McLaughlin Coffee Company

Bought 2 bags for my father in-law’s 82nd birthday. He loved it - “Boy! Was that Costa Rican coffee strong! Fit for a drunk to wake him up.“ Thank you McLaughlin coffee for keeping my in-law relations in harmony! ❤️

My wife and I own Bravos Break coffee shop and we use McLaughlin’s Espresso Maximo and Abbie’s Blend beans. They were, by far, the best quality beans in the area. Not only is their quality excellent, they are also great people with awesome customer service. They go above and beyond for their customers. 10/10 recommend!

Hello. I’ve tried McLaughlin Coffee for the first time today at one of my employer’s accounts. I’m the beverage tech and coffee specialist and have been in the coffee industry for 20 years. I looked up McLaughlin Coffee and see many great reviews as far as customer service, friendly atmosphere, customer’s favorite blends, many love the Sumatra blend. Here they have the Max’s Blend and the Espresso. I have to give my expert opinion. Max’s Blend is over roasted, way too dark. The beans are glossy from the oils coming out from over roasting. May I suggest cutting back on the roasting time just a little? The oils should stay contained within the bean so that they’re released during the brewing process giving the profile an even better flavorful rich balance of woodsy, Smokey finish without tasting like charbucks. Oops Your espresso blend is nice and well balanced. I didn’t have to do too much calibration on the grinder or the brewer to compensate for the over roasting of the Max Blend. I’m curious to try the Sumatra that most of the customers posted reviews about.

McLaughlin has been my go-to place for home brewed coffee for the past couple years. Their beans are freshly roasted with amazing aromas and taste consistently. I have tried many varieties of beans from them and have been quite satisfied so far. I always walked up to pick up from the Emeryville location. Will continue to buy their beans for sure!

I have been drinking McLaughlin coffee for more than 10 years, and is the gift my friends love to get. I got to meet the owners and some of the people that work there when I was working in a coffee shop, they are really incredible people. If you have a question about the coffee and are trying something new or wondering how to properly brew a cup, don’t be afraid to ask them. Is a local roaster in Emeryville CA, if you live close enough, just pick it up and you get a chance to smell the fresh roasted coffee.

We have been enjoying McLaughlin Coffee for the past 6-7 years and after having owned a coffee roasting company about 10 years ago I can say, they are AWESOME!! Coffee is outstanding and their service is first rate!!!! Thanks guys!!! Just got new batch of dark roast coffee!!! Remember that song ' I'm in heaven" well after having sample a few of the new coffees, I really am in "Heaven" haaaa!!! Outstanding!! Quick service was also much appreciated!!! Thanks Team McLaughlin!!!!

An awesome place to get fresh roasted beans! Great customer service as well - the other day I ordered ground beans and the grind size wasn't quite right (it was too coarse). I asked for help and Mark who works here figured out what went wrong. Apparently the grinder was recently replaced and not settled in yet. He was also nice enough to replace the beans on the spot. Great local business!

Not many know the shadow roaster behind Cole Coffee. This family McLaughlin co'started Royal Coffee Specialty Grade Coffee importing, co'started the SCAA, pour over at their original cafe Royal, & consistently rate as favorite coffee overall with ppl's all over this world we call the Bay Area!