WOWZA!!! This place has great coffee. Only try the seasonal specials because they are so interesting and different. I would highly suggest going here but be ready for $6 coffee! Pretty pricey but worth it if you come every once and awhile. There's a lot of people studying here and making use of the cute spaces. Gentle music on in the background seems like a great place for a date or to get some work done. read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Cardamomma latte and spring cold brew (can't recall spelling) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

A beautiful cafe with an open and inviting modern minimalist vibe. Seating upstairs and lots of natural light. Drinks are delicious - they get the fundamentals right with quality coffee and tea. They also have fun drinks for those wanting something less coffee-forward. read more

Great coffee place in Redding. Looking for a place downtown - this is a good spot to check out.

WARNING! WATCH THEM ACTUALLY MAKE YOUR POUR OVER! Got a pour over here, and it was so good that I came back for it the next day. I ordered two cups of pour over. When I got my first, I immediately realized that is was drip. So I closely watched them make my second cup, and they served me another cup of drip and with a straight face called it pour over. Very disappointing. read more

EXCELLENT cafe. Stopped numerous times during the month of July. The staff, especially Danielle, were always very hospitable and friendly. Always a hello and always a shoutout good bye to almost every customer.. with a Thanks for coming by!!! Exceptional. Loved their Ethiopian roasted beans. One of the best beans I have ever tasted. Strong powerful flavor!!! !!! Beautiful delicious cappuccinos!!! Look forward to returning to this wonderful spot when I return to Redding in the fall. It was home away from home!!! read more

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

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Wonderful place! Tons of great seating options in different rooms as well as out front and a back open patio area. Hang out for hours while waiting for a car in the shop to get finished. The music was subtle but present as one expects. Many people here show that this was a great pick by the locals. The front room echos from so many people in conversation but it was find as I focused on my own things. Had the Blackberry Scone and a Ginger Cookie. Both very fresh and generous size. The Mango Black iced tea was well balanced; it took the sharper edge off the black tea that often dissuades me from black tea. read more

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I really enjoyed this coffee shop. They had a small merch section with some cool stuff but a little on the pricey side. I did not order food but the baked goods did look delicious. There is plenty of seating inside and the vanilla latte I got was strong and delicious. It seems like a nice place to have a quick breakfast or study. read more

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Fantastic roaster in Redding CA with great drip coffee. They also do great work on espresso drinks. There is a nice selection of pastries as well. The ambiance is chill and there is always enough seating. Yes they have wifi. The service is friendly. Overall an excellent coffee shop. read more

3 Oct 2021 Bright berry notes on the espresso made with beans roasted in house. Seriously good coffee and food in a large space in downtown Redding. I called ahead at 8.45 on a Sunday morning while roadtripping thru on a time crunch, and they perfectly timed my breakfast sandwich to come out of the oven when I arrived. By the numbers: Food 5/5 Coffee 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Value 4/5 Breakfast sandwich - Excellent. Croissant bun with egg, cheese, and bacon all made from scratch and heated in the oven in 7mins. Spicy Mayo gives just the right amount of kick. read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Breakfast sandwich - Excellent - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

Nice hip aesthetic and seemingly really popular for the laptop study/work crowd. Staff was not really warm or friendly. The pastries looked nice and fancy. We got iced coffee, mocha, and hot chocolate. Chocolate Hazelnut croissant, blueberry muffin, and a Croissant breakfast sandwich. The hot chocolate was lukewarm at best and flavorless. So flavorless I opened the cup to see if it's just milk, but even steamed milk develops a slight sweetness. My iced coffee was very acidic and almost tasted sour. The food did not fare any better. Muffin was very dense and heavy with the moistness of a few days old pastry. The Chocolate Hazelnut croissant was beautiful with a touch of gold foil even, but again flavorless and dry. I couldn't really find the chocolate or hazelnut, I guess I was expecting nutella? and lastly the croissant breakfast sandwich is impossible to eat. It's extremely greasy and it shatters with any attempted bites. All style no substance. read more

When we first walked in, it was a full house: dine in and people ordering. We were wondering why people are "dining in" so we checked if the area is ok to have masks off, but they were still in the purple zone at the time so my family and I didn't feel safe in here but we just wanted to get our coffee to go anyways and I wanted to see what this place was all about. As soon as we got into the room to order, the first thing I see is the cashier lady not wearing her mask appropriately.. I understand working and needing a breathe every once in awhile but she had her mask down the whole time we were there. (And she doesn't move as much as the baristas so it shouldn't be difficult to breathe and she also gave us attitude for no reason.) Including this guy that was putting away stuff had his mask on his chin. Do you guys don't know what's going on right now? And how many people are dying because people like you guys don't follow the rules?! (The numbers recently spiked up the time we were here too) Wear your mask correctly, don't dine in until your city isn't in the purple zone, and stay 6 ft apart. It's not that difficult. Enough covid talk. I ordered off of their seasonal menu and ordered "The Fall." Crafted with apple cider,butter, spices, apple extract and simple syrup. Unfortunately, mine didn't taste that great but my family said their drinks tasted good, especially the pour over. read more

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What a lovely space with delicious coffee-at least two different varietals brewing along with any espresso drink you can think of. They have several Kombuchas on tap. Breakfast sandwiches, pastries with a large selection of gluten free options too! Love this place! Highly recommend read more

Just overall the best coffee house vibes ever. They also have a rental room upstairs and the vibes are the same. Great pastries, great coffee, kind people. read more

Delicious pour over! Great Earl Gray tea! Not all coffee shops also make good hot tea. This one does! Great customer service. Arrived shortly before closing and the barista was welcoming, kind and attentive! Nice atmosphere too. Not far off of I-5. A welcome stop on our long trip from the Bay Area to Seattle. This location was off of Rte 44 in downtown Redding. Easy on and off from I-5. Seemed like the older part of Redding, but still nicely kept. A VERY welcome change from national food chains:) Happy to give our money to local businesses! read more

I prefer this location over the other Redding location. The ambience is very comforting and it is spacious inside. The customer service was amazing, out cashier and barista were both so patient with my sisters and I. We were very indecisive. Drinks were amazing I find this small chain to be the only coffee shop in Redding that is enjoyable. read more

Drove 4 hours for this Coffee shop. We ordered The seasonal "Hazelnut Mocha" and "Cereal Milk Latte". Ben was really friendly and helpful. The plain and ham crossiant is worth it. The place is relaxing and nice! My wife and i will definitely come back to this coffee shop! read more

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

Theory Coffee Roasters is one of my favorite cozy coffee destinations in Redding! I frequently come here to meet friends, work, or enjoy a hot coffee. The baristas here are always smiley and welcoming. Their selection of pastries, even for those with dietary restrictions, is fantastic! I would recommend theory to anyone looking for a cozy coffee shop in Redding! read more

Delicious coffee, served by personable and expert baristas! That's what you'd want, and what happens, at Theory Coffee Roasters. Very cozy and inviting atmosphere, too. And their own roasted coffee, ground especially for my AeroPress, was excellent. read more

Bummed that they stopped using Organic Pastured Dairy. It seems it is just a standard half and half now.. I really wanted to keep visiting this spot but it really alters the drink and almost seems watered down. I also don't do GMO's and that is what crystal lake dairy is known for. Ugh. I wish they would at least offer a more conscious dairy option for an upsell of sorts. There is one other spot in Redding that uses organic and although it is more money per drink I will gladly pay it. read more

Really good pastries. The croissants are fresh and delicious. Got the seasonal latte which was not bad! Maybe too much milk for my liking but good service and pretty spacious seating. read more

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Visited here early in a snowy morning a few weeks ago to wait for the sun before driving to Oregon. The place was very warm and bright, had ample seating and a very friendly staff--everything I was looking for that day. I had a single origin espresso from Ethiopia and a pour over of the same. Both were excellent--the espresso was a clear standout. The ham and cheese croissant was delicious--a little greasy, but tasty. read more

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Great coffee and creative drink options. Was in Redding for a short period and was impressed.

Iced oat milk latte ($5) was smooth and delicious. Really cute interior with plenty of indoor seating (and outdoor), super nice staff. The pastries looked amazing although I didn't get to try any. read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Brought breakfast to enjoy outside with our drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

Amazing croissants- ultimate delicious buttery dream cooked to perfection. Clean and impressive bathroom. read more

Best thing in Redding. Well executed Imaginative drinks, Fantastic pastries. Plenty of space to chat or work

A world class cup of coffee. Lovely people working there. Grateful I stumbled into it.

Quality coffee with in house baked gluten free options. I believe they roast their own beans. Great stop!

I've only been to this coffee shop maybe once or twice. But wow these two are just fantabulous. I think their names were Emma and Ben? Yeah they were just super. Thank you for the swantabulous cappuccino, some would say it was the BEST EVER! Definitely might come back again read more

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

Coffee and Chai Tea were both excellent. The selection of pastries was awesome. I had the pumpkin muffin. They also have a nice place to enjoy the food and drink with very clean bathrooms. Stopping here after a workout was the perfect ending to an enjoyable morning in Redding, CA. read more

This was my favorite place to get coffee whenever i was in Redding until i ordered two pour overs and they served me two drips. If you order a pour over make sure you watch them make it! read more

Excellent service. Decorated Espresso. Good atmosphere and plenty of seating. The Espresso tasted great and they offer pastries, scones, cup cakes and more. Stop by. They have 2 locations and even sell coffee grounds to take home and enjoy read more

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

Whoa. So I stopped by to visit some old neighbors on my drive down from Oregon, and they insisted to fuel me up on some of the best caffeine they've ever had before I continued my drive back down to the Bay Area. This place is quite literally where ALL the hipsters of Redding hang out, but for good reason, as the coffee is literally out of this world. Theory Coffee Roasters has tons of options - including espresso, drip, pour over, cold brew (I had this and was wired for three hours after), beans from all over the world, AND... one and one (look this up if you dont know what it is, but that's how you know its a great coffee shop) Great place to kick back, relax, enjoy some coffee (they do have non caffeinated options as well), and escape from the Redding summer heat. read more

This review specifically addresses shipped coffee ordered from the web site, as I have never been in the cafe. I order from roasters all over North America and love trying new roasters that are recommended, so I was excited to try Theory after reading about the acclaim they have received for their beans. I ordered three bags. Two were whole bean as desired, but the third was ground coarse. I have never ordered ground coffee from a roaster before, and I am not sure why my order was modified. I grind only at brew time, never in advance, and the coarse grind does not work for the pour-over methods I use that require a medium to medium-fine grind. While the coffees I tried were well above average, my inquiries about the error in my order were completely ignored, and that is the basis for my review: four stars for the coffee, zero stars for customer service, for a net two star rating. I've become used to getting absolutely fantastic service from virtually every local roaster I have tried in recent years, and it is rather shocking to come across one that cannot even be bothered to respond to my inquiry. Even if they were not willing to make good on the error, it would be nice to actually get acknowledged as a customer who spent $50 on beans. Update: Within two hours of posting this review, I magically received an email from production in which I was offered the opportunity to spend more money with Theory for a 20% discount, which I declined. I wanted nothing more than what I paid for: a replacement for the one incorrect item in my order. Since Theory would not work with me, I tried to salvage what they had sent me by digging up an old French press, but the coffee they sent was so coarse that it didn't even work well for French press, which calls for the coarsest of grinds. In other words, this coffee would have been useless to ANY customer, not just me. There are too many great roasters out there who take care of their customers to spend hard-earned money with one that does not. It is absolutely mind-numbing to me that a business would rather be "right" and lose a repeat customer than to replace $20 worth of coffee and make an impression by giving a new customer the benefit of the doubt. I hope that other customers have better experiences than I did. read more

Is no one going to talk about how there was ZERO social distancing and little to no customers wearing mask? There clearly was a sign out front to wear a mask but none of it was enforced. It seemed like a typical day for every in the cafe, besides the employees who wore masks. On top of that, we left disappointed in the nitro brew pumpkin drink and it didn't taste good at all. I ended up throwing more than half away. Overall didn't feel safe there and felt like I threw money down the drain. We won't be coming back. read more

I enjoyed the speciality pistachio rose latte, while my husband had the latte. Both were great. The speciality was just enough flavor with being overly sweet, which I think is a rare find for flavored lattes. Would come again! We didn't try any food but the donuts mentioned in other reviews did look good. read more

Fave coffee shop when we pass through Redding. Also have great pastries too! If you're into cold - they had a refreshing yuzu lemonade too read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - a coffee cup on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

This coffee shop wasn't just super CUTE, but had great coffee and pastries as well. I highly recommend! read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

They charged me and took my money online but they were closed.Never got a refund, explanation why they took y money and never fixed the situation. Bad , bad service. read more

Authentic coffee! Very talented barristers. It's one of my favorites coffee shops when I visit Redding. You want delicious coffee this is the place to go. Best matcha ever. read more

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I was pretty excited to find a well-rated coffee spot in Redding for our recent road trip up north as a stopping spot so I'm pretty disappointed in both their coffee and their craft. They have decent outdoor spaces, but the indoor spaces are open here. Most people are not wearing masks, and most people don't care. I wouldn't stay inside for too long since basically there is no social distancing going on inside AND people are not masking up. The barista that made my coffee was pretty careless. Technically, a latte has latte art because that is the mark of a well crafted coffee. You don't just dump the hot milk in there and cap it because then it's just hot milk with espresso. There's no foam, there's no crema. This basically is what happened. I had to wait some time for my other coffee as it was a pour over, so I observed the baristas making coffee, and again for some reason she was able to make a better latte or flat white for other customers who were having their coffee for-here, but for to-go orders so just dumped the hot milk in. This is not how lattes are made, and why would I be paying $5.50 for this? Anyway, I'd hard pass on this place because you aren't getting good coffee, and they don't seem to care. Plus high risk of covid. read more