14 Best Coffee Roasters in Reno

“This place is definitely a vibe. Relaxing, chill atmosphere, and amazing service. You MUST try their pumpkin latte made with real pumpkin purée. Mom loved their pine nut latte (I had to steal a sip). The guys loved the orange blossom latte. Oh and don’t forget to grab an Auntie’s loaf of banana bread it tastes just like home. 💙“

“This new business has the best owners and really good coffee. If your looking to get a fancy drink like a white mocha or a pumpkin spice fall drink, they have it too.“

“Wonderful coffee in a serene outdoor space (4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact) I almost missed the Coffeebar Roastery but I’m glad I doubled back to find it. It’s really on the lane with no name that runs between Haskell and S. Virginia – if you’re walking along Haskell there's a space where 1030 should be and Coffeebar is behind that plot. There’s lots of seating outside their red-brick building, including several small tables with lovely mosaic tiles, a large table for 6, and a sofa under a canopy. This seating area, which is well secluded from traffic, combined with Coffeebar’s great music selection make this a very chill spot to forget your Covid woes. And their coffee is great too! The friendly Barista introduced me to a few coffees – both natural processed (the entire coffee cherry is dried before the bean is separated from the pulp) which saves on water and often makes the coffee more fruity and delicious. I decided to risk over-caffeinating and have both of them: the Costa Rica Finca Lucerito as a Gibraltar and the Ethiopian Naia Bombe as a pour-over. This was my first ever Gibraltar – made with Oatly oat milk and a sprinkle of sugar on top – and it was so delicious! The Ethiopian coffee was so lacking in bitterness that I was able to drink it without milk or sugar (which is rare for me). They also do flights – either different beans in the same format (e.g., espresso) or the same beans in multiple formats (Gibraltar and espresso) so it’s a good spot for a coffee education. Prices were reasonable considering the high quality – it was $7 total for the Gibraltar and the pour-over. I’m also giving Coffeebar 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact for the following reasons: • Coffeebar have a direct trade relationship with coffee farmers. The benefits of this vary by coffee farm – it may be a better price for the farmer and/or more sustainable farming practices. • For example, the Costa Rica Finca Lucerito comes through collaboration with Sustainable Management Services (SMS) in Costa Rica. SMS do agricultural research in Central America to increase sustainability (e.g., improved fertilization techniques and coffee varieties that are more resistant to disease). • Having said that, Coffeebar don’t provide a lot of detail, compared to some other roasters (e.g., Temple Coffee in Davis strives for transparency in actual prices paid to farmers). Even on the blog posts dedicated to each coffee variety, there’s often a lack of useful information. For example, their Thai coffee is grown in Doi Inthanon National Park but there’s no discussion on the environmental impact of the farm (e.g., shade cover, which is often lacking in Asian coffee farms). There’s a decent blog post by David Wilson on why Coffeebar wants to move beyond coffee that’s certified (e.g., organic) but in order to do that they need to raise the bar on their communication – seriously! Otherwise, how do we tell them apart from roasters that are only paying lip-service to their social and environmental impact? • I like that they provided glasses and mugs for having coffee in-house when so many have abandoned them (for no good reason) during lockdown. • For disposable cups, Coffeebar are partnering with reCUP which make cups that are designed to be recyclable. The cups are generally not compostable as they still contain a plastic liner (just less plastic than normal). • There’s a 75 cent charge for alternative milk listed on the menu – that’s a fairly steep penalty for choosing plant-based milk. Having said that, I wasn’t charged extra for having Oatly in my Gibraltar :) • Their coffee-bean packages are pretty (and award-winning) but it’s a pity they’re not compostable (e.g., like Counter Culture Coffee) • On their website you can find info on their suppliers for food ingredients (listed under Partners) including some familiar good names like Central Milling organic flour and Petaluma Creamery grass-fed butter.“

“Been getting my coffee from Mark for over 30 years..great gifts and the amazing coffee and teas. From a medium roast, Italian roast to the French, a flavor for everyone! Teas? OMG, better than the English stuff. Stop in and get some beans“

“Wonderful coffee place! Love going here with my father-in-law after our walks by the river.“

“had a delicious latte at this place. I was pleased to find out they roast their coffee in house. it was very apparent with the fresh taste. I was also happy that the barista accommodated my special request of making it lightly sweetened. it was perfect thank you. I also enjoyed the quiet little patio that they had behind the building“

“Best coffee In Reno! Would like for them to offer a 16oz drip cup.“

“amazing people and drinks“

“My boyfriend would never in his life order an almond milk latte. But our barista asked if almond milk was okay as the default. He hesitantly responded that was fine… I knew at that moment that I’d be drinking his latte. Hah!

Boy I was wrong.. my boyfriend LOVED HIS DRINK and kept insisting I try it (despite being full from breakfast). He’s not wrong!! This is one of the best lattes we’ve had in awhile. Great quality and well made! Still can’t believe my boyfriend actually likes it. Mind blown so I guess that’s a testament of how good this place is. So good!“

“My first time visiting.. Very helpful with their product. I bought three bags to try with my new espresso machine.. If you’re just getting into espresso machines, I highly recommend starting here.“

“Best Coffee in Reno. Drink it everyday when you live nearby. For Rent: 1 Bedroom Apartment less than a block from Magpie Coffee. Check out Craigslist to learn more. New appliances, new windows, new washer/dryer and new bathroom. $1200/month“

“It turns out that Allegro has been around for about 40 years. Their business model is centered around natural food and treating their employees right which makes it an ideal partner for Whole Foods. Most of their locations are within Whole Foods stores as they are a wholly owned subsidiary.“

“My Wife and I enjoy a coffee and tea when at the Reno Public Market. Fantastic staff and great coffee. I highly recommend the Main Vein.“

“This place is great....Rattlesnake was fun and our meals on point. There was four of us and everything was very good. We had appetizers , salad and entrees. I had the scallops with risotto (I loved) Hubby had the surf and turf which he said he loved. His steak was cooked perfect medium rare. The cocktails were done well. Support local restaurants not many in Reno. We love Rattlesnake Bistro WE WILL BE BACK SOON!!“