Best whole bean coffee on Reddit

139 reviews from r/chicagofood, r/Coffee, r/Reno and 16 more subreddits

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Methodical

5.0

(6)

"Our go-tos are Unlocked, Methodical, and Bridge City."

"We switch between Methodical and Due South!"

"I’m agreement on methodical, but specifically the “pink lady” bags."

"Another vote for Methodical. They do a lot of experimentation with single origins."

"I’ve been buying whole beans from Methodical. They are my favorite so far."

"We almost always buy from Methodical but we get it from Swamp Rabbit Cafe."

Trader Joe's

4.3

(6)

"The Colombian Supremo is my personal favorite."

"I haven't tried a coffee there that I didn't like!"

"I love the french vanilla beans! They're medium dark"

"For OXO Compact Cold Brew, try Trader Joe's Colombian Supremo or Organic Fair Trade Breakfast Blend."

"Both offer balanced, low-acidity profiles suitable for cold brewing."

"The shade grown Ethiopian is pretty good at TJs too."

Metric

5.0

(5)

"As someone very deep into the coffee world in Chicago, Metric and 4LW are the answer."

"For me it’s either Metric or 4 Letter Word."

"Metric, Dark Matter, $2 off Intellegentsia on Tuesdays i believe too!"

"Metric for me."

Sputnik

4.4

(5)

"Sputnik."

"Sputnik, definitely."

"I like it, brew it most mornings."

"It’s also cheap af!"

"They have a nice medium roast."

Counter Culture

4.8

(4)

"We have a subscription to counter culture and love it."

"I love Counter Culture's Slow Motion."

"Pretty much anything you get from any of those roasters is going to be good."

"Counter Culture's Hologram is a fruity and chocolatey delight that you should try."

Java Blend

4.5

(4)

"Java Blend is always going to my favorite."

"Java Blend. For sure."

"Check out their medium roast Columbian."

"Java Blend Colombian."

Dark Matter

4.3

(4)

"Between those two (and other non-local brands) I always come back to Dark Matter."

"Dark matter household here"

"Dark Matter and Metric make good-to-great coffee."

"I love Dark Matter but $19 for a bag is steep for regular consumption."

Metropolis

5.0

(3)

"I like metropolis and sputnik."

"Metropolis is our favorite for at home"

"Metropolis is my favorite."

AndyTown

5.0

(3)

"Andytown, four barrel, ritual all have great single origins."

"AndyTown is fantastic and their stores are very cute."

"Andytown in the sunset is great too!"

#10

Peet's

4.7

(3)

"Peet’s is the best, IMO."

"Stick to Peet's coffee for freshest beans"

"I would pick the Peet's over Starbucks if I had a choice."

#11

Local Roasters

4.0

(3)

"Try a dark roast from a local coffee roaster."

"I’d try any locally roasted coffee that’s near you."

"Don't buy from Amazon, buy from somewhere local or a reputable roaster."

#12

Wood-Fire Roasted Coffee Company

5.0

(2)

"They roast coffee there daily in a wood-fired coffee roaster."

#13

Boon Boona

5.0

(2)

"Best in town, imo."

"Boon Boona is currently my favorite."

#14

Rostov's

5.0

(2)

"Rostov's or GTFO."

"Rostov's in the Fan is my go to."

#15

Umbria

5.0

(2)

"I'm a regular at Gaslight and Umbria for their whole bean."

"Flavor is wonderful and it’s super creamy."

#16

Lowe's Foods

5.0

(2)

"Let me second the Lowe’s Food recommendation."

"They have an in-house coffee roaster, and a pretty diverse selection of beans."

#17

Hexe

5.0

(2)

"Hexe on Diversey/Damen makes great whole bean."

"They are awesome."

#18

Peixoto

5.0

(2)

"[Peixoto](https://peixotocoffee.com/) in Chandler."

"Peixoto coffee roasters."

#19

Intelligentsia

5.0

(2)

"Intelligentsia may actually be my favorite roaster."

"Intelligentsia. Pick a blend you think sounds interesting."

#20

Bae Coffee

5.0

(2)

"The coffe is incredible."

"I’ve started buying my beans almost exclusively from them."

#21

Lucky Goat

5.0

(2)

"Lucky goat is by far the best."

"Lucky Goat has really good whole bean bags."

#22

Gaslight

5.0

(2)

"Gaslight is my favorite roaster in the city."

"I'm a regular at Gaslight and Umbria for their whole bean."

#23

Coffee Hound

5.0

(2)

"Coffee Hound is it. Order online and it'll be on your doorstep by tomorrow."

"Coffee Hound is the best in town, and they make Sirius coffee."

#24

Kirkland

5.0

(2)

"I’m an espresso head and I love it."

"I tried Ethiopia, Mexico, and Guatemala and all three were excellent."

#25

Lavazza

4.0

(2)

"It works great in our machine and the oils haven't been an issue."

"My wife and I are a big fan of Lavazza."

#26

Broadcast

4.0

(2)

"Broadcast is pretty awesome."

"Broadcast or Boon Boona."

#27

Starbucks

4.0

(2)

"Honestly, I mostly drink Starbucks Cafe Verona. It's really good."

"Target just had whole bean Starbucks for about $3/bag after sales and coupons."

#28

Two Brothers

5.0

(1)

"My local Costco in Chicago carries Two Brothers which is amazing!"

#29

Esso Coffeehouse

5.0

(1)

"[Esso Coffeehouse](https://essocoffeeshop.com) off of 12th St. & Highland is great!"

#30

Birdrock

5.0

(1)

"It’s great!"

#31

Home Roasting

5.0

(1)

"The absolute best way is to roast your own."

#32

Factotum

5.0

(1)

"We’ve been enjoying some really fantastic roasts from Factotum lately."

#33

Printers Row

5.0

(1)

"Printers Row in Lincoln Park. Great shop that roasts their beans on site."

#34

Muddy Waters Roasting

5.0

(1)

"They're based in far northern CA, so I assume it's regional, but it's by far my favorite coffee from Costco."

#35

Ipsento

5.0

(1)

"Standard: Ipsento (probably Chicago's best roasters)"

#36

Young Buck

5.0

(1)

"I’m a big fan of Young Buck"

#37

Death Wish

5.0

(1)

"Death Wish. Fred Meyer."

#38

Organic Shade Grown Ethiopian Coffee

5.0

(1)

"The organic shade grown Ethiopian coffee is my currently available favorite."

#39

Stumptown

5.0

(1)

"I grind up some organic Holler Mountain from Stump Town."

#40

The Coffeehouse

5.0

(1)

"The Coffeehouse in Uptown Normal is a really great option!"

#41

Kahawa

5.0

(1)

"I love the Kahawa, and the organic Ethiopian is very good, too."

#42

Philz Coffee

5.0

(1)

"Philz Coffee"

#43

Maple Street Biscuit Company

5.0

(1)

"Maple street biscuit company!!"

#44

Pacos Coffee

5.0

(1)

"Pacos coffee"

#45

Relámpago

5.0

(1)

"For Relámpago brand."

#46

Bridgeport Coffee

5.0

(1)

"I love Bridgeport coffee"

#47

4 Letter Word

5.0

(1)

"Both amazing"

#48

Kikwetu Coffee

5.0

(1)

"I have been a loyal customer since discovering them at the Green City farmers market."

#49

New Mexico Piñon Coffee

5.0

(1)

"New Mexico piñon coffee is goat"

#50

Henry’s House of Coffee

5.0

(1)

"Henry’s house of coffee on Noriega"

#51

E.T.G

5.0

(1)

"They are the best"

#52

Mythical

5.0

(1)

"[Mythical](https://www.mythical.coffee/) in Gilbert."

#53

Cunningham Coffee

5.0

(1)

"Cunningham Coffee."

#54

Drink Coffee Do Stuff

5.0

(1)

"My favorite local coffee that I’ve tried is “Drink Coffee Do Stuff’s” Colombian Roast."

#55

Old World Coffee

5.0

(1)

"I've been a fan of what Old World Coffee puts out."

#57

Dark Horse

5.0

(1)

"My all time favorite! Dark Horse up in Truckee!"

#58

Hub

5.0

(1)

"Hub beans!"

#59

Alpine Sierra

5.0

(1)

"Alpine Sierra Alpenglow, Bibo, or Magpie’s Pica"

#60

SF Bay

5.0

(1)

"I like SF Bay a lot. Great quality and very sustainable practices"

#61

Vasquez Coffee

5.0

(1)

"Vasquez coffee Brazilian Dark Roast Delicious and aromatic!"

#62

Happy Cup

5.0

(1)

"Happy Cup. End of discussion."

#63

Extracto

5.0

(1)

"Extracto. Stop by their cafe in NE, or order online."

#64

Magpie’s

5.0

(1)

"Magpie’s Pica Pica roast is my personal favorite."

#65

Futuro Coffee

5.0

(1)

"Futuro coffee carries few very top notch beans."

#66

Ironclad

5.0

(1)

"Ironclad and Roastology."

#67

Dark Matter, Intelligentsia

5.0

(1)

"Dark matter for me (both hot and cold brew) but at home I usually drink Intelligentsia."

#68

Blanchard’s

5.0

(1)

"Blanchard’s."

#69

Jackie's Java

5.0

(1)

"Jackie's Java is a killer custom roaster that sells in bulk."

#70

Laughing Whale

5.0

(1)

"Laughing Whale -- available at the market on Saturdays or planet organic. Hands down the best."

#71

Two If By Sea

5.0

(1)

"Two If By Sea roasts their own coffee and it's magnificent."

#72

Smiling Goat

5.0

(1)

"I always buy my beans from Smiling Goat and I am never disappointed."

#73

transcendcoffee.ca

5.0

(1)

"I always take the trip down to transcendcoffee.ca (They're in Edmonton). They won last year's roasting championship."

#74

Klatch

5.0

(1)

"It was an Ethiopia Guji Oromo, from Klatch I believe."

#75

Ffeine

4.0

(1)

"Ffeine coffee, mexican cake one is good"

#76

Methodical, 8 o clock

4.0

(1)

"I love methodical but i also love 8 o clock colombian so don’t ask me."

#77

Peace Coffee

4.0

(1)

"I just tried Peace Coffee's decaf Morning Glory blend (light roast) and I was quite impressed."

#78

Caribou

4.0

(1)

"Caribou's Caribou blend decaf is really good."

#79

Java Roasters

4.0

(1)

"Java Roasters by the market or Uncommon Grounds."

#80

Kimbo

4.0

(1)

"I might go for the Kimbo, he's a big fan of drinks that I consider horrifyingly bitter."

#81

Whole Foods

4.0

(1)

"I would second the Whole Foods. Traders Joes as well."

#82

Common Ground

4.0

(1)

"Check out common ground as well, they have some great options."

#83

Cortez

4.0

(1)

"Cortez in Tempe. Ron is a good guy."

#84

Alchemy

4.0

(1)

"Alchemy. I have purchased at Scottsdale Farmers Market."

#85

Sam's Club

4.0

(1)

"Sam’s club will be the best price."

#86

Sugar Shack

4.0

(1)

"I actually like Sugar Shacks medium roast best."

#87

Fog City

4.0

(1)

"Fog City at Java Blend. It's a medium-dark blend."

#88

North Mountain

4.0

(1)

"I've seen North Mountain and Anchored at Pete's - which are both excellent."

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