MediumDark ChocolateCane SugarGrape
Buyer 4.9 (203)
79
$1.66/oz
Roaster
Red Bay Coffee
Oakland, CAredbaycoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 12
- Also available
- 3
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 71.8
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
FreshnessRoasts daily
Pricing perksFree shipping over $50
OriginsCOBRKETZETGT
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 42% · 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 12 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review60/1001/12 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews97.2/1007/12 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency41.2/10012/12 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- editorial cluster12/12
- stale decay12/12
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
Red Bay Coffee is mentioned positively by community members, including as a favorite local roaster for Oakland, California, and by espresso enthusiasts experimenting with their beans (such as 'Brazilian Cake Lady' and other blends). While one user noted initial acidity with a standard ratio before adjusting their technique and basket size, the overall context reflects normal dial-in discussions rather than product criticism.
local favorite (Oakland)medium roastespresso use
On YouTube
3 videos · 5k combined views
Outside coverage portrays Red Bay Coffee as a pioneering force in Oakland that champions diversity and equity within the specialty coffee industry. Reviewers and feature segments highlight the company as a black-owned business committed to inclusive hiring practices and community representation. The roaster is positioned as a key player in the fourth wave of coffee, using its platform to shift industry culture and welcome underrepresented groups.
championing diversity and inclusionblack-owned business leadershipfourth wave coffee movementoakland community engagementshifting industry culture
Flagship cafe
Red Bay Coffee Grand Ave
3206 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA
Open in maps →The roaster lists several cafes; Grand Ave is presented as a primary retail location in Oakland.
The catalog
12 in stock · 1 archived
Medium-DarkFigMolassesSpice
Buyer 4.9 (282)
78
$1.66/oz
Brazilian Cake Lady
Lychee, Honeydew, and Nougat on a natural build.
Mantiqueira de Minas, BR · Natural
MediumLycheeMelonNougat
Buyer 4.9 (338)
77
$1.66/oz
MediumPlumBerryBrown Spice
Buyer 4.8 (11)
77
$1.66/oz
MediumOrangePeachChocolate
Buyer 4.9 (403)
76
$1.66/oz
MediumOrangePeachChocolate
Buyer 4.9 (87)
75
$1.50/oz
Medium-DarkBlackberryDark ChocolateDate
Buyer 4.9 (553)
70
$1.66/oz
MediumStone FruitFloralCitrus
Buyer 5.0 (2)
68
$2.17/oz
MediumAppleHazelnutMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.19/oz
DarkPlumAlmondChocolate+1
Buyer 5.0 (2)
66
$2.10/oz
Passion FruitBrown SugarToffee+1
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$2.11/oz
Beautiful Coffee To The People
Roaster flags Juicy Fruit Notes, Dark Chocolate, and Rich Full Bodied Finish in the cup.
Medium-DarkFruit NotesDark Chocolate
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$1.90/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Medium-LightLycheeMelonNougat
Buyer 5.0 (220)
75
$1.35/oz
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$3.50/oz
Hero Collection Combo Pack
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.67/oz
Archived (1)
Juneteenth Limited Release
Hibiscus, Cherry, and Baking Spice on a washed build.
Kericho County, KE · Washed
Medium-LightHibiscusCherrySpice+1
Buyer 4.9 (338)
82
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
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