Peru Clever Wush Wush/Gesha Natural
Natural lot with Brown Sugar, Green Tea, and Floral in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Natural
LightBrown SugarGreen TeaFloral+4
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.75/oz
Roaster
Vigilante Coffee
Hyattsville, MDwww.vigilantecoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 14
- Also available
- 1
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 69.7
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
Pricing perks10% off your first orderFree shipping over $50
OriginsMXCOPEGTBRYE
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.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube80/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 14 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%
- Transparency68.5/10013/14 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge14/14
- stale decay12/14
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
Vigilante Coffee is consistently recognized as a prominent and respected roaster in the DC/DMV area. Users frequently share positive experiences with their beans, describing them as "delightful" and "delicious," and they are often grouped alongside other well-regarded regional roasters. While one user expressed frustration regarding changes to their subscription model and customer service, the overall community sentiment remains positive, with many local customers expressing pride in the brand.
DC/DMV stapleconsistently tasty beanslocal favoritegood variety of originssubscription model concerns
Threads cited (10)
- r/espresso · ↑ · Finally got a decent picture
- r/espresso · ↑ · Morning shot pull. Vigilante Coffee’s Brazil Capim Seco beans on an Olympia Express Cremin
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Just got a Chemex for Christmas, help!
- r/Coffee · ↑ · DC area roasters like Swing's, Vigilante & Ceremony
- r/espresso · ↑ · After trying various beans, I’ve been loving Stumptown the most. Any other similar recs?
- r/pourover · ↑ · Vigilante Coffee (Hyattsville, MD) is offering discounts on beans until 7/31. Up to 25% of
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Deal: 30% off a new Barzata Encore via Vigilante Coffee
- r/Coffee · ↑ · keeps you vigilante all night long
- r/Coffee · ↑ · I need a new subscription!
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Beans and bite in Washington DC
Press · Sprudge
- Build-Outs Of Coffee: Vigilante Coffee In Vista, CA2024-08-16·sprudge
Vigilante Coffee in Vista, California.
- Build-Outs Of Coffee: Vigilante Coffee In Oceanside, CA2021-09-10·sprudge
Vigilante Coffee in Oceanside, California.
- New Cafes In Washington, DC: Slipstream, Vigilante, and Compass Coffee2014-08-05·sprudge
If ever there were dog days of summer, you’d find them in Washington, DC, a city founded in…
On YouTube
2 videos · 37k combined views
Outside coverage of Vigilante Coffee highlights their cafe in College Park, MD, and emphasizes their global sourcing model across roughly ten countries. Reviewers and feature segments note their relentless pursuit of quality and collaborative approach to developing signature blends. The shop is presented as a dedicated community-focused space connected to a university setting.
Global sourcing from ten countriesCollege Park cafe locationRelentless pursuit of qualityCollaborative signature blends
From Vigilante Coffee
Flagship cafe
Vigilante Coffee Hyattsville Roastery & Cafe
4327 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, MD
Open in maps →The Hyattsville location is presented as the primary Roastery & Cafe.
The catalog
14 in stock · 10 archived
Costa Rica El Cristobal Anaerobic Natural
Anaerobic Natural / Producer: lot with Berry Aroma, Bubblegum, and Pomelo Orange in the cup.
Chirripó, CR · Anaerobic Natural / Producer:
LightBerryCandyOrange+4
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.92/oz
MediumAlmondVanillaToffee+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.25/oz
Ethiopia Natty Cheffe
Floral Aroma, Blueberry, and Pecan on a natural build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
LightFloralBlueberryPecan+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.19/oz
MediumChocolateOrangeOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.19/oz
DarkCocoa PowderDark ChocolatePrune+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.12/oz
Mexico TB Decaf
Expect Chocolate, Pecan, and Toasted Marshmallow from this washed.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
MediumChocolatePecanMarshmallow+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.58/oz
Brazil Capim Seco
Expect Milk Chocolate, Juicy, and Toasted Almonds from this natural.
Carmo de Minas, BR · Natural
MediumMilk ChocolateJuicyAlmond+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.25/oz
Colombia Half Caff
Washed lot with Pancake Syrup, Orange, and Dried Fig in the cup.
Huila & Antioquia, CO · Washed
MediumMaple SyrupOrangeFig+3
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.19/oz
Peru Darkslide
Expect Toasted Coconut, Caramel, and Prune from this washed.
San Ignacio & Cajamarca, PE · Washed
DarkCoconutCaramelPrune+3
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$1.67/oz
The South American Cold Breezy Blend
Chocolate, Low Acidity, and Full Bodied on a pulp natural / washed build.
Carmo de Minas & Jerico, BR · Pulp Natural / Washed
MediumChocolateOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$1.58/oz
Fortunata Blend
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$0.68/oz
Pitango Dolcenera
Roaster flags Bittersweet Chocolate, Roasted Cashew, and Dried Dates in the cup.
Dark ChocolateCashewDate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.00/oz
Pitango Matrimonio
Think Nutty, Nougat, and Baker's Chocolate.
NuttyNougatChocolate+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.00/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Community Forklift Coffee
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$0.56/oz
Archived (10)
Yemen Haraz Crème de la Crème
Berry Aroma, Mulling Spices, and Plum on a natural build.
Haraz, YE · Natural
LightBerrySpicesPlum+2
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$3.75/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala La Senda Carbonic Maceration
Plum, Cacao Nib, and Brown Sugar on a carbonic maceration build.
Acatenango, GT · Carbonic Maceration
Medium-LightPlumCocoa PowderBrown Sugar+6
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.62/oz
Out of stock
Dank
Natural lot with Green Apple, Honeysuckle, and Red Grape in the cup.
Acatenango, Yirgacheffe, GT · Natural
MediumAppleHoneysuckleRed Currant+2
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.75/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Shyira Washed
Washed lot with Toffee, Cranberry, and Hazelnut in the cup.
Northern Rwanda, RW · Washed
LightToffeeCranberryHazelnut+2
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.37/oz
Out of stock
Mexico Sierra Norte: A Dark Roast
Washed lot with Graham Cracker, Dark Chocolate, and Toasty in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
DarkCerealDark ChocolateRoasted
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.37/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Hafi Natural
Blackberry, Strawberry Jelly, and Cacao Nib on a natural build.
Muyinga Province, BI · Natural
LightBlackberryStrawberryCocoa+2
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.44/oz
Out of stock
MediumNougatMilk ChocolateApple+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.44/oz
Out of stock
Mexico Yotao Natural
Expect Candied Pecan, Fig, and Cherry Acidity from this natural.
Oaxaca, MX · Natural
LightPecanFigCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.44/oz
Out of stock
DarkDark ChocolateMolassesOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$1.12/oz
Out of stock
MediumChocolateCaramelOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$1.25/oz
Out of stock
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