50 Best Coffee Shops in Reno

“Fabulous dinner on their beautiful back patio. Hamachi crudo was one of the best things I’ve eaten in Reno. The fazzoletti was a perfect balance between cozy and elegant. I found two iterations of broccoli rabe on their specials menu and I couldn’t have been more delighted. With their house red on tap for $9 a glass, I was a happy girl. No notes!!“

“We got the Burrito SUPER and SMOTHERED! Amazing. This Avocado toast was simple perfect!“

“Every time I visit my daughter I always come to Waldens love their food, service and their friendly, cozy environment , highly recommended Thank you“

“The pastries and coffee are the best. Very friendly owners.“

“I had an iced mocha. The espresso/mocha balance was on point“

“Cute place, wonderful staff, they let us try their house blend delicious! Come and check it out and help small businesses thrive!!“

“I cannot recommend this place enough! I’ve been to just about every coffee shop in Reno/sparks and this is the best place. After living in both Italy and Spain throughout college, coffee back home wasn’t quite cutting it. But HCC never misses! Their sugar and spice latte is the BEST! The owners are so friendly and the baristas are excited to see us come in each weekend. I bring all my friends here and they have loved it too. There’s plenty of seating, good music and it’s decorated nicely. Really the best way to sum it up is that the owners know what small business in Reno is all about, no matter how big this city is getting. Genuine, hard working, kind and personable owners. We love HCC!“

“I was in Reno for a week to start the new year and this was my go to coffee spot. Loved the creme brûlée mocha was amazing. Just the right amount of sweet and no bitterness to the coffee. I had the quiche one morning and it was good too!“

“Excellent coffee, very good service, prompt. Pretty good selection of fresh baked goods, a great buzz in the place, with people meeting and chatting. Great art on the walls, and clearly has free Wi-Fi. Definitely would come back.“

“We were visiting Reno for a week and this became one of our favorite local places. The young women that work there have such kind, positive energy. The tea was outstanding. My son and I stopped by 4 of the 7 days we were in town.“

“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.“

“What a perfect arrival today! My order was placed on Wednesday and it arrived today...Nevada Day!! Thanks for a perfect order ... everything wrapped perfectly. The chill in the air is perfect for a cup!!!“

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

“One of the best coffees I’ve ever had! I got the sticky bun iced latte. Great price and HUGE coffees. I was unsure of what I wanted and I didn’t feel rushed at all while deciding. I will be back. I can’t wait to try more!“

“Came in for coffee and may have just had the best coffee of my life. Lavender/Honey/Oat pour over by Sarah! Absolutely my new favorite coffee place in Reno.“

“Greet you by name, such great staff and the food quality is always on point.“

“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“

“yummiest & cute 💋💯 & most of the time is conveniently located and if it's not it's definitely worth a drive“

“Amazing coffee & service!“

“One of my favorite coffee shops in town and they just keep getting better!! Amazing coffee with lots of variety. Italian sodas, cortados, and food. They have a cute kids section, a community board, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Coffee is also energizing and tasty :)“

“This place boasts a fantastic atmosphere and some of the friendliest staff around. The seating is cozy and limited, but that's all part of the charm—it ensures that customers come in, savor their coffee, and enjoy the moment without turning it into a makeshift office. It's a spot where conversations flow and the coffee experience truly shines!“

“They are family- and yes, their coffee warms my soul.“

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

“Great food, good prices, unique egg dishes. Give it a try. 👍“

“***** Best store in town. great service. love them!❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯“

“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“

“Great drinks and an incredible vibe 👏🏼 highly recommend.“

“***** Best store in town. great service. love them!❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯“

“Great service. Excellent crepe batter… nice and lite. A service person arrived before us and that staff came out behind the counter to get us settled; very polite! Very positive vibe. We’ll be back!“

“Fun and efficient baristas. Love the lattes. Quick and easy. My favorite for sure. Love the decorations!!!“

“Amazing coffee. Amazing staff. Fantastic atmosphere.“

“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.“

“***** Best store in town. great service. love them!❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯“

“Mgrs come and go but the team of employs are the best. Developing relationships brings customers back again and again“

“Love this new coffee shop in Reno. Sky and her team are doing a great job and are brewing up some delicious coffeee!“

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

“Great !visiting from San Diego Awesome tea and the decorations“

“Thor loves it here! He comes at least twice a week…if he’s a good boy 😉“

“I just wanted to say thank you again to the open crew at this location. I ordered breakfast sandwiches, bacon /gouida & bacon egg cheese, Oat meal , vegan latte brown sugar, coconut latte, green iced tea, but not only were these baristas friendly and professional, they were quick and my entire order was hot and absolutely perfectly prepared and packaged in order to arrive that way as well. You all are the definition of a company asset:)“

“So much fun and the drinks are amazing! I recommend the espresso martini and the mint cookie drink with an extra shot!“

“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!“

“Love love love these guys. They are always so quick and wonderful.“

“great stop off for coffee“

“Everything is perfect. 🖤🖤“

“It won’t let me press the do not recommend button. In the shop it smells like cats and cat litter and there are roaches. I told the employees there are live roaches next to my table and they said ok they’ll take care of it then never did so we walked out immediately.“

“So nice they let Washoe County do COVID shots here. Cookies, snacks, and water provided. We stayed after to have cappuccinos outside. The service was excellent. The cappuccinos were tasty. Highly recommend.“

“I really love this Starbucks , it’s literally so amazing - the staff is very talented and exceptional at making my complicated latte order. Always perfect and will continue to drive across town from my home to get my caffeine from only this location“

“OMG! These place has the BEST pasteries! Seriously, they know how to bake. The apple fritters are unbeatable. Crispy on the outside soft but fully cooked on the inside. Incredibly beautiful and delious fruit tarts, cakes and cookies. We bought two sacks full to take home to friends. Great prices, cute cafe with fantastic staff! If there's any room for improvement it would be in their take out bags. The plastic bags are great for small orders but upgrade to a kraft bag with handles just for large orders.“