Top 5 Coffee Roasteries in California

37323 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536, United States

“I was visiting the area with a friend and ended up visiting this place after reading the reviews . Easy to find with plenty of parking around. Coffee indeed was good . We ordered a cortado and cold brew . The person who took our order seemed too tired to work but the employees were very friendly with customers in front of us . Was too busy talking to them and the rest of the orders were being delayed. The patio is nice to sit if the weather allows it . Few sweet pastries are available at site too. It’s a good spot but probably famous because of the lack of other good coffee shops .”

12511 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, United States

“This is my girlfriend favorite coffee place in LA, I’m from Italy and I was visiting her and she wanted to let me try it as well. I have to admit that this place is great and coffee very very good!l and their croissants as well! Vibes are great and the atmosphere as well, nice interiors and wide backyard next to the big parking lot where people can work and enjoy a chat under a tent. I’m looking forward to go back there when I’ll be in LA again!”

260 Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107, United States

“A pretty extensive coffee selection with a pretty great community vibe. The chairs weren’t super comfortable and they don’t provide Wi-Fi. So this is more of a pick up and go coffee place rather than a sit down and stay a while. Overall not bad but I can’t say I’ll be back anytime soon.”

453 S Citrus Ave, Covina, CA 91723, United States

“This is one of my go-to boba spots because of all the flavor options, staff suggestions, friendly service, and food options as well. The whole family loves this place. I WISH they had a loyalty program though so I could earn some free items!”

672 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States

“What a wonderful place to chill with a cup of fresh roasted coffee. Coffee is great, people are nice and friendly. Clean bathroom too. Live is good.”

3600 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States

“Such a cute place! Great cup of cappuccino and fantastic breakfast burrito. But the ambience steals the show!”

19 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030, United States

“They have so many vegan options! Had the vegan tofu tamale pie and the vegan chocolate chip scone. Amaaaaaazing 💕❤️😇”

3044 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814, United States

“I LOVE THIS PLACE for coffee beans!!! I haven’t eaten there but their coffee is great! We don’t even live in California anymore but we still order their coffee beans. The Breakwater is my favorite (if you like dark roast)!”

34114 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States

“Cute spot. Small on the inside but some seating and a nice library. Expansive coffee menu and friendly staff! The drive thru option is nice, but parking is limited and very tight. Seems like a nice spot to sit down and work, and less of a visiting place. Cold brew was okay. A bit watered down but definitely better than most of the coffee that I’ve experienced in Dana Point.”

6114 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, United States

“Decided to head down to Cognoscenti Coffee on December 6, 2023. There was plenty of paid parking (11:30am weekday), parked right in front, hassle free. Upon entering, we were greeted by the barista right away. As always, a warm greeting adds to the experience and environment. The barista made sure to answer any questions. Regarding the environment, it’s welcoming and not aimed for a specific group of people (hipsters), as mentioned by other reviewers. There was plenty of seating inside, outside, and in their “patio” (located within the building). I ordered a v60 pour-over, beans offered were Gesha from Chiapas Mexico, and my partner ordered a hot vanilla latte. Upon receiving the drinks, the latte caught my attention, meticulously crafted with flawless foam. The pour-over was executed well, perfect temperature that allowed the coffee to elicit notes of orange, furthermore the last couple of sips I noted more of the ginger. I did not receive any bitterness nor acidity. Upon finishing my pour-over, I took a sip of the vanilla latte, which had a delightful taste of vanilla (not the typical generic vanilla), I do believe it’s house made. If you’re reading up to this point, Cognoscenti offers pastries from Friends & Family, which I’ve had countless of times now, their pastries are flaky, soft, and delicious (make sure to get it warmed up to get the full experience). Furthermore, enjoy the drinks in a mug or glass. Overall, the pour-over was great and the vanilla latte as well. The barista was attentive and friendly. Would I recommend this location to friends or family? Yes I would and I will definitely return to try out the other beans offered for the v60.”

2952 E 14th St, Long Beach, CA 90804, United States

“Exactly what you would expect from a coffee roaster. Great cup of coffee, the food pairing was really good and the space itself its really chill. You get to see where they roast and their store is nice. In front there is a park where you can take a nice walk with or after your coffee. I would totally recommend it for coffee lovers.”

Rockridge Market Hall, 5655 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, United States

“I have been going here for a few years. The atmosphere is chill and low key. The employees are patient and super nice. The coffee is also fantastic and way better than any other coffee around.”

24865 Hospitality Pl Bldg E, Murrieta, CA 92562, United States

“This place seemed decent based on the reviews; however, I should mention a few things. The staff are great, incredibly friendly but the food and the coffee.... not so much. I always finish my food but I couldn't here, I started to feel sick. My wife got some pretty gnarly caffeine quivers and we paid $28 for a small sandwich, small burrito, and medium coffee. Definitely wasn't worth the price we paid by a long shot.”

2020 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States

“Modern cafe with good food choices and well made coffee drinks. We had the avocado toast, caprese panini and parma panini. All were very flavorful. The panini bread was very crusty, dark bread. It was challenging to find a table for four but one opened up eventually. Lots of people working on laptops. The music is good and kept at a level which allows for conversation. The staff was very friendly.”

260 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States

“This is the best place to buy freshly roasted, whole been coffee right from the factory. The Organic Balthazar and Guatemala Antigua are my favorites. If you love coffee, it's worth the drive if you're not close. They've been doing it for almost 100 years, a special place in Oakland.”

1922 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States

“This place is great, and has plenty of parking. They have a good number of inside seats as well as a couple benches outside. The coffee is great and the staff is very friendly, they also offer some pastries.”

1301 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States

“Oh, man this place is good. I love my coffee. And I get tired of store bought blends. But this place has a coffee of the day and I was pleasantly surprised by my coffee's bold flavor. It was so good, no milk or sugar needed. On top of the …”

2823 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94608, United States

“My partner has been ordering online for a decade +. It's the only coffee we drink! Every morning we have a freshly home-roasted small-farm coffee. We've sipped our way through wildly diverse regions and every coffee country in our lovely world 🌍. India Monsoon is my personal fave. 😸 All of our interactions with our sweet Maria have been awesome, professional and speedy. These folks are the real deal: as passionate about sourcing beans from small local farms that are unique and sustainable as we are about drinking them and supporting our world communities. Can't get more direct fair trade! We're planning a trip up to Oak from Santa Cruz just to visit our coffee mecca in their new(ish) digs. (I'll update my review with impressions of (un)ground coffee zero.) Thanks Sweet Maria's for a decade of delicious and stimulating mornings and see you soon! 🙏”

3720 The Barnyard, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, United States

“I’m not a coffee connoisseur, and I didn’t read the bad reviews, but I stopped by because my friend and I were in the area. So, there’s that. I ordered an iced Fogbreaker Latte; the friendly cashier said it was a vanilla latte with honey and cinnamon. It was really good! My friend ordered a pumpkin spice latte, which she said she liked. The surrounding area was super cute and there were tables and other places to sit in the back of the coffee shop. There’s also plenty of parking and lots of places to explore. I liked how close it is to the beach, which is where we went to enjoy our coffee :)”