Wow. We needed coffee before leaving the area for home. Googled this nearest our hotel and quite glad we did. It was about 830 on a Monday, the line was short. We ordered 2 lattes and had the option of half and half. After ordering your drinks, walk to the cash register and order your pastries and/or sandwiches. The cashier gave us our kouign amann (butter and sugar layered pastry) and we waited about 8 minutes for our breakfast sandwich (croissant, egg and bacon). The lattes were great as well as our pastries and sandwiches, crispy and that egg, yum. The breads are baked locally, the coffee was roasted in-house. A great treat in the morning. read more

Since moving to Redding a few months ago I've come here several times a week with friends. It's our favorite spot. The baristas are super friendly and the coffee is top notch. They make a great London fog and the maple latte is awesome! The food is also super good.. really cute space too. Overall, love love it. read more

A very cool new coffee shop in the area! The coffee is great and they have a good selection of beers on tap. It can be crowded, but that creates a good atmosphere! I've tried their food once and they forgot to season the eggs, so it was quite bland, but I'll give it another try and trust it will be much better. read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

The coffee was great and the veggie quiche was delicious! It's seems like a cute coffee shop to study or work out of!

What a darling coffee house. Lots of cozy seating. We were passing through Redding but wish we had a coffee place like this near us. The 2 baristas were very friendly. I had the Ice Tea which was delicious. My husband had a dark roast coffee which he enjoyed and said it had deep, rich flavor. Would go back anytime I am in the area. read more

Their coffee and pastries are amazinggggg. They are always super busy, and I can never find a spot to study, but their food and drinks make up for it :) read more

Can't believe no one in the store, including staff, are not wearing masks. With a test positivity rate of 12% and nowhere near herd immunity with vaccinations, this is upsetting. The coffee was good but the lack of staff wearing masks is concerning. read more

MAN OH MAN, let me tell you all something, GO TO THEORY. That should be enough but this is yelp and you probably are looking for some reason to choose this place over the many other coffee shops in Redding so here ya go. I don't even drink coffee but I'll usually be sitting there with my wife as she enjoys her MUST HAVE morning coffee. while I figure out the rest of our days plans. BUT, not here! I decided to try their breakfast sandwich and a bottle of some kombucha. My wife got here usual Americano and immediately said how smooth and fresh this one tasted compared to other spots. The cashier did accidentally ring me up for two sandwiches but my wife decided to just go ahead and try it with me as well and we both LOVED it! The light, flaky croissants and the delicious sauce the use blew us away. Not many coffee shops really put much effort into the food, usually just offer it with the coffee but you can tell from the first bite that THEORY does not fall victim to this normal trend. If we lived locally we would absolutely be back to try some more of their pastries that we didn't t get around to but looked amazing as well. Both of our servers were extremely friendly and helpful as well, so all around A+ effort from this place! Oh and they had some shop stickers as well, which I'm a sucker for any time I see a place has them! Kudos, theory, kudos! read more

Wow! All hope for good espresso on our travels thru CA was not lost. Simply some of the best espresso I have ever had hands down. Husband concurs so I purchased a bag of fresh roasted beans (the blend escapes me). Look forward to pulling some shots at home and see if I can do it justice. Looking forward to my next trip through Redding. Thx Theory :) read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

Theory is and has been, by far, my favorite coffee shop in the city since they've opened. Jason and Sam hold a lot of integrity and value for good coffee and sweet environments. I basically live here. And I genuinely love standing in line watching the employees interact with the customers in front of me cause they're so kind and present with each customer. read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

Lovely place to grab a coffee, hangout with friends and work. The coffee quality is top notch.

"I just feel all cozy inside", was my daughters comment after a stop in for breakfast goodies. Fresh made muffins, scones and veggie quiche were all amazing, and far above your average coffee house fare. read more

Came here when I came to visit Redding. Had their horchata cold brew which was beautifully prepared and topped off with freshly ground cinnamon. Also had their delicious almond croissant. Service was friendly and I definitely would come back. read more

Yes. Being from redding but always disappointed when returning home with food options I was happy to find this spot. Matcha latte that isn't so sweet and a delicious burrito bowl as well as gluten free donuts! High five guys. read more

Seriously the best espresso in Redding! Their chef is also amazing! And omg their cold brew? Don't even get me started! It is served with an orange so people allergic beware. But oh mylanta is their space absolutely stunning. Something you wouldn't expect in Redding read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Charcuterie plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

Amazing coffee! They have definitely upped the coffee culture in Redding. They roast right on sight, have the smoothest espresso based drinks, and an amazing option for pastries; including gluten free options. read more

2nd time here food was great the first time and this time my coffee and the idea of a citrus slice from my barista was a move touch! The atmosphere is great, the staff very helpful and creative in helping you find the perfect food or drink to enjoy while being in an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Check'em out! read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

I love love this coffee shop. They have two locations in Redding California and one has just opened at our local Airport. The food they offer are gluten free. They roast their coffee beans at the California Street location. Great atmospheres in both locations. read more

Excellent place to stop for coffee! They always have a single origin as well as a blend on for espresso which I love. We usually go for the single origin (especially if it's an Ethiopia) but their blend is equally good. They have a nice variety of flavored drinks which are made with all housemade syrups instead of just Torani's. One of my favs right now is the bourbon mint latte. So good! They also feature two excellent local bakeries (Tin Roof from Chico and Eden from Redding) So there's a lot to choose from for good eats. The seating is ample and comfortable. The ambiance is bright and inviting. All in all a very nice shop to either hang out in or take your stuff to go. read more

Great space, great cappuccino, great service! Nice addition to downtown Redding. When you invest time and effort, it shows and people will come and support what you are doing. This is beginning of rebuilding downtown Redding into a destination. read more

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Good coffee and chai. They have oat milk for the chai and it is yummy. A few snacks if you need them. Lots of plug ins and WiFi.

Quick and spacious coffee shop! Loved the selection of pastries - the samoa donut was great, and I really liked the oat milk cappucino.

So I really like this place. The staff is great and the coffee is good. It is nice to see Redding get some decent coffee shops. The problem I am having is that they raised their food prices 32%. I used to get the breakfast sandwich for $6 and now it is $8. They did the same thing across the board. I know it thinks that it has a built in clientele, but if I raised my prices I doubt my clients would still do business with me. I used to go with friends and now they tell me, let's go somewhere else that place is too expensive. So instead of going everyday I only go there about twice a week. The simple math $6 (meal) $5 (coffee) = $11x 5 $55 (simple math brtw) $8 + $5 = $13 x 2 $26 So you have a client who now comes less and spends over 50% less and tells everyone you are too expensive rather than tells everyone that you are awesome. Hope it is worth it for you in the long run... read more

I came here cause I was attracted by the atmosphere and the aesthetic of the place. I had mentioned to the barista that it was my first time and she didn't even really acknowledged that or offer me any tips on what to order, I didn't want your typical cup of Joe's, I was ready to try something "fancy" and she failed to help me and wasn't the nicest so I felt hurried and ordered something. I won't go back again, it wasn't worth the $6 cup of coffee. Plus, customer service is everything to me and this place definitely failed majorly. 1 Star how hip the place looks, but that's it. read more

This was my first time up north in california and i drove all the way across the state and continuing and LET ME TELL YOU!!!! This place is worth the stop. Amazing coffee, great vibes, an awesome experience! The two gentleman working there gave great service and were super friendly. They even treated me a free drink for my birthday!!! The experience really made me feel special, and I highly recommend this coffee shop to anyone passing the area. read more

Smell of the coffee upon entering was divine. Tasted just as good! I'm bummed that we ate before stopping here for coffee. Their pastries looked amazing! read more

Amazing beer selection with very inspired and knowledgeable crafts people. Good food as well as impeccable coffee. My only hope is that the outdoor seating area (in the back of the establishment) experiences some of the same love! read more

As a purely drip coffee/pour over/etc guy I've had coffee all over this country in my travels. Theory is a really nice vibe, especially the downtown location on California Ave. aside from higher priced items, the other complaint I consistently have with theory coffee is no matter what type of roast is on drip, it all tastes the same.. pretty bland and light. I do understand that mass drip batches get a bit diluted. The hilltop location's drip is even worse; and always luke warm. That could be do to it being an icebox in the hilltop location year round which that reason alone sends me to the California st location despite living close to the hilltop. The employees are top notch tho! read more

Amazing. The espresso is smooth without the bitter burnt flavors like Starbucks or Pete's. I always gets an iced latte with half and half and one stevia, very yummy. Lots of room to sit and relax or do work read more

We decided to check this place out because everyone is always talking about it and one of us had a free drink. Walking in we were greeted with immediate confusion with the layout, then as well will the ordering/pay process. After waiting about 10 mins as next in line, we finally placed our orders. Elizabeth got a mocha and I got an iced latte with oat milk. Elizabeth's mocha tasted like they forgot to put any chocolate in it, and my latte simply tasted not good (and I am no stranger to my iced lattes). The coffee was indeed LIGHT roast. Furthermore, for the amount of drink you get vs. the price, and taking into consideration quality.... we would not recommend. read more

Amazing coffee! Clean modern upscale feel to the place. Always has awesome local beers on tap. 5 stars isn't enough!

i'm gonna need for the citizens of redding, california to get their act together and start PROPERLY freaking out on yelp over HOW good theory coffee is?! i just made a pitstop in redding on a drive back to portland, whose over-the-top hipster coffee culture has forever ruined my coffee experiences in MOST other cities. so, you'd better believe i was in my I-5 hotel room OFFENDED by their in-room kuereg (so bad i never even learned how to spell the word kuerireg) and frantically yelping for nearby coffee shops open at 7am. the friendly barista who made my almond milk latte could WIN AWARDS. i overheard him telling another customer ordering a second espresso shot to wash his palette at the water station-- do you even need to finish reading this yelp review?! the customer service, expert multitasking, detailed latte art, coffee flavor, the music, art, cleanliness, atmosphere, all of it. five stars. to the yelper who complained her latte "wasn't hot enough": oh, honey. that's the equivalent of drinking a fresh hop IPA and complaining it didn't taste like busch lite. (other yelpers: if this is also your style, save yourself $6 and stick with your complimentary baymont inn kueiurig.) read more

I've tried many different matchas, this one was the best ! Very nice people and clean coffee shop.

If you want some great coffee, come visit Theory Collaborative! It was very lively on a weekday afternoon. There were many seats, tables and outlets scattered about. If you're looking for a place to work or meetup with a group, this seemed like the place to be. Maybe get there earlier in the day to find a seat though! read more

I frequent this place so much. I can't help it, I love their staff and coffee. Maybe my favorite spot in Redding.

Coffee was good, but expensive, which isn't a huge surprise, but what was surprising was the service. For these prices, having someone forget to fulfill your order is very frustrating. read more

3.5. Traveling through Redding, we decided to stop here since it was the highest rated local coffee house. We ordered 2 lattes with oat milk. The drinks were okay, better than Starbucks, but I would not drive out of my way to go again. The bakery items were great though. read more

I LOVE this place! So thankful for great coffee in our city! Their food is amazing too-- the chicken fry bread and their salads are my fav!

Stopped by after a morning bike ride for a cappuccino and a simple breakfast sandwich ....both were delicious!

Had the affogato with brûléed orange slice on top. The espresso was utterly divine. Beautiful caramel crown with the richest depth of flavor. My only regret was that I didn't grab a pound of the delicious on-site roasted coffee for home. read more