Honduras / Pedro Sagastume
Honey lot with Honeydew, Light Brown Sugar, and Apricot in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Honey
MelonBrown SugarApricot
68CBI · preliminary
$2.15/oz
Roaster · Minneapolis, MN
Spyhouse Coffee
10 lots in stock, mostly Ethiopia, Honduras and Rwanda.
- In stock
- 10
- House Index · limited data
- 61
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsEthiopiaHondurasRwandaBurundiCosta RicaUganda
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202620 lots seen; 10 in stock now
- Origins
- 4 countriesCosta Rica, Ethiopia, Honduras
- Process mix
- Other 50% · Natural 30% · Honey 10% · Experimental 10%
- Price position
- 12% above what its profiles predictMedian of 3 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 40% of lots name the producer or farm4 of 10
- Coverage
- 3 reviewer videos · 3 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Where to find them
- 7 locations, Minneapolis, MN2451 Nicollet Ave S
- Merch
- 9 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 33% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit and YouTube. 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.
- Reddit64/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 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%
- Transparency41/10010/10 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay7/10
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 · 10 archived
Costa Rica / Las Lajas – Finca La Esperanza – Reserve Series
Expect Blackberry Curd, Lemongrass, and Cocoa from this natural lot.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkCocoa
67CBI · preliminary
$2.96/oz
Uganda / Kisoro Estate – Reserve Series
Expect Pinot Noir, Caramel, and Chocolate Cranberry from this anaerobic natural lot.
Western Region, UG · Anaerobic Natural
WineyCaramelDark Chocolate+1
66CBI · preliminary
$2.71/oz
PearHibiscusCane Sugar+1
66CBI · preliminary
$2.20/oz
LightCitrusCocoa
58CBI · preliminary
$2.14/oz
Star of the North
Cupping notes point toward Orange, Sweet Tea, and Rye.
LightOrangeCranberryRedcurrant
58CBI · preliminary
$2.14/oz
Orion – Signature Tri-Blend
Cupping notes point toward Chocolate, Sweet Fruit, and Dark Berries.
MediumChocolateCitrus
56CBI · preliminary
$2.04/oz
Gemini
Think Tropical Fruit, Ganache, and Baking Spice.
Tropical FruitCocoaCinnamon+1
56CBI · preliminary
$2.14/oz
Moonstruck – Organic
Roaster flags Cocoa, Citrus, and Roasted Nuts in the cup.
MediumCocoaCitrusNutty
56CBI · preliminary
$2.14/oz
Bold and the Beautiful — Organic
Roaster flags Baker's Chocolate, Black Walnut, and Crème Brûlée in the cup.
DarkCocoa PowderWalnutCaramelized
56CBI · preliminary
$2.14/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Roaster's Choice Subscription
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
60CBI · preliminary
$2.38/oz
Orion — Instant
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
60CBI · preliminary
$1.60/oz
LightCaramelStrawberryHazelnut
57CBI · preliminary
$1.70/oz
Archived (10)
Ethiopia / Banko Gotitti
Washed lot with Honeydew, Honeysuckle, and Turbinado Sugar in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
MelonHoneysuckleSugar Cane+1
68CBI · preliminary
$1.85/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda / Kilimbi – Reserve Series
Red Sangria, Dark Chocolate, and Blackberry on an anaerobic natural lot.
Nyamasheke, RW · Anaerobic Natural
WineyDark ChocolateBlackberry+2
68CBI · preliminary
$2.85/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Loma La Gloria
Key Lime, Nut Butter, and Red Apple on a red honey lot.
El Bálsamo–Quetzaltepec, SV · Red Honey
LimeNutty CocoaApple+1
68CBI · preliminary
$1.85/oz
Out of stock
Honduras / Otilio Leiva
Washed lot with Baking Cocoa, Key Lime, and Brown Butter in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
CocoaLimeOverall Sweet+1
67CBI · preliminary
$2.10/oz
Out of stock
Burundi / Bahire
Washed lot with Molasses, Raisin, and Rose Hip in the cup.
Ngozi Province, BI · Washed
MolassesRaisinFloral
66CBI · preliminary
$2.15/oz
Out of stock
DarkBlack TeaNectarineLemon
66CBI · preliminary
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
LightPapayaChamomilePlum
66CBI · preliminary
$1.90/oz
Out of stock
Peru / Aromas Del Valle
Expect Rainier Cherry, Dark Chocolate, and Honeysuckle from this washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
MediumCherryDark ChocolateHoneysuckle
66CBI · preliminary
$2.05/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda / Shyira
Expect Raisinets, Lemon Zest, and Black Currant from this washed lot.
Northern Province, RW · Washed
RaisinLemonBlack Currant
66CBI · preliminary
$2.05/oz
Out of stock
Burundi / Hafi Lot 31N1
Meyer Lemon, Strawberry, and Praline on a natural lot.
Muyinga Province, BI · Natural
Medium-LightLemonStrawberryPraline
66CBI · preliminary
$1.68/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Mixed reviews· sentiment 64/100
Three independent Reddit threads give Spyhouse Coffee a mixed-positive view. One Twin Cities commenter named Spyhouse among their favorite roasters. Another brewer said fresh Spyhouse espresso beans were much better than Lavazza Super Crema. In a separate coffee flight, the poster described Spyhouse cold brew as sour with a pistachio flavor and ranked it last among three samples.
Twin Cities favoritefresh espresso comparisoncold-brew flight
Threads cited (3)
- r/Coffee · 55↑ · Minnesota Roasters
i would recommend trying out Bootstrap out of St. Paul, and Five Watt out of Minneapolis. (Spyhouse and Dogwood are my other two favorites)
- r/Coffee · 12↑ · Fairgrounds coffee flight in Wicker Park. From left to right: Metropolis - slightly bitter
Fairgrounds coffee flight in Wicker Park. From left to right: Metropolis - slightly bitter earthy flavor. Stumptown - slightly sour but sweet with a smooth finish Spyhouse - sour pistachio flavor. The Spyhouse was my least favorite.
- r/Coffee · 3↑ · Twin Cities Spyhouse vs Lavazza Super Crema
Just switched from super Crema to a fresh bag of Spyhouse espresso beans. Granted the age difference, gotta say Spyhouse is way better.
On YouTube
3 videos · 5k combined views
Outside coverage highlights Spyhouse Coffee as a quintessential Minneapolis cafe destination. Reviewers emphasize the striking visual aesthetic and inviting atmosphere of the physical spaces. The commentary portrays the brand as a beloved local staple centered around community and well-crafted drinks.
Distinctive industrial cafe designVibrant neighborhood gathering spacesMinneapolis coffee culture staple
From Spyhouse Coffee
Flagship cafe
Whittier
2451 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Open in maps →Spyhouse operates seven cafe locations in Minnesota, including six in the Twin Cities and one in Rochester.
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