Giant Peach Ethiopia
Natural lot with Peach, Pineapple, and Candied Orange in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
LightPeachPineappleOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.67/oz
Typical $1.72 to $2.75/oz
Roaster · Milwaukee, WI
Stone Creek Coffee
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
From the roasterBrew guide
Brew Better Coffee at Home with the Moccamaster Electric Brewer
Stone Creek Coffee · 11.4K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
Stone Creek Coffee team members demonstrate brewing Cream City blend on a Technivorm Moccamaster, explaining grind bed saturation, thermal carafes, and variables for an optimal at-home brew.
Inside this video
From Stone Creek Coffee:
“Cream City is a fabulous medium roast that we actually have all year round.”
“Remember, making coffee is complex and it can be difficult, but ultimately that fresh clean cup of coffee that you finally get once you really dial it is worth all of that.”
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The roaster
24 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Costa Rica and Guatemala.
- In stock
- 24
- House Index · limited data
- 61
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
- Save at Stone Creek Coffee
- Free shipping over $45
OriginsColombiaCosta RicaGuatemalaEthiopiaPeruNicaragua
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202660 lots seen; 24 in stock now
- Origins
- 5 countriesColombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica
- Process mix
- Washed 63% · Other 25% · Natural 8% · Experimental 4%
- Price position
- 11% below what its profiles predictMedian of 12 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 42% of lots name the producer or farm10 of 24
- Coverage
- 1 reviewer video · 1 press mention · 5 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗YouTube ↗Facebook ↗YouTube: 74 videos, 497 subscribers, last upload July 2026
- Where to find them
- 9 locations, Milwaukee, WI422 N 5th St
- Merch
- 66 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.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 24 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%
- Transparency57.5/10022/24 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge24/24
- stale decay19/24
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
24 in stock · 35 archived
Natty Cat Costa Rica
Natural lot with Mango, Oolong Tea, and Cherry in the cup.
Los Santos, CR · Natural
LightMangoTeaCherry+4
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.67/oz
Typical $1.49 to $2.85/oz
Limited comparison
Golden Frequency Ethiopia
Washed lot with Peach, Sugar Magnolia, and Orange Blossom in the cup.
Guji, ET · Washed
LightPeachOrange Blossom
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.08/oz
Typical $1.49 to $2.39/oz
Pistachio Cream Decaf Mexico
Pistachio Ice Cream, Kahlúa, and Caramel on a washed lot.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
LightPistachioChocolateCaramel+1
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$2.08/oz
Typical $1.38 to $2.22/oz
Broad comparison
MediumMaple SyrupRaspberryBlackberry
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.46 to $2.34/oz
Haunted Hodag
Dark Chocolate, Bonfire Smoke, and Red Currant on an anaerobic natural lot.
Anaerobic Natural
DarkDark ChocolateSmokyRed Currant
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$1.62/oz
Typical $1.54 to $2.94/oz
Limited comparison
MediumMilk ChocolateGrapefruitVanilla+1
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.39 to $2.22/oz
Broad comparison
DarkCocoaDate
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.25 to $2.39/oz
Limited comparison
Green Dragon Costa Rica
Washed lot with Green Grape, Honeydew, and Orange Blossom in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Washed
LightGrapeMelonOrange Blossom
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.51 to $2.42/oz
MediumNougatCocoaCaramel+4
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.41 to $2.26/oz
3 Volcanoes Dark Guatemala
Washed lot with Dark Chocolate, Nuts, and Dried Cherries in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
DarkDark ChocolateNuttyCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.34 to $2.15/oz
Ring of Fire Guatemala
Expect Cherry Candy, Milk Chocolate, and Grapefruit from this washed lot.
Antigua, GT · Washed
LightCherryCandyMilk Chocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.53 to $2.45/oz
DarkDark ChocolateNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.67/oz
Typical $1.34 to $2.15/oz
LightPlumCocoaGrape+1
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.67/oz
Typical $1.59 to $2.54/oz
LightPlumCitrusCocoa+1
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.59 to $2.54/oz
LightPomegranateOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$2.08/oz
Typical $1.35 to $2.57/oz
Limited comparison
MediumLemonCaramelApple+3
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.20 to $2.30/oz
Limited comparison
Black Sheep
Expect Caramel, Butter Pecan, and Dark Chocolate from this washed lot.
Central Valley, CR · Washed
DarkCaramelPecanDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.37 to $2.19/oz
Broad comparison
Just Vibes — Decaf
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.12 to $2.14/oz
Limited comparison
Lightly Buzzed — 25% Caffeine
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.12 to $2.14/oz
Limited comparison
MediumCaramelCitrusCocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.30 to $2.48/oz
Limited comparison
DarkCaramelChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
55CBI
$1.67/oz
Typical $1.29 to $2.47/oz
Limited comparison
Empower Up
Think Caramel, Citrus, and Cocoa.
MediumCaramelCitrusCocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
55CBI
$1.67/oz
Typical $1.19 to $2.26/oz
Limited comparison
MediumCitrusPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
55CBI
$1.67/oz
Typical $1.32 to $2.52/oz
Limited comparison
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Ritual & Reflection Collection Box
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
$2.29/oz
The Wandering Cup Flight Box
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
$0.63/oz
Cream City Collection Box
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
$1.46/oz
FARM TO CUP COLLECTION BOX
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
$0.94/oz
Jet Black Cold Brew Filter Packs
Expect Chocolatey, Sweet, and Creamy from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
DarkChocolateOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
$1.39/oz
True Blue Decaf Cold Brew Filter Packs
Expect Cream, Chocolate, and Dried Fruit from this washed lot.
Cerrado, BR · Washed
MediumChocolateDried Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
$1.39/oz
Freak Finder Kit
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.56/oz
6 MONTH COFFEE GIFT SUBSCRIPTION
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$7.31/oz
Controlled Chaos — 75% Caffeinated
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.75/oz
MONTH-TO-MONTH COFFEE SUBSCRIPTION
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.25/oz
9 MONTH COFFEE GIFT SUBSCRIPTION
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$10.69/oz
Balanced – 50% Caffeinated
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.75/oz
12 MONTH COFFEE GIFT SUBSCRIPTION
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$13.88/oz
Decelerator Kit
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.25/oz
3 MONTH COFFEE GIFT SUBSCRIPTION
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$3.75/oz
Full Throttle – 100% Caffeine
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.75/oz
Children's Surgery International: Coffee to Change Lives
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.75/oz
One More Mile
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.75/oz
Throttle Up Kit
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.25/oz
Small Tasting Sample Box
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$0.87/oz
LightCitrusBerryPapaya+1
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.39/oz
Archived (35)
Mango Groove
Expect Yellow Fruits, Cream, and Caramel from this anaerobic natural lot.
Antioquia, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightMangoCaramelPineapple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$1.67/oz
Out of stock
Electric Citrus
Expect Orange, Grapefruit, and Pineapple from this experimental lot.
Antioquia, CO · Experimental
LightOrangeGrapefruitPineapple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$1.67/oz
Out of stock
Strawberry Slow Jam
Strawberry, Kiwi, and Papaya on an anaerobic natural lot.
Antioquia, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightStrawberryKiwiPapaya+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$1.67/oz
Out of stock
Watermelon Specter
Cotton Candy, Fun Dip, and Watermelon Jolly Rancher on a honey lot.
Tolima, CO · Honey
LightOverall SweetWatermelon
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$4.37/oz
Out of stock
Vanilla Float Decaf Colombia
Washed lot with Caramel, Vanilla, and Malt in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
LightCaramelVanillaMalt
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Tropical Mosaic Ecuador
Washed lot with Cotton Candy Grapes, Jasmine, and Clementine in the cup.
Ecuador · Washed
LightGrapeJasmineCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
HI-FI ORANGE COLOMBIA
Washed lot with Sweet Orange, Mango, and Chamomile in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Washed
LightOrangeMangoChamomile
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
Tamarind Sun Colombia
Anaerobic Natural lot with Tamarind, Pomegranate, and Starfruit in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightTamarindPomegranateTropical Fruit+2
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
Guava Banana Colombia
Anaerobic Natural lot with Banana Cream, Guava, and Papaya in the cup.
Colombia · Anaerobic Natural
LightBananaGuavaPapaya+1
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Haunted Hodag Coffee Tin
Anaerobic Natural lot with Deep Cacao, Bonfire Smoke, and Candy in the cup.
Anaerobic Natural
DarkCocoaSmokySweet
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$3.37/oz
Out of stock
Hibiscus Lemonade Costa Rica
Natural lot with Hibiscus, Lemonade, and Marshmallow Cream in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
LightHibiscusLemonMarshmallow
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Mango Nectar Colombia
Expect Red Plum, Tangerine, and Sweet Floral from this washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
LightPlumTangerineFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Black Honey Costa Rica
Black Honey lot with Black Grape, Nectarine, and Honey in the cup.
Costa Rica · Black Honey
LightBlack CurrantNectarineHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
Black Diamond Costa Rica
Expect Candied Grapefruit Peel, Pomegranate, and Honey from this honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Honey
LightGrapefruitPomegranateHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Cacao Sunrise Papua New Guinea
Washed lot with Dark Chocolate, Peach, and Sugar Berry in the cup.
Waghi Valley, PG · Washed
LightDark ChocolatePeachBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
LightOrangeJasminePeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
LightPapayaOrange BlossomOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
LightMangoJasmineBlueberry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$1.62/oz
Out of stock
RACE WEEK BLEND
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$1.75/oz
Out of stock
MediumCaramelizedOverall SweetPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
$1.75/oz
Out of stock
LightCherryLimeOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
LightFloralRaspberryOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
LightOther FruitMaple SyrupCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
Block Party - Summer 2026
Expect Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Golden Plum from this washed lot.
Washed
MediumMilk ChocolateCaramelPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
$1.75/oz
Out of stock
DarkDark ChocolateCaramelPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
$1.75/oz
Out of stock
DarkMolassesMarshmallowGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
$1.75/oz
Out of stock
LightPeachMelonCocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
$1.62/oz
Out of stock
LightCherryOrangeAlmond+1
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
$1.62/oz
Out of stock
LightBerryTeaMaple Syrup
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
GOOD LAND
Cupping notes point toward Stone Fruit, Nougat, and Milk Chocolate.
MediumPeachNougatChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.62/oz
Out of stock
Brew Love Coffee Tin
Roaster flags Strawberry, Banana, and Mango in the cup.
LightStrawberryBananaMango
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$3.31/oz
Out of stock
The Convo Cup
Cupping notes point toward Cocoa Richness, Marshmallow Sweetness, and Bright Pop Of Strawberry.
MediumCocoaMarshmallowStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.62/oz
Out of stock
GOOD LAND COFFEE TIN
Think Milk Chocolate, Nougat, and Stone Fruit Brightness.
MediumChocolateNuttyPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$3.31/oz
Out of stock
BREW LOVE
Roaster flags Strawberry, Banana, and Mango in the cup.
LightStrawberryBananaMango
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.62/oz
Out of stock
Do Good With Food
Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Roasted Almonds, and Dried Cherry.
MediumMilk ChocolateAlmondCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.08/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Reddit evidence includes several positive accounts of Stone Creek. One commenter calls it their main local coffee source, reports good experiences at other shops, and praises cold-brew growlers; another calls it a favorite cafe and says visited locations were superb. Separate posts mention liking Green Bike as espresso, enjoying a cold-brew-specific dark Colombian coffee, and discussing Small Batch Reserve packaging and flavor.
cold-brew growlersGreen BikeSmall Batch Reserve
Threads cited (5)
- r/Coffee · 11↑ · Stone Creek Coffee (Milwaukee based) opens manual only coffee bar (with a Modbar setup).
Stone Creek has pretty much become my main local coffee source. I don't make it to the part of town where this new shop is located, but I've always had good experiences at the other shops I go to. I love their cold-brew growlers - I go through at least one a week through the summer.
- r/Coffee · 10↑ · What coffee do you use in your Moka pot?
...y this is all based on personal taste, but I'm about to purchase a Bialetti and am open to suggestions for my first bag of beans. I'm leaning towards picking up a bag of Stone Creek's Green Bike (I've had it in real espresso form before and liked it) but I could definitely be swayed. Unfortunately I live nowhere nea
- r/Coffee · 7↑ · Looking for local Chicago bean recs for at-home cold brewing
...working from home I've been using cold brew to get my fix. So far I've been using pre-ground beans from various east coast companies. Cooper's and Stone Creek each have a cold-brew-specific dark Columbian ones that I have enjoyed, but I am not tied to super dark roasts. I was hoping to start buying local from Chicag
- r/Coffee · 6↑ · The best way to start the year is with a new flavor of coffee! Stone Creek Small Batch Res
The best way to start the year is with a new flavor of coffee! Stone Creek Small Batch Reserve Both I would say, the packaging does bring a nice aesthetic to the presentation but indeed the flavor brings up the age and even though this reserve is a bit acidic I want to believe the bottle evens the flavor somehow.
- r/Coffee · 5↑ · Latte Art Throwdown in Milwaukee WI TONIGHT!!!
I would love to come join the fun and watch, but unfortunately I'm stuck working. Just wanted to say that Stone Creek is definitely one of my favorite cafes, and all of the locations that I've been to have been superb. Keep doing what you're doing!
Press · Sprudge
- Inside Stone Creek Coffee’s New Colombia Field Report Box Set2016-02-26·sprudge
Stone Creek Coffee Roasters Colombia Field Report box set.
Flagship cafe
The Factory Cafe
422 N 5th St, Milwaukee, WI
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