What was your Pandemic hobby? Mine was becoming nerd-Ishly self-reliant for my twice a day iced…read morecoffee habit. After purchasing some additional equipment to supplement my home Cold Brew set up, I was able to cold brew and make home pour overs that I flash chill in a ColdWave Beverage Chiller. When you home brew, you need roasted coffee beans. Since I was largely homebound in the early Pandemic days, I was motivated to buy the best coffee beans from US roasters who ship to my house in CT. JBC from Madison, Wisconsin is one of the roasters that appeared on multiple best US roaster lists. In addition, JBC is one of the roasters that regularly submits its coffees to "Coffee Review", which performs blind taste reviews, scores coffees and reports the scores on its website. Especially within its normal price range, JBC is one of the highest scoring US roasters that I've noticed. That's why JBC is the roaster I order from most frequently. My orders in the past two months have included coffees from Kenya, Ethiopia, Columbia and the Indonesia island of Sumatra. "Coffee Review" rated five of the six JBC coffees I ordered as 94 or 95, which fall in the Top Rated Category. I suspect the other hasn't been rated yet but will score similarly. Many of the other roasters that routinely score this high charge much higher prices than JBC. In this regard, JBC's cost for 12 ounce bags of whole beans in my recent order ranged from, prior to the 10% discount, $18 to $20.50. At these prices, I actually save money home brewing high end coffee instead of getting whatever the local drive-thrus are selling. I can't speak highly enough of JBC's customer service. My recent order is representative. Over the July 4th Weekend, I ordered three bags so I could receive a 10% holiday discount and free shipping. JBC fresh roasted the coffee on 7/6 and shipped my order that day. I received a tracking number, but I know not to worry with ever-reliable JBC. It was waiting in my mailbox for me on 7/8 - high-end coffee, two days after it was roasted. Not to bury the lead, JBC's coffee is routinely fresh and outstanding. Their flavor notes listed on their website and bags are right on. If you home grind and brew, I highly recommend JBC.

Been ordering from JBC for 2+ years usually three bags at a time to take advantage of their free…read moreshipping (if orders are 3+ bags). First heard of roaster through Coffee Review where they consistently have highly rated coffees. They say coffee(s) ship within days of roast date although the roast date is not labeled. Wish they would date but since I strictly do pour overs the CO2 gassing out volume leads me to believe them. Highly recommend you try their whole bean coffee out. They roast med/light

Love to check out Ledger Coffee Roasters whenever I am in Madison. Great local spot to grab some…read moreexceptional coffee that is expertly roasted and a real job to drink. I sat in the lounge area just outside of Ledger and fired up my laptop to do some work while enjoying the coffee and it was great. The donut from a local donut joint was a perfect addition to the cup of coffee and would certainly bring me back time and time again. Their coffee is so good, I have ordered beans to be shipped back to my house, as well! The only complaint that I have about the place is that an 8AM opening for any coffee shop is simply far too late in my book. Aside from that, awesome spot and highly recommend it.

This place gave me New York coffee shop vibe, but in the snooty way. Is their coffee good, yes. Was…read morethe wait long, yes. Were the staff friendly...not really. This place is giving, no nonsense, here's your coffee - get it and go with a premium price. I would say their location is prime - being the only coffee shop inside garver feed mill, so they will always have a steady stream of people, plus orders online, which added to the wait. Was it worth it - to have a coffee while strolling, I suppose. Any time else, not really.

Stopped at Bella Goose Coffee in the Dells and ordered a salted caramel latte -- and it was SO…read moregood. Perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, with that smooth espresso flavor coming through just right. It was creamy, warm, and honestly the perfect drink to sip and slow down for a minute. The cozy atmosphere just makes it even better. Such a great little coffee spot!

We love it here! We came back multiple times. However, I will say the coffee was inconsistent. I…read moregot the same coffee twice because the first time it was soooooo amazing. The second time was almost unrecognizable. Still good coffee, but I'm almost wondering if I got the wrong order (even though the label on it was correct). The place gets packed; be prepared to possibly wait a few minutes. We were impressed at how quickly they were able to get orders out though! Amazing ambiance, good vibes and great view overlooking the river! Try the flannel and butter pecan latte; those were our favorites!

While visiting my son in Madison, WI I tried this coffee and it has become my favorite! I love the…read morebusiness model and their coffee is delicious! My favorite is Electric Monkey. I use it for my home expresso, lattes, and cappuccinos! I also, love that I can order online, since I live in MI. Their service is fast and the beans are always fresh!

This is the best coffee! I buy whole bean. It's delicious. It's organic, shade grown, and they…read morepay the coffee growers a fair wage. People complaining about the price of coffee shipped are insane! The shipping is included in the price.

This place was adorable! They have a great selection of different coffee and Italian soda options,…read morelocal ice cream, and baked goods. We don't try any food, but the coffee was quick and you could taste that the beans were freshly roasted. The location, old building, and plants just add to this cafe's charm. While we weren't able to stay, there does also seem to be several local events that happen here which is a great addition to the community. Highly recommend for a clean place and a great cup of coffee!

Such a treasure is downtown Oshkosh Historic old building,…read morewhich according to some, is haunted. This place just oozes with character, with the high ceilings, the cracked tile floors the big plate glass windows looking out on the intersection of Main Street, Washington Avenue and Altima Boulevard. There are always a couple vegetarian soups and great baked goods. I had the triple chocolate cookie, sinfully rich. The espresso is very good here. Highly recommend.

Always wanted to stop & found the time yoday. Very good coffee! Yummy cookies too!read more

Look no further if you want an honest cup of freshly roasted coffee, beans, locally made pastry, or…read morecoffee-making supplies. These guys are just getting started but they're doing a lot right. Stop by.

It's mostly a roaster... drip and cold brew available in the store. Esthetically it's a really nice…read morespace and the owner is very nice. This is the roaster that Wollersheim uses for their bourbon barrel coffee :) The cold brew packs a punch and this is a nice addition to nascent local the coffee scene.

We had the Dam good morning. It was very smooth and had all the good notes of a well balanced…read moreblend. Awesome service and a great experience!

I first tried Rusty Dog Coffee at Valentia Coffee. The sign near the sugar stand suggests trying…read moreless sugar or cream than you are used to in order to truly taste the coffee. As someone who often used both of those things (and had enough "burnt" Starbucks to assume I hated all dark roasts), I was skeptical. But I did it! As it turns out, dark roast can be smooth and delicious- and it really doesn't need anything! I've been ordering Rusty Dog ever since (and laughed when I asked after the particularly good coffee at Sofra and discovered it was a Rusty Dog blend). I would also like to add that the customer service is excellent. After making an order and receiving 1 whole-bean bag (I don't own a grinder and couldn't use it), I emailed and received an answer and remedy - at night! - within minutes. Incredible!

Best coffee ever! Don't just be Short Sighted.....DRINK Short Sighted Blend! One of the smoothest…read moreroasts I've ever had. Not only Madison's finest, but it should be the official Wisconsin State Coffee! Pssssst...Vice Grip is also a mind melding experience!

Brewhaha Roasters went above and beyond this morning. The coffee is delicious and definitely lives…read moreup to the hype. Even better, Brewhaha's owners are so kind! I called yesterday to ask when Brewhaha opens (we're in town for a wedding), and Pat let me know Brewhaha isn't a cafe. But, appreciating the essential nature of starting the day with a good cup of coffee, Pat and Matt offered to hook us up with a few cups of coffee since they would be up early preparing coffee for the local cross country meet. I'm inspired to carry the spirit of generosity forward. Thank you Brewhaha - you're the best!