79Washed lot with Strawberry, Honeycomb, and Jasmine in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightStrawberryHoneyJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.42/oz
Roaster
Metric Coffee
Chicago, ILwww.metriccoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 10
- Also available
- 2
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 75.0
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoasts to order · ships in ~2d
OriginsCOETCRHN
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 10 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%
- Transparency48.5/10010/10 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- editorial cluster10/10
- stale decay3/10
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
Metric Coffee is highly regarded by those who mention them, specifically noted for their quality in pour-over brewing. Users who have tried their beans describe them as "absolutely fantastic." There is no negative sentiment or criticism found in the provided threads.
high quality beansChicago-based roasterexcellent for pour-over
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Upper Mgmt trust issues
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Dumb question about a drip coffee maker
- r/pourover · ↑ · Might have ordered too much coffee. . .
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Confusion about Espresso Shot Sizing
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Unscientific Opinions FOR unimodal grinding for both espresso and filter brewing
- r/espresso · ↑ · Have you switched in metric for other things in your life?
- r/roasting · ↑ · First Air Popper Roast, thought I'd share my experience
- r/Coffee · ↑ · The optimal cold brew concentrate ratio to account for water absorption
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Aergind handle nut size
- r/roasting · ↑ · Kaldi Wide Update - Now With Artisan
On YouTube
3 videos · 76k combined views
Outside coverage characterizes Metric Coffee as a Chicago based roaster with a strong emphasis on company culture. Reviewers highlight their commitment to building long term, direct relationships with coffee producers. The roaster is noted for its transparent sourcing philosophy and dedication to ethical partnerships.
Chicago based roasteryStrong company culture and ethosLong term producer relationshipsDirect sourcing philosophy
Flagship cafe
Metric Coffee Cafe
2021 W Fulton St., Chicago, IL
Open in maps →The catalog
10 in stock · 8 archived
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78Expect Lemongrass, Butterscotch, and Green Apple from this washed.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
LightHerbButterscotchApple
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.86/oz
78Watermelon, Beignet, and Clementine on a natural build.
CO · Natural
LightWatermelonPastryTangerine
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.42/oz
78Washed lot with Cocoa, Melon, and Grapefruit in the cup.
Guji, ET · Washed
LightCocoaMelonGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
78Expect Cranberry, Baking Spice, and Papaya from this honey.
Sidama, ET · Honey
LightCranberrySpicePapaya
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.53/oz
76Expect Granny Smith, Ganache, and Demerara from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightAppleChocolateBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
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73Washed lot with Chamomile, Watermelon, and Date Sugar in the cup.
Washed
LightChamomileWatermelonDate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
71Cupping notes point toward Jammy, Syrupy, and Tropical Fruit.
LightTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.96/oz
71Cupping notes point toward Dried Fruit, Plum, and Milk Chocolate.
Medium-DarkDried FruitPlumMilk Chocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
70Cupping notes point toward Seasonal Fruit.
LightOther Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.94/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Archived (8)
79Melon, Honeysuckle, and Citron on a washed build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LightMelonHoneysuckleCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
79Washed lot with Date, Dried Apricot, and Lemon Zest in the cup.
Nariño, CO · Washed
LightDateApricotLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.42/oz
Out of stock
79Expect Black Plum, Demerara, and Pomegranate from this washed.
Nariño, CO · Washed
LightCherryBrown SugarPomegranate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.42/oz
Out of stock
79Honey lot with Blackberry, Cocoa, and Navel Orange in the cup.
Tarrazú, CR · Honey
LightBlackberryCocoaOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.38/oz
Out of stock
77Expect Nutmeg, French Silk, and Tangerine from this anaerobic washed.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
LightNutmegChocolateOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.40/oz
Out of stock
77Milk Chocolate, Black Cherry, and Lime Zest on a washed build.
CO · Washed
LightChocolateCherryLime
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.42/oz
Out of stock
76Expect Luxardo, Ganache, and Orange Peel from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightCherryChocolateOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.38/oz
Out of stock
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76Strawberry, Melon, and Honeycrisp on a washed and honey build.
ET · Washed And Honey
MediumStrawberryMelonApple
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
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