Best whole bean coffee on Reddit

135 reviews from r/chicagofood, r/greenville, r/Coffee and 16 more subreddits

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Methodical

5.0

(7)

"Methodical is my favorite. Belly Warmer specifically."

"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."

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."

Counter Culture

4.6

(5)

"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."

"Most stuff from Ethiopia is going to be good."

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

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."

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!"

Java Blend

5.0

(3)

"Java Blend is always going to my favorite."

"My roast of choice is Aztec Dark, which I recently noticed is fair trade."

"Java Blend. For sure."

Lucky Goat

5.0

(3)

"Lucky goat is by far the best."

"Pretty good rewards program."

"Lucky Goat has really good whole bean bags."

Stumptown

5.0

(3)

"Stumptown Organic French Roast, from Portland OR. There is none better."

"I guarantee it."

"Is organic and quite good."

#10

Trader Joe's

4.3

(3)

"The Colombian Supremo is my personal favorite."

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

"I find the cheaper varieties of coffee at Trader Joe's to be much better."

#11

Boon Boona

5.0

(2)

"Best in town, imo."

"Boon Boona is currently my favorite."

#12

Rostov's

5.0

(2)

"Rostov's or GTFO."

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

#13

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."

#14

Gaslight

5.0

(2)

"Gaslight is my favorite roaster in the city."

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

#15

Peixoto

5.0

(2)

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

"Peixoto coffee roasters."

#16

Bae Coffee

5.0

(2)

"The coffe is incredible."

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

#17

Wood-Fire Roasted Coffee Company

5.0

(2)

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

#18

Hexe

5.0

(2)

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

"They are awesome."

#19

Umbria

5.0

(2)

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

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

#20

Intelligentsia

5.0

(2)

"Intelligentsia may actually be my favorite roaster."

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

#21

Dark Matter

4.5

(2)

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

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

#22

Starbucks

4.5

(2)

"I use the Verdana blend from Starbucks (blond roast) and it tastes amazing!"

"I use Starbucks Sumatra whole beans for cold brew."

#23

Tony's

4.5

(2)

"I love Tony's out of Bellingham because it's widely available, not crazy expensive, and tastes like actual coffee."

"For regular use I'd go with Tony's or PCC house brand."

#24

Verve

4.5

(2)

"It was positively mind-blowing."

"Verve is good."

#25

Groundswell

4.5

(2)

"Groundswell 100%."

"Grade A…@$22 a bag tho they’re more of a treat."

#26

Broadcast

4.0

(2)

"Broadcast is pretty awesome."

"Broadcast or Boon Boona."

#27

Kirkland

3.5

(2)

"I have been happy with the Kirkland breakfast blend."

"It taste pretty much like the drip coffee at Starbucks."

#28

Unlocked, Junto, Due South

5.0

(1)

"My go-to's are Unlocked, Junto, and Due South."

#29

Methodical, Due South, Bridge City

5.0

(1)

"I like Methodical, Due South and Bridge City."

#30

West End Roasters

5.0

(1)

"West End Roasters. 5lbs bag, auto-ship straight to the casa."

#31

Gento

5.0

(1)

"I recommend roasted coffee from the source (actually pay the farmers). I use Gento coffee from Guatemala."

#33

Metric, Gaslight

5.0

(1)

"Metric or gaslight, hands down."

#34

Dark Matter, Intelligentsia

5.0

(1)

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

#35

Magpie’s

5.0

(1)

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

#36

Dark Horse

5.0

(1)

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

#38

Old World Coffee

5.0

(1)

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

#39

Hub

5.0

(1)

"Hub beans!"

#40

Alpine Sierra

5.0

(1)

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

#41

SF Bay

5.0

(1)

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

#42

Drink Coffee Do Stuff

5.0

(1)

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

#43

Vasquez Coffee

5.0

(1)

"Vasquez coffee Brazilian Dark Roast Delicious and aromatic!"

#44

Happy Cup

5.0

(1)

"Happy Cup. End of discussion."

#45

Extracto

5.0

(1)

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

#46

Cunningham Coffee

5.0

(1)

"Cunningham Coffee."

#47

Futuro Coffee

5.0

(1)

"Futuro coffee carries few very top notch beans."

#48

Coffee Hound

5.0

(1)

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

#49

Ironclad

5.0

(1)

"Ironclad and Roastology."

#50

Blanchard’s

5.0

(1)

"Blanchard’s."

#51

Jackie's Java

5.0

(1)

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

#52

Laughing Whale

5.0

(1)

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

#53

Two If By Sea

5.0

(1)

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

#54

Smiling Goat

5.0

(1)

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

#55

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."

#56

Klatch

5.0

(1)

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

#57

Coutume

5.0

(1)

"Check out Coutume. Their Burundi is great, really smooth."

#58

Junto

5.0

(1)

"Junto has been my favorite for a while, but I’m into lighter roasts with more funky notes."

#59

Brass Tacks

5.0

(1)

"Brass Tacks for sure! Barking Iron Espresso is the best."

#60

Bubble Beans

5.0

(1)

"His dark roasts are excellent!"

#61

Velton's

5.0

(1)

"My personal favorite coffee roaster is Velton's out of Everette, but available in many places."

#62

Dogwood

5.0

(1)

"Dogwood is definitely a great option for coffee!"

#63

Cafe Bustelo

5.0

(1)

"I can’t recommend Cafe Bustelo highly enough!"

#64

Community Coffee

5.0

(1)

"So far community has been the best for me."

#65

Metropolis Coffee

5.0

(1)

"I'm a big fan of Metropolis Coffee."

#66

Halfwit Coffee

5.0

(1)

"So delicious!"

#67

Brü

5.0

(1)

"Brü’s light roasts are to DIE FOR"

#68

Never Coffee Lab

5.0

(1)

"Just got the single origin Guatemalan from Never Coffee lab and it’s delicious!"

#69

Wander Coffee

5.0

(1)

"We've been hooked for a couple years."

#70

Two Hearted Queens

5.0

(1)

"Their 'Morning After' blend."

#71

Peet's

5.0

(1)

"Dumb name, great coffee."

#72

Catbird

5.0

(1)

"I'm really liking Catbird's House Cat blend."

#74

Trailhead

5.0

(1)

"I exclusively buy Trailhead Guatemala coffee because I’m a picky snob and it tastes so good."

#75

Unlocked

5.0

(1)

"Our favorite is the Ethiopian from Unlocked."

#76

Perkolator

5.0

(1)

"Jts fantastic and usually roasted just a few days prior."

#77

West End Coffee Roasters

5.0

(1)

"I really like West End Coffee Roasters."

#78

Dynamite Roasting Co.

5.0

(1)

"The beans are primo!"

#79

Four Letter Word

5.0

(1)

"Four Letter Word is my go to for local beans."

#80

Reprise Roasters

5.0

(1)

"Some of the nicest and most knowledgeable staff."

#81

Java Roasters

4.0

(1)

"Java Roasters by the market or Uncommon Grounds."

#82

Methodical, 8 o clock

4.0

(1)

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

#83

Sam's Club

4.0

(1)

"Sam’s club will be the best price."

#84

Sugar Shack

4.0

(1)

"I actually like Sugar Shacks medium roast best."

#85

Fog City

4.0

(1)

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

#86

North Mountain

4.0

(1)

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

#87

Coffee Underground

4.0

(1)

"Coffee Underground has a good selection of beans. They roast their own."

#88

Vagabond

4.0

(1)

"Vagabond, Brass Tacks, Martin, Condaxis, Haymaker, Social Grounds. They all sell whole bean coffee."

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