this was the cutest, most cozy coffee shop ever! i visit friends in porterville/ visalia a few times a year & they brought me here. i had thee best sweet caramel macchiato & the most freshest cheese danish ever! & the two ladies were very attentive definitely my go to from now on when im in town! :) read more

There are just too many good things to say about this place. customer service was great, we got acknowledged as soon as we walked in the door. the owner recommended his nitro cold brew and it was beyond delicious. i have never had a cold brew that wasnt extremely bitter, but this one was so smooth and flavorful. you have to try it! my husband and I decided to split a scone that was freshly baked that morning and i wished i would of had my own. its so good, its not worth sharing lol. make your loved ones get their own! the owner served it warm and now i crave one every morning. delicious! ok, now onto the best part...the bagged coffee. the only reason this is the best part is because i get to enjoy the insanely smooth, wonderful coffee in my own home every morning! my husband and I have tried so many different brands of coffee, including the coffee from the tv show Dangerous grounds "La Colombe" which was great but expensive. nothing beats finding an even better coffee, that not only tastes better, but is cheaper AND local! god i love this place. oh and you must try the bagged ground coffee in the flavor Maple Bacon. yes you read that right. ok now that ive gotten myself worked up, I must make a trip over there. read more

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Went in the afternoon before they closed. First thing the owner said was that it was late in the day so he didn't have all items for sale anymore. I understood that as, my business isn't doing too well so I don't have all items in stock even though my website says otherwise. Maybe it was a bad day for him? Stick with Starbucks, unless you are lucky enough to have a Dutch Bros nearby. Sorry, wasn't too impressed. Won't be going again. read more

Our favorite coffee shop. A fresh pound of their in-store roasted beans is a weekly must for us. read more

Mavericks Roasting - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Visalia, California

Had some hope in the place and tried for another cappuccino. Behind the counter is what could only be the owner. I was hopeful that he would know how to use an espresso machine. When I watched the shot come out it looked like swill straight off the bat. I asked him if that's how people like it (it's because they don't know any better) and he spit off some answer to sound like he knew what he was talking about. Needless to say my cap was swill. Got some beans. Nothing bad to say about the beans, the roasting is good. But when I got home to brew them it looked as if he ground them in some kind of wal-mart $5 grinder. Inconsistent as all hell. I couldn't get a decent brew out of it. Fail. This place fails on those two processes. Haven't tried their house brew yet. But don't think I will any time soon. read more

This coffee shop is very nice and was perfect for studying for me! I ordered an iced latte with honey and it was so good! read more

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Nice little place in a small strip mall. Decorated in old time cowboy theme. They have a roaster on site. Also had a monitor with cowboy movies playing in the corner. Their device for making drip coffee is cool. A stainless steel rack holding individual single size coffee filters. They grind your beans to order, pour hot water over the grounds at the bar, and right into your cup. The good... *Lots of choices of beans including many flavored types if thats your thing. *About three times a month they have live bands come in for entertainment *They offer ceramic latte cups for those of us who prefer them *The foam was fine and tight * The gal who was working that day was pleasant and accommodating. The OK.... *Latte was just slightly weak on espresso...but not as bad as Starbucks and was still pleasant *Blueberry scones were very good, lots of fruit and fresh from local bakery *Prices are a little high on the beans. One half pound of whole beans with their house mix was $7.50 Some top end beans were $13+ read more

If you like dark coffee, Mavericks is for you! Personally, I usually prefer the lighter, fruity coffees but I've had a few of Maverick's lattes and they're pretty good. Their black coffee is dark but not bitter and the coffee shakes are way better than a frappiccino. I got a pastry there before and it was just okay, I'm not really sure how old it is since they keep them in a dingy looking case. Kinda an awkward atmosphere though, the place is quite small and usually empty, with no music playing the last few times I've visited.I would not reccomend it for studying just because it was a bit awkward when I went in before. read more

Makes a strong brew! Very nice friendly service with great atmosphere. Think I like them much better than Starbucks!

So rude! I was there 20 minutes before closing. I asked for a ICED tea ( there were maybe 5-10 small cubes of ice. Which melted automatically.) A small skinny latte which turned out fine. Then i asked for a mango smoothie. The girl told me "i just washed the blender and dont really want to wash it again." I was so surprised at this response that i was shocked silent. Am i not paying for it? On top of that when i was deciding what i wanted when i first walked in and she said "ready to order yet". It wasn't what she said but how she said that. So rude and unprofessional. When a paying customer wants something, you do it with respect and a smile on your face. This girl had neither...no smile, no sense of customer service. Definitely will think twice before coming back again. read more

BURNT ESPRESSO BURNT ESPRESSO BURNT ESPRESSO BURNT ESPRESSO! Okay, I sound like a drama queen, maybe I am. BUT, I've had the privilege of having quite delightful and tasty ones before. This one was made way too carelessly, not too sure about the size of the grounds and reminded me of a terrible charred potato. No. Service wise, that girl who helped me must've been made of ice, she was anything but warm or talkative. No music, no chatter, super awkward setting. Eh no. won't be back. read more

Delicious coffee! A busy spot for sure. Great coffee and pastries. Staff very nice! Great place to get some great coffee and pastries

I think it's the best cup of coffee in town. If you're looking for espresso drinks I'd probably go to Primo Espresso instead, but if you want to buy coffee beans or have a realllly good cup of coffee BOOM, go to Mavericks. read more

We lived in the area for a year and a half before we checked out Mavericks, and I don't know how we survived so long without their pour overs. Mavericks is for people who like coffee. You pick one of 20(?) coffee varieties. If you aren't sure, the staff can guide you toward a coffee you'll like--everyone working there is knowledgeable and friendly. These beans have been roasted in-house and are ground after you order. Each cup is made as a pour over. They also make espresso drinks, but I haven't tried one. They offer pastries, including a standout cinnamon roll. The interior is pleasantly decorated with old Western movie posters, but doesn't feel trendy or cool. I see regulars reading the paper and chatting, but this isn't a place to bring your laptop. This is a place to drink coffee. The location is tucked in a mini mall on Caldwell, which is probably why it took a year and a half to notice/try Mavericks. Based on the quality of the beans & roast, the variety of beans available daily, and the service, Mavericks is the best coffee house in town. read more

Such an amazing coffee house!!! Greatest way to start my morning. Such a great clean family environment and a great place to go chill with friends. Staff was amazing good conversation and great coffee. read more

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Nice environment if you're into the Western culture or need some quiet time to study. The coffee beans are roasted in the middle of the shop, so the coffee is always fresh and the roasting aroma adds a nice element to the environment. The coffee is okay, nothing fancy. read more

Drove out of our way to check out this local coffee roaster. We recently stopped in to grab a cup of coffee on our way back from Bakersfield. The staff was friendly, professional and knowledgeable about their coffee. We got an organic roast pour over and we were pleased. It had a nice bold flavor but not bitter. We didn't try any of the pastries or food but they looked really great on display. Well worth going out of our way to get a fresh cup of fresh roasted coffee. read more

GREAT coffee! Be sure to buy beans roasted by the owner, JB "Maverick", at the Caldwell location, not the grocery stores. The beans from the shoppe seem to be more fresh and of higher quality. Plus, you can check out all of the signed photos of western movie stars and recording artists, grab a tasty treat, and check out all of the coffee choices (drinks and beans). I've been to a few of their private concerts, and thoroughly enjoyed every experience I've had there, and continue to buy beans by calling JB, himself. Fun guy to talk with. PROS: "Possibly the best coffee ever"....agreed. Always friendly and knowledgeable staff. Much more than your average coffee shoppe. CONS: I have to mail order the whole beans or drive 8+ hours to get the full experience. Whole beans are mailed out day of or day after roasting, so I have to let them sit a few days before I can start grinding them. Concert tickets sell out fast and website isn't always up to date. read more

It's a little off the beaten path & a bit quirky inside, but the coffee is solid. MUST TRY: Midnight Ride Coffee. A TASTY TREAT: Cowboy Shake. Made with real ice cream and ground up espresso beans. Yum! read more

I really love this company! I don't even drink coffee. I drink tea. And guess what? There's a guy that works there who is just like me! Plus they carry Plano Jerky which is awesome! I call them before I leave the house and they have my fresh and delicious tea ready when I get there! F*ck Starbucks! read more

I try to get coffee at "not-Starbucks" whenever I can, and I have had really good luck finding my small, hot mocha latte with no whipped cream that exceeds the Bucks. Unfortunately on this trip to Maverick's, I would say this fell short of that mark. They use some liquid flavoring rather than the real chocolate syrup that is an automatic detractor for me. read more

Good, solid coffee. They were roasting a batch in the open roaster when I went in. I got my standard americano and a vanilla latte for my husband. It did the trick and was tasty. I bought a painting at the shop next door by a local artist that I'm thrilled about. The coffee roaster reminded me of the roaster Cafe Del Mundo in Anchorage when I was growing up. My dad knew Perry. He would take me to the midtown spot. My first exposure to real coffee :). read more

Had the worst experience here. I went in to buy some friends from Colorado coffee and I wanted to ask the manager about business incentives and told the barista behind the counter and her response was "oh I don't think the owner will be interested in that." And I said "well cant I still talk to her?" She said "just write down your information" and gave me a pen and notepad. I mean who does she think she is that she can make decisions on her manager's behalf? Seriously that is so arrogant and unprofessional. Then I told her I didn't want the coffee because I was pissed off at her arrogance and I asked for a refund. She refunded on my debit card and then said "do you want a receipt?" I said no and walked away. Not a "I'm sorry how can I make this better, or is there something wrong sir?" No concern whatsoever. I will never buy anything from this store again. She seriously had no right to make decisions on her managers behalf and she seriously had the worst customer service/attitude I have ever seen. I would have fired her if I were the manager. Will never, ever do business with this pathetic excuse for customer service of a company. For a better, local coffee spot with friendlier people go to Component Coffee Lab downtown and feel like a valued customer. read more

Great coffee. I actually have never sat in the shop and gotten a brewed coffee from here, I just buy my fresh and local roasted beans from here. I prefer a well rounded, low acid, and med/dark roast type coffee. My current favorites are the Mexican blend, the Sequoia, and Mavericks Breakfast Blend. read more

This place is great. I can get my 32 ounce iced coffee's. Great cold brew. I recently removed one star, not 100% happy with new ownership. They have some big shoes to fill. Still, I will be going back on the regular. Slowly losing faith in new ownership. There goes another star read more

I enjoy the whole vibe from this place. It's very homey and comfortable. The bread and coffee is delicious! I really enjoyed the service here. read more

I loved it! I want to check out new places this year and I'm glad I came here! My Vanilla Latte was really good. And the bagel was toasted up just right. I will definitely be back. read more

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This is most definitely the coffee connoisseur's coffee shop, so much so that they don't even serve drip, but only pour over through a multi-pour stand to get maximal flavor and freshness in every cup. Hipster to the max. When I arrived, there were freshly delivered burlap sacks of coffee ready to be roasted right outside the door. Walking in, you could see a large, red, German-made roaster in the back, plenty of solid-wood tables for enjoying and relaxing, and a menu with 17 different coffees. 17 coffees all roasted in house! I was impressed at that point. They housed the coffees in labeled containers on 3 shelves, one for each style of roast- light, medium and dark. I picked out a medium Guatemalan coffee. The barista ground the beans, put it into one of the open pour over stands and made my cup. Since it was my first time there, I ordered a large, which turned out to be 1.5x the size of a Venti Starbucks drink. The flavor was bold, and sweet, but closer to a dark roast, so I'll have to try one of the lighter roasts next time. In the end I plan to go back and try all of their roasts, sticking primarily to the light and medium roasts, although I'll bet that they constantly update the menu, so I'll probably just keep going back to enjoy the coffee. read more

What a Charming little coffee house and coffee roaster. The place is new and Hipp and has very interesting following a people who are really ready to chat it up on any subject you want. Coffee is excellent and it's hidden in a little strip mall and you might not even pick it out or could even drive by and miss it. But don't miss it it's worth the stop give it a taste, buy some coffee and enjoy yourself. Inside the swing that you can sit on and drink coffee is always nice to swing back and forth and enjoy a well-made cup of coffee read more

My favorite coffee shop, great coffee and friendly staff. I only wish they were open longer in the evenings.

Yum yum yum...and can make a strong cup of joe the way i like it! This lil place has been in the same spot for what feels like forever and i would always choose this place over starbucks or any other local coffee spot. read more

The outer appearance of Maverick's is very basic and to be honest I wasn't expecting much based on how it looked from the outside; however, I walked in and the outside and inside did not match. The inside was gorgeous! They had such a rad environment for studying or doing whatever. They had bookshelves filled with books for customers to pickup and read while they drink their coffee and I thought that was the greatest thing. Their customer service was satisfactory; the barista noticed I was reading the menu for an unusual amount of time and asked me what I typically liked and tried to be as helpful as possible. I finally ended up ordering the sweet machiatto (which ended up not being that sweet, but still adequate). The environment was über inviting while I was reading a book off of their bookshelf and drinking my coffee. I can imagine coming here AT LEAST once a week to do homework. read more

not bad, not amazing. it gets the job done when you're in desperate need for coffee and you don't want Starbucks. only one guy working, but it's Visalia. haha, not really necessary for more than one person to be working. it's not like they get a big rush. I got an iced mocha latte and i ordered it with extra ice but i only got like 6 ice cubes in my drink. Not exactly my idea of extra ice. the espresso was pretty good, nice and strong, but not burnt. All in all, i'm glad i came here. But i'll probably try somewhere new next time i'm in Visalia. read more

There is, of course, a dearth of proper coffee houses in Visalia. If Mavericks is the best, it may only be by default, as it does have its share of faults. Chief among them is their preparation of espresso which is not usually freshly ground or pulled with the care I'd like. However, they roast their own beans, and that will always score points with me. The good ol' fashioned black coffee is easily the best I've had 'round these parts and it's due to their brewing every individual cup in the pour-over with your choice of coffee, and that stuff is freshly ground. It's well worth the wait, which is really not that much longer than a black coffee from anywhere else. read more

This coffee place is outstanding. They roast their own beans in several different flavors within the spectrum of mild to dark. When you order a pound, they'll individually brew a cup of it for you to take with. The flavor of the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is smoky, earthy, excellent. Mocha java has rich chocolate undertones. There's also a selection of good baked goods and quiches (not the unthawed stuff, either). read more

Yum! Every time I get my hair done at CA looks I head over to Mavericks first. I get caffeinated and a fresh hair style and I leave feeling great! Their coffee is amazing! Every person I've met that works there are very knowledgeable and answer all your questions. They have great recommendations too! If you want a treat, try the Mocha Shake, it's sinful! read more

Really good coffee. Personally, I like the "Midnight Ride" blend. I'm always encouraged when I see a roaster on site, and the gentleman behind the counter was extremely knowledgeable about coffee (perhaps he was the owner?). As a comparison, Starbucks being a 2 or 3 out of 10, this was easily a 9. I didn't find the atmosphere to be very inviting, but it would be a good place to sit and chat with a friend for a few minutes over coffee. read more

Incredible customer service. So helpful and welcoming. Offered drinks to our little girls while we waited on our coffee. Real, genuine kindness still exists in this world. So happy to have found this gem. Our mocha, dirty chai and blended straws lemonade were all incredibly delicious. Love that they have organic coffee! Do yourself a favor and stop into Mavericks where the baristas really care about you. read more

Very good coffee and great customer service. My favorite place to go and do homework or relax.

Best hot coffee in town. Extremely fresh coffee and great flavor! This is my go to over Starbucks any day for a hot coffee.