What does Everett need?
Everett has a awesome community of supporters that want to see it thrive and grow and I think that group just needs to continue to expand!

Your Name:
Jess Pettersen

How long have you been working at Silver Cup?
I've worked at Silver Cup for about four months.

What’s your drink?
Iced americano with almond milk.

What’s the funniest thing that ever happened to you at work?
The funniest times at work are behind the counter with my coworkers; we have random dance parties, make ridiculous beverage concoctions, and there's never a shortage of jokes.

Do you like working in Downtown Everett? Why?
Yes I do! I like feeling like part of the evolving and diverse community and meeting all sorts of humans.

What’s your favorite place to eat in Everett?
I don't think I can just name one so a few of my favorites are: Memo's, Pho Ha, and Sanae Thai. But it really depends on what mood I'm in.

What’s your favorite place to drink in Everett? Coffee, or alcohol.
I like heading down to the good old Anchor Pub for a drink and a show. For coffee, Silver Cup of course! *insert finger guns here*

Describe Everett in one word.
Cultivating.

What’s Everett’s best kept-secret?
Its creativity.

What does Everett need?
More sun!