Coffee Magic's Dark French is extremely, extremely superiour. I've been drinking it since 2007. I get it at the Cheesery on Castro (where I THINK they call it Midnight French), and preferably at ROSSI'S DELI on Castro, where it's called Dark French.
I first had it at a cafe on Nob Hill, and had to pry the brand outta the owner there later by telephone.
"What, you trying to open your own cafe?" he said.
"No," I said. "I just want that coffee. It's the best I've ever had."
After about two minutes of additional force, he gave it up: Coffee Magic Dark French.
The company's online at www.coffeemagic.net. I've tried a bunch of the other coffees--Jet Fuel, Fog Lifter, Snob Hill--but the Dark French is the only dark, rich, roasty coffee that tastes as much like coffee as coffee ever could. So it's all I ever get. If you're into variety, though, get the Amex out. :P
Ordering directly will cost you 30% more or so, plus shipping, and there's no point in doing so if you can buy it down the street.
Dark French is so good I had to call a cafe owner to pry the name of the brand outta him, so I'm skeptical that anything from the Blue Bottle is gonna impress as much, but I'm gonna give it a shot some time soon. Or get a shot. As it were. read more