I love simple roast! The coffee whether it's just a regular cup of coffee or a latte you can't go wrong stopping here. I wish they were in Syracuse. If you're lucky you'll miss a line but it's totally worth the wait. They are always very friendly and fast! Very helpful deciding what you want. Just your basic green shed if you blink you'll miss it but once you find it, you'll always go back! read more

Simple Roast Coffee - Love a good latte! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Auburn, New York

I needed coffee to pull off a tabling event after a long day of work but didn't want plain old coffee today. Searched and found Simple Roast and wow I'll be going here more often. It is such a cool concept idea as 2 of the locations are small drive thru, like a backyard shed size. I was confused trying to find it at first because looking it up I didn't see what it would look like. The options for drinks are as endless as if you walked in to a coffee shop and they even have some breakfast food and bakery items on certain days. I pulled up 20 min to closing and was a little worried but I'm so grateful they weren't cleaning and closing everything up yet. The employee was the sweetest and made my drink super quick. Their seasonal options all sound so good and look amazing, I got the headless horseman and subbed the pumpkin whip cream for pumpkin cold foam. They are definitely Instagram worthy coffees! read more

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I have had many good experiences at simple roast on grant ave in Auburn. However, today's was quite disappointing period to start off. I checked my rewards account.It states that you need sixty points to get a free coffee.I had sixty three points period I drove twenty miles to get this ice coffee.I had to wait fifteen minutes with one car at the window. When I got up to the window, I asked if they were short staffed, they dismissed me.And said, no, with no explanation for the long wait or apology. I asked her to check my number about my free coffee.She said, i'm sorry, no, you don't have enough points.You need seventy five I told her that online.It says, you only need sixty.She did not offer me a free coffee. I gave them my order and I forgot to tell them half ice.There was no way to contact them once they closed that window.I sat there and honked my horn a couple times and I knocked on the tip thing, and nobody could hear me when she opened the window, I informed her.I do need half ice please. Fiona was not very nice.She was quite rude.I won't be back... As I am writing this review, i'm looking at the size of my coffee and realized I did ask for a twenty ounce, and they gave me a sixteen ounce, now the line is so long.I can't even go back to have it corrected.How extremely disappointing?I will never be back read more

I love coming to this little coffee, hut, and trying new drinks. They have such a wide variety of flavors and drink options, which is amazing. I also look forward to their seasonal specials every month. The staff here is always super friendly and they make the best coffees. I have only ever visited their drive-through hut, but I know they also have an in person café. Definitely a coffee spot that is worth trying! read more

Simple Roast Coffee - Banana riot (April special) - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Auburn, New York

Title: Quick and Quality Brews on Wheels Title: Quick and Quality Brews on Wheels with Seasonal Surprises This drive-through coffee spot is perfect whether you're coming in or out of town and especially on Sundays and Mondays when the rest of the coffee shops in town are closed. Simple Roast always has fast service (despite the lines of cars), friendly staff, and consistently great coffee. What sets them apart? Unique seasonal drinks that add a delightful twist to your usual favorites. Perfect pitstop for a quick pick-me-up without leaving your car. Highly recommended! #DriveThroughCoffee #CaffeineOnTheGo #SeasonalSips read more

The West and East end are drive thru only they are always customer friendly, the products are always correct. The 108 Cafe and the other downtown shop that serves simple roast where there is seating... Both clean, upbeat and friendly Products are always to profection. Simple roast tastes like heaven in a cup Thank you for always creating an exceptional experience. Always something new to try read more

I was not expecting a tiny hut but wow, hard working employees with 2 long lines on each side. Decently expensive drink menu with monthly drink specials including a seasonal "fizz"- their take on an energy drink. This month (September 2023) is apple orchard fizz- super bubbly and sweet with a hint of cinnamon. I ordered a medium caramel latte with almond milk- needs a little sugar but it's overall refreshing. This place is a staple in Auburn and worth stopping by at one of their huts/pop-up cafe! read more

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I love local coffee shops, especially ones that don't charge an arm and a leg and have great coffee. They have a ton of flavor shot options. I tried their cold brew with dark chocolate today. So delish! Def will be back. read more

Great coffee, but it was almost gone with one sip. It was filled to the top of the cup with ice and almost gone before we left the parking lot. read more

Simple Roast Coffee - Gone before we left the parking lot. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Auburn, New York

I was in the auburn area and needed some Java so picked here. They have so many interesting specials I could not choose which way to go! I went with a hot Carmel macchiato. It was tasty but on the sweet side. In the future I would order it half of the sugar. I want to go back and try some of their spring specials. read more

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Lovely little spot. There's something so nice about sitting in a nice coffee shop on a cold Upstate New York day watching the rain come in, sipping the coffee that you bought. Am I wrong? read more

Ordered two frozen coffee's, they were not frozen and barely cold. I waited 20 minutes for the coffee's and prior to getting them I left a generous tip! NEVER AGAIN. read more

It's that time of year again- chaider!! Had to stop by again. I always say I'll get a different cider flavored drink and I've had the others before like the poison apple but absolute fav fall one is hot chaider! Their cup design has changed since last year but not their service or quality. Also same cute sticker concept. Loved the hocus pocus one! read more

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I am the biggest coffee snob out there. Our family has been all over the country from Washington to Maine. Michigan to Florida. And in between. And we've tried coffee shops along the way. This coffee shop was absolutely wonderful and fantastic. Best café au lait I've ever had. The smoothie was amazing. All 7 drinks were top top notch! Pass by the Starbucks and go to this place. It's right in front of tractor supply. read more

Simple Roast Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Auburn, New York

Love this place! So excited that they are putting up a new hut on the west end as well. This place is easy to access...simply drive up to the window! They always have great flavored coffees and lattes. I have not tried their teas yet. Just simply hooked on all of the coffee concoctions! The baristas are super friendly. Everyone had been nice and very helpful any time I have driven through. Today I had a chocolates and strawberry latte that was decadent and delicious. They also offer donuts, muffins and scones. The cream cheese stuffed chocolate muffin is amazing!! Nice to see a small local business do so well Everyone who goes there raves! It is worth a quick stop! read more

Simple Roast Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Auburn, New York

Love everything about this business! Great customer service and even better coffee!!!

Simple Roast was started in 2013 by roaster/owner Matt Peirson. Tired of working a regular 9-5 job, coffee loving Matt started roasting his own coffee as a hobby along with brewing beer. He spent his free time learning as much as he could about coffee beans and the roasting process, and after becoming pretty good at it, he encoded to try selling at a local farmers market one day. He surprisingly sold out, and after nothing more than a $500 initial investment, the company took off from there, and in 2016, he was able to leave his day job and open up his own little coffee hut in Auburn. Matt will tell you that the best coffee comes from using the best green coffee beans possible. What makes Simple Roast Coffee better is the amount of work and care that goes into roasting. All the beans they roast have been vetted and cupped numerous times to ensure the right qualities and flavors are present. The beans they purchase and roast are certified fair trade and organic, so your conscience can rest easy while you enjoy every cup. Simple Roasts coffee beans are roasted to order and guaranteed fresh, ensuring you'll enjoy the most delicious, high quality cup of coffee possible. You'll also be supporting a local small business, as Matt does everything himself, from purchasing the beans, to roasting, grinding if you prefer, packaging and sending every bag. Everyone I've introduced to Simple Roast has agreed that it's the freshest, best tasting coffee they've ever had. Matt is extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and his staff is as well. They always have different, seasonal flavor specials and also have tea and smoothies for non-coffee drinkers. Worth the drive to Auburn, but you can also find their coffee in certain specialty stores and order it online. Highly recommend. read more

Simple Roast Coffee - Simple Roast owner Matt with his roaster. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Auburn, New York

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If you're driving by it's definitely worth a stop. Coffee is fresh and delicious every time. This is one of Liza's favorite coffee spots today I'm working so was flying solo. Price is super cheap for my usual is an Americano with cream and no sugar, always hits the spot. read more

Simple Roast Coffee - Location on Grant - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Auburn, New York

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Some of the freshest, perfectly brewed coffee, espresso-based drinks, teas, etc! There's a double drive-thru which is super convenient, and you're always greeted by an incredibly friendly barista who always gets my order right! They put the most adorable little lid hole covers on the hot drinks, so I always look forward to which one I'm going to get! They have more drink flavor shot options than I've ever seen, and whoever writes then on that little chalkboard has amazing handwriting! It's worth the drive to check out Simple Roast, you won't be disappointed!! read more

I had struggled with writing this review, i stopped by here just before Christmas on my way to Waterloo for some present shopping and got a cup of coffee as a recommendation from a friend who knows the owners. I didn't really enjoy it, but to be fair I came back a second time when I was working this week to give it another go. This is a different kind of coffee shop. It's a small shed basically with windows on opposite sides. You can pull in on either side. Grab a coffee and drive off without ever turning the car off. It's a common setup in other states. But I only know of a few of them in the central NY area. First off, The coffee itself I think I'd like a lot more with a little bit of control. I like it to be a certain color. Prefer whole milk to cream and just enough sugar to cut the bitterness depending on where the coffee is from. Places like this take away all the control. And I'm not incredibly fond of that. The flavors of the roast are very good in themselves. And I'd probably like it more if I just bought a bag of coffee and ground it and made it myself. Both times I've been here. My coffee was just not made right. I told light whole milk and a bit of sugar. When I got the coffee and removed the lid. The color was very light. Which means either way to much milk or creamer was used. Which would be fine if I knew that's all they had. But I know it isn't. I'm fairly certain the girls were new as they were asking questions as they went along and so on so I can't fault them for that. But I really think for me I'm just better off somewhere I have more control. All in all I'm impressed with the flavors of the roast. They are very diverse and subtle and it doesn't sour incredibly fast when it cools down. I will still get coffee from here as it's fairly priced and quick. Plus with the coffee club membership they offer. You can get free coffee after 10 cups. Not everyone does that, so when in auburn instead of getting Dunkin and not enjoying that. I can get a quality roast and enjoy it more. read more

Simple Roast Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Auburn, New York

Only game in town for Auburn. Quick service and you can call ahead. Drive through only.

I don't which is better, the customer service or the quality! You cannot beat the prices, especially for specialty coffee. don't be afraid to try the drinks if the month, they're a little sugary for my taste so I always order 1/2 sweet and they come out perfect each time. The efficiency of the the shack is unbelievable, it's a brilliant business set up, they're quick with the orders so don't turn away if you see a line of cars! read more

Amazing service, and very yummy coffee!! I love the variety of flavors to add to the coffee! And I LOVE the little stickers that go over the hot coffee lids, I started a collection! read more

People always are friendly and a great place to go if you are looking for quality. Thank you for creating these amazing places.

I've always told Dave that Central New York needs espresso shacks. These lovely sheds or trailers with a drive up on either end doling out great espresso (and in this case coffee) are prominent in the Pacific Northwest. The big boys out there are Dutch Bros (oh how I love them) but there are scores of mom and pop shops. Imagine how excited I was when we pulled up and this little green shack was waiting for us! These are wonderful for when the weather is gross and you don't want to get out of your car. I find regular drive thru coffee to be too impersonal but in these cases you order at the window, wait for them to complete your order, and have it handed right off to you. It's similar enough to the café experience for me. It was a fairly busy Saturday morning so we had to wait a few minutes before we got to the window where we were met by a friendly face. Our barista answered the questions I had about my order and helped me get exactly what I wanted. In Starbucks land it would have been a grande double dirty chai tea latte, here it was a medium electric chai, in layman's terms two shots of espresso added into a chai tea latte. This was one of the better dirty/electric chai's I have had. The chai was not overly sweet or spiced and did not fight at all with the espresso. The milk was foamed perfectly and it was the perfect example of a fall beverage. With winter weather coming I'm afraid it may be a while before we make it back to Auburn but I know where we are stopping for coffee (or tea) when we get there! read more

Simple Roast Coffee - Electric chai - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Auburn, New York

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Simple Roast is quite possibly the best brew I've ever had on this side of the planet. I was first introduced to their coffee by my best friend who is lucky enough to live in the vicinity of a Simple Roast kiosk. For two weeks straight of my planning to visit her, she continued to rave about Simple Roast and their coffee; with this kind of recommendation, of course I had to stop by and gave their coffee a try. Simple Roast is not a full cafe. It's a kiosk located in a parking lot manned by two. The menu includes basic variations of coffee, basic variations of tea, plus smoothie and a few pastries. Nothing too fancy. The price is also pretty basic; $2 for a 12oz coffee, $2.50 for a 16oz, and $3 for a 20oz. That brew though is pretty special; enough that the line of cars willing to wait for their cup of java can sometimes wrap the kiosk twice over. I'm a slow coffee drinker, especially when I drive. My first cup of Simple Roast was a 20oz, which normally would have lasted me the two hour plus drive back to Buffalo. That first cup was gone within less than an hour, and for the rest of the drive, I wish I had gotten a second cup. For every trip back from Auburn since, I have known better and have gotten myself a second cup of Simple Roast. But. If there's a way to get a third and fourth cup and more to save for the next day and the day after, and the day after that, I would happily do so in a heartbeat. If you're ever in their area and are a java lover, do yourself a favor and give Simple Roast a shot. PS: Simple Roast uses paper straw, which disintegrates over time. PPS to Simple Roast: Any chance you would branch out to Buffalo area? read more

Came up to NY to visit a friend and they told me of this cute little coffee shop. We approached a small green looking shed in the middle of a parking lot standing all on its own. On both sides you could order, so the line is never too long and it's drive thru only. Their drinks are great- monthly specials where you can order different flavors or even participate in their donations to things like the SPCA. For a small town this little coffee shop is a must go to if you're in the area. read more

Simple Roast Coffee - Two hot vanilla lattes and an iced muddy paws - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Auburn, New York

Best coffee in the area 100%! They have so many different flavors and have monthly specials that you wouldn't even think to try but when you do it's like little sips of goodness!! read more

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This is the best coffee I've ever had and with amazing service. I love their seasonal flavors and fun menu.

Now I understand why this place has so many positive reviews. Their coffee is truly amazing. I had a Vanilla Latte yesterday and loved it. Honestly can't wait to go back! read more

The best coffee, the best service! During the weekend and busy hours you might have to wait but don't worry, the wait is worth it!! It's drove up so you don't have to get out and if you bring your furry friend they'll get a complimentary treat! read more

This place has the best coffee in Auburn! I am a huge fan of all of their roasts-my favorite is the Sumatra-I have had many of their flavors, both hot and cold coffee, and I have never been disappointed. Their service is top notch too. It is so great to see a local, small business, do such an amazing job ( I sometimes will go there two times in one day because the selection is so awesome. Kudos to Matt and his great staff! read more

Simple Roast Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Auburn, New York

I've heard how great this place is, so today I drove up (kind of in a hurry-stupid I know) however..I watched the right hand side serve 6 cars in the time my lane served 3. I figured my lane was ordering more, but each car pulled away with ONE coffee! I've now been in line 11 minutes and JUST got to the window. I can't even comment ON the coffee yet... read more

I'm not sure what's better, the quality or the customer service they have. 11/10 every single time. You guys never miss

Stopped there from out of town this morning and I was so impressed! Great menu, I had the cold brew with sweet cream and vanilla and it was phenomenal read more

I'm from out of state, just here visiting some friends. They recommended Simple Roast and I am in love! I pulled up to a small hut. And as a barista, I appreciate the ambiance even with covid precautions in place. Good vibes shine through the window with every transaction. Love in every cup. HIGHLY recommended. read more

Smiling staff and good coffee... what else could you ask for? Yes sometimes there are lines, but anything worth having takes time. People need to stop being so stuck on having to wait for things once in a while. I'm always happy when I come to simple roast.... always. read more

I always order the specialty drinks on their menu. I went today for the first time in a while since Starbucks came to town, ordered a specialty latte they had listed, and nearly passed out when they told me my total. $6.75. $6.75!!!!!! What!!! I didn't make my own concoction, I ordered one of theirs! I cannot imagine in any universe where I'd knowingly choose to spend $6.75 on a coffee. I am so disappointed. I'd love to support the local business and never thought I'd say this, but Starbucks is cheaper and the drink is bigger! So bummed. read more

My sister lives in Auburn and our usual coffee run was to Wegmans- where coffee was okay and service was usually quite slow. Wegmans has shut this service down during COVID so we looked for something else- so glad we found Simple Roast! I got a standard latte. Service was friendly and fast and coffee was really good. Will definitely make this our new go-to place in Auburn! read more

A cute and unique place to get take out coffee! I had a maple / cinnamon iced coffee - so delicious in the fall!! Will be back if I am passing through the area again! read more