LightFloralPlumBlackberry
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.57/oz
Typical $2.00 to $3.20/oz
Roaster · Los Angeles, CA
Go Get Em Tiger
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterInterview
G&B and Go Get 'Em Tiger
Csindependent · 7.2K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
The founders of G&B and Go Get Em Tiger discuss their philosophy on coffee service and operations. They emphasize the importance of treating customers like people and using technology to ensure consistency in their coffee preparation.
Inside this video
From Csindependent:
“The best thing we can do is give people delicious coffee and treat them like humans.”
“We want to automate everything we can. So, if a machine can do it as well as a person, have the machine do it.”
Explore the videos
Across the coverage of Go Get Em Tiger
Outside coverage portrays Go Get Em Tiger as a pioneering Los Angeles specialty coffee brand founded by Kyle Glanville and Charles Babinski. Reviewers emphasize their commitment to making specialty coffee approachable while maintaining rigorous operational standards and high quality. Observers frequently highlight their welcoming community spaces, signature house made ingredients like scratch made nut milks, and distinctive espresso profiles featuring bright acidity and subtle balance.
Approachable specialty coffee environment · Community focused shop design · House made signature ingredients · Bright and balanced espresso profile · Automation for operational consistency
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The roaster
6 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Ethiopia and Honduras.
- In stock
- 6
- House Index · limited data
- 69
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsColombiaEthiopiaHonduras
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- July 202614 lots seen; 6 in stock now
- Origins
- 2 countriesColombia, Ethiopia
- Process mix
- Washed 50% · Other 50%
- Sourcing
- 50% of lots name the producer or farm3 of 6
- Coverage
- 2 reviewer videos · 2 press mentions · 3 editorial mentions · 4 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗Facebook ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- Cafe in Los Angeles, CA6344 Fountain Ave
- Merch
- 11 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 32% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit and YouTube. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation 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 6 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency49/1005/6 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge6/6
- editorial cluster6/6
- stale decay3/6
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.
The catalog
6 in stock · 6 archived
MediumPlumBlack TeaPanela
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.57/oz
Typical $1.96 to $3.12/oz
BananaHibiscusMango
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$3.78/oz
Typical $1.85 to $3.54/oz
Limited comparison
Placer de la Tarde — Colombia Decaf
Expect Caramel, Baking Chocolate, and Brownie from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
CaramelChocolateCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
$2.19/oz
Typical $1.84 to $3.51/oz
Limited comparison
Major Monuments Espresso
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.09/oz
Typical $1.62 to $3.10/oz
Limited comparison
Minor Monuments — Espresso
Roaster flags Brown Sugar, Plum, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
DarkBrown SugarPlumDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$2.09/oz
Typical $1.54 to $2.94/oz
Limited comparison
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Tricolate Brewer
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$6.72/oz
Build Your Own Gift Bundles
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$16.77/oz
Build Your Own Subscription
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$7.99/oz
Single Origin Filter Roast - Gift Subscription
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$3.81/oz
Placer de la Tarde, Colombia Decaf - Gift Subscription
Think Brownie, Black Forest Cake, and Cherry.
Colombia
Medium-DarkChocolateCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.96/oz
Single Origin Subscription
Cupping notes point toward Complex, Fruity, and Expressive.
Light
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$2.19/oz
Minor Monuments Espresso - Gift Subscription
Think Chocolate.
Medium-Dark
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$2.74/oz
Archived (6)
Blasina Martinez, Honduras Anaerobic Honey
Expect Hibiscus, Nutmeg, and Honey from this honey lot.
La Paz, HN · Honey
MediumHibiscusNutmegHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$2.24/oz
Out of stock
Luis Alberto Jojoa — Filter
Green Apple, Raspberry, and Black Currant on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Medium-LightAppleRaspberryBlack Currant
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$3.00/oz
Out of stock
Jaime Muñoz — Espresso
Washed lot with Juniper, Clover Honey, and Fig Newton in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
MediumHerbHoneyFig
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$1.88/oz
Out of stock
Habtamu Fikadu — Espresso
Washed lot with Key Lime, Custard, and Graham Cracker in the cup.
Guji, ET · Washed
MediumLime
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.57/oz
Out of stock
Luz Divia Fierro — Filter
Washed lot with Honeydew, Currant, and Genmaicha in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightMelonCurrantGreen Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$3.26/oz
Out of stock
Habtamu Fikadu — Filter
Expect Nectarine, Lychee, and Jasmine Tea from this washed lot.
Guji, ET · Washed
LightNectarineLycheeJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.57/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 70/100
Four Reddit contributions give a positive but mixed view of Go Get Em Tiger's cafe experience. One visitor described exceptional hospitality and complimentary drinks as a one-of-a-kind experience. Another listed it among the few US cafes they knew for both great coffee and food. A Business and Pleasure customer called GGET top quality and reasonably priced but noted crowds and little seating. A separate commenter reported one of their worst espresso shots, while still describing the barista as nice.
exceptional cafe hospitalitycoffee and food praisedBusiness and Pleasure valueone poor espresso report
Threads cited (4)
- r/Coffee · 126↑ · Shoutout to go get em tiger
About three weeks ago, I was on vacation in California with my girlfriend and was able to visit go get em tiger in Los Angeles. I was super excited to visit the shop after hearing how great it was. I had no idea what I was getting into. I walked up to the counter and explained to the barista that we were only in LA for
- r/Coffee · 35↑ · Some Thoughts on my Favorite Coffee Shops in Los Angeles
I'll give Go Get Em Tiger another shot (heh) but they pulled one of the worst espressos I've ever had. Nice barista, tho.
- r/Coffee · 23↑ · Why don't we see more speciality coffee + food cafes in the US
...d great coffee? I see a lot of amazing coffee shops around the US but only see a handful that do both great. In Los Angeles, there is Paramount Coffee Project, Go Get Em Tiger and Tartine in DTLA. Any ideas? Most shops only do pastries, toast and donuts. I know this is a generalization but I am curious to see what y
- r/Coffee · 4↑ · Coffee in Los Angeles
Coffee in Los Angeles Hey friends! I am in LA for the week and was wondering what coffee adventures I should pursue. I've already hit Go Get Em Tiger (Business and Pleasure), and I currently at Graffiti. I am particularly interested in things that go above and beyond, or are different in some unique way. GGET is really
Press · Sprudge
- Go Get Em Tiger Launches “Roasted At Origin,” Shifting More Of Its Coffee Program To Producing Countries2026-09-23·sprudge
Los Angeles specialty coffee company plans to move 20% of its roasting to origin by the end of 2026 and 70% by the end of 2027.
- Go Get Em Tiger Appoints David Yardley As Chief Executive Officer2026-08-13·sprudge
David Yardley is the new head of Go Get Em Tiger.
Flagship cafe
FOUNTAIN AVE
6344 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Open in maps →Flagship of eight Go Get Em Tiger cafes in Los Angeles and Culver City.
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