Roaster
Mothership Coffee Roasters
- Coffees in catalog
- 8
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 72.3
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
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.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube90/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 8 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%
- Transparency60/1008/8 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge8/8
- stale decay6/8
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 75/100
Mothership Coffee Roasters is recognized as a notable specialty coffee spot in the Las Vegas area. Visitors praise their delicious pour-overs, fresh offerings, and great physical spaces, such as their outdoor turf area. While one user found a specific anaerobic Ethiopian offering to be too funky and astringent, others have successfully pulled shots and made lattes with their single-origins and blends like Ballast Espresso.
Threads cited (6)
- r/pourover · ↑ · Might have ordered too much coffee. . .
- r/pourover · ↑ · Coffee tourism- Las Vegas
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Using up some anaerobically fermented beans that I’m not thrilled about?
- r/espresso · ↑ · Finally, a shot I’m proud of!
- r/espresso · ↑ · Latte using Mothership Coffee Yirgacheffe
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Orange vanilla cortado and cold brew at Mothership coffee roasters; Las Vegas, NV
Press · Sprudge
- In Las Vegas, Mothership Coffee Is A Homegrown Revolution2016-06-13·sprudge
Mothership Coffee in Las Vegas, Nevada.
On YouTube
2 videos · 2k combined views
Reviewers highlight Mothership Coffee Roasters as a standout destination in Las Vegas with cozy and spacious environments across its downtown and Arts District locations. Outside coverage emphasizes their commitment to ethically and sustainably sourced beans alongside popular in house creations like homemade syrups and the Bourbon Vanilla Latte. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, making these cafes popular spots for both locals and visitors to relax with quality food and drink options.
From Mothership Coffee Roasters
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Las Vegas, NV
Open in maps →The catalog
8 in stock · 3 archived
The Climb
Washed And Natural lot with Chocolate, Almond, and Berry in the cup.
Chiapas & Sidamo, MX · Washed And Natural
Dark Galaxy
Washed lot with Chocolate, Nougat, and Toasted Marshmallow in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Washed
Archived (3)
Mexico Chiapas Altura
Milk Chocolate, Graham Crackers, and Caramel Apples on a washed build.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
Colombia Decaf
Swiss Water Process Decaf lot with Molasses, Clove, and Plum in the cup.
Nariño, CO · Swiss Water Process Decaf
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