74Expect Raisinets, Lemon Zest, and Black Currant from this washed.
Northern Province, RW · Washed
RaisinLemonBlack Currant+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.05/oz
Roaster
Spyhouse Coffee
Minneapolis, MNwww.spyhousecoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 13
- Also available
- 3
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 70.1
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsRWETHNBISVPE
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 13 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%
- Transparency46.5/10013/13 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay11/13
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
Spyhouse is consistently recognized as a prominent and reputable roaster within the Twin Cities coffee scene. They are frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier roasters in the region and are often the go-to choice for locals and visitors looking for quality specialty coffee. While individual taste preferences vary—with one user noting a specific flavor profile they didn't enjoy—the overall community perception is that they are a reliable and high-quality professional roaster.
prominent Twin Cities roasterfrequently recommended local optionreliable espresso beanswidely recognized brandreputable specialty coffee
Threads cited (8)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Minnesota Roasters
- r/roasting · ↑ · Does home roasting replace buying roasted coffee?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Good airport coffee?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Fairgrounds coffee flight in Wicker Park. From left to right: Metropolis - slightly bitter
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Twin Cities Spyhouse vs Lavazza Super Crema
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Recommendations for branching out from Starbucks French Roast
- r/Coffee · ↑ · [Question] Selecting coffee beans for the Aeropress
- r/Coffee · ↑ · My Aeropress coffee is coming out a little too sweet, is it my method or my beans?
On YouTube
3 videos · 5k combined views
Outside coverage of Spyhouse Coffee focuses heavily on the brand's physical presence and shop environment. Reviewers describe the locations as having a distinct and appealing aesthetic. The atmosphere is frequently highlighted as a primary draw for visitors.
Distinctive shop aestheticsInviting physical atmosphereCommunity-focused environmentMinneapolis coffee staple
From Spyhouse Coffee
Flagship cafe
Whittier
2451 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Open in maps →The Whittier location is listed first among their seven cafe locations.
The catalog
13 in stock · 2 archived
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74Washed lot with Honeydew, Honeysuckle, and Turbinado Sugar in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
MelonHoneysuckleSugar Cane+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.85/oz
73Red Sangria, Dark Chocolate, and Blackberry on a anaerobic natural build.
Nyamasheke, RW · Anaerobic Natural
WineyDark ChocolateBlackberry+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.85/oz
73Key Lime, Nut Butter, and Red Apple on a red honey build.
El Bálsamo–Quetzaltepec, SV · Red Honey
LimeNuttyApple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.85/oz
73Meyer Lemon, Strawberry, and Praline on a natural build.
Muyinga Province, BI · Natural
Medium-LightLemonStrawberryPraline
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.68/oz
73Washed lot with Molasses, Raisin, and Rose Hip in the cup.
Ngozi Province, BI · Washed
MolassesRaisinRose Blossom
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.15/oz
72Expect Rainier Cherry, Dark Chocolate, and Honeysuckle from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
MediumCherryDark ChocolateHoneysuckle
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.05/oz
68Cupping notes point toward Orange, Sweet Tea, and Rye.
LightOrangeTeaGrain+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.14/oz
68Think Tropical Fruit, Ganache, and Baking Spice.
Medium-DarkTropical FruitChocolateSpice+9
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.14/oz
67Roaster flags Cocoa, Citrus, and Roasted Nuts in the cup.
MediumCocoaCitrusNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.14/oz
67Think Citrus, Cocoa, and Graham Cracker.
LightCitrusCocoaCereal
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.14/oz
67Roaster flags Baker's Chocolate, Black Walnut, and Crème Brûlée in the cup.
DarkChocolateWalnutCaramelized
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.14/oz
67Cupping notes point toward Chocolate, Sweet Fruit, and Dark Berries.
MediumChocolateOther FruitBerry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.04/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
71Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.38/oz
69Expect Caramel, Strawberry, and Hazelnut from this washed.
HN · Washed
LightCaramelStrawberryHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
68Think Chocolate, Sweet Fruit, and Deep Cocoa Tones.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.60/oz
Archived (2)
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