82Expect Cherry Candy, Honeysuckle, and Strawberry Jam from this washed.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
CherryCandyHoneysuckle+2
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.62/oz
Roaster
Madcap Coffee
Grand Rapids, MImadcapcoffee.com ↗
Roaster of the YearRoast Magazine · 2019Good Food (2)2025, 2024Price-transparentSCTG data donor
- Coffees in catalog
- 4
- Also available
- 5
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 81.1
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOHNSVPEGTBI
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.
- Reddit85/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 4 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%
- Transparency66.2/1004/4 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge4/4
- roty4/4
- editorial cluster4/4
- stale decay2/4
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
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Madcap is consistently regarded as a high-quality, reputable roaster within the specialty coffee community. They are frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier roasters like Onyx and Ceremony, and users specifically seek out their single-origin offerings for espresso and pour-over brewing. While some users note that their coffees can be challenging to dial in, this is generally framed as a testament to the complexity of their light roasts rather than a quality issue.
high-quality single originschallenging but rewarding light roastsfrequently grouped with top-tier roasterspopular for espresso and pour-overwell-regarded seasonal blends
Threads cited (10)
- r/espresso · ↑ · Niche NFC at work on some madcap
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Tips on pulling out sweet flavors in light roasts?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Anyone else feel COMPLETELY off when you can't make your specialty coffee??
- r/espresso · ↑ · A cool fall morning with one of my favorite seasonal blends to match - Oktoberfest from Ma
- r/Coffee · ↑ · More light, bright, fruity, decaf recommendations
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Coffee vs. COVID
- r/espresso · ↑ · First good ristretto. Madcap Corazon 18:18:60s. Been a tricky one to dial in.
- r/Coffee · ↑ · After 2 months of trial and error, what am I doing wrong with V60?
- r/espresso · ↑ · Espresso at Madcap in Grand Rapids
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Suggestions for Roasters to Try?
Press · Sprudge
- On The Menu: The Nakatomi Plaza At Madcap Coffee2026-03-26·sprudge
A fiery new drink from Madcap Coffee.
On YouTube
3 videos · 5k combined views
Outside coverage consistently characterizes Madcap Coffee as a company deeply invested in the narrative of coffee production. Reviewers emphasize their rigorous commitment to direct farmer relationships and supply chain transparency. Furthermore, the roaster is frequently recognized for its highly skilled, award winning barista staff and a technical focus on the impact of seasonality on flavor profiles.
Emphasis on coffee storytellingDirect farmer sourcing modelsTechnical focus on seasonalityHighly trained barista cultureNational and global industry recognition
Flagship cafe
Madcap Fulton Cafe
1041 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI
Open in maps →The Fulton St. E location is listed as the primary contact address and is one of three retail locations mentioned on the site.
The catalog
4 in stock · 8 archived
82
81Expect Fruit Punch, Cherry Blossom, and Plum from this anaerobic washed.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
Fruit PunchCherry BlossomPlum
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.50/oz
81Eucalyptus, Key Lime, and Lychee on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
HerbLimeLychee
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.50/oz
81Washed lot with Lemon Meringue, Red Grape, and Vanilla in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
LemonGrapeVanilla
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.62/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
79Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
ROTY 2019 roaster
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79Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
ROTY 2019 roaster
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79Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.08/oz
79Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.40/oz
75Roaster flags Chocolate, Dark Cherry, and Crushable in the cup.
ChocolateCherry
ROTY 2019 roaster
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Archived (8)
83Guava, Lychee, and Violet on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
GuavaLycheeFloral
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.62/oz
Out of stock
83Washed lot with Watermelon, Rose, and Raspberry in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
WatermelonRoseRaspberry
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.50/oz
Out of stock
83Yuzu, Eucalyptus, and Blood Orange on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
YuzuHerbOrange
ROTY 2019 roaster
$5.00/oz
Out of stock
82Expect Persimmon, Pink Lemonade, and Raspberry from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
PersimmonLemonRaspberry
ROTY 2019 roaster
$5.00/oz
Out of stock
81Meyer Lemon, Cane Sugar, and Pomelo on a washed build.
Apaneca, SV · Washed
LemonSugar CaneGrapefruit
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.87/oz
Out of stock
81Milk Chocolate, Honeycrisp Apple, and Clementine on a washed build.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Milk ChocolateAppleTangerine
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.50/oz
Out of stock
81Expect Tangerine, Pink Lemonade, and Mango from this washed.
Apaneca, SV · Washed
TangerineLemonMango
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.50/oz
Out of stock
80Washed lot with Apricot Jam, Rhubarb, and Peony in the cup.
Washed
ApricotRhubarbFloral
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.50/oz
Out of stock
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