Kenya Karuthi — Espresso
Washed lot with Blackcurrant, Concord Grape, and Lemon Lime Acidity in the cup.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Black CurrantGrapeLemon+2
61CBI
$2.20/oz
Typical $1.58 to $2.53/oz
Roaster · San Francisco, CA
Saint Frank Coffee
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterShop tour
Saint Frank Coffee Review (San Francisco)
Lets Get Lexi (Alexis Pence) · 1.3K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
The video features a visit to a Saint Frank Coffee location in San Francisco. The host highlights the roaster's reputation in the city and reviews their Gesha espresso.
Inside this video
From Lets Get Lexi (Alexis Pence):
“They're actually kind of like the big wigs here in San Francisco, so they're probably one of the most famous ones here in the city.”
“I'm excited to try them. As you can see, I already have them, I've already tasted them, they're delicious.”
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The roaster
10 lots in stock, mostly Honduras, Burundi and Bolivia.
- In stock
- 10
- House Index · limited data
- 56
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsHondurasBurundiBoliviaGuatemalaKenya
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202646 lots seen; 10 in stock now
- Origins
- 4 countriesBolivia, Kenya, Burundi
- Process mix
- Other 60% · Washed 30% · Experimental 10%
- Sourcing
- 70% of lots name the producer or farm7 of 10
- Coverage
- 7 reviewer videos · 1 editorial mention · 3 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Where to find them
- 4 locations, San Francisco, CA2340 Polk Street
- Merch
- 13 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 23% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit66/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 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%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency59.4/1009/10 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay6/10
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.
The catalog
10 in stock · 29 archived
GrapefruitBlack CurrantLime+1
60CBI
$2.20/oz
Typical $1.52 to $2.89/oz
Limited comparison
Bolivia El Porvenir Gesha
Expect Black Cherry, Plum, and Honeysuckle from this anaerobic washed lot.
Caranavi, BO · Anaerobic Washed
CherryPlumHoneysuckle+1
60CBI
$3.21/oz
Typical $3.62 to $5.79/oz
Bolivia Noche Fría Gesha
Expect Star Anise, Cinnamon, and Mandarin Orange from this washed lot.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
LightCinnamonMandarinGrape
58CBI
$3.00/oz
Typical $2.85 to $4.57/oz
Bolivia Huellas de Jaguar Gesha
Cupping notes point toward Juicy Clementine Citrus, Peach, and Jasmine.
Caranavi, BO
TangerinePeachJasmine+1
58CBI
$3.00/oz
Typical $2.79 to $5.32/oz
OrangeMilk ChocolateCaramel
58CBI
$2.20/oz
Typical $1.48 to $2.37/oz
Burundi Ubuntu Decaf
Almond Joy, Orange Candy, and Dark Chocolate on an anaerobic honey lot.
Kayanza, BI · Anaerobic Honey
DarkAlmondOrangeDark Chocolate
55CBI
$2.30/oz
Typical $1.28 to $2.44/oz
Little Brother Espresso
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
52CBI
$2.00/oz
Typical $1.18 to $2.24/oz
Limited comparison
Sister Moon
Cupping notes point toward Cocoa, Toffee, and Dried Fruits.
MediumCocoaToffeeDried Fruit+4
50CBI
$1.70/oz
Typical $1.19 to $2.27/oz
Limited comparison
Friar Minor
Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Dried Orange Peel, and Berries.
DarkDark ChocolateOrangeBerry+1
48CBI
$1.60/oz
Typical $1.16 to $2.22/oz
Limited comparison
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Taster Box
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
52CBI
$1.15/oz
Brother Sun
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Medium
52CBI
$1.70/oz
Archived (29)
Bolivia Pauchinta
Vanilla Cookie, Red Delicious Apple, and Semisweet Chocolate on a washed lot.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
VanillaAppleChocolate+3
63CBI
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Honduras La Salsa Heirloom
Expect White Blossom Florals, Sweet Kumquat, and Subtle Apricot from this washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Medium-LightFloralOrangePeach+3
63CBI
$2.73/oz
Out of stock
Honduras La Salsa Gesha
Expect Tropical Fruit, Fresh Bergamot, and Sweetened Pepper from this washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Tropical FruitBergamotPepper+1
61CBI
$2.81/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Bumba Hill Natural
Natural lot with Pomegranate, Orange Citrus, and Oolong Tea Complexity in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
PomegranateOrangeTea Like+1
61CBI
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
RaspberryMangoLime
61CBI
$2.40/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Café Oro
Expect White Nectarine, Dark Chocolate, and Sweet Golden Graham Finish from this washed lot.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
PeachDark ChocolateCereal
61CBI
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Las Elisas Gesha
White Florals, Stone Fruit, and Cherry on a washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
FloralPeachCherry+1
61CBI
$2.81/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Finca Rustica Pacamara
Washed lot with Sweet Plum, Black Raspberry, and Nougat in the cup.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
PlumBlackberryNougat+2
61CBI
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightStone FruitAppleAlmond+1
60CBI
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Buena Vista Natural — Espresso
Expect Grape, Blackberry, and Lime Zest from this natural lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Natural
GrapeBlackberryLemon+1
60CBI
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Ninga Hill Natural — Espresso
Natural lot with Sweet Strawberry, Citrus Zest, and Rose Aromatics in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
StrawberryCitrusRose+2
60CBI
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Buena Vista Natural
Natural lot with Juicy Tangerine, Crisp Dark Plum, and Sweet Like Triple Sec in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Natural
TangerinePlumSweet Aromatics
60CBI
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia El Porvenir
Washed lot with Cherry Limeade, Brown Sugar, and Dark Fruited in the cup.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
DarkCherryLimeBrown Sugar
60CBI
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightPeachRaspberryFloral
60CBI
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Las Nubes
Soft Citrus Notes, Apricot, and White Strawberry on an anaerobic washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
CitrusPeachStrawberry+1
60CBI
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Finca Los Amigos SL28
Washed lot with Red Gummy Candy and Meyer Lemon Iced Tea in the cup.
Comayagua, HN · Washed
Medium-LightCandyLemonTea Like
60CBI
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Mariposa También Natural Gesha
Strawberry Compote, Brown Sugar, and Floral on a natural lot.
Comayagua, HN · Natural
StrawberryBrown SugarFloral
60CBI
$2.81/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Ninga Hill Honey Peaberry — Espresso
Expect Wildflower Honey, Mandarin Orange, and Tannic Pomegranate from this honey lot.
Kayanza, BI · Honey
HoneyTangerinePomegranate
60CBI
$2.30/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Bumba Hill
Washed lot with Red Gummy Candy, Hibiscus Florality, and Black Tea in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
CandyHibiscusBlack Tea+2
60CBI
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Siete Estrellas
Washed lot with Chocolate, Nutter Butter Cookie, and Concord Grape in the cup.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
PeanutGrape
60CBI
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala Guayo's Gesha
Washed lot with Orange Blossom, White Peach, and Jasmine in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
OrangeFloralPeach+2
60CBI
$2.45/oz
Out of stock
Honduras La Salsa Gesha DRD
Natural lot with White Blossom Florals, Rainier Cherry, and Sweet Tangerine in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Natural
DarkFloralCherryTangerine+1
60CBI
$3.00/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Bumba Hill Anaerobic Honey
Anaerobic Honey lot with Red Cherry Hard Candy, Blood Orange, and White Florals in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Anaerobic Honey
CherryOrangeFloral+1
59CBI
$2.63/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Anillal Natural — Espresso
Natural lot with Dark Fruit, Plum, and Concord Grape in the cup.
Comayagua, HN · Natural
MediumPlumGrapeDark Chocolate
59CBI
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Coffee Camp
Fresh Raspberry, Sweet Red Licorice, and Lemon Tea Finish on a washed lot.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
RaspberryTea
59CBI
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Ninga Hill Peaberry
Expect Key Lime Pie, Raspberry, and Sweet Honey from this washed lot.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
LimeRaspberryLemon+1
59CBI
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Bumba Hill Natural — Espresso
Expect Chocolate, Raspberries, and Rose Aromatics from this natural lot.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
ChocolateRaspberryRose+1
59CBI
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Anillal Natural
Natural lot with Ripe Plum, Grape Jelly, and Madagascar Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Comayagua, HN · Natural
PlumGrapeDark Chocolate
59CBI
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
StrawberryBerry
56CBI
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Mixed reviews· sentiment 66/100
Three Reddit contributions give a mixed-to-positive view of Saint Frank Coffee. One drinker loved Little Brother and called it a favorite chocolate-style blend, while another praised Bourbon Rosado's pink lemonade and grapefruit notes. A separate Bay Area taster said Saint Frank served the area's worst pourover among the shops they had tried.
Little Brother chocolate-style blendBourbon Rosado fruit notesone negative pourover report
Threads cited (3)
- r/espresso · 14↑ · Look what just arrived. Thank You Saint Frank Coffee and Sunday delivery! I'm looking forw
Saint Frank just opened a cafe near where I live. So far I only tried their Little Brother, and I loved it! It's now one of my favorite chocolate-style blends. I'm curious how their filter-style coffee's work for espresso. Please let us know how you like Sister Moon and Don Pancho.
- r/Coffee · 13↑ · Bay Area Coffee Roasters [xPost from r/bayarea]
I've tried only about 2 dozen places off the list and I'd say Saint Frank has the worst pourover in the Bay Area. Now I live in the building next to Chromatic, who has one of the best and most consistent cups of coffee I've had, great beans too, although a bit pricey at $6.24 + tax for pourovers. Also, I was under the.
- r/espresso · 13↑ · Been burning through Saint Frank Coffee's Bourbon Rosado Espresso beans. Those Pink Lemona
Been burning through Saint Frank Coffee's Bourbon Rosado Espresso beans. Those Pink Lemonade and Grapefruit notes are just so delicious. I'm already re-dosing the bean cellars only halfway through the work week.
Flagship cafe
Saint Frank Russian Hill
2340 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
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