Crema's Take
“Graffeo's dark roast is a legendary San Rafael staple that's been delivering the same rich, consistent quality for decades—regulars have been buying these beans for 25+ years for good reason. The espresso pulls clean and nuanced whether you go dark or light, and the operation runs with impressive efficiency if you catch them bagging beans fresh. If you want no-nonsense, expertly roasted coffee from people who've been perfecting their craft since the '80s, this is worth seeking out.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. Quick-grab spot.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I grew up in North Beach SF and walked past this coffee roaster for years and it implanted its wonderful smell in my brain. I would later full circle it by becoming a coffee drinker late in my 30s and I went back to get the beans. The rest is magical history. Wow. I get the…
Most excellent. Had to increase the grind size but quickly had it dialed in. Delicious and fragrant breakfast brew. Can't wait to try the lighter roast. The hype is real!
I went to Graffeo yesterday to pick up 14 bags of dark roast coffee (which is delicious), and had occasion to watch Joey prepare the bags. What an artist of efficiency!! I can’t imagine how anyone could do a better or faster job of grinding, bagging, and sealing bags of…
I got a light roast blend from Graffeo. The espresso had a good texture to it, with subtle chocolate/nut flavors. No bitterness, but this was a light roast. The store is a bit underwhelming and could benefit from a make over. Also, I paid $23/pound beans, which is in my opinion…
Hands down the best coffee I have ever gotten. I have been buying Graffeo coffee since the mid-eighties. I was turned on to it when Cafe Flore on Noe and Market in SF used it for their house coffee. The coffee has a great balance of bitter and sweet. The fragrance is…
I've been getting my dark roast beans from Graffeo for over twenty-five years. With rare exception, their beans have consistently provided the rich taste I prefer in my expresso Americano. This consistency reflects the owner's unwavering standards regarding the source/harvesting…
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