I have tasted many of their coffees - my favorite is Narsai's Blend and I live in Hawaii, where we grow great coffee. My wife can't handle the acid in coffee so I do a cold water extract, which raises the pH significantly, and it tastes superior. easy to do. google it. best coffee ever! read more

Huge fan of this place. Their beans are the super fresh! I order pickup and it's generally ready in one business day or less. Their French roast and Fast Freddie's Turbo Blend are smooth and delicious. When I'm trying to modulate my caffeine levels, their Half-Caf and Decaf French are also solid choices. read more

Love this coffee company! McLaughlin's quality, roasts and flavor options surpasses Peet's and other local and shipped coffee companies I have tried. Their website's interface is intuitive, user friendly, easy to navigate and limit to favorite roasts or browse all available. I signed up for the newsletter and each month I receive a discount code towards a coffee purchase along with additional promotions and discounts - so worth the extra email and there is no limit to purchase. Pickup for your item(s) purchased is super easy and can be made same day if placed early enough (time is on website), next business day for pickup up or shipped. Their location is in Emeryville and super easy to access off the freeway or from Ashby street area. It's near the Chevron over the bridge leaving from Emeryville Bay or Marketplace. Parking can be a bit but easy to manage. The pickup window can be easily missed, so look for the sign that reads PICKUP. The company is on the corner of 64th and Hollis. There is no in store shopping as it is only a pickup location and orders have to be placed in advance. Worth the drive and time. Be mindful of the daily lunch scheduled closure other than that ...Enjoy! I always do! read more

McLaughlin Coffee - Parking on side, directly off 64th St and Hollis - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Emeryville, California

I tried several varieties of their darker roast beans and all were excellent. The Mexico Organic Fair Trade is the best coffee I have ever found, and is my daily pleasure. Even better that it is from a local company! read more

They have the best coffee I've ever tasted. I ordered the Columbian. It doesn't have any after bite. It's really smooth and delicious.

About eight months ago started looking into smaller roasteries and found McLaughlin. They sell wholesale and retail. Lucky me! They have a large selection of organic whole beans and lots of options - blends, single origin, fair trade beans. Their online ordering system is easy and my order is usually ready within a couple of days. It's a quick drive, easy street parking and I pick up from their window at the side of the building. I am looking forward to drinking my way through their offerings. Some of the bean sources might change up so when I receive an email, I'll check to see if there is something special to try. Fair prices, excellent customer service, friendly people here. Being able to brew up an espresso or a great cup of coffee certainly starts off the day on a good foot. read more

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Classic East Bay roaster that has stood the test of time. Great coffee, fast shipping, and easy pick up, if you like getting your coffee handed to you by a human. Highly recommended! read more

I've never actually been to the coffee shop in Emeryville, but I first heard about McLaughlin coffee company through an acquaintance who self-described himself as a "coffee snob". He described the coffee he tried at this coffee shop as "some of the best coffee he's ever had", so of course I was intrigued. Since I don't live anywhere near Emeryville, I hopped on their website and ordered some online. I ended up choosing BRAZIL BENEFICIO PEDRA BRANCA which is a medium/dark roast. And let me tell you, it's FANTASTIC! Very smooth and rich. I can't wait to try all the other flavors/blends. Word has it that even their decaf offerings are amazing as well. I ordered some to have around for guests who can't tolerate caffeine. Can't wait to try that as well. read more

Although I have been dimly aware of McLaughlin Coffee for some time, it didn't occur to me until recently that they might be roasting coffee at the level of Bay Area roasters like Ritual or Four Barrel. The turning point for me was the observation that Nabolom Bakery has been selling McLaughlin coffee during the pandemic. I purchased a pack of Mexico organic at the Monterey Market last week. The coffee was freshly roasted when I bought it, and it was noticeably cheaper than the coffee that I had been buying. When it came time for the taste test, McLaughlin passed--with flying colors. I like the coffee a lot and plan to try other flavors (roasts) when I see them for sale. read more

McLaughlin Coffee - I recommend highly this light-roast Mexican coffee, which I purchased at the Monterey Market - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Emeryville, California

Update to review....I still love McLaughlin and each time i pour a cup I need to tell (only my foodie friends) about this place. I love that they roast their beans then sell them daily. Although I'm a small customer they really make the effort to extend great service. A few Chef friends of mine sat down to taste various suppliers and everyone, on a blind test, selected McLaughlin as the favorite. I've set them now as our house coffee. read more

McLaughlin Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Emeryville, California

Best coffee ever. Best service ever. Easy to order your coffee and pick up the next day. I love this company and their coffee. Thank you. read more

McLaughlin Coffee was a long time favorite before Blue Bottle, Bicycle, Philz, et al. existed. haven't seen them literally in decade(s). tasted them first in San Jose, they have been in Emeryville for years. if ever i brew my own coffee. McLaughlin will be my lst choice. fyi. just a roastery here, no coffee shop. read more

I have been enamored of their Guatemalan roasted beans since I was a teenager drinking the coffee at Royal Grounds on college aka Cole Coffee! Now since that was a long time ago, and lots of other coffee has come on to the scene. I would like to say the Guatemalans robust flavor has never been supplanted by another bean. A lifelong aficionado of the particular dark earthy chocolate notes followed by just the right amount of piquant coffee berry flavor- perfection! read more

Love this coffee company. They ship me 2 lbs at a time-I've tried other brands lately and I honestly think this it the best-I get Max's Blend. Its dark, rich and makes me happy! read more

Loved this coffee big time. It is so fresh an Organic and so good. Definitely will come back to pick up for next time. read more

McLaughlin Coffee - Fresh an organic coffee. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Emeryville, California

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Their coffee is fire!! I cannot start a morning without a fresh cup of coffee. Truth be told, I have been starting my mornings on the wrong foot for as long as I remember...meaning I haven't been drinking McLaughlin's Recently, bought some McLaughlin beans and don't think I can ever go back to drink any other brand of coffee. I love the fact that they are a local family owned company and I KNOW that all their coffee is extremely fresh. Thanks for doing what you guys do and keep up the great work of keeping all us caffeine addicts satisfied! read more

I have been a very long term fan and even try to go to breakfast places that serve McLaughlin because it's so far superior and improves my entire meal. Nice people and fair prices too I recommend fair trade organic for its values and Sumatra is highly flavorful. Everyone I serve it to loves it read more

Greatest coffee at good prices. Fresh. Socially conscious nice people. I drink it every morning usually fair Trade Sumatra organic

Chased this amazing coffee down from having it at the Wild Goat Bistro in Petaluma where they couldn't keep the pot filled! I'm not someone who NEEDS coffee, so when I tasted this one, I knew it was worth tracking down. This is a business address, so I'll order in advance for pick up next time, but the McLaughlins were kind enough to pack a couple of pounds for me to hand carry back to LA! read more

McLaughlin Coffee - This is their most popular blend! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Emeryville, California

I can't believe this place has not been given enough coverage on yelp! Their beans are used by the Who's Who of Berkeley's cafes (Cole Coffee, Tribu Cafe, Nobolom etc). Try their Max blend. read more

I cannot say enough good things about McLaughlin Coffee. I am so glad I learned about this local Coffee Roaster. We've tried all kinds of their coffee such as Guatemala Organic, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Sumatra Organic to name a few. They are all wonderful and roasted to perfection! It has also been such a pleasure getting to know the entire Family at McLaughlin. They are just the most thoughtful, genuine, supportive, hardworking people I have met. Almost too good to be true to still have such a great company with great values and great product around! Looking forward to doing business with them for many many years to come! read more

Awesome beans and coffee. Been drinking for years as Cole Coffee in Oakland and Coffee Conscience in Berk both serve and sell McLaughlin beans.. Def some of the best dark roasts and it's always best to shop locally and support our hometown roasters. If you'd ever had an espresso drink made by Damien at Coffee Con using McLaughlin beans you'd agree... Best drink ever! read more

If this is the producer of Ellis St. Hawaiian Blend whole roasted beans, I give them two thumbs up. This stuff is the best Hawaiian-Blend whole roasted beans I have had in ages!!! read more

Wish I discovered this place much earlier. :( I ordered the coffee in the morning and was able to pick them up in the afternoon. Freshly roasted! And reasonably priced. I fully enjoyed the Viennese roast. read more

We've tried all kinds of coffee all over the entire Bay Area and this is the best; fresh and roasted to perfection. Wish there were 6 stars. Now we're experimenting with cold brew, but regular prepared French press and drop are also the best. If you're making coffee at home you can't do better. read more

McLaughlin Coffee - Great for cold brew - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Emeryville, California

Spectacular coffee! Had never been committed to any one brand before but now have orders delivered fresh monthly to my home. Great website that allows you to set up exactly what you want and when. I'm a customer for life! read more

This is based on the Max blend. If you're gonna shelter in place might as well do it right. Last month I tried a 12 ounce bag and now I am purchasing 2 pound bags. This coffee is hella good and I use a basic Mr Coffee machine. I normally drink coffee with creamer but when I run out I can drink this coffee black. Customer service is top notch. I messed up with my last order and Joanna took care of my error. Easy to pick up during Covid. read more

Amazing coffee! I just ordered the Mexican Organic blend and it is delicious. Smooth & sweet. I ordered 2 and now wish I got more. I see us going through this fast because I can't resist a great cuppa coffee. Doing it right McLaughlin coffee!! read more

One of the best kept secrets in the Bay Area. They provide pickup and delivery coffee to a number of restaurants around the area, as well as providing fresh roasted coffee to the local consumer (like me). Considering what they offer, their prices are very reasonable. Mark and his staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about their product and willing to talk to you about your needs. It is refreshing to be able to talk to the owner of an establishment in such a casual fashion. At home we drink both espresso and drip coffee and are enjoying trying the various beans and roasts to find the perfect cup. Their coffee tends towards the darker side, at least the ones I've tried. Since I enjoy the dark roast for my brews this is no issue, but those who like the lighter roasts should talk to the staff about their preferences. All and all a highly recommended experience. read more

I have been ordering their coffee to send to friends outside the Bay Area during the shutdown, and I just want to give them a shoutout--everyone I've sent the coffee to is enjoying it, and it's helping us all get through this stressful time. Thanks! read more

A grossly under-recognized East Bay treasure. While the McLaughlin team quietly distributes most of its product through cafes and restaurants, they graciously accommodate individual customers who order for mail delivery or, much better, who make pilgrimage to 64th & Hollis, where the magic happens. You can't get coffee any fresher without importing and cooking your own, probably not even then. No hype, no pretense, no outrageous pricing, no mega-corp evil. Just the best beans around, period. And the guys are a pleasure to deal with. read more

I've been hooked on their Italian roast espresso for a decade now, and everything else pales by coparison. Now that I live in Oakland, I can order from their web site and pick up a couple of pounds the next day at their roasting facility in Oakland. I was happy to find out that they're a family operation and incredibly nice people. If you like the coffee from Muddy's, these are the folks who supply them. read more

had some excellent coffee from aunt mary's restaurant. so good, in fact, that i asked where it was from. and the server pointed to the sign saying "mclaughlin coffee." very nice packaging and great flavor in the mexico roast. went on yelp--saw great reviews. tried to order on the phone, but they said to go on the website first and order in advance. so i emailed to get some info on the many many varietals they have. no one responded for about 2 weeks--so we called to follow up and get info on ordering, pick up, etc. i have to say, the lady who answers the phone seems like she was too busy to help a new, small customer. understandably, most of their sales probably go to big restaurants, so i didn't take it personally that she kept trying to get off the phone and shove me back to the website, even though i was telling her i was on the website at the moment and couldn't find the info i was looking for. it could have been a chance for me to continue to get excited to try more mclaughlin, but ah well, everybody has their bad days. ultimately, i try to stay focused on finding good beans rather than focusing on tepid interactions. later that day, we got an apologetic email came from the fellow who was unable to reply right away two weeks ago. he was quite nice and gave us more information on ordering. basically, don't drop by on a whim. everything has to be ordered in advance and then we can pick up. after our first order, we got a follow up come back coupon in our email to encourage more purchasing, which seemed like a great way to encourage more business. in the end, we tried three varietals--and it was all right. a bit too dark roasted for my particular taste. we did try the mexico roast again and still enjoyed it. but for us, we still prefer the medium to light roasts at highwire, weaver, and blue bottle. but admittedly the prices at mclaughlin were very favorable and if you like dark roasts and have the patience to go through their large catalog of beans, this could work for you. read more

Best kept secret in the Bay Area. Fantastic coffee and friendly customer service that can't be beat.

Now that we are of the age where Decaf is our friend, we love McLaughlin's Narsai's Decaf Blend. It reminds us of his amazing restaurant that used to be on Colusa. The dark roast is nice 'n' bracing in the morning! read more

Best Coffee I've ever had! I use their mail service to have it delivered directly to my door step; wouldn't wake up any other way

Simply amazing to find a company creating a product so clearly better in a competitive market like coffee; people who really know their coffee will really appreciate it; like the difference between milk chocolate and dark chocolate; everyone should try it; the best product of its kind in the market; clearly tastes better than any other coffee, bar none; if you haven't tasted it, you simply haven't had the best coffee you can have. Great people too! But then again, they would be! read more

excellent and consistent roasters of great coffee Organic Peru: yum read more

Do some marketing, damn it!!! I've lived in Emeryville but never heard about this place. It's only when I tasted Max's blend at Cole Coffee that I finally looked them up. Now, Max's blend is my favorite for pour over. Previously, it was mocha java from peet's. Peet's charges 17/lb while max's is 10/lb. read more

Sometimes, impressions about coffee can be heavily influenced by what you've heard about it. So, it's notable that I tried McLaughlin's Organic Peruvian without knowing anything about it. Someone in my family bought it because it was on sale at Berkeley Bowl. I tried it - and wow - really fantastic. Better than many other high-end beans I've tried. I used it to make espresso - and it was especially good. Although I have no doubt it would be good as regular coffee too. I have really enjoyed Cole Coffee for years, and I had no idea that McLaughlin roasts the beans for Cole. Don't be deterred by the fact that the place looks like it does exclusively wholesale work. They will take your order and have your beans ready the next morning. Prices are very reasonable - on the low end for gourmet coffee. And though I'd be willing to deal with surly folks to get great coffee - that was not the case at McLaughlin - everyone there was totally lovely. This will be my only source of coffee from here on. read more