weinoo Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Can anyone point me in the right direction. I'm looking to buy high-quality, freshly roasted beans. Intellegentsia, Counter Culture, Stumptown, Gimme, etc. would all work. Where should I go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I would check out China Town Coffee Co. (http://chinatowncoffee.com/blog/). I know they have Intellegentsia teas and what not. I've never picked up freshly roasted beans there, but I would think it'd be a good bet (or give them a call to double check). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Mitch, I'm no coffee expert, but have you tried one of our local roasters, Mayorga? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Intelligentsia: Chinatown Coffee on H St NW or SOVA on H St NE. G Street Food also carries it but not sure if retail. Counter Culture: I get mine at Bolla, next to Old Ebbit Grill on G Street. It closes at 4pm though. The other stores where I used to buy CC have closed, so not sure. EDIT: Big Bear Cafe in Bloomingdale offers it too, for a more traditional coffeehouse setting. ME Swing's: DC's oldest roasting operation. They are to coffee beans what Ben's is to chili. Trying to be subtle here . . . EDIT: Sidamo roasts their own coffees, too, Ethiopean style. Cool spot. There is an intriguing Bourbon that I liked on L Street, near that Eli's Gathering Place that you visited. High quality beans, but I had to ask for the fresh ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 ME Swing's: DC's oldest roasting operation. They are to coffee beans what Ben's is to chili. Trying to be subtle here . . . I think that that is a very accurate comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Intelligentsia: we order our's mail order http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/ I would check out China Town Coffee Co. (http://chinatowncoffee.com/blog/). I know they have Intellegentsia teas and what not. I've never picked up freshly roasted beans there, but I would think it'd be a good bet (or give them a call to double check). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfood Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Sidamo roasts their own coffees, too, Ethiopean style. Cool spot. Seconded. They roast their own beans daily. Go pick them up on a Sunday afternoon at 2:00 and watch the traditional Ethiopian Coffee ceremony they do weekly. As a bonus, you are supporting a local, family-run small business. How can you beat that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckinghamilton Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Tryst sells their House Blend (made from Counter Culture beans). Open City might, too - not positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy DeLion Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 My favorite is Misha's in Old Town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 While we're at it, does anyone know of a place to buy high quality unroasted beans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beto Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Why don't you write or give me a call? I'm a micro-roaster located in Finksburg, MD and roast only after I received the order. A couple of my coffees were favorably reviewed in the Washington Post. My company is tiny, nowhere near as large as Counter Culture or Intelligentsia, but on quality, I believe that we're every bit as good. -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weinoo Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 While we're at it, does anyone know of a place to buy high quality unroasted beans? Now that, I'm going to mail order for: Sweet Maria's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saf Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Have you tried Fresh off the Roast? Petworth's own fresh roasted coffee! I know it's available at Qualia, on Georgia and Randolph. http://www.freshofftheroast.com/qualia.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weinoo Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks for all the responses. For my first purchase of beans here in the district, and because I was sorta heading in that general direction, I stopped at SOVA, at 1359 H St. NE. I was delighted to find freshly roasted Stumptown beans (at least 4 varieties which had been roasted 3 days earlier) and had a nice converstion with the owner, whom I believe is Frank. Says that they're the first place in DC to carry Stumptown beans, and plans on getting in freshly roasted beans on a weekly basis. Also in stock was at least one variety of Intellegentsia. I'm sure that everyone knows this, even though I didn't - but driving on H St. is a bit like driving on the unpaved Baja. Lots of fun and excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beto Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks for all the responses. For my first purchase of beans here in the district, and because I was sorta heading in that general direction, I stopped at SOVA, at 1359 H St. NE. I was delighted to find freshly roasted Stumptown beans (at least 4 varieties which had been roasted 3 days earlier) and had a nice converstion with the owner, whom I believe is Frank. Says that they're the first place in DC to carry Stumptown beans, and plans on getting in freshly roasted beans on a weekly basis. Also in stock was at least one variety of Intellegentsia. I'm sure that everyone knows this, even though I didn't - but driving on H St. is a bit like driving on the unpaved Baja. Lots of fun and excitement. Frank Hankins, the owner of Sova, is good people and has a real dedication to quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidusername Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks for all the responses. For my first purchase of beans here in the district, and because I was sorta heading in that general direction, I stopped at SOVA, at 1359 H St. NE. I was delighted to find freshly roasted Stumptown beans (at least 4 varieties which had been roasted 3 days earlier) and had a nice converstion with the owner, whom I believe is Frank. Says that they're the first place in DC to carry Stumptown beans, and plans on getting in freshly roasted beans on a weekly basis. Also in stock was at least one variety of Intellegentsia. Though not in DC proper, Boccato Gelatos in Clarendon has Stumptown coffee beans for retail purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nichole Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Grape + Bean in Old Town has Counter Culture beans (and a Clover machine). They have a pretty good selection that rotates frequently. I don't drink much coffee, but when I do, I make the trip across the river for a cup from the Bean. Peregrine Espresso on the Hill also has Counter Culture beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketfan Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Grape + Bean in Old Town has Counter Culture beans (and a Clover machine). They have a pretty good selection that rotates frequently. I don't drink much coffee, but when I do, I make the trip across the river for a cup from the Bean. Peregrine Espresso on the Hill also has Counter Culture beans. Cork Market on 14th just north of S carries Stumptown roasted beans.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I tried Stumptown for the first time this weekend and was very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Have you tried Fresh off the Roast? Petworth's own fresh roasted coffee! I know it's available at Qualia, on Georgia and Randolph. http://www.freshofftheroast.com/qualia.html I think their website has changed, and I never realized it was called Fresh Off the Roast before, always thought it was just Qualia coffee (but you're right, now I see it on the label). http://qualiacoffee.wordpress.com/ At any rate, just wanted to acknowledge that I have been very happy with their beans of late, and I bypass more convenient venues for me to go to Petworth. Often times the beans I get have been roasted that day, on the premises. As I type, I'm enjoying an excellent Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere, starts out light and teases acid, but finishes with a satisfying chocolate roundness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotteeM Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Since this thread has been updated, I'll throw out my two cents for Sommo Coffee. I've been buying their various offerings through a buying club for more than a year now, and I really enjoy them. The website lists retail outlets and offers online ordering. They are local (Reston) and roast to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 ...and for fans of Blue Bottle beans, you can find them at Grape + Bean. They arrive every Thursday or Friday, so don't make a special trip on, say, Wednesday to get them or you may be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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