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79% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Stumptown Coffee
4.0 • 55 Reviews
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4
79% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Stumptown Coffee earns strong reviews for consistently bold, reliable blends like Hair Bender and Holler Mountain, excellent cold brew (including Oatly variants), and wide, easy-to-find selections—so yes, the brand is good and often works as a dependable daily pick. Critics cite pronounced acidity/sourness, occasional bitter or strange aftertastes, limited options for dark-roast lovers, and inconsistency over time in the cup, making it less ideal for those who sip slowly or prefer smoother profiles.
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6mo ago
I was in desperate need of a coffee mid day pick me up and decided to grab the cold brew with oatly milk. There was not any coffee shops nearby that I trusted enough to make me a non burnt coffee, plus they dont always use the best oat milk. I give this 5 stars. Perfect amount, resealable, did not need any additional sweetness. I will be grabbing this in the future when in a rush like at the airport.

6mo ago
I love Stumptown. It’s definitely premium-priced, but the beans are consistently great. One of my favorite perks is that when you buy a bag of beans in the café, you get a free cup of coffee — such a nice touch. I always come back to the classics like Holler, but I also enjoy rotating through their single-origin offerings.

5mo ago
giving stumptown trapper creek decaf and organic french roast 5 stars, but will not purchase again. the coffees are delicious when brewed. bold and hearty. high quality. however after the brewed coffee sits for awhile, both roasts take on a sourness that i don't like and I'm not able to finish the cup. many people like the sour notes so i'm not criticizing. i'm someone who sips from a cup all day long so look for coffees that sit well and taste as good at the end of the day...consistent from first drop to last. my go-to roaster (another company) has this quality and while i'm loyal to that brand i wanted to switch things up a bit and have always wanted to try stumptown. it's really good and im glad i did. i also ordered hair bender, which im looking forward to trying once im through with french roast. for me this is a good coffee if i make a smaller amount and finish it before the sour sets in. i highly recommend stumptown with confidence.

I love Stumptown! Such a great brand, they have awesome coffee blends available and their Oatly combination coffees are great, I like the chocolate and original. I enjoy using their beans for my French press in the morning.


PRODUCTS & OVERVIEW: Holler Mountain Blend (Organic Whole Bean). It is comparable to Cafe Vita's Queen City blend. Both exhibit the creamy caramel and light but sweetened flavor profile. I originally purchased this as a "dupe" to that of Cafe Vita but I have really grown to love this blend. It's a multi-layered, creamy, caramel, and molasses tasting bright citrusy cup of coffee. The slightly acidic, smooth, and buttery finish is to die for. I look forward to every cup of coffee in the morning - especially grinding the beans fresh before brewing. WORTH THE PRICE? I initially grabbed my first bag since it was on sale. However, I definitely purchased it later at full price. This specific blend is very robust and light since I use a chemex as my preferred brewing method. I typically drink my coffee black or with half a packet of splenda so I like to use quality tasting coffee. With that being said, I prefer spending the extra buck for this blend. If you are looking into getting into coffee, definitely check this brand out - well worth the price if you are an avid drinker. AGING STUDY: Initial Review: Again, I was instantly transported back into the Seattle coffee scene when I had my first cup of this blend. I thoroughly enjoyed my first bag. Months later: This is the only blend of whole coffee beans I purchase at the store. I usually try to pick up a bag of local coffee (support local) to try their blends or single origins, however, they just don't compare to Holler Mountain. I would like to pick up other blends but this one just hits all the notes and tastes that I prefer. Their website is chocked full with insightful information and is worth mentioning. BRAND MISSION:After a quick search, Stuptown aims to deliver coffee that is all about pleasure. It achieves exactly that. It is apparent that the brand is very intentional about their sourcing, roasting, and quality of their coffee beans. It is an easy decision to get behind the mission of this brand. If coffee is something you need to enjoy/taste subtle differences, then this is for you. If you are a typical consumer and not super into this niche, then a cheaper brand is more than sufficient.

6mo ago
Great, clean coffee that you can feel good drinking. Love the small batch, consciously owned business. A stellar cup of coffee that you can make right at home -- buy the beans for the freshest taste and flavor!
10mo ago
For Portland coffee aficionados who have come to rely on Stumptown selling locally roasted beans with roast dates within a week of purchase, please know that Stumptown is substituting mail orders with beans roasted in New York City with uncertain roast dates. I have cancelled my mail subscription and switched to local roasters who don’t bait and switch.
I love the oatly cold brew and the very strange but surprisingly tasty strange magic cascara soda.
I'm not much of a coffee fan but when I visited Portland, I bought one of the coffee bean packets since it said they were famous for its coffee. The taste is very acidic and sour which was a bit different experience I have had with other coffee beans.
Honestly pretty over hyped. There are sooo many better independent roasters who are more innovative & have higher quality coffee.
Living in Portland, Oregon for several years, Stumptown was definitely a staple coffee I came across a lot. And it's great at exactly that, a staple coffee. There is definitely better coffee out there to find but this is reliable and easy to come across usually and always solid
4y ago
BIG Stumptown fan! I love their beans and their pre-packaged oat milk coffees/lattes on the go. Highly recommend the Hairbender blend - that's my personal fav!
5y ago
I have frequented the 8th St. Location in NYC and like the espresso, but struggle with the bitterness of the coldbrew and regular coffee. More of a personal preference for smooth coffee. Also the associates are not always that friendly. But very cool vibes! I have never purchased a bag of coffee to brew myself.
Love love loveeeeeee this coffee brand. Coffee is 🔥 Packaging is 🔥 This isn’t my everyday coffee because of the price but I always like to treat myself to it once in awhile!
Always a solid choice- when in doubt, pick up Stumptown. Thankfully they are also very well distributed at this point, making it easy to find a bag or a can at most local grocery stores.
One of my favorite coffee roasters ever. Love that I'm starting to see this being sold in Target and other popular grocery stores.
Stumptown is reliably decent. The flavour is never terribly exciting, but it's always a great fallback option.
I've been brewing Stumptown and patronizing their cafes for years. I think, even as they've scaled, they've been able to maintain the high quality of their product. They also have quite a variety of beans from various origins, altitudes, roasts, etc, which makes it easy to find something I'll like every time I order.
One of my all time favorite coffees is the Stumptown Founder's Blend. I always buy it when it goes on sale at Whole Foods. I've tried some of their other blends and single origin coffees but Founders is by far my favorite.
1y ago
I love picking up a bag of Stumptown Coffee at whole foods. The flavor is rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced — no bitter aftertaste. Whether I’m brewing a pot at home or grabbing a cold brew, it’s always my go-to for a caffeine kick that tastes amazing. I also love how its organic!! 10/10