# Online coffee beans suggestions? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** coffee\ **Created:** [June 1, 2020, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831 "2020-06-01T03:30:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/1 "2020-06-01T03:30:39Z")
Anyone got some suggestions as to where to buy some decent coffee beans online? Perhaps a local coffeehouse in your area that sells their own beans? It’s just me and a friend who stays over occasionally so I’ll be buying 2-4 pounds at a time. Let’s keep it to the USA only, don’t want to deal with customs and international shipping no matter how great the coffee. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/2 "2020-06-01T03:36:18Z")
I’ve been ordering from La [Colombe](https://www.lacolombe.com) and [Compass](http://compasscoffee.com). The coffee is very good. Compass is local to me. Other local roasters I have enjoyed are [Commonwealth Joe](https://commonwealthjoe.com) and [Swings](https://swingscoffee.com). ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/3 "2020-06-01T03:37:50Z")
This roaster is located in a small town in Twisp, WA. Excellent. > **[Blue Star Coffee Roasters | Twisp, Washington](https://bluestarcoffeeroasters.com/)** > > Blue Star Coffee Roasters, located in Twisp Washington, is a wholesale provider of world-class, hand-roasted coffee. Voted one of the top three micro roasters in North America by Roast Magazine in 2017, and winner of America’s Best Espresso at... ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/4 "2020-06-01T03:54:01Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > I’ve been ordering from La [Colombe](https://www.lacolombe.com) and [Compass](http://compasscoffee.com). The coffee is very good. Compass is local to me. Other local roasters I have enjoyed are [Commonwealth Joe](https://commonwealthjoe.com) and [Swings](https://swingscoffee.com). You must be in the D.C. area. I like Ebenezer’s Coffee as well near Capitol Hill and I’ll definitely be ordering beans from them again. [https://ebenezers-coffeehouse.square.site/](https://ebenezers-coffeehouse.square.site/) ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/5 "2020-06-01T03:54:15Z")
I have friends who highly recommend [Zeke’s](https://www.zekescoffeedc.com), [Vigilante](https://www.vigilantecoffee.com), and [Misha’s](https://mishascoffee.com), who all roast locally. ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/6 "2020-06-01T11:20:18Z")
I really like Central Coffee Roasters in Sperryville, VA: [http://www.centralcoffeeroasters.com/](http://www.centralcoffeeroasters.com/) Really nice people, too; very active on things like river clean ups, protecting public lands, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/7 "2020-06-01T11:50:23Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > Anyone got some suggestions as to where to buy some decent coffee beans online? Perhaps a local coffeehouse in your area that sells their own beans? > It’s just me and a friend who stays over occasionally so I’ll be buying 2-4 pounds at a time. > > Let’s keep it to the USA only, don’t want to deal with customs and international shipping no matter how great the coffee. You’re in Chicago. Stone Creek Coffee set up a store in your city somewhere about a year ago. They’re based in Milwaukee with a number of locations here (and one in Madison, IIRC). You can order online and it looks like they’re currently offering free shipping. When things are ‘normal’, they do pick ups as well, but I couldn’t tell you if that’s at all their locations or just their warehouse in Milwaukee. You can order 1# or 5# bags, whole beans or ground however you’d like. I don’t drink coffee, but Stone Creek is very popular in Milwaukee. ---
**Author:** ![Bijou\_Drains](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bijou_drains/32/2814_2.png) [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/8 "2020-06-01T11:50:42Z")
good place [https://counterculturecoffee.com/](https://counterculturecoffee.com/) ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/9 "2020-06-01T13:51:54Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > I’ve been ordering from La [Colombe](https://www.lacolombe.com) and [Compass](http://compasscoffee.com). The coffee is very good. Two of the best, IMO. Another great one is [Stumptown Coffee Roasters](https://www.stumptowncoffee.com/). ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/10 "2020-06-01T17:29:39Z")
Stumptown, Counter Culture, and Intelligentsia are kind of the “Big Three” of third wave coffee. They’re almost national brands, I’d say, rather than the local roasters that the OP is asking for. Stumptown and Intelligentsia are owned by Peet’s, which has become part of a conglomerate. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/11 "2020-06-01T19:19:48Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > Stumptown, Counter Culture, and Intelligentsia are kind of the “Big Three” of third wave coffee. They’re almost national brands, I’d say, rather than the local roasters that the OP is asking for. Stumptown and Intelligentsia are owned by Peet’s, which has become part of a conglomerate. Did not know that. I do miss Compass. There was a shop just two blocks from my office. Back when I worked at the office. ---
**Author:** ![somepumpkin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@somepumpkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/somepumpkin)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/12 "2020-06-04T16:40:53Z")
Check out [Lanoca Coffee Company](https://www.lanocacoffee.com/coffees), located in beautiful, downtown Farmville, NC. The owner, Matt, is a very personable and accommodating ally in bean-ness. He gets beans from around the world, and his inventory changes frequently. They also allow you the to choose which roast (light, medium, or dark) you prefer for your beans, allowing you a chance to try different coffees and even the same coffees at different roasts. And you can order 12oz, 16oz or 5lb bags. I just checked, and they are still carrying the Mogiana from Brazil… delicious in a dark roast! > [@Bijou\_Drains](#): > > good place [https://counterculturecoffee.com/](https://counterculturecoffee.com/) Seconded. Also, probably my second choice, after Lanoca. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/13 "2020-06-04T20:41:30Z")
Thanks for all the great suggestions, I’ll definitely be ordering from most of them. I started with Compass coffee and I’ll be trying their Azimuth roast. Free shipping and two for $28 makes this a low risk choice. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/14 "2020-06-04T21:14:46Z")
I’m a fan of pinon coffee and [New Mexico Pinon Coffee](https://nmpinoncoffee.com/) scratches that itch. I like the dark roast pinon. They also have flavored versions. Of those, I like several, including Biscochito. ---
**Author:** ![lobotomyboy63](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobotomyboy63/32/2900_2.png) [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/15 "2020-06-04T21:20:11Z")
Douwe Egberts is very good coffee—those Belgians know their stuff. You can probably find it in many places but if you like, you can get it at amazon. [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=douwe+egberts+whole+bean&ref=nb\_sb\_noss\_1](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=douwe+egberts+whole+bean&ref=nb_sb_noss_1) ---
**Author:** ![lobotomyboy63](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobotomyboy63/32/2900_2.png) [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/16 "2020-06-04T21:22:35Z")
Double post…bad connection today? ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/17 "2020-06-04T22:48:48Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > Thanks for all the great suggestions, I’ll definitely be ordering from most of them. I started with Compass coffee and I’ll be trying their Azimuth roast. Free shipping and two for $28 makes this a low risk choice. Would love to see your review! ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/18 "2020-06-04T23:10:49Z")
Other local roasters around here that I’ve seen praise for: [Qualia](http://qualiacoffeeroasters.com/), [Ceremony](https://ceremonycoffee.com/), [Rako](https://www.rakocoffee.com/), [Cervantes](https://www.cervantescoffee.com/) This one isn’t local to me, but I have a friend who swears by it: [Blue Bottle](https://bluebottlecoffee.com/?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItJLB6qLp6QIVAwiICR38og50EAAYASAAEgLH-vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) I’ve been listening to Marc Maron advertise [Just Coffee](https://justcoffee.coop/) for many years. I finally decided to order a bag. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/19 "2020-06-08T16:19:47Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > Would love to see your review! Ok, Compass Coffee gets an A plus. Ordered Thursday late afternoon. Shipped the next day and arrived Sunday afternoon. Sunday delivery is common here. $28 for two 12 ounce tins of Azimuth beans and free shipping. An excellent cup, I’ll make it slight stronger tomorrow. I’ll definitely be using Compass again. The tins make it easy to scoop the beans out unlike the resealable bags. > **[Azimuth Blend](https://shop.compasscoffee.com/products/azimuth-blend?variant=32195893788768)** > > Warm | Smoky | Intense This unique blend is dark and intense. When you’re burning the midnight oil or working on deadline, Azimuth is the fuel for that fire. Its smoky, earthy flavor makes it a favorite of lovers of rich coffee. And we... ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831/20 "2020-06-08T16:37:57Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > Ok, Compass Coffee gets an A plus. > > Ordered Thursday late afternoon. Shipped the next day and arrived Sunday afternoon. Sunday delivery is common here. > > $28 for two 12 ounce tins of Azimuth beans and free shipping. An excellent cup, I’ll make it slight stronger tomorrow. > > I’ll definitely be using Compass again. The tins make it easy to scoop the beans out unlike the resealable bags. > > [Azimuth Blend – Compass Coffee](https://shop.compasscoffee.com/products/azimuth?variant=32195893788768) I’m so glad you enjoyed it! My favorite is the Cardinal blend. I generally prefer Central American coffees and medium roasts. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831.md?page=2)