Coffee Roasters
I love to try new coffee beans for my daily espresso drinks! Attempting to support smaller roasters whenever possible, I predominately buy from local roasters in my immediate area and state, but also sample coffee from small roasters across the United States.
Los Angeles Area Roasters
Civil Coffee
5629 N Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Genji Challa
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Hibiscus, Stone Fruit, Honey, Pomegranate, Florals
Compelling Coffee
1737 N Las Palmas Avenue #100
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Colombia Arboleda
Process
Wet-Processed
Roast Level
Medium Light
Tasting Notes
Tropical, Blueberry, Aromatic
Ethiopia Ajare
Process
Wet-Processed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Stone Fruit, Pear, Date Sugar
Kenya Nguku
Process
Wet-Processed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Boysenberry, Plum, Raspberry
Go Get Em Tiger
230 N Larchmont Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Carlos Guamanga Pink Bourbon, Colombia
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Nectarine, Amaretto, Grapefruit
Groundwork
11275 Chandler Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Organic Supernatural
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Candy Corn, Fruit Punch
Ideology Coffee
14622 Ventura Boulevard Suite 116
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Incahuasi
Roast Level
Medium
Tasting Notes
Concord Grape, Cherry, Chestnut
Kindness & Mischief Coffee
5537 N Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbessa
Process
Natural
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Fresh Pineapple, Jasmine, Peach Gummy Ring
Loquat Coffee
1201 Cypress Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Seasonal: Summer
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Tamarind, Boysenberry, Nougat, Well-Rounded
Mad Lab Coffee Roasters
6515 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Colombia, San Sebastian, Inza, Cauca
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Black Amber Plums, Wilking Tangerines, Werther’s Candy, Transcendent Libation
Doc Brown Blend
Process
Washed, Natural
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Chocolate, Marshmallow Fluff, Fig Jam, Adventure
Dolly Blend
Process
Natural
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Elderberry, Blenheim Apricots, Lilac, Flabbergasting
Maru
1936 Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Colombia Finca Santuario
Process
Anaerobic Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Passionfruit, Juicy Peach, Green Apple
Moby’s Coffee & Tea Company
16935 Vanowen Street Unit F
North Hollywood, CA 91406
Colombia
Roast Level
Light Medium
Stereoscope Coffee Co.
6677 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 104
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Brazil Pedra Branca
Process
Pulped Natural
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Loquat, Melon, Creamy, Almond Butter
Tectonic Coffee
1040 N Fairfax Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Ethiopia - Shakisso
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Bergamot, Berries, Black Tea
The Boy & The Bear
14918 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Jesus Cardenas
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Pineapple, Passionfruit, Molasses
Manos Al Grano
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Mango, Pineapple, Orange
Miller Cruz
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Honeysuckle, Lemongrass, Yellow Apple
Palo De Rosa
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Papaya, Pink Grapefruit, Floral
Unincorporated Coffee Roasters
2160 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Don Francisco
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Banana, Pistachio, Milk Chocolate
La Casa – Where Everyone’s Welcome
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Medium Dark
Tasting Notes
Graham Cracker, Honey, Chocolate
Pool Party – Splishy Splashy
Process
Anaerobic, Natural, Washed
Roast Level
Medium
Tasting Notes
Lime Margaritas, Small Umbrellas, Capri Sun
San Diego Area Roasters
Cafe Moto
2619 National Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
Blue Sky
Roast Level
Dark
Tasting Notes
Smoky Flavor, Lasting Caramelized Finish
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3794 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Colombia – Timanco Huila
Roast Level
Light Medium
Tasting Notes
Plum, Nutella, Guava Pastry
Rwanda
Roast Level
Light Medium
Tasting Notes
Strawberry Jam, Passionfruit, Teddy Grahams
Oaxaca Las Flores
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Medium
Tasting Notes
Apple Pie, Maple Tones
Forum Coffee
4340 Genesee Avenue Unit 110
San Diego, CA 92117
Single Origin – Sidama, Ethiopia
Roast Level
Medium Dark
Tasting Notes
Strawberry Jam, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate
The OG
Process
Washed, Natural
Roast Level
Medium Dark
Tasting Notes
Chocolate, Nuts, Caramel, Berries
James Coffee Co.
4379 30th Street Suite 1
San Diego, CA 92104
El Jaguar – Mexico Chiapas
Process
Washed, Sun-Dried
Roast Level
Light Medium
Tasting Notes
Chocolate, Grapefruit, Apricot
Jaunt Coffee Roasters
8680 Miralani Drive Suite 131
San Diego, CA 92126
Ethiopia – Bensa Asefa Qonqana
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Berry Fruits, Jasmine, Lychee, Raw Sugar
The Murphinator Blend
Process
Natural, Wet-Hulled
Roast Level
Medium Dark
Tasting Notes
Dark Chocolate, Sweet Tobacco, Toffee, Raisin
Lofty Coffee
132 S Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075
DR Congo – Mapendo Women
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Blood Orange, Elderflower, Cacao Nib, Creamy
Sweet Blue Blend
Process
Natural, Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Blueberry, Butterscotch, Chocolate Liquor
Mostra Coffee
2001 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Ethiopia
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Strawberry Mochi, Creamsicle, French Buttercream
Philippine Farmer Milled Lot
Roast Level
Dark
Tasting Notes
Spice
Seven Seas Roasting Co.
1947 Fern Street
San Diego, CA 92102
Dragon Natural
Process
Natural Anerobic
Roast Level
Light Medium
Tasting Notes
Cacao Nibs, Raspberry Jam, Sangria
Jose Cienfuegos
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Lemongrass, Cherry, Meyer Lemon
Trident Coffee
942 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
Anchors Aweigh
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Bittersweet Chocolate, Honey, Orange Peel
Link in the Chain
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Blueberry, Fruity, Sweet
Rising Tide
Process
Anaerobic, Natural, Washed
Roast Level
Dark
Tasting Notes
Sweet, Fruity, Chocolate
Yipao Coffee Roasters
4601 Park Boulevard Suite A
San Diego, CA, 92116
Finca La Habana
Roast Level
Medium
Tasting Notes
Grapes, Blackberry, Chocolate, Citric Acidity, Juicy Body
Villa Coffee
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Medium
Tasting Notes
Cherry, Floral, Fruity, Grapes, Prolonged Residual, Bright Citric Acidity, Creamy Body
NorCal Roasters
Barefoot Coffee Roasters
1819 South Bascom Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Finca Palmichal Espresso
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Medium
Tasting Notes
Dried Stone Fruit, Tangerine, Tropical Fruit, Caramel Finish
Limu Nigusse Lemma
Process
Natural
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Roasted Nuts, Cocoa Powder, Dark Chocolate Covered Raspberries, Hints of Lime
Popayan
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Medium
Tasting Notes
Candied Nuts, Chocolate, Caramel, Orange
Drink Coffee Do Stuff
3894 Pioneer Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Bark at the Moon
Roast Level
Dark
Tasting Notes
Dark Chocolate, Caramel Drizzle, Rich
Feast Coffee & Culture
2085 Pine Street
Redding, CA 96001
Milk & Honey
Roast Level
Medium Dark
Tasting Notes
Prune, Honey, Milk, Cocoa Nibs
Flying Goat Coffee
419 Center Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Ethiopia – Suke Quto
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Medium Light
Tasting Notes
Red Peach, Lemon Zest, Honey
Saint Frank Coffee
2340 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Honduras Las Nubes
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Soft Citrus, Apricot, Long Juniper Finish
United States Roasters (Outside CA)
Cartel Roasting Co.
810 S Ash Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281
Ngozi Bahire
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Dried Pineapple, Honey, Banana Nut Bread
Doomed Coffee
Boston, MA
Goro Bedessa
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Dried Rose, Black Tea, Caramel
Jarama Gihombo
Process
Triple-Washed
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
Orange Zest, Lemongrass, Hibiscus Black Tea
Oren’s Coffee
132 Mulberry Street Loft #6F
New York, NY 10013
French Roast
Roast Level
Dark
Tasting Notes
Intense Chocolate, Bittersweet
Red Rooster Coffee
823 E Main Street
Floyd, VA 24091
Waxwing All-Purpose Blend
Process
Washed, Natural
Roast Level
Medium Dark
Tasting Notes
Dark Chocolate, Caramel, Nougat, Citrus
Sparrows Coffee
2225 Plainfield Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
High Five Blend
Process
Washed, Washed, Natural
Roast Level
Medium
Tasting Notes
Chocolate, Caramel, Fruit