75Cola, Fig, and Pomegranate on a anaerobic natural build.
Haraz, YE · Anaerobic Natural
LightColaFigPomegranate+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.51/oz
Roaster
Vice City Bean
Miami, FLvicecitybean.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 6
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 72.8
- Reddit sentiment
- 78/100
OriginsCOETYERW
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.
- Reddit78/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 6 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%
- Transparency61.7/1006/6 lots · weight 5%
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 78/100
Vice City Bean (often referred to as City Bean Roasters) is mentioned in the context of the Los Angeles specialty coffee scene. A user specifically recommended their Honduras Gea roast as a high-quality option for home espresso enthusiasts. There is very limited discussion regarding the roaster beyond this specific recommendation.
LA-based roasterrecommended for espressoHonduras Gea roast mentionedlimited community discussion
Threads cited (10)
- r/espresso · 3050↑ · I don’t live close to a Specialty Coffee anymore and I couldn’t care less :)
- r/Coffee · 1277↑ · My Glitch Coffee Experience and Thoughts on Drinking a $27 Cup
- r/Coffee · 743↑ · Anybody interested in coffee from the Philippines?
- r/espresso · 714↑ · Your home-made espresso is the best espresso you will ever drink
- r/espresso · 669↑ · Glitch Osaka obligatory review
- r/espresso · 573↑ · Pro-Tip: Throw out those worthless meds for 18g dosing tubes!
- r/pourover · 514↑ · Drinking my way through Tokyo
- r/Coffee · 425↑ · Remember your beginning steps into coffee?
- r/Coffee · 385↑ · Tokyo coffee scene: my impressions / little guide
- r/Coffee · 349↑ · Reaching coffee zen
On YouTube
1 video · 2k combined views
Outside coverage characterizes Vice City Bean as a project driven by the personal passion and self-taught expertise of its founder. Reviewers highlight the roaster's focus on the technical aspects of espresso preparation. The brand is presented as a dedicated participant in the Miami coffee scene with a strong emphasis on flavor development through careful blending.
Founder-led expertiseFocus on espresso balanceTechnical approach to brewingIntentional flavor development
Flagship cafe
Vice City Bean Wynwood/Downtown
1657 N. Miami Ave., Miami, FL
Open in maps →The Wynwood/Downtown location is listed first among their three Miami cafe locations.
The catalog
6 in stock · 3 archived
75
74Natural lot with Blueberry, Chocolate Bar, and Raisinets in the cup.
Huila, CO · Natural
LightBlueberryChocolateRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.60/oz
74Expect Berry, Whipped Honey, and Red Apple from this natural.
Oromia, ET · Natural
LightBerryHoneyApple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.30/oz
73Natural lot with Blueberry Pop Tart Filling, Cocoa, and Black Tea in the cup.
Kaffa Zone, ET · Natural
LightBlueberryCocoaBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.10/oz
71Bright, Juicy, and Chocolate on a washed natural build.
Washed Natural
MediumChocolateApple
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
69Washed lot with Caramel, Milk Chocolate, and Berries in the cup.
Washed
CaramelMilk ChocolateBerry
Buyer 4.3 (3)
$1.90/oz
Archived (3)
75Expect Complex Florals, Peach, and Pineapple from this natural.
Huila, CO · Natural
FloralPeachPineapple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.69/oz
Out of stock
74Fresh Peach, Tropical Punch, and Marshmallow on a experimental build.
Huila, CO · Experimental
PeachTropical FruitMarshmallow+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.15/oz
Out of stock
73Washed lot with Chocolate, Raisin, and Cherries in the cup.
Rutsiro District, RW · Washed
LightChocolateRaisinCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
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