The Cool Kids Coffee Shop Cold 8-Pack
Experimental lot with Hazelnut, Clementine, and Black Tea in the cup.
GT · Experimental
HazelnutTangerineBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$0.42/oz
Roaster
Dark Matter Coffee
Chicago, ILdarkmattercoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 17
- Also available
- 10
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 63.7
- Reddit sentiment
- 70/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsGTCOMXHN
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 33% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit70/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 17 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency30/10016/17 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay12/17
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 70/100
Dark Matter Coffee is recognized in the community, particularly within the Chicago coffee scene. While one user noted that a dark roast from a different roaster (Superlost) named 'Dark Matter' was too burnt for their preference, this does not reflect on the Chicago-based roaster Dark Matter Coffee. The roaster is mentioned as a brand users have explored for espresso, indicating a presence in the specialty coffee market.
Chicago-based roasterfrequently used for espressoestablished market presence
On YouTube
8 videos · 113k combined views
Outside coverage portrays Dark Matter Coffee as a deeply community-driven and creative Chicago institution that prioritizes a philosophy and feeling-led approach over rigid scientific roasting methods. Features highlight their commitment to sourcing high-end green coffee, utilizing custom-modified machinery, and collaborating closely with local artists and musicians on limited-edition releases. Reviewers and profiles emphasize their distinctively artistic identity and their deeply rooted ties to the local Chicago scene.
Deeply rooted in the Chicago communityPhilosophy and feeling driven roasting approachCustom modified roasting machineryArtistic and musical collaborationsLimited edition monthly blend releases
From Dark Matter Coffee
Coverage from others
- 71k views
Chicago’s Specialty Coffee Scene
Kurasu Kyoto
- 19k views
Coffee Breath S1/E4: The One In Chicago
Coffee Breath
- 9k views
Coffee Roaster | Grainger Everyday Heroes
Grainger
- 2k views
"I Love My Job" Dark Matter Coffee
Weigel Digital
- 2k views
Episode: #449: Dark Matter Coffee: Unicorn Blood Espresso Blend Review & Chemex Process
Dad Driven Tech
- 1k views
Customer Feature - "Dark Matter Coffee's Devil's Lettuce Blend"
Roastar
Flagship cafe
The Mothership
738 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Open in maps →The Mothership is listed first among their many Chicago retail locations.
The catalog
17 in stock · 17 archived
Espiritu — Catuai Conditioned in Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps
Expect Minty, Sweet, and Peppermint from this experimental.
GT · Experimental
HerbSweet
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$2.04/oz
XIX (July Limited Blend)
Expect Blood Orange, Dutch Cocoa, and Grilled Peach from this washed.
MX · Washed
LightOrangeCocoaPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.59/oz
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.23/oz
Raul Sisniega x Machete (Barrel Aged Blend)
Think Citrus Zest, Dark Chocolate, and Raspberry.
MediumCitrusDark ChocolateRaspberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.80/oz
Unicorn Blood — Espresso
Roaster flags Cherry, Praline, and Semi Sweet Chocolate in the cup.
DarkCherryPralineChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.47/oz
Starry Eyes — Dark Roast
Roaster flags Brownie, Vanilla, and Almond in the cup.
DarkCocoa PowderVanillaAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.47/oz
Starry Eyes (Dark Roast)
Think Pear, Vanilla, and Almond.
Medium-DarkPearVanillaAlmond+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.56/oz
A Love Supreme — House Blend
Cupping notes point toward Cocoa, Walnut, and Toffee.
CocoaWalnutCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.47/oz
A Love Supreme — House Blend
Think Cocoa, Walnut, and Cherry.
MediumCocoaWalnutCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.56/oz
Unicorn Blood — Espresso
Roaster flags Dutch Cocoa, Cherry, and Praline in the cup.
DarkCocoa PowderCherryPraline
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.56/oz
Unicorn Blood — Espresso Blend
Think Cherry, Praline, and Semi Sweet Chocolate.
DarkCherryPralineChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.47/oz
Medium-LightDark ChocolateCaramelizedDried Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.66/oz
MediumPlumDark ChocolateFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.53/oz
A Love Supreme — House Blend
Think Cocoa, Walnut, and Toffee.
MediumCocoaWalnutToffee
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.47/oz
Get the Fuck Out of Bed
Cupping notes point toward Nectarine, Molasses, and Pomegranate.
PeachMolassesPomegranate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.59/oz
Charlie Benante's The Devil You Know
Think Baker's Chocolate, Toasted Marshmallow, and Almond.
DarkChocolateMarshmallowAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.60/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
XIX (July Limited Blend) Coffee Cold
Blood Orange, Dutch Cocoa, and Grilled Peach on a washed build.
MX · Washed
LightOrangeCocoaPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$0.38/oz
Black Angels - Wilderness of Mirrors 2LP DMC Exclusive Splatter Vinyl
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.38/oz
Coffee Cold Portfolio 8-Pack
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.38/oz
¡Sin Cafeína! Subscription (Decaf)
Swiss Water Processed lot with Plum, Dark Chocolate, and Floral in the cup.
CO · Swiss Water Processed
MediumPlumDark ChocolateFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.53/oz
Chocolate City Coffee Cold
Cupping notes point toward Orange, Chocolate, and Graham Crackers.
OrangeChocolateGrain
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.38/oz
Black Splash Coffee Cold
Think Boozy, Chocolate Covered Cherry, and Oak.
WhiskeyChocolateCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.38/oz
Vanilla Suburbs Coffee Cold
Cupping notes point toward Cocoa Puffs, Vanilla Bean, and Caramel.
Medium-LightCocoa PowderVanillaCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.38/oz
Unicorn Blood Coffee Cold
Think Peanut Butter, Orange Marmalade, and Milk Chocolate.
PeanutOrangeMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.38/oz
Jeppson's Malort Coffee Cold
Think Cocoa, Almond, and Iced Tea W/lemon.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.38/oz
Archived (17)
ChocolateAlmondBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.66/oz
Out of stock
Fuego - Catuai Fermented with Pinot Noir Yeast
Green Grape, Caramel, and Bosc Pear on a experimental build.
GT · Experimental
GrapeCaramelizedPear
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Fuego - Catuai Fermented with Cashmere Hops
Experimental lot with Nectarine, Butterscotch, and Anise in the cup.
GT · Experimental
NectarineButterscotchAnise
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America
Experimental lot with Pomegranate, Bakers' Chocolate, and Cherries Jubilee in the cup.
Experimental
PomegranateDark ChocolateCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Candy Drip (May Limited Blend)
Washed lot with Cherry Jolly Rancher, Dark Chocolate, and Granny Smith Apple in the cup.
CO · Washed
MediumCherryDark ChocolateApple
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Jimbob Isaac x Unicorn Blood (Espresso Blend)
Roaster flags Cherry, Praline, and Semi Sweet Chocolate in the cup.
DarkCherryNuttyChocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.47/oz
Out of stock
Maple SyrupBlackberryMarshmallow
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Stellar Bloom (Fellow Collaboration)
Expect Baking Spice, Dark Cherry, and Semi Sweet Chocolate from this washed.
Washed
DarkSpiceCherryChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Devil's Lettuce
Roaster flags Peach Rings, Dank Berry, and Chocolate in the cup.
MediumPeachBerryChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Starry Eyes
Roaster flags Molasses, Bakers Chocolate, and Pear in the cup.
Medium-DarkMolassesDark ChocolatePear+2
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.15/oz
Out of stock
Unicorn Blood
Roaster flags Dutch Cocoa, Cherry, and Praline in the cup.
DarkCocoaCherryNutty+2
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.15/oz
Out of stock
Starry Eyes 5 LB (Dark Roast)
Roaster flags Pear, Vanilla, and Almond in the cup.
Medium-DarkPearVanillaAlmond+2
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.15/oz
Out of stock
A Love Supreme
Cupping notes point toward Cocoa, Walnut, and Cherry.
MediumCocoaCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.15/oz
Out of stock
Jimbob Isaac x Starry Eyes — Dark Roast
Roaster flags Brownie, Vanilla, and Almond in the cup.
Medium-DarkChocolateVanillaAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.47/oz
Out of stock
Machete (Barrel Aged Blend)
Barrel Aged Blend lot with Booziness and Complex Sweetness in the cup.
Barrel Aged Blend
FermentedOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.80/oz
Out of stock
Thunder Road (April Limited Blend)
Think Plum, Walnut, and Brownie.
PlumWalnutChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Jamiah Rogers - Chicago Cowboy
Think Melon, Nougat, and Cinnamon.
MelonNougatCinnamon
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.72/oz
Out of stock
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