Only open on Sundays currently, but they do roast their own beans and proceeds go back into…read morecommunity and homeless outreach. This is located inside the Desert Vineyard Church. Volunteer run!

The barista was so rude. Didn't say hi nor acknowledge us. The way he asked if I wanted something…read morewas condescending. I had ordered anyways to give a shot, but he just continued to do his own thing like if we never existed. Sucks because I was looking forward to try the cuckoo for coco puffs drink.

Been meaning to go to this for a while now. Keep driving by when it's already closed…read more Came in and immediately love the space and decor. It's pretty big overall and I just love that for the area. Got a cold brew, a short bread cookie matcha latte and a brown butter chocolate chip cookie. All were pretty great. The cookie was the best. I haven't had such a soft cookie given to me at an establishment in a long while. It was a great surprise. The latte was well balanced. Wasn't too sweet and I could taste everything they said was in it. Liked it quite a bit. Fiancé liked his cold brew as well, he was glad he got a large. Service was great! Everyone was nice and answered all our questions. Will try and come here more often!

I really wanted to like Bakersfield Coffee Roasters. I'm new to town and first visited back in…read moreOctober, excited to find a local coffee spot with a strong community feel. The space is actually one of their biggest strengths there's a lot of seating, plenty of room to bring your laptop and work remotely, and areas where people can gather. It's also connected to a church, so it definitely leans into that community-centered atmosphere. Unfortunately, after going back 3-4 times hoping my experience would improve, the coffee has been consistently disappointing. It tastes burnt and weak at the same time like warm water with sugar. There barely seems to be any real espresso in the drinks. On more than one occasion, I've taken several sips hoping it would get better... and ended up throwing the whole drink away because it was just that bad. That's honestly frustrating, especially when you're paying for specialty coffee. The only drink I've actually enjoyed there is the pumpkin spice latte, that one was solid.

Don't know how I haven't reviewed this yet! I love and take everyone to this coffee shop. It's so…read moreunique and warm. I love that they have a diverse menu without compromising quality. They have great vegan options as well! Today I ordered the Bodhi Americano without the brown sugar and it was amazing. My partner ordered it with the brown sugar and he enjoyed it as well. Also, there's always amazing service!

I almost wish I was a coffee drinker, because this place really seems to have great quality coffee…read moreand many great coffee options. I love Chai, so I got a Chai latte. They have 8 different milk choices, 4 are alternative milks (which is wonderful for us dairy-free people). The chai was a concentrate I don't recognize, but tastes good. The alternative milk, though, I didn't like. So ultimately I really didn't like my chai. If I come back, I'd opt for their chai tea bag and no alternative milk. Service was very friendly and quick.

Calioh Coffee does have a cafe now in Moorpark!!! Check them out! Specialty coffee drinks and…read moredelicious bakery items!

Wonderful service, the cafe is very welcoming. Both coffee and pastries excellent!!! They have…read moreseasonal drinks that are original and yummy.

This coffee shop is a hidden gem hidden in an industrial building.... vibe, service, quality, and…read moretaste was top notch! Highly highly recommend! Delicious!

This coffee shop has always been a favorite. I continue to…read moreget great drinks and service. It's unassuming and comfortable. I had the French Madeline latte and it is a new favorite. The espresso flavor came through nicely and it was just the right amount of sweetness. The barista is always friendly and helpful. She always says if you want it sweeter just let me know. I didn't. It was perfect! I also had a sone they made fresh.

I had high hopes for this place or maybe I just ordered the wrong thing…read more This place is downtown Bakersfield so parking can be challenging during peak hours. Coffee shop is small and furniture looks very used, aesthetically not very appealing but I'm here for coffee, right? Several signature drink options and quite a few sugar-free options as well. I was undecided between the lavender latte and the Mexican mocha. Barista told me the Mexican mocha was her favorite, so I went with that. The coffee was extremely hot but honestly, nothing spectacular. It's was extremely basic and know I can make this at home. They used a powder mix but nothing to make it their own, just right out of can..so disappointing. They did have several baked good options. I probably wouldn't come back here. No restrooms are available for customers.

I was looking for a local roaster so I can have some freshly roasted beans to grind in the morning…read more Freshly roasted? The bag I purchased had been roasted that morning, so yes. They are a small family business so I can understand if the hours posted on Yelp are not always accurate. They also will not have a large variety of roasted beans on hand on any given day, but will fill orders. This is an old school business, so just call ahead before you go.

Came here on a Wednesday at 11:11am. Door is locked and no notice outside saying it is not opened…read more It looks like the hours are incorrect on Yelp.

Curtomer service is always excellent! They get thru the…read moreline quickly. I always try something new.

Inicio Coffee review: Parking is small and limited, but due…read moreto most people coming and going, a spot opens up somewhat quickly. Wait times when things got a bit busy, grew longer. I came when it was not busy and got my drink in under two minutes. However, the person sitting next to me (with the cutest doggie! They're dog friendly, I think ) waited longer than 10 minutes for her drink. However, this was during a rush and when it was probably the busiest in the morning (?) AMBIANCE AND ENVIRONMENT: The music volume was pretty good. It was low level when the place got busy due to people chatting, machines, ice scooping etc., but when it wasn't so busy, the level was about medium due to the atmosphere being more quiet. The vibes were Mumford and sons, Oasis, Of Monsters and Men, the Head and the Heart, and some classical sprinkled here and there. It is smaller than a chain, but cozy with quite a few seats and table options. I think they did a great job at making the best of the space. The space also encourages community as half of the seating options are shared/shareable. All within an arms reach, which in my personal opinion, is plenty of space. Because of this, it encourages you to acknowledge your fellow human being sitting across, or beside you. The environment was clean, bright, and comfortable. The environment feedback I woukd give is perhaps a stronger sun shade in the windows that the bar and stools face. I first sat here but within minutes decide to move because the heat was a bit too much for me. Again! A personal preference. Coffee shops can also naturally get warm due to the energy being used for the machines and refrigerators, so something to consider. The air-conditioning kicked in a little later which helped make it more comfortable. Another thing I noticed is the outlet near the corner table and lounge chairs has a an outlet extender plugged into the wall outlet, but the wall outlet is extremely loose with no faceplate. This can cause electric shock, wiring damage and possible fires. I know from personal experience. It's a real easy and cheap fix that I highlyyy recommend they do ASAP. Just trying to be helpful because I really, really like this spot. FOOD AND DRINKS: I ordered a Hibiscus Berry Blend, as is, iced. It was $5.00 even. It is served in a14 Oz. cup. With ice, it's probably about 12-13 Oz. of drink you're getting. I think it was worth it. The flavor was equal and very nice. Not too fruity, not too watery. It wasn't sweet, due to me not asking for any additional sweetener. As I sat and worked, I heard a lot of other orders and some were very creative. So they do have all those fun drinks people love to indulge in occasionally. They also have classic drip coffee and loose leaf tea. THE REASON WHY I TRIED INICIO: The biggest thing I noticed, being an activist myself involved in many efforts for social justice through my work and personal life, was their mission to erase modern day slavery. Human trafficking is a horrible thing that unfortunately is haooening right before out very eyes. They donate a portion of all food, drink, and catering sales to Justice 180. That is honestly, the reason why I came. I would love to partner with them and invite them to come cater at my center. I plan to spread the word about this place and continue to support them.