Darren Reynolds

Male

Wenatchee, WA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Wenatchee, WA
How many years have you been in the industry?
9
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
yes
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
Coffee shop and roastery featuring latte art, real cappuccinos, in-house baked goods, lunch fixins, and live music every weekend.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Seattle, Portland
About Me:
My coffee career began with Visions Espresso in Seattle. After two and half years in equipment/accessory sales and coffeehouse consulting at Visions I left my Sales Manager position to open Caffe Mela in Wenatchee, Washington with my wife in June 2006. We've been open five years and we began roasting just over a year ago to explore and push the limits of coffee excellence in our community.
About My Company:
Caffe Mela is Wenatchee's Community Coffeehouse and Bakery. The 2300 sq. ft. shop features an in-house coffee roastery and bakery, live music from local and national acts, delectable grub, and wonderful old world ambience.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
people
Website:
http://www.caffemela.com

Comment Wall:

  • Kara MacDonald

    Thanks for stoppin in, I'll have to check you guys out on my way to Lake Chelan this summer! Grew up at the lake every summer for the last 34 years, don't get to go relax as much as I used to or would like. Place looks great!

    Jan 26, 2008

  • Kara MacDonald

    practice practice practice! and then some more practice! :)

    Jan 26, 2008

  • Dave White

    No problem Darren, I thought it would e the kind of place you'd want to know about. Can't wait to see the space and the new roaster. See ya in a couple weeks.

    Jan 26, 2008

  • Dave White

    say man... this week is the week. I've got a half day off on Friday and we are taking off at noon. See you Friday night if'n you work that late and/or Saturday. If you can let me know when you'll be around.

    Feb 4, 2008

  • )on Lewis

    Darren -

    Looks like you're fighting the good fight in Wenatchee. I'd love to come see it with my own eyes. Have fun with roasting - another never-ending fascinating facet of coffee.

    Feb 9, 2008

  • Dave White

    Darren... Well we decided against traveling over the passes as I'm sure have assumed by now. Sorry about that I was looking forward to seeing the shop again. I should be out sooner or later and I'll catch ya then for sure.

    Feb 9, 2008

  • Dave White

    Darren I'm hoping you get to check your mail today. I shipped out a little something via USPS yesterday and should be there today.

    Feb 16, 2008

  • brett hanson

    Hey Darren - you sold me my Silvia. Congrats on your success in Wenatchee. Cheers!

    Feb 16, 2008

  • Gustavo from NUCOFFEE

    Darren, Great to know you will be in Sao Paulo. Give me a call at my cel 11-9627-6186 at lets get together. I'm close to the Morumbi area. Safe travels.....Gustavo

    Feb 19, 2008

  • Dave White

    No problem... That Nic COE is pretty nice.

    How was Brazil guy????

    Mar 7, 2008

  • Jim

    I think I've seen you on wordpress blog?

    Mar 27, 2008

  • Milo Smith

    I'm good. Busy. Stoked summer's nearly here! As for question number two, come to Satellite and you'll find out.

    Apr 29, 2008

  • Dave White

    Darren... I just enjoyed a double espresso in your place seconds ago! Nice. Guess we'll catch you at the Farmer's Market. Hope to catch up with you while I am in town.

    May 24, 2008

  • Nicely

    My pleasure man! I'm glad to hear that you got home safe. I'll be sure to visit ya when I'm in the area!

    Aug 20, 2008

  • Brian

    Yep. Everyone I knew had a different name for her and none stuck. So she was the nameless pet. I called her... "Ferret." It seemed to fit well. :)

    Aug 20, 2008

  • Dave White

    Yeah no problem. Sorry I missed you I actually only made it through Wenatchee the once. FYI. The coffee and the baristas at your shop were top notch as always.

    Sep 4, 2008

  • Nick

    hahahaha Thank you for the comment~

    Sep 5, 2008

  • Joe Marino

    Hey Darren,

    Jaques is great! I guess they have a huge deal going with intelligentsia now, which is good, I guess. But they are doing great. I guess they are securing the 1st thru 16th place in the Cup of Excellence every year now.

    Sep 6, 2008

  • Steve MacDowall

    hello Darrel - greetings from Canada - Steve

    Dec 18, 2008

  • Luke Gillespie

    MUAHAHA!! I know it's actually my plan to take over the world...

    Dec 18, 2008

  • Steve MacDowall

    thanks for adding me to your list - have a great day - Steve

    Jan 16, 2009

  • Samir Ali

    Hey Darren!...Still holdin it down here @ Visions..Big things coming soon!! I'll keep ya posted.

    Mar 25, 2009

  • Stephen Curtis

    Hey Darren, if Eddie does not turn I to be interested, let me know. I am in route to roasting in house.
    Stephen

    Jun 12, 2009

  • Dave Patterson`

    Thanks Darren we would love to have you stop by, just give me a shout. (208) 651-4545.

    -Dave

    Jun 24, 2009

  • Harold W. Snow

    darren my e-mail is snowedinn@beeline-online.net

    Jul 2, 2009

  • Tougo Coffee

    So I have someone here with me and alerted me that we were friends on BX. Well it's nice to have six dgrs of seperation

    Sep 12, 2009