Graffeo's Coffee Roastery

I've been getting my dark roast beans from Graffeo for over twenty-five years. With rare exception, their beans have consistently provided the rich taste I prefer in my expresso Americano. This consistency reflects the owner's unwavering standards regarding the source/harvesting of the beans he purchases and his proprietary roasting process. I have tried other coffee bean roasters, but I have not found any selling comparable beans. Their prices are reasonable, and their staff is personable. They get my highest rating.

2015-2016 — Some coffees are nearly as good, but I have been brewing Graffeo coffee for decades and I have never been disappointed. The people behind the counter are always friendly, courteous, responsive and efficient. If only more of the world had their style! And if I ever had to leave the Bay Area, I'd order Graffeo coffee by mail before settling on a substitute. Update 1-21-2019 — Now living permanently in the East Bay, I visit San Rafael only occasionally to see movies at the Rafael Theater. However, I still drink Graffeo coffee. Every couple of months I have four pounds shipped to my home. Worth it.

These guys keep it simple and do it right: Light Roast or Dark Roast, VERY fresh, great to work with. What else to you want? I like being able to order smaller quantities so I always have super fresh brew--the secret to great coffee IMO.

Hands down best coffee around. Price is extremely reasonable. Get it while you can at woodlands. It flys off the shelf.

Charles Reinhart

Most excellent. Had to increase the grind size but quickly had it dialed in. Delicious and fragrant breakfast brew. Can't wait to try the lighter roast. The hype is real!

William Gale

My favorite store in San Rafael

Christopher D

I went to Graffeo yesterday to pick up 14 bags of dark roast coffee (which is delicious), and had occasion to watch Joey prepare the bags. What an artist of efficiency!! I can’t imagine how anyone could do a better or faster job of grinding, bagging, and sealing bags of coffee—all while being very pleasant and customer-focused.

Cherish Ansanelli

Hands down best coffee around. Price is extremely reasonable. Get it while you can at woodlands. It flys off the shelf.

Pam

Great coffee beans the true NorthBeach way.

Charlton Schwartz

I've been buying coffee here for 30 years.

Tim Pozar

Hands down the best coffee I have ever gotten. I have been buying Graffeo coffee since the mid-eighties. I was turned on to it when Cafe Flore on Noe and Market in SF used it for their house coffee. The coffee has a great balance of bitter and sweet. The fragrance is wonderful particularly if you brew it that day. When living in SF, I bought from the Columbus Ave store. After my move to Marin, I was very pleased to find they had a store in San Rafael. Both SF and SR stores are spartan and usually there is just one person there as it typically is not mobbed, doing roasting, packing or just chilling. Never had bad service.

Frank

I've been getting my dark roast beans from Graffeo for over twenty-five years. With rare exception, their beans have consistently provided the rich taste I prefer in my expresso Americano. This consistency reflects the owner's unwavering standards regarding the source/harvesting of the beans he purchases and his proprietary roasting process. I have tried other coffee bean roasters, but I have not found any selling comparable beans. Their prices are reasonable, and their staff is personable. They get my highest rating.

Michael Santiago

Best local coffee rooster in the Bay area

Matt Hoover

Excellent fresh roasted (same day!) coffee. Once you try it you can't go back to other, lesser roasts.

Jon Alexandr

2015-2016 — Some coffees are nearly as good, but I have been brewing Graffeo coffee for decades and I have never been disappointed. The people behind the counter are always friendly, courteous, responsive and efficient. If only more of the world had their style! And if I ever had to leave the Bay Area, I'd order Graffeo coffee by mail before settling on a substitute. Update 1-21-2019 — Now living permanently in the East Bay, I visit San Rafael only occasionally to see movies at the Rafael Theater. However, I still drink Graffeo coffee. Every couple of months I have four pounds shipped to my home. Worth it.

Neil Moore

I found this place totally by accident! Great coffee. I'll have this place on my must stop by list when i am back in San Francisco

Joseph Jay

These guys keep it simple and do it right: Light Roast or Dark Roast, VERY fresh, great to work with. What else to you want? I like being able to order smaller quantities so I always have super fresh brew--the secret to great coffee IMO.

I got a light roast blend from Graffeo. The espresso had a good texture to it, with subtle chocolate/nut flavors. No bitterness, but this was a light roast. The store is a bit underwhelming and could benefit from a make over. Also, I paid $23/pound beans, which is in my opinion a bit pricey. Overall 4 stars.

Only sells roasted beans. They are fresh and make good coffee. I have only had the light roast, which I find a bit on the dark side to be a true light roast. This is quite common though and will suit many tastes. 0

Dr. OK

I got a light roast blend from Graffeo. The espresso had a good texture to it, with subtle chocolate/nut flavors. No bitterness, but this was a light roast. The store is a bit underwhelming and could benefit from a make over. Also, I paid $23/pound beans, which is in my opinion a bit pricey. Overall 4 stars.

N. Bruce Nelson

Only sells roasted beans. They are fresh and make good coffee. I have only had the light roast, which I find a bit on the dark side to be a true light roast. This is quite common though and will suit many tastes. 0

Really good 'light' roast (although it did seem closer to a medium roast to me), very flavorful for espresso. However, I also got the dark roast, and it did look, smell and taste burnt. Tried it a couple of time, and I hate to say it, it was quite awful. Maybe I got a bad batch or it just isn't good for espresso but yeah, I wouldn't buy that one.

Alex Vancomerbeck

Really good 'light' roast (although it did seem closer to a medium roast to me), very flavorful for espresso. However, I also got the dark roast, and it did look, smell and taste burnt. Tried it a couple of time, and I hate to say it, it was quite awful. Maybe I got a bad batch or it just isn't good for espresso but yeah, I wouldn't buy that one.

You should give your money to people who are passionate and thoughtful. The service is shameful and a disrespect to roasters worldwide.

Rude and overpriced

AAron Holiday

Rude and overpriced

Mike K

You should give your money to people who are passionate and thoughtful. The service is shameful and a disrespect to roasters worldwide.