OMA FONTULE
Expect Grapefruit Iced Tea, Northern Wildflowers, and Brownies from this washed.
Gomma, ET · Washed
LightGrapefruitTea LikeFloral+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.54/oz
Roaster
Traffic Coffee
- Coffees in catalog
- 20
- Also available
- 1
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 60.9
- Reddit sentiment
- 72/100
OriginsCOBRETHNPEKE
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 23% · 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.
- Reddit72/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 20 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%
- Transparency65.8/10020/20 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay17/20
- coe multi1/20
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 72/100
Traffic Coffee is mentioned in discussions regarding experimental and fruit-forward processing, such as naturally processed coffees with intense aroma profiles. One user noted an exceptionally strong aromatic profile that required some dialing in, while another discussed a natural coffee from the roaster that had a wonderful, juicy nose but a slightly muddy cup. Overall, mentions are limited but highlight adventurous and fruit-forward offerings.
experimental processingfruit-forward coffeesintense aromaticsnatural process
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · I’m no longer completely trusting “Roasted On” dates
- r/Coffee · ↑ · I don't know why coffeeshops take pride in roasting & grinding their coffees very fres
- r/roasting · ↑ · Photos of roasts share very little meaningful information for diagnosing a roast.
- r/pourover · ↑ · Traffic Jai-Chew…what did I get myself into?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Small Coffee Shop Without an espresso machine
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Advice: New Shift Lead position (Worried and Insecure)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Traffic Counts for a coffee shop
- r/pourover · ↑ · notes in the bag that aren't in the cup
- r/roasting · ↑ · Commercial questions
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Empty coffee shop at high traffic spot during rush hour? How?
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Vancouver, BC
Open in maps →Seed-city fallback applied (Vancouver, BC); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The website lists many wholesale partners and cafes that serve their coffee, but does not identify a specific flagship retail location or headquarters address for Traffic Coffee itself.
The catalog
20 in stock · 23 archived
LightTangerineAlmondChocolate
COE #1 · 2021
$2.05/oz
SUPER SUCRÉ 2K26
Expect Maple Taffy, Milk Chocolate, and Persimmon from this honey.
Santa Barbara, HN · Honey
MediumMaple SyrupMilk ChocolateOther Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.46/oz
MARCELO ANAEROBIC 1606
Expect Orange Wine, Lemon Verbena, and Plum from this anaerobic natural.
Campos Altos, BR · Anaerobic Natural
LightOrangeWineyLemon+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.46/oz
Santa Margarita
Washed lot with Molasses, Dark Chocolate, and Walnuts in the cup.
Acatenango, GT · Washed
DarkMolassesDark ChocolateWalnut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.46/oz
LightTropical FruitHibiscusLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.35/oz
Marcelo Assis Nogueira
Reese's, Pomegranate, and Thyme on a natural build.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Natural
PeanutChocolatePomegranate+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.49/oz
Posa De Christo (Steezus)
Cacao Nibs, Lime Zest, and Sangria on a experimental build.
Santa Barbara, HN · Experimental
LightCocoa PowderLimeWiney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.48/oz
Édition limité de la ST-JEAN-Guy
Luxardo, Dark Chocolate Cake, and Coffee On The Patio on a natural build.
Natural
Medium-DarkCherryDark ChocolateFloral+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.46/oz
Medium-LightBananaPeanutBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.97/oz
Minute Papillon DECAF
Expect Cookie Dough, Blood Orange, and Afternoon Yoga from this washed.
Cauca, CO · Washed
MediumGrainOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.49/oz
Roberta & Eduardo
Anaerobic Natural lot with Chocolate Ganache, Violets, and Lulo in the cup.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Anaerobic Natural
LightChocolateFloralTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.37/oz
Technonature
Washed lot with Cherry Soda, Chocolate Bar, and Apricot in the cup.
El Amenecer, PE · Washed
LightCherryChocolateApricot
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.56/oz
PIE FACE V. 2 🥧
Experimental lot with Cinnamon Brioche, Strawberry Jam, and Chocolate Tart in the cup.
CO · Experimental
Medium-LightCinnamonStrawberryChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.44/oz
Milkshake Espresso
Upside Down Pineapple Cake, Raspberry, and Peach on a washed & natural build.
Washed & Natural
MediumPineappleRaspberryPeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.89/oz
Medium-LightFruityTropical FruitFloral+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.34/oz
Bouquet. Blossomed Edition
Honey lot with Rose Petals, White Chocolate, and Love Letters in the cup.
Honey
LightRoseWhite Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
LightOrangeAlmondCaramelized+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.32/oz
Olympus Espresso
Natural lot with Reese's Chocolate, Salted Butter Caramel, and Creamy Peanut Butter in the cup.
Natural
Medium-DarkChocolatePeanutCaramel+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.46/oz
Dante Street Espresso
Natural Washed lot with Dark Chocolate, Tobacco Flower, and Liquorice in the cup.
Natural Washed
DarkDark ChocolateTobaccoFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.49/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Forbidden Fruit Box (3 Bags!) - Mixed Bag
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.77/oz
Archived (23)
LightOrangePecanLavender
COE #1 · 2021
67
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
OrangePecanFloral
COE #1 · 2021
66
$1.63/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Oma Fontule — Filter
Expect Grapefruit Iced Tea, Northern Wild Flowers, and Brownies from this washed.
Gomma, ET · Washed
GrapefruitTea LikeFloral+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.63/oz
Out of stock
Les Fruits Du "Bloom"
Chocolate Liqueur, Purple Flowers, and Grape Jelly on a anaerobic natural build.
El Placer, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightChocolateFloralGrape
COE #7 · 2022
$1.62/oz
Out of stock
Lekali Estate
Anaerobic Washed lot with Mulberry, Cranberry, and Oolong Tea in the cup.
NP · Anaerobic Washed
LightBerryCranberryTea Like+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.34/oz
Out of stock
Bekele Yutute COE "Afro Funk #8"
Anaerobic Natural lot with Boysenberry, Honeydew Melon, and White Strawberry in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Anaerobic Natural
LightBlackberryMelonStrawberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.12/oz
Out of stock
Brazil Marcelo Flavio — Anaerobic Natural Filter
Anaerobic Natural lot with Orange Wine, Lemon Verbena, and Plum in the cup.
BR · Anaerobic Natural
OrangeWineyLemon+5
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.63/oz
Out of stock
Simulation MORKIE 75
Expect Mango Candy, Purple Flowers, and Outer Space from this white honey.
Sidama, ET · White Honey
LightMangoCandyFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.16/oz
Out of stock
SPRING BREAKERS 2K26
Marmalade, Pomegranate, and Payday Bar on a natural build.
Las Flores, HN · Natural
LightOrangePomegranatePeanut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
OrangePear
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
LightLemonMaltChocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
Simulation Pepe Jijon Sy-Oxy
Expect Mango, Matcha, and Summiting from this anaerobic washed.
EC · Anaerobic Washed
LightMangoGreen Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.16/oz
Out of stock
Marina Orellana
Washed lot with Yellow Plum, Caramel Popcorn, and Nougat in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
LightPlumCaramelNougat+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.33/oz
Out of stock
Big Tree
Anaerobic Natural / Producer: lot with Cherry Soda, Chocolate Bar, and Apricot in the cup.
Kitale, KE · Anaerobic Natural / Producer:
LightCherryChocolateApricot
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Vintërfika
Swedish Cardamom Buns, Gingerbread Cookie, and Milk Chocolate on a anaerobic natural build.
Anaerobic Natural
MediumCardamomGingerMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Yellow Diamond
Plums, Apple Cider, and Honey Cake on a anaerobic natural / producer: build.
KE · Anaerobic Natural / Producer:
LightPlumAppleHoney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.82/oz
Out of stock
MediumWatermelonJasmineTea Like+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
Little Swamps AA
Expect Tangerine, Blackberry Jam, and Raspberry from this washed.
Kitale, KE · Washed
LightTangerineBlackberryRaspberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
Milkshake
Expect Upside Down Pineapple Cake, Raspberry, and Peach from this washed natural.
Washed Natural
PineappleRaspberryPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightPeachCoconutOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
BananaPeanutStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
Odd Coffee - Collaboration avec Messorem
Chocolate Cake, Almonds, and Cherries on a washed natural build.
Washed Natural
DarkChocolateAlmondCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.46/oz
Out of stock
Sangria — Experimental Co-Ferment Filter
Anaerobic Washed lot with Sangria, Fruit Salad, and Flowers in the cup.
Anaerobic Washed
WineyFruit SaladFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.20/oz
Out of stock
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