73Anaerobic Washed lot with Elderberry, Raspberry, and Winey in the cup.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Washed
ElderberryRaspberryWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.88/oz
Roaster
Prodigal Coffee
Boulder, COgetprodigal.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 9
- Also available
- 2
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 71.4
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsCOKEPE
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 32% · 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%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 9 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%
- Transparency62.5/1008/9 lots · weight 5%
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
Prodigal Coffee is recognized by enthusiasts as a high-end roaster that frequently sources and features premium, terroir-focused coffees, such as those from the Hachi project. While they are mentioned in the context of challenging, ultra-light roast profiles that may require significant rest or specific brewing techniques, they are consistently grouped alongside other top-tier specialty roasters. Their presence in community discussions is positive, reflecting their status as a go-to for those seeking sophisticated, light-roast experiences.
high-end light roastsfeatures premium producer lotsrequires extended rest periodsfavored by hobbyists with advanced gear
On YouTube
4 videos · 16k combined views
Outside coverage characterizes Prodigal Coffee as a highly technical and process-driven roastery. Reviewers emphasize the brand's focus on precision, particularly regarding the relationship between machine power and batch size. The roastery is portrayed as an operation that prioritizes efficiency and rigorous control over every stage of the roasting workflow.
Technical roasting expertiseHigh-throughput production focusPrecision in equipment calibrationData-driven roasting methodologyMeticulous green coffee preparation
Coverage from others
- 7k views
How to Calculate your Batch Size based on BTUs (Scott Rao of Prodigal Coffee)
Roaster Kat
- 6k views
Inside the Roastery at Prodigal (behind the scenes tour)
Roaster Kat
- 2k views
Fellow's Take on Colombia Las Perlitas Lot 3 from Prodigal
Fellow
- 1k views
Prodigal Coffee Review (Boulder, Colorado)- Washed Colombia San Gabriel SL-28
Coffee Reviews
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Boulder, CO
Open in maps →Seed-city fallback applied (Boulder, CO); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The website is an online-only store and does not list a physical retail location or headquarters address.
The catalog
9 in stock
73
73Grapefruit, Cherry, and Caramel on a washed build.
Huila, CO / Washed
Medium-LightGrapefruitCherryCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.19/oz
73Grapefruit, Cherry, and Caramel on a washed build.
Huila, CO / Washed
MediumGrapefruitCherryCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.19/oz
71Washed lot with Berries, Peach Jam, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO / Washed
Medium-LightBerryPeachFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.21/oz
71Peach, Earl Grey, and Berries on a washed build.
Nariño, CO / Washed
Medium-LightPeachTea LikeBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.06/oz
71Expect Apricot, Peach, and Mango from this washed.
Kiambu, KE / Washed
Medium-LightApricotPeachMango
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.39/oz
71Peach, Orange, and Creamy on a anaerobic washed build.
Cusco, PE / Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightPeachOrangeOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.38/oz
70Natural; cup data hasn't landed yet.
Natural
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.23/oz
69Washed lot with Fruity, Bright, and Balanced in the cup.
Washed
Medium-LightFruity
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.52/oz
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