Thanks to the expansion of Via Metro STL in South County and with the famous Call-a-Ride, now people that may be over 50 can also work for Kaldi's as well as the young.
Jackie D.
We enjoyed our sweet potato muffins that were gluten-free! They are so good. I had the side car made with oat milk and he had the drip coffee. It was delicious! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. We bought coffee to bring home as well.
Scott Perdue
I’ve always wanted to visit the Kaldi’s Roastery and do a cupping and tour, which they do on Friday afternoons. I finally was able to attend on in February 2023. It was even more fantastic than I had imagined.They have occupancy for up to 10, and it’s completely free. Just make a reservation online and you’re good to go.After checking in, I was led into the Cupping Room and introduced to Este and Jake, who are two of the four roasters at Kaldi’s. To think, I’ve drank gallons of coffee that was personally roasted by these two!For the uninitiated, a cupping is a standardized means of tasting and grading coffee, based on its aroma, taste, etc. The preparation method is an immersion style similar to French press, but instead of a plunging filter you just scoop the grounds out carefully with spoons before tasting. So, after 10 minutes of immersion in hot water, you use a spoon to break the top layer of grounds and immediately get your nose in there and give it a good sniff. There were six coffee varieties that we went around the table smelling. After this, Este and Jake carefully removed the grounds with spoons and we were able to taste each of them. Traditionally you just dip a spoon in, sip off the spoon, and then rinse the spoon in water between coffees. Because of COVID, we now use the spoon to scoop some out into a separate cup that we taste out of. No complaints here – I’m all for being more sanitary!Throughout this whole process, Este and Jake shared their expertise and were fascinating to talk to. They both said their go-to is the 700 espresso blend. I like it – especially as far as espresso blends go – but I love the fruitiness of their natural processed single origins.I talked to Este and Jake about my brewing methods and preferred coffee styles and they made personalized recommendations. I was very appreciative that these guys who get to the roastery as early as 5 AM to start heating up the roaster would take their time to give a free tour and answer so many questions.After we finished tasting, we were led to the production area. Amazingly, most of Kaldi’s coffee is roasted on a vintage 1937 Probat roaster – allegedly one of two left in the world. It’s cast iron and every component is as heavy duty as they come.When ready to roast, the green coffee beans get poured into a feeder and then lifted up via auger before falling into the drum. There are two temperature probes inside, one for air temperature and one for bean temperature. The roaster watches the computer very closely as the temperature curves populate the screen. When it gets close, they have their hand on the lever ready to dump the beans, as a few seconds can make a difference.After this, we walked by some of the offices, the Firepot tea room, barista training kitchen, and through a room with an incredible coffee bean mural of St. Louis before finally returning to the lobby as our hour-and-a-half experience came to a close.I loved being surrounded by fellow coffee enthusiasts. If that’s you, know that these are your people and you owe it to yourself to make it out to a Kaldi’s cupping as soon as you can.
rachel yingling
The tech department over at Kaldi's has never done us wrong. Efficient, friendly, extremely well informed AND informative! Sean came a great distance today to bring our shop a new, gorgeous, heartthrob of an espresso machine. During the long wait for this machine, we felt this team was somehow holding their breaths with us from a distance. That is the type of compassion you don't see from every person or team. Today we felt a big sigh of relief and the excitement of a new chapter. I truly feel that that this crew has been rooting for our little shop. It means a lot to all of us.
John H.
Shhh! Let me tell you secrets. Did you know that John H. has tried beans from every STL roaster (well, he believes every roaster, though he could be wrong), and Kaldi's always re-emerges as his favorite? Now, did you know you can buy 5-lb. bags of beans from Kaldi's? And, did you know that you can sign up on their website to receive coupon codes for new variety "launch parties?" Did you also know that the beans will be shipped to your home for free (minimum purchase, $20, I think)? Now you know what I know, and why there's always plenty of Kaldi's for John H.'s burr grinder.
Gabi Anderson
EPIC customer service, fast shipping & roasting, and altogether great coffee!! Will always love Kaldis!
Vivien
This is not a cafe!!! This is Kaldi’s office.Don’t try to come to this address to have a cup of coffee!!!
Brennan Goodman
Accidentally sent me some grounded beans on my first order. Kaldi's is sending me whole beans to correct the order. Great company with awesome customer service. In the meantime, I brewed some of the grounded Birds and Bees and it was still delicious. Roast date matched the shipping date, too, so it's as fresh as you can hope w fast shipping.
Vivienne
This is not a cafe!!! This is Kaldi’s office. Don’t try to come to this address to have a cup of coffee!!!
Kurt W.
I RARELY review. Today I accidentally walked into their main office near Vandeventer thinking that it was a cafe. I didn't find what I was looking for (of course) but I must say that the front desk staff was extremely kind. They invited me to have a cup of coffee out of their main lobby and didn't do anything to make me feel uncomfortable about my error. Honestly, simply because of how they treated me, Kaldi Coffee (as of today) will be my "go-to" coffee shop. Don't think for a second that I'm naive. I simply place a great value on how people treat you. If this represents the culture of that company, buy stock. #KaldiForLife
Good coffee and nice place to chill. I recommend trying the gooey butter cake. Fast service as well.
James Mowery
We were in town and was talking to one of the baristas at one of the Kaldi's Coffee shops, they mentioned the roasting facility does cuppings. It happened to be that day and we made it over for their cupping class. It was very informative and so was the tour. The staff was great!
Abdullah Alibrahim
The need to learn more about Customer service didn't feel I'm welcomed at all
John Kniker
Kaldi's is a real gem in St Louis. Amazing roasts of outstanding coffee for a reasonable price. One of the best third wave shops in the country.
Thomas Bruce
Went to the Friday cupping. Bud and Matt did an awesome job on the teaching aspect of the cupping.
Thanks to the expansion of Via Metro STL in South County and with the famous Call-a-Ride, now people that may be over 50 can also work for Kaldi's as well as the young.
We enjoyed our sweet potato muffins that were gluten-free! They are so good. I had the side car made with oat milk and he had the drip coffee. It was delicious! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. We bought coffee to bring home as well.
I’ve always wanted to visit the Kaldi’s Roastery and do a cupping and tour, which they do on Friday afternoons. I finally was able to attend on in February 2023. It was even more fantastic than I had imagined.They have occupancy for up to 10, and it’s completely free. Just make a reservation online and you’re good to go.After checking in, I was led into the Cupping Room and introduced to Este and Jake, who are two of the four roasters at Kaldi’s. To think, I’ve drank gallons of coffee that was personally roasted by these two!For the uninitiated, a cupping is a standardized means of tasting and grading coffee, based on its aroma, taste, etc. The preparation method is an immersion style similar to French press, but instead of a plunging filter you just scoop the grounds out carefully with spoons before tasting. So, after 10 minutes of immersion in hot water, you use a spoon to break the top layer of grounds and immediately get your nose in there and give it a good sniff. There were six coffee varieties that we went around the table smelling. After this, Este and Jake carefully removed the grounds with spoons and we were able to taste each of them. Traditionally you just dip a spoon in, sip off the spoon, and then rinse the spoon in water between coffees. Because of COVID, we now use the spoon to scoop some out into a separate cup that we taste out of. No complaints here – I’m all for being more sanitary!Throughout this whole process, Este and Jake shared their expertise and were fascinating to talk to. They both said their go-to is the 700 espresso blend. I like it – especially as far as espresso blends go – but I love the fruitiness of their natural processed single origins.I talked to Este and Jake about my brewing methods and preferred coffee styles and they made personalized recommendations. I was very appreciative that these guys who get to the roastery as early as 5 AM to start heating up the roaster would take their time to give a free tour and answer so many questions.After we finished tasting, we were led to the production area. Amazingly, most of Kaldi’s coffee is roasted on a vintage 1937 Probat roaster – allegedly one of two left in the world. It’s cast iron and every component is as heavy duty as they come.When ready to roast, the green coffee beans get poured into a feeder and then lifted up via auger before falling into the drum. There are two temperature probes inside, one for air temperature and one for bean temperature. The roaster watches the computer very closely as the temperature curves populate the screen. When it gets close, they have their hand on the lever ready to dump the beans, as a few seconds can make a difference.After this, we walked by some of the offices, the Firepot tea room, barista training kitchen, and through a room with an incredible coffee bean mural of St. Louis before finally returning to the lobby as our hour-and-a-half experience came to a close.I loved being surrounded by fellow coffee enthusiasts. If that’s you, know that these are your people and you owe it to yourself to make it out to a Kaldi’s cupping as soon as you can.
The tech department over at Kaldi's has never done us wrong. Efficient, friendly, extremely well informed AND informative! Sean came a great distance today to bring our shop a new, gorgeous, heartthrob of an espresso machine. During the long wait for this machine, we felt this team was somehow holding their breaths with us from a distance. That is the type of compassion you don't see from every person or team. Today we felt a big sigh of relief and the excitement of a new chapter. I truly feel that that this crew has been rooting for our little shop. It means a lot to all of us.
Shhh! Let me tell you secrets. Did you know that John H. has tried beans from every STL roaster (well, he believes every roaster, though he could be wrong), and Kaldi's always re-emerges as his favorite? Now, did you know you can buy 5-lb. bags of beans from Kaldi's? And, did you know that you can sign up on their website to receive coupon codes for new variety "launch parties?" Did you also know that the beans will be shipped to your home for free (minimum purchase, $20, I think)? Now you know what I know, and why there's always plenty of Kaldi's for John H.'s burr grinder.
EPIC customer service, fast shipping & roasting, and altogether great coffee!! Will always love Kaldis!
This is not a cafe!!! This is Kaldi’s office.Don’t try to come to this address to have a cup of coffee!!!
Accidentally sent me some grounded beans on my first order. Kaldi's is sending me whole beans to correct the order. Great company with awesome customer service. In the meantime, I brewed some of the grounded Birds and Bees and it was still delicious. Roast date matched the shipping date, too, so it's as fresh as you can hope w fast shipping.
This is not a cafe!!! This is Kaldi’s office. Don’t try to come to this address to have a cup of coffee!!!
I RARELY review. Today I accidentally walked into their main office near Vandeventer thinking that it was a cafe. I didn't find what I was looking for (of course) but I must say that the front desk staff was extremely kind. They invited me to have a cup of coffee out of their main lobby and didn't do anything to make me feel uncomfortable about my error. Honestly, simply because of how they treated me, Kaldi Coffee (as of today) will be my "go-to" coffee shop. Don't think for a second that I'm naive. I simply place a great value on how people treat you. If this represents the culture of that company, buy stock. #KaldiForLife
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Good coffee and nice place to chill. I recommend trying the gooey butter cake. Fast service as well.
We were in town and was talking to one of the baristas at one of the Kaldi's Coffee shops, they mentioned the roasting facility does cuppings. It happened to be that day and we made it over for their cupping class. It was very informative and so was the tour. The staff was great!
The need to learn more about Customer service didn't feel I'm welcomed at all
Kaldi's is a real gem in St Louis. Amazing roasts of outstanding coffee for a reasonable price. One of the best third wave shops in the country.
Went to the Friday cupping. Bud and Matt did an awesome job on the teaching aspect of the cupping.