95Expect Dark Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla from this experimental.
Huila & Quindío, CO / Experimental
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateStrawberryVanilla+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.40/oz
Roaster
Modcup Coffee
Jersey City, NJwww.modcup.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 9
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Northscore
- 84.4
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOECYE
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Modcup is highly regarded by the specialty coffee community, particularly for their ability to deliver on the specific tasting notes promised on their bags. Users frequently praise their beans for being sweet, juicy, and flavorful, with several enthusiasts noting that Modcup was their first experience successfully tasting distinct fruity notes in specialty coffee. Beyond the beans, the brand is noted for its high-quality cafe experience in Jersey City and its distinctive, premium packaging.
consistently flavorful beansaccurate tasting notesexcellent cafe experiencepremium packaging designwell-regarded by enthusiasts
Threads cited (10)
- r/pourover · 122↑ · March Madness: Favorite American Roaster
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- r/pourover · 17↑ · Modcup, Jersey City
- r/Coffee · 14↑ · /r/Coffee, who is your favorite roaster in your local city?
- r/pourover · 13↑ · 60+ Coffees in 2025
- r/pourover · 11↑ · Offerings I’ve been stoked on!
- r/pourover · 9↑ · Can’t Stop Buying Beans 🤣
- r/Coffee · 7↑ · ModCup coffee; roasted locally and deliciously in Jersey City, NJ !
- r/pourover · 6↑ · Update on ModCup Disco Peach
- r/pourover · 5↑ · A selection of my 2025 coffee bags. What roasters should I try next?
Press · Sprudge
- Build-Outs Of Summer: Modcup Coffee Company of Jersey City, New Jersey2016-08-29·sprudge
Modcup Coffee Company in Jersey City, New Jersey.
- New Jersey Rising: Modcup Coffee Shines In Jersey City2015-07-07·sprudge
We explore Jersey City’s Modcup with owners Travas Clifton and Justin Hicks.
- Build-Outs Of Summer: Roasting And Rolling With Modcup Coffee In Jersey City2014-08-06·sprudge
French bread trucks are so hot right now, and you better believe they’re heating up in Jersey City.…
On YouTube · Reviewers discussing Modcup Coffee
YouTube reviewers have published 1 popular videos about Modcup Coffee (4,100 combined views). Channels include Brian Quan.
Flagship cafe
Retail location
The website lists three locations (Senate Place Roastery, Jersey City Heights, and modcup x Hoboken) but does not provide specific street addresses for any of them.
The catalog
9 in stock
95
92Expect Passion Fruit, Lychee, and Pineapple from this experimental.
Cauca, CO / Experimental
LightPassion FruitLycheePineapple+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.54/oz
87Expect Jasmine, Mandarin, and Honey from this experimental.
Valle del Cauca, CO / Experimental
LightJasmineOrangeHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.80/oz
87YE / Natural — cup data hasn't landed yet.
YE / Natural
Light
Well-reviewed roaster
$8.34/oz
87Experimental lot with Baked Tart Apple, Cinnamon Sugar, and Caramel in the cup.
Quindío, CO / Experimental
LightAppleCinnamonCaramelized+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.40/oz
84Anaerobic Natural lot with Citrus, Peach Tea, and Strawberries in the cup.
CO / Anaerobic Natural
LightCitrusPeachStrawberry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.40/oz
81Washed lot with Blood Orange, Panela, and Sun Tea in the cup.
Imbabura, EC / Washed
LightOrangeBrown SugarBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$7.94/oz
77Jasmine, Lemon Tea, and Orange Blossom on a experimental build.
Imbabura, EC / Experimental
LightJasmineLemonOrange Blossom+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$9.07/oz
69Expect Orange Blossom, Chamomile Tea, and White Peach from this washed.
Valle del Cauca, CO / Washed
LightOrange BlossomChamomilePeach+4
SCA 88.0
$6.80/oz