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    Tico Coffee Roasters

    4.6 (44 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Lanna D.

    After my last review, Tico team has reached out and correct the issue. Their service is fast and punctual.

    Inside where the roasting and packing are done
    Wayne T.

    I was finally able to try their coffee fresh. I had received a bag of cafe de olla as a gift. I noticed that they are located in Campbell, which is only a 15 drive. Since they aren't open on the weekends, I went today (Tuesday). It's more of a warehouse, where they roast and bag the different blends. Not really a coffee shop.There's a small mobile coffee stand in front where I was able to purchase a latte. I was also able to pick up a bag of beans from the warehouse.

    I came across this while searching for local small batch coffee roasters. Got "Finca San Luis", excellent beans, espresso shot was perfect and I could test the flavor notes.

    Paulina L.

    Seen them at the garden at the flea and wanted to try their hot chocolate. Was hoping they had other speciality type of drinks but not so much just a peppermint one. Tried the hot chocolate and it was okay not much to it just your regular hot chocolate drink. This place is more for those into coffee since they have your normal variety of them! Cushioned service was friendly.

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    Jerry M.

    These guys are awesome. Always smiling and always positive. Drink are always great and very unique! Love this guys a lot. Too bad they don't work on Saturdays and Sundays

    My latte at work!

    The staff member who made my latte was very nice. Only $5 which is better that any chain. And they don't add sugar so you can control how sweet you want it! My only complaint is it is a little tricky to find. It's a trailer in the back of a parking lot. Maybe more signage?

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    Julia S.

    The definition of a hole in the wall. If you don't know where it is, you'll probably miss it. My best suggestion is to turn where the flags say coffee, and then just keep going down that small lane past the random garages. Here they sell whole beans as well, so if you like grinding your own coffee it might be a nice place to check out new blends and flavors. I had a black Americano and it was just what I needed to get through the rest of the day. I think I would definitely come here more if I was a coffee connoisseur, instead of being like me who just drinks coffee for caffeine. One cool thing I heard is that a local school came to this shop to learn about coffee production. So if you are in education, that may be an easy field trip to look into.

    Worth the hunt!  Great to-go coffee.

    Google Maps came up with Tico Coffee Roasters as a non- Starbucks option, so we went to check it out. When we arrived, we drove down an alley with industrial shops and I thought, dang, it's just the warehouse where they roast coffee. You don't notice at first, but they have a little coffee trailer where they serve coffee, latte's tea, etc. The latte was a smooth, great tasting cup of coffee. Was nice to try a non-chain for once and the gal was very nice serving us.

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    Awesome light roast coffee in an industrial setting! Recently discovered this place after working in the area for over a year.

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    Friendly staff. Cortado is my favorite. Love the quality of beans. Looking forward to buying beans regularly.

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    I've enjoyed your Almond cake tea. Every single tea is "out of stock". Are you no longer selling tea anymore?

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