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    Carolines Coffee Roasters

    4.2 (180 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Bulk coffee and tea
    Leah B.

    My husband and I had very good pumpkin spice and pecan praline lattes here before walking Grass Valley's super cute down town. The baristas were friendly and helpful. The shop has a lot to look at, and it was neat to see all the different bulk coffee and tea they have available to purchase.

    Carol S.

    My Hubby & I made a quick stop at Carolines as we were passing through on our way to the airport. The coffee was really good & the service was also. One thing I really appreciated was they had a cup of fresh berries available to grab & go! I eat berries, a minimum of five days a week with Greek yogurt, walnuts, and honey drizzle. Seeing as we were traveling and needed to make our stop quick, being able to just grab a little cup of berries worked absolutely perfect for me! Stop in and check it out!

    EMilio M.

    Great place to grab a coffee and a smile. LOCATION & DECOR: Right on the corner of 128 South Auburn Street in downtown Grass Valley, Caroline's Coffee Roasters is a quaint lil' spot with that local industrial coffee shop vibe. You've got burlap sacks on display, plenty of seating to soak in the ambience, and two entrances for easy flow. Outside, there's a couple of street-side tables where you can sip your drink and watch the world go by. FOOD & DRINK: Caramel Latte (with Oat Milk): My go-to. Smooth, creamy, and hits the spot every single time. Apple Fritters: If you can get your hands on one, you're in for a treat. They're hard to come by, though, so grab 'em when you see 'em. They've also got a small selection of baked goods, plus chilled drinks and juices in an open display case. It's not a huge spread, but it's solid. PRICE: For a quality drink and a bite, you're payin' what you'd expect at a local café. It's fair for what they're servin', but I wouldn't mind seein' a lil' more variety in the baked goods. SWAG/AMENITIES: Buy-at-the-counter setup for quick service Cozy indoor seating with plenty of room to chill Outdoor street-side tables for those sunny days Chilled display case for grab-and-go drinks A lil' window for baked goods--just wish they stocked up a bit more STAFF & EXPERIENCE: The crew here is friendly and super helpful. If they don't have what you're lookin' for (like those elusive apple fritters), they'll point you in the right direction for where to find it. That's the kinda care that keeps me comin' back.

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    Mary P.

    Caroline's is a great place for coffee especially when you are coming to town. See my receipt. It is located on South Auburn Street in Grass Valley ( 2 blocks off highway 49). It has indoor and outside seating. You can park on the side street to get your coffee. They also have teas and a small selection of pastries and burritos along with stuffed croissants and bagels. I just got back into town and stopped in for a coffee. It smelled good inside and it's surprisingly bigger inside then I remember. Coffee was strong and energized me! Friendly employees with locals and tourists inside (probably due to hotel down the block). They open at 7am. Great job Carolines!

    Inside the entrance area with logo in the wall.
    Toby B.

    I was raised in Grass Valley and recently came back for a quick visit. Carolines wasn't there when I lived there but I wish it was. What a great shop. I loved the small town feel and the overall vibe which was very welcoming. You could tell there was good mixture of tourists and regulars. I'm a coffee creature of habit and order the same thing everywhere I go (iced oatmilk latte with agave shaken with extra ice) but don't let my repetition fool you. I'm actually fairly picky about the end result and Carolines did not disappoint. The barista was friendly and helpful. They didn't offer agave but replaced it with honey and was walking to shake it up for me. The wait wasn't long at all and I loved my experience from start to finish. Parking is close and they do offer indoor and outdoor seating. This is a very cool coffee shop that I would definitely visit again. PS - I was so ready for my coffee I forgot to take a picture and just started drinking it. :-)

    Sheena B.

    I got the special eggnog latte. Coffee was the perfect ratio of coffee to eggnog. My boyfriend got the special polar bear and he said his was delicious. Premium teas offered as well. Can't wait to go back!

    18.99 / lb. Indonesian coffee is the best.
    Tom S.

    Good news / Bad news situation here for me. Ordered a single shot of espresso. Smells great. Problem? There's about one & a half tablespoons in the paper cup! Really? Even in Italy that has the most powerful rocket fuel coffee ,you get at least 2.5 ounces. So one star demerit for the ridiculously small portion here at Caroline's. Now the great news. Several outstanding items: 1. The place smells Fantastic. Really rich, smooth coffee aroma. Not bitter, not burnt. I wish this smell came as a men's cologne, I'd wear it. 2. The variety of whole beans is extraordinary. A few dozen beans sourced from around the entire planet. You can choose from the region and most probably have it in a light or medium or dark roast. 3. Prices are fair for the quality and rarity of the whole beans. I got a pound of the Sulawesi light roast for $18.99. OMG it smells fantastic. I'm Jonesin' for another cup right now. I've visited coffee roaster shops both big and small throughout planet earth. Have had some amazing coffee. This place has world class beans. Humble shop. Looks and feels more like a warehouse storeroom than a retail coffee shop. No pastries or frippery. Nice folks at the counter. If you order a pure espresso and want a real jolt, get a triple. It'll be only about 3 ounces max. Or just order an Americano for a more sedate 5 ounce treat.

    a view of the counter
    Destiny F.

    Great coffee! Great customer service! I will for sure recommend this coffee shop anytime I'm in this small town.

    This is a full thumb print! And it's not mine !! Dirty cup
    Geralyn Q.

    I was just there today 27 of Dec 23 And waited a very long time for a chai tea I know it's the holidays but I due deserve a clean up The stains on the out side of my cup states all three persons working the line Did Not wash their hands Come on people!! Shame I would have Never served this cup of tea to anyone! Have some pride not to spread your germs to me orothers

    Scone, croissant, good coffee, and my beautiful lady

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    Good coffee and baked goods,always love to support locals too. Convenient location. Love the smell of roasting coffee in the air.

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    The service was really good I love it here it's such a cool place to be I would recommend it to all

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    Oat milk latte-yummy vegan banana bread-delicious, bagel and onion chi cream cheese-also delicious!

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    Great roaster. A lot of variety. You can smell the quality. Service was great. Good price on the beans.

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    Ask the Community - Carolines Coffee Roasters

    I’ve seen outdoor tables at Caroline’s, but not noticed if there are heaters for the outdoor tables. Can someone inform me?

    Hi Ken. We just got outdoor heaters, so as long as it’s not too windy, you should be good.

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    Review Highlights - Carolines Coffee Roasters

    We were visiting the Grass Valley area and pleasantly surprised with Caroline's nice selection of coffee drinks.

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