I first discovered Northbound Coffee Roasters on a trip to Mt. Shasta a few years ago, and I've been hooked ever since - ordering their beans in 5 lb bags like it's a necessity (because it is)! The Lamplighter blend is a staple, and their seasonal Winter's Solstice feels like a ritual I look forward to every year. Rich, full-bodied, and deeply satisfying. This is the kind of coffee that doesn't just wake you up, it gives you a reason to get up. Some coffees are just part of a routine. This one feels like a quiet moment you return to, day after day. read more

Northbound Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and a good friend of mine got me hooked on their mail order coffee. The coffee is rich and smooth! My favorite so far is the Spoonbender coffee, but they're all delicious! Another friend of mine and I decided to take a week long road trip headed north. We decided to spend the night in Mount Shasta, and that's when I realized this is where my favorite coffee comes from! The next morning we decided to visit their small shop on Berry Street, and what great people they were! Both Keith and Jen were the nicest people and very knowledgeable!! The gal running the roasting machine was also very sweet and so was the gentleman who came out to greet me! Having this experience of actually visiting there and meeting the wonderful people who roast the beans and package up my favorite coffee was so worth it!! Stop in if you can!! Just an FYI.....this is not a coffee shop. This is where they roast the beans. Thank you Northbound Coffee! You have a fan for life!!! read more

I was looking for a coffee shop in the Shasta area when Northbound popped up on Yelp. After reading the reviews, I realized it's not a coffee shop but rather solely a roaster. My wife and I decided to check it out as it was a short walk from where we were charging our car. The people were sooo friendly and described their different roasts. We decided to pick up a few to take home to San Diego. We've brewed one bag so far and it's soo good. We'll definitely get more in the future. read more

Discovered this coffee at Market Hall in Rockridge in Oakland. Have been getting it ever since. Big fan of the Mainline Blend - hits all the right notes for me - medium but does not taste burnt, so you can still actually taste the cofffee. The Fall Tour blend has been awesome as well. And they have Sumatra that's actually NOT a dark roast, so I've finally gotten to try a Sumatra that doesn't taste like an ashtray. These guys know what they're doing. read more

They roast great coffee. My favorite is spoon bender. Have some nice accessories for brewing coffee.

Wow ! Best customer service possible. Important: this is not a coffee shop . They are a roaster and do not sell coffee drinks. We are on a road trip. After 500 miles today in a large RV , we are hot , sweaty and exhausted. We pulled off to get iced coffee and dropped in , mistaking it for a cafe. Feeling dejected, I returned to Yelp, only to find that every coffee shop in town was closed. The owner of the roaster came out and said if we had our own ice , we could have some of their cold brew for free. Yes, please ! I have never met friendlier and more generous business owners . We bought a bag of coffee and they ground it for us, even after being our volunteer baristas. Supporting local and small business is really important to me. They have made customers for life! I will continue to order their coffee online. read more

I found this coffee quite by accident, however I will quite intentionally continue to order their roasts forevermore. Spoonbender and Prana are current favs of mine, so I try to order in 2 pound increments. Occasionally I order their seasonal coffees (happy camper is really great). What I love about this company and the service: I order on a Friday and generally have my coffee between Monday and Tuesday. Coffee is roasted either the day I order or within a a day of ordering and it is always wonderful. Coffee is never old roast, bitter or awful. Fun personal touches, They at times drop in fun stickers with the shipment of my coffee, which end up on my laptop or refrigerator, or someplace others can see and ask me about. What I don't love: I've got nothing bad to say about this amazing company I am always telling people who love coffee to check out their website and try a pound they won't be disappointed. Love your coffee, am a truly Happy Camper and will only drink yours!! Coffee Freaks Unite!! read more

Northbound Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

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First tried Northbound in a Dunsmuir cafe several years ago. Been a big fan ever since. Keith and Jen are very friendly and helpful with my orders to the Bay Area. Yes -- It's that good! read more

I was visiting Mount Shasta for the first time and decided to pick up 2 bags of beans to try when I return home. The American Beauty was so enjoyable and unforgettable brewed as oat latte at home. Highly recommended for espresso lovers! read more

Fantastic local coffee!!! My husband and I have become "coffee snobs" since the first time we tried Northbound Coffee Roasters!! We now find it very hard to settle for anything less!! We most definitely recommend Northbound Coffee Roasters!! Our favorites are Spoonbender, Mainline, Lamplighter, and Happy Camper!!! read more

Northbound Coffee Roasters - a bag of happy camper coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

Accidentally visited to have a cup, but they make coffee here (couldn't resist so we bought a bag), and the nice person working there couldn't have been more helpful. Cool to see where/how it's made read more

Fantastic! We drink Northbound coffee every morning. I don't think I've ever tried I blend I didn't enjoy. Keith is great at keeping the roasts consistent! read more

Whenever I'm in the Mount Shasta area, I pick up a bag of beans from this quality local roaster. Highest quality fresh coffee beans roasted on site using classic vintage Probat roaster. Northbound roasts a range of single origin beans and blends from lighter to darker roasts. I have to give them credit for their Happy Camper blend being one of the most tasteful dark roast coffees I've ever had. I recently went into their roastery and bought a bag of their beans. Friendly service. Rock bottom prices compared to trendy big city roasters. FYI, this is not a cafe. You buy the beans and brew them at home. read more

Fresno just got hooked up with this ridiculously good coffee! I was in Whole Foods and noticed they had a new "local" coffee available. Gave the dark roast a try and O.M.G.! This coffee is better than anything from the City! We like dark roasted espresso...I know, I know it's not what enthusiasts recommend...but we do latte's so we want the coffee to stand out. When I pulled the shot, the crema was out of this world. Fresh beans, perfect crema and a taste like no other. Truly outstanding! read more

I've never had coffee like this coffee. I have had espresso all over the place many different cities and my own Rocket espresso machine at home I've tried so many different beans and nothing has ever compared to these. These people are the coffee roaster masters. read more

Awesome coffee! I've only tried the Happy Camper and Mainline thus far, but they are very good organic coffees. I'm a bit of an organic coffee snob and most companies don't impress me but Northbound definitely does. The coffees were freshly roasted and the shipping was faster than expected. Excellent job, guys! read more

I won a big set of Northbound Coffee and a mug in a silent auction benefiting KRAD - the Kirkwood Rescue Avalanche Dog program. When I bid I thought, I love coffee and this money is going to a great cause. I hadn't heard of Northbound before, though. I was surprised by just how delicious this coffee is! Each blend or origin is roasted to it's perfect level - it's not all dark, or light, rather it's customized for the best flavor. Every cup I brew is yummy. I'm going to be a repeat customer. read more

So glad I stopped by to treat myself some local coffee beans before I leave mt shasta back to san francisco! I got a dark roast Happy Camper and medium roast Mainline. Only wish I got double the amount! So smooth and the layers of aroma release in one sip and every sip is as indulgent! It doesn't even turn acidic, as least not taste wise, when it got cold! So good! Don't miss it if you're in the shasta area! read more

So freaking good! Not only is their coffee fantastic, but they're super knowledge and welcoming at the roastery. Jen and Keith are usually there roasting and blending and always have a few minutes to chat about different tasting profiles and industry news. So nice having a local roaster in town. If you're driving through, make sure you stop by and get a few bags!a read more

4/22/19 Just made my 1st purchase with Northbound Coffee Roasters. Before purchasing, I had occasion to contact them several times, regarding Fair Trade, travel times, etc. Responses were clear and immediate and helpful. The Fair Trade yirgacheffe coffee arrived within 2 days of roasting, which let me bleed off the carbon dioxide timely; and also let me get a cup brewed when the coffee was most flavorful. And it was delicious. Price is competitive and shipping is the standard rate for roasters. I give Northbound 6 stars out of 5. Ty. read more

Best coffee mount Shasta has to offer! I'm not sure if it's fair trade, but it'll make you feel like you took several adderall! Lol best coffee I've ever drank. read more

There are a plethora of artisan coffee roasters in the country these days, which is a great thing. Yet, not all of them are worth the time to write a review.... and order direct from them wherever I am in the country (I split my time between Oregon and Southern California). I gotta say, Northbound does a GREAT job. The Lamplighter, a MokaJava blend is fantastic! A perfect balance with light bright acidity and enough depth from the Java to give it enough weight. Kudos Northbound Coffee! read more

Northbound roasts THE BEST coffee on the West Coast, hands down. I've been brewing coffee and pulling shots with professional grade machines for over 10 years, and am trained in a variety of methods and roasts. In specifically comparing other artisinal roasters around California, such as Blue Bottle, Intelligentsia, Ritual, Four Barrel, etc., Northbound wins hands down. Their Mainline blend is an easily accessible way to enter their world, as it's a mild, flavorful, smooth, chocolatey blend suitable for press or pour. They also offer a coffee club, a monthly subscription service so the adventurous can sample a variety of beans and blends from around the world, all roasted in tiny batches on their vintage 1950s roaster. Once you try these beans you'll never want to drink anything else again! (Note: their address is only a roastery, not a coffee shop. Although if you're in the Mt. Shasta area, rumor has it fans can stop by and have a shot pulled or a pot brewed...report back here if you partake.) read more

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I just had there Happy Camper coffee and it was delicious. I usually don't like black coffee because it's to bitter, I have to have lots of sugar or a fu fu coffee. But the happy camper was great, I just order 5 pounds. That won't last me long. I just wish I could get it in a store instead of ordering it! But that's ok read more