# What's a good, cheap brand of coffee? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 16, 2002, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037 "2002-11-16T16:41:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/1 "2002-11-16T16:41:41Z")
I got laid off so money’s tight, and I’ve been cutting expenses. Unfortunately, I spoiled myself with $7 a pound coffee, stuff like Starbucks brand. When my last batch of Starbucks ran out, I bought Folger’s Columbian, and now I see why I’ve been drinking Starbucks. Yuck. Anyone recommend a good cheap coffee? ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/2 "2002-11-16T16:56:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Revtim \* > \*\*I got laid off so money’s tight, and I’ve been cutting expenses. Unfortunately, I spoiled myself with $7 a pound coffee, stuff like Starbucks brand. > > When my last batch of Starbucks ran out, I bought Folger’s Columbian, and now I see why I’ve been drinking Starbucks. Yuck. > > Anyone recommend a good cheap coffee? \*\* Most supermaket store brand morning blends and french roast beans are passable if fresh gound just before using. These are often on sale for $ 3.00 a lb or less. ---
**Author:** ![EchoKitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f4b2a3/32.png) [@EchoKitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EchoKitty)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/3 "2002-11-16T17:00:52Z")
Stewart’s Columbian. My husband drinks it all the time (and loves it) and he’s cheap! ---
**Author:** ![stofsky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dfb087/32.png) [@stofsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stofsky)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/4 "2002-11-16T17:11:18Z")
Chock-Full-O-Nuts. Cheap and good. ---
**Author:** ![stofsky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dfb087/32.png) [@stofsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stofsky)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/5 "2002-11-16T17:12:35Z")
Awwww, forgot the obligatory _News Radio_ reference: Bill: Chock-Full-O-Nuts? They ought to call it Chock-Full-O-Flavor! ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/6 "2002-11-16T17:36:54Z")
Chock-Full-O-Nuts doesn’t actually have nuts in it, does it? ---
**Author:** ![JayElle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/4bbf92/32.png) [@JayElle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JayElle)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/7 "2002-11-16T18:33:11Z")
Community Dark Roast. But then I subscribe to the Dissolve the Spoon method of coffee-making. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/8 "2002-11-16T18:44:43Z")
Maxwell House Slow Roast. Tastes like a much more expensive coffee, IMHO ---
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/9 "2002-11-16T19:14:15Z")
I’ve heard 8-o’clock whole bean is pretty good, but never tried it myself. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/10 "2002-11-16T19:29:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Revtim \* > Chock-Full-O-Nuts doesn’t actually have nuts in it, does it? Not only that, but [bolts](http://www.wackypackages.org/originalart/scans/chock.html), too! ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/11 "2002-11-16T19:50:41Z")
Do you have Melitta brand (the company that makes the filters) there? It’s never over CAN$4 here and is quite good. Too bad you don’t have President’s Choice down there (premium brand available in many Canadian chains). It’s very good; in fact, I’m drinking a nice strong cup of it right now. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/12 "2002-11-16T20:55:30Z")
can you get fairly traded beans? the quality is usually very good, and the growers get paid more. i’m very fond of the 5065 instant. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/13 "2002-11-16T23:35:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Athena \* > \*\*I’ve heard 8-o’clock whole bean is pretty good, but never tried it myself. \*\* I just picked some up, and it is pretty good! Lots better than that Folger’s swill, at least. ---
**Author:** ![Slainte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@Slainte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slainte)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2002, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/14 "2002-11-17T00:25:50Z")
Eight O’clock Colombian (in a brown bag). Publix & Piggly Wiggly carry it. It’s about $3.50 a bag. Mmmm it’s so good and the price can’t be beat. ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2002, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/15 "2002-11-17T01:01:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by scott evil \* > \*\*Do you have Melitta brand (the company that makes the filters) there? It’s never over CAN$4 here and is quite good. > > Too bad you don’t have President’s Choice down there (premium brand available in many Canadian chains). It’s very good; in fact, I’m drinking a nice strong cup of it right now. 🙂 \*\* You might - we get President’s Choice brand stuff at the store-that-is-owned-by-Kroeger’s-but-has-not-changed-it’s-name. Never tried the coffee though. ---
**Author:** ![dragongirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@dragongirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dragongirl)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2002, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/16 "2002-11-17T01:03:56Z")
I really like Maxwell House Master Blend, but I’ve never had Starbucks, so I can’t really compare them. ---
**Author:** ![peri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/67e7ee/32.png) [@peri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peri)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2002, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/17 "2002-11-17T01:06:58Z")
Revtim, do you have Albertson’s/Jewel stores down there? They routinely have the big bags (39 oz.) of 8 O’Clock columbian on sale for $6.99. Or the smaller ones at 2 for $5.00. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2002, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/18 "2002-11-17T01:13:54Z")
I do shop at Albertson’s, I’ll keep an eye out for that big bag of 8 O’Clock. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![yosemite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/3ab097/32.png) [@yosemite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yosemite)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2002, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/19 "2002-11-17T01:14:15Z")
I guess there are no Trader Joe’s in Florida? I don’t buy coffee myself, but Trader Joe’s has lots of exotic blends, and TJs is known for their reasonable prices… ---
**Author:** ![Slainte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@Slainte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slainte)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2002, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037/20 "2002-11-17T01:20:30Z")
> [@](#): > > But also garnering a very good score were two more economical full-caffeine regular-roasts: Folgers 100% Colombian, a ground coffee, and Eight O’Clock Bean Original 100% Colombian. Each costs 7 cents a cup or less. Among decaffeinated regular roasts, Chock Full o’ Nuts Cafe Blend 100% Colombian (9 cents a cup) and Eight O’Clock Bean 100% Colombian (8 cents) stood out. From [this site](http://www.jewishworldreview.com/cols/consumer012500.asp) They seem to agree 🙂 Happy Brewing to you, **Revtim** [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-cheap-brand-of-coffee/137037.md?page=2)