68Tangerine, Roasted Almond, and Chocolate on a washed build.
Cauca, CO · Washed
LightTangerineAlmondChocolate
COE #1 · 2021
$2.05/oz
Roaster
Traffic Coffee
- Coffees in catalog
- 27
- Also available
- 1
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 63.4
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsCOBRHNETPEKE
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.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 27 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%
- Transparency64.6/10027/27 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- coe any1/27
- coe multi1/27
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
Traffic Coffee is recognized by enthusiasts for their adventurous and intense flavor profiles, particularly with their natural-processed beans. While some users have noted challenges in dialing in these complex coffees, the community engagement indicates a positive reception of their product quality and unique offerings. There are no patterns of negative feedback regarding service or quality.
intense flavor profilesadventurous processing methodschallenging to dial inhigh-quality beans
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
27 in stock · 7 archived
68
66Reese's, Pomegranate, and Thyme on a natural build.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Natural
PeanutChocolatePomegranate+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.49/oz
66Chocolate Liqueur, Purple Flowers, and Grape Jelly on a anaerobic natural build.
El Placer, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightChocolateFloralGrape
COE #7 · 2022
$1.62/oz
65Anaerobic Washed lot with Mulberry, Cranberry, and Oolong Tea in the cup.
NP · Anaerobic Washed
LightMulberryCranberryTea Like+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.25/oz
65Cacao Nibs, Lime Zest, and Sangria on a washed and natural build.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed And Natural
LightCocoa PowderLimeWiney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.19/oz
Not ratedExpect Maple Taffy, Milk Chocolate, and Persimmon from this honey.
Santa Barbara, HN · Honey
MediumMaple SyrupMilk ChocolateOther Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.46/oz
Not ratedWashed lot with Molasses, Dark Chocolate, and Walnuts in the cup.
Acatenango, GT · Washed
DarkMolassesDark ChocolateWalnut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.46/oz
Not ratedExpect Orange Wine, Lemon Verbena, and Plum from this anaerobic natural.
Campos Altos, BR · Anaerobic Natural
LightOrangeWineyLemon+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.46/oz
Not ratedAnaerobic Natural lot with Boysenberry, Honeydew Melon, and White Strawberry in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Anaerobic Natural
LightBlackberryMelonStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.13/oz
Not ratedExpect Cookie Dough, Blood Orange, and Afternoon Yoga from this washed.
Cauca, CO · Washed
MediumCookieOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.49/oz
Not ratedBanana and Pb & Jam on a honey build.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Honey
Medium-LightBananaPeanutJam
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.97/oz
Not rated7 Up, Malt Chocolate, and Cranberry on a natural build.
El Pino, PE · Natural
LightLemonMaltChocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.56/oz
Not ratedAnaerobic Natural lot with Chocolate Ganache, Violets, and Lulo in the cup.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Anaerobic Natural
LightChocolateFloralTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.37/oz
Not ratedLuxardo, Dark Chocolate Cake, and Coffee On The Patio on a natural build.
Natural
Medium-DarkCherryDark ChocolateFloral+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.46/oz
Not ratedWashed lot with Cherry Soda, Chocolate Bar, and Apricot in the cup.
El Amenecer, PE · Washed
LightCherryChocolateApricot
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.56/oz
Not ratedExpect Mango Candy, Purple Flowers, and Outer Space from this white honey.
Sidama, ET · White Honey
LightMangoCandyFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.16/oz
Not ratedMarmalade, Pomegranate, and Payday Bar on a natural build.
Las Flores, HN · Natural
LightOrangePomegranatePeanut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.59/oz
Not ratedAnaerobic Natural / Producer: lot with Cherry Soda, Chocolate Bar, and Apricot in the cup.
Kitale, KE · Anaerobic Natural / Producer:
LightCherryChocolateApricot
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.63/oz
Not ratedHoney lot with Rose Petals, White Chocolate, and Love Letters in the cup.
Honey
LightRose BlossomWhite Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Not ratedExperimental lot with Cinnamon Brioche, Strawberry Jam, and Chocolate Tart in the cup.
CO · Experimental
Medium-LightCinnamonStrawberryChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.44/oz
Not ratedMarmalade, Almond Roca, and Pancakes on a washed build.
El Morito, PE · Washed
LightOrangeAlmondCaramelized+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.32/oz
Not ratedExpect Mango, Matcha, and Summiting from this anaerobic washed.
EC · Anaerobic Washed
LightMangoGreen Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.16/oz
Not ratedUpside Down Pineapple Cake, Raspberry, and Peach on a washed & natural build.
Washed & Natural
MediumPineappleRaspberryPeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.89/oz
Not ratedSwedish Cardamom Buns, Gingerbread Cookie, and Milk Chocolate on a anaerobic natural build.
Anaerobic Natural
MediumCardamomGingerbreadMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.63/oz
Not ratedNatural 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
Not ratedChocolate Cake, Almonds, and Cherries on a washed and natural build.
Washed And Natural
DarkChocolateAlmondCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.51/oz
Not ratedNatural 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
Not ratedTaste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.77/oz
Archived (7)
68Expect Candied Orange, Pecan, and Lavender from this washed.
Cauca, CO · Washed
LightOrangePecanLavender
COE #1 · 2021
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedBlood Orange, Aperol, and Pear on a natural build.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
OrangePear
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedWashed 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
Not ratedPlums, 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
Not ratedWatermelon, Jasmine Tea, and Rosé on a experimental build.
Experimental
MediumWatermelonJasmineTea Like+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedExpect Tangerine, Blackberry Jam, and Raspberry from this washed.
Kitale, KE · Washed
LightTangerineBlackberryRaspberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedPeach and Coconut Whipped Cream on a red honey build.
Red Honey
Medium-LightPeachCoconutCreamy
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
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