TWIN FALLS — At least seven coffee shops — and almost certainly more — have opened in the last year in the Magic Valley.
Coffee shop owners and managers the Times-News talked to mostly said their businesses are relatively pandemic-proof — especially the ones that have drive-thrus.
If you feel like trying a new cup of joe, here’s a rundown of the seven new businesses.
Double Shot
Location: 875 Shoshone St S, Twin Falls
Open since: Two months ago
Origin story: Double Shot got its start in Chubbuck, then moved to Pocatello. The Twin Falls store is the second location.
What is your signature drink? The Tom Catt Latte. “It’s a caramel-sauce latte with cinnamon and vanilla syrup and cinnamon sprinkles on top,” manager Christina Robinson said.
There are so many places to get coffee. What makes you stand out? “We roast all of our own beans in Pocatello and we home-make our whipped cream,” Robinson said. “I just think that our shop is a little bit more like going to a small diner, rather than like a Denny’s.”
Full Steam Espresso
Location: 2nd South Market on Second Avenue in downtown Twin Falls.
Open since: Jan. 1, 2021
Origin story: First location opened in 2017 in the Lynwood Shopping Center near Twin Falls’ Five Points intersection. Owned by husband and wife Matthew and Summer Brander.
What is your signature drink? The Atomic is one of Full Steam’s most popular drinks, co-owner Matthew Brander said. It includes white mocha (espresso), hazelnut and caramel drizzle.
There are so many places to get coffee. What makes you stand out? “We’re more about the science (of coffee) here … we are specialty coffee,” Matthew Brander said. “I’m very specific on the roast, the different flavors, how everything works together … consistency … which is really different from a lot of these other coffee shops.” Brander roasts Full Steam’s coffee beans himself and he noted that Full Steam can craft drinks to the customer’s exact specifications. If you’re very particular about your coffee, say you want more or less caffeine, they can fine-tune your cup of joe.

Barista Luke Gehr makes a caramel macchiato Friday at Full Stream Espresso in downtown Twin Falls.
Cozy Coffee
Location: 520 S. Oneida St, Rupert
Open since: August 2020
Origin story: Owner Tayller Phillips started the first Cozy Coffee in 2019 in Heyburn. “I felt Rupert didn’t really have much, didn’t have a coffee shop at all,” Phillips said. “I just felt like Rupert needed a quick drive-thru.”
What is your signature drink? My Daddy’s Mocha. “It’s a white-chocolate Snickers, and it’s my dad’s very favorite drink,” Phillips said. “I’m definitely a daddy’s girl, so I had to make that one on our menu.”
There are so many places to get coffee. What makes you stand out? “I’m local, from here, not a chain,” Phillips said. “I grew up here.”
Top Cat Java and Cafe
Location: 102 S 300 W, Rupert
Open since: Oct. 12, 2020
Origin story: Started by two Mini-Cassia sisters, Valerie Harris and Jamie Valesco. “Our mom is the one that initially has given us the influence or inspiration to fulfill our dream,” Harris said.
What is your signature drink? Boba (bubble tea). “It’s similar to a shake,” Harris said, “with tapioca fruit-flavored balls on the bottom.” On the cafe side, Harris said their specialty is the Top Cat burger and breakfast burritos.
There are so many places to get coffee. What makes you stand out? “We’re a family environment,” Harris said, adding that Top Cat has a drive-thru and in-house seating.
Java
Location: 1726 Harrison St N, Twin Falls (between the Black Bear Diner and La Quinta on Pole Line)
Open since: Dec. 15, 2020
Origin story: This is the sixth Java. There’s one in Ketchum (the original), Hailey, two in Boise and now two in Twin Falls.
What is your signature drink? “Our Bowl of Soul,” manager Jana McNurlin said. “We’re famous for it.” McNurlin said people come from all over just to try the drink. “It’s pretty much a souped-up mocha ... It has Mexican chocolate, homemade whipped cream made with extra love.”
There are so many places to get coffee. What makes you stand out? “I think it’s definitely our Mexican chocolate and our coffee,” McNurlin said. “We get it shipped to us from San Diego (Cafe Moto).” McNurlin also noted that Java’s coffees are fair trade and organic.
Java Espress
Location: 126 Eastland Dr, Twin Falls
Open since: July 20, 2020
Origin story: Java Espress got started in Idaho Falls in 1993. There are now nine locations, all in Idaho, including two in Twin Falls.
What is your signature drink? “Probably the white carmellow,” manager Amy Morrow said. “It’s white chocolate, caramel and toasted marshmallow.”
There are so many places to get coffee. What makes you stand out? “I think we have the best coffee in town, friendly service — we have a very big menu, we have smoothies that are made with real fruit, there’s no added sugars or anything like that,” Morrow said.
The Human Bean
Location: 161 Addison Ave W, Twin Falls
Open since: July 1, 2020
Origin story: The Human Bean started in 1998 in Ashland, Oregon. The company now has more than 200 locations in 20 states either open or under development. Husband and wife Shannon Troop and Estella Evans started the Twin Falls location.
What is your signature drink? “It’s got to be the Snowy Mocha,” co-owner Estella Evans said. “It’s Ghiradelli white-chocolate (espresso).”
There are so many places to get coffee. What makes you stand out? “We really cater to the real coffee drinker,” Evans said. “And we have drip coffee. It’s very good, very quality coffee.”
Twin Falls has coffee covered

Barista Luke Gehr delivers a caramel macchiato he made Friday at Full Stream Espresso in downtown Twin Falls. At least seven new coffee shops opened in the Magic Valley last year — and probably more.
Cozy Coffee carries more than a cup of joe

Owner Tayller Phillips pauses for a portrait Thursday at Cozy Coffee in Heyburn. Phillips is giving certain goods away, no questions asked for those that need them.
Cozy Coffee carries more than a cup of joe

Owner Tayller Phillips talks with a customer Thursday at Cozy Coffee in Heyburn. Phillips has opened her business for donations of local goods that may be in short supply, which she gives to people who needs them.
Cozy Coffee carries more than a cup of joe

Owner Tayller Phillips talks with a customer Thursday at Cozy Coffee in Heyburn. Phillips has opened her business to people who want to donate items in short supply to other Mini-Cassia residents.
June

The Human Bean, a coffee shop on Addison Avenue, has opened. Seen Monday, July 13, 2020, in Twin Falls.
April

Construction continues for a Java Espress, a coffee and beverage shop, on May 20 in Twin Falls on Eastland Drive.
December

Double Shot, a coffee shop, is open Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at 875 Shoshone St. South in Twin Falls.
Pumpkin Spice Java

A Pumpkin Spice Latte from Java Twin Falls.
Twin Falls has coffee covered

(From right) Baristas Madison Hanchett and Luke Gehr take orders Friday at Full Stream Espresso in downtown Twin Falls.
Twin Falls has coffee covered

Barista Luke Gehr makes a caramel macchiato Friday at Full Stream Espresso in downtown Twin Falls.
Twin Falls has coffee covered

Full Stream Espresso is one of several coffee shops that have recently opened in Twin Falls.
Full Steam Espresso

Full Steam Espresso is opening up another location in the 2nd South Market. Here is a photo of their first location seen Monday , Aug. 17, 2020, in Twin Falls.
Tips and suggestions
If you know of any Magic Valley business openings or closings that did not appear on this list, please contact Times-News business reporter Colin Tiernan at 208-735-3234, or by email at ctiernan@magicvalley.com.
December

Ath Donuts coming soon to 705 Blue Lakes North. Seen on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Twin Falls.
December

Double Shot, a coffee shop, is open Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at 875 Shoshone St. South in Twin Falls.
December

2nd South Market in downtown Twin Falls opened on New Year's Eve.
November

Site of the former Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Store seen Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Twin Falls. The Main Avenue site will eventually be home to an $8.8 million project that will include ground floor retail space below offices and housing. The city has given the Opportunity Zone project significant financial assistance.
November

Creative Cravings, a food truck, is ready for business in Twin Falls. The truck has been hanging out near Albertsons lately.
November

Future site of D&B Supply seen Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Twin Falls. The building on Addison Avenue East used to be a Kmart. D&B is spending $2.1 million on the remodel according to the city's building permit reports.
November

A Homestyle Direct truck is seen Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at 2032 Highland Ave East in Twin Falls. Homestyle Direct is a home delivery meal provider. The company has a new $1.5 million building in the works according to the city's monthly building permit report.
November

Rock Creek Celebration Center seen Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Twin Falls. The Main Avenue building recently underwent a $1 million renovation.
November

Rock Creek Celebration Center seen Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Twin Falls.
November

Top Cat Java and Cafe is now open at 102 South, 300 West in Rupert.
November

Oasis Stop 'N Go is getting a makeover. Photo shot Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Twin Falls. The Washington Street North project will cost $1.3 million according to Twin Falls building permit reports.
November

Nicholson Home Repair and Remodeling seen Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
October

BASE Gear owner Owner of BASE Gear, John McEvoy stands for a photo Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
October

BASE Gear is open for business Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
October

The former Von Scheidt Brewing Company along Second Avenue West in Twin Falls has closed.
October

Kelly Right Real Estate is opening a location on Man Avenue in Twin Falls.
October

The Cookie Basket is no more on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
October

Paul Mitchell, the school, is seen here Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, on Main Avenue in downtown Twin Falls.
October

Collective Studio is open for business at 115 Broadway South in Buhl. The store opened July 3. The store is a collaboration between The Rustic Nest and Felicity Finds Designs and also sells products from other local vendors.
October

The Subway on Blue Lakes Boulevard has closed in Twin Falls.
October

Owner Jeff Trammell works on an alignment Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Advanced Suspension Design on Addison Avenue in Twin Falls. The shop will be moving down the road at a future date.
October

Magic Valley Brewing will be calling downtown Twin Falls home soon.
October

Plant Therapy will have retail space on Main Ave. in Twin Falls.
October

Rinard Media is taking over the former Music Center on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
October

Advanced Suspension Design on Addison Avenue in Twin Falls will be moving its location sometime in the future.
October

BASE Gear Owner John McEvoy stands for a portrait at his business Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
October

Sweet T's Cupcakery is open for business. Seen here Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
October

The owners of the new Sweet T's Cupcakery, Michael Patrick, left, and Tiffany Mitchell pause for a photo Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
October

Extreme Staffing is no longer using the building on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
October

Owner Paul Melni stands in his new AWOL Adventure Sports shop Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, on Second Avenue South in Twin Falls.
October

Altered Purposes has moved down Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
October

Body Balance will be opening on Washington Street North in Twin Falls.
October

Perrine Man Press has a location in downtown Twin Falls. The store opened Nov. 13.
Business at the Magic Valley Mall

The arcade is open for business Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls.
Business at the Magic Valley Mall

The Allstate Magic Valley Payne Agency is open Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls.
Business at the Magic Valley Mall

Remi Bleu for Kids is open Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls.
Business at the Magic Valley Mall

Remi Bleu for Kids is open Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls.
Business at the Magic Valley Mall

Sweet Shack is seen Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls.
Business at the Magic Valley Mall

El Asadero Mexican Food is seen Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls. The company hopes to open the store within the week.
Business at the Magic Valley Mall

Brandon Cornelison tires to claw a stuffed animal with his daughters Jwen, center, and Aurora in the new PlayJoy arcade Friday at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls. The mall has experienced a dramatic shift toward locally-owned businesses as more national chains close brick-and-mortar stores.
Business at the Magic Valley Mall

The Candy Shop is open Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls.
Business at the Magic Valley Mall

Jwen Cornelison tries to claw out a stuffed animal at the new arcade Friday at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls. PlayJoy x Ellis Amusement's arcade is one of several locally-owned businesses that has opened shop in the mall during the pandemic as national retailers close their doors.
Business at the Magic Valley Mall

The Candy Shop is open Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls.
Business at the Magic Valley Mall

The former Kay Jewelers store sits empty Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls.
September

Mia's Bakery seen Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls.
September

Mia's Bakery is seen open Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls.
September

Divine Style seen Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls.
September

Lush Nails and Skin is seen Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Twin Falls.
September

Posh Studio is open Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Twin Falls.
September

Posh Studio is open and seeing clients Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Twin Falls.
September

Chelsi Edwards works on a client's nails Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Posh Studio in Twin Falls.
September

Owner Linsey Higley pauses for a photo Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Divine Style in downtown Twin Falls.
September

Owner Linsey Higley pauses for a photo Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Divine Style in downtown Twin Falls.
September

Owner Linsey Higley pauses for a photo Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Divine Style in downtown Twin Falls.
July

Full Steam Espresso, shown here Aug. 17 in the Lynwood Shopping Center, will be opening up another location in the 2nd South Market, which will open this September in downtown Twin Falls. Full Steam Espresso joins Smokey Bone BBQ, CloverLeaf Creamery and the Tap House at 2nd South Market.
July

Remi Bleu Boutique owner Cara Vierstra pauses for a photo in her store Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Twin Falls.
July

Tommy's Express Car Wash is open Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, on Washington Avenue in Twin Falls.
July

Employee Octavio Rico greets customers as they walk in at Tacos Villa Restaurant on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls.
July

Cozy Coffee owner Tayller Phillips pauses for a photo Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Rupert. This will be her second location.
July

Remi Bleu Boutique is open for business Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in the Magic Valley Mall.
July

Tacos Villa Restaurant is open Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls.
July

Kalypso, a new beauty salon, is seen open Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls.
July

Remi Bleu Boutique is open at the Magic Valley Mall on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Twin Falls.
July

Kalypso, a new beauty salon, is seen open Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls.
June

Shake Out, seen here Monday in Twin Falls, has reopened after a car crashed into the restaurant two years ago.
June

The Human Bean, a coffee shop on Addison Avenue, has opened. Seen Monday, July 13, 2020, in Twin Falls.
June

D&B Supply is seen Monday, July 13, 2020, in Twin Falls. According to Twin Falls building permit reports the store is spending $2.1 million on a remodel of the former Kmart.
June

The Human Bean, a coffee shop on Addison Avenue, is now open. Seen Monday, July 13, 2020, in Twin Falls.
June

Float Magic, on Second Avenue in Twin Falls, hopes to open in the fall. According to Twin Falls building permit reports the business, a type of spa and recovery center, is doing $210,000 worth of remodeling. Seen here Monday, July 13, 2020.
June

El Milagro, a housing project, is under construction as seen Monday, July 13, 2020, in Twin Falls.
May

Naz Kitchen prepares to open Tuesday, June 16, 2020, on Addison Avenue in Twin Falls.
May

CEO Hamdi Ulukaya, center, speaks to the crowd in August during a dedication for Chobani's new research and development center in Twin Falls. According to Twin Falls' most recent building permit report, Chobani is spending $5.4 million on a new industrial wastewater treatment expansion project.
May

The site of the new Texas Roadhouse sits under construction Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls. The new restaurant will cost $750,000 to build according to the city's building permit reports.
May

The new site for Perrine Man Press — a Twin Falls-based clothing company — currently sits vacant Tuesday, June 16, 2020, on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
April

The 2nd South Market sits under construction May 20 in Twin Falls. The food hall on Second Avenue in Twin Falls will be opening this summer, and has now named three vendors — the Smokey Bone BBQ, Cloverleaf Creamery and Tacos Doña Vero.
April

The Human Bean, a coffee shop, sits under construction May 20 on Addison Avenue in Twin Falls.
April

Construction continues for a Java Espress, a coffee and beverage shop, on May 20 in Twin Falls on Eastland Drive.
April

This, That & the Other sits open May 2020 on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
April

The Smokey Bone BBQ sits open May 20 in Twin Falls. The Smokey Bone will be one of several eateries inside the 2nd South Market on Second Avenue that will open soon in downtown Twin Falls.
March

Kohl's will open March 22 at the Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls. Read about Kohl's here.
March

Crumbl Cookie opened for business in February on Cheney Drive in Twin Falls.
March

Crumbl Cookie is open for business March 10 in Twin Falls.
March

Scott and Yelena Truax browse the different displays Feb. 13 at the new visitor center at the Minidoka National Historic Site north of Eden. A grand opening celebration for the visitor center was held Feb. 22.
March

The site for an upcoming Texas Roadhouse is under construction March 10 near Olive Garden in Twin Falls.
March

Sticker World is open for business March 10 at 117 6th Ave West in Twin Falls.
March

Sticker World has hundreds of stickers and is open for business March 10 at 117 Sixth Ave. W. in Twin Falls.
March

Blue Lakes Inn, shown here March 10, will soon be open for business again. The hotel had been closed for several months for renovations.
March

Float Magic, shown here March 10, is coming to downtown Twin Falls this summer. Float Magic is a health spa that touts the relaxation benefits of floating in water.
Lisa And Dave Buddecke talk about opening up 2nd South Market along with other builders and vendors Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls.
March

Trent Page, with Creative Carpentry, works on the 2nd South Market on Feb. 27 in downtown Twin Falls. Read about the incoming food hall here.
February

Joel Isenberg, owner of Twin Falls' newest comic shop at 561 Fillmore St., pauses for a photo at Scramble City Comics on Feb. 12.
February

Sailor Ray works behind the counter at Fresh Aesthetics Medical Spa on Feb. 12 in Twin Falls. The store at 1411 Falls Ave. East had its grand opening Feb. 6.
February

Rock-A-Billy Company, a tattoo and barber shop, will open soon at 110 Main Ave. North in downtown Twin Falls.
February

Toy Orphanage is seen Feb. 12 in downtown Twin Falls. Owner Jo Ann Olbert has had the business, where she has hundreds of dolls for sale, for years, but she moved to 420 Main Ave East in 2019.
February

Creative Canvas, a new salon at 236 River Vista Place, is seen doing business Feb. 12 in Twin Falls.
January

Chrissy's Crafty Cottage is seen Monday at 120 Ramage St. in Twin Falls. The store sells items made by local artists and will have an open house at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
January

Work is ramping up at the future site of Texas Roadhouse, next to Olive Garden in Twin Falls.
January

Never Give Up, a rustic decor and CBD store, has opened at 643 Second Avenue South in Twin Falls.
January

Western Visions, an interior modeling contractor in Twin Falls, has closed.
January

Crumbl Cookies is coming soon to the former Papa Murphy's location on Cheney Drive. According to the Crumbl Cookies website, the business began in 2017 in Logan, Utah, and already has more than 50 stores in 11 states.
January

Adam and Eve, a sex shop on Blue Lakes Boulevard, is now open in Twin Falls. The store is part of one of the country's largest sex shop chains.
January

Arctic Circle opened Jan. 11 in the former Popeyes building on Pole Line Road. According to an Arctic Circle press release, it is the 23rd Arctic Circle in Idaho and will employ 40 people. Twin Falls' first Arctic Circle opened almost 70 years ago.