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Espresso coffee roasters

Espresso asks more of a coffee than any other brew method — 9 bars of pressure and a 30-second extraction amplify everything, good and bad. Roasters with a real espresso program develop blends specifically for it (usually a touch darker, sweeter, and more forgiving to dial in) and can talk recipes: dose, yield, and time for their beans on your machine. The 2978 roasters below are known for it — use the map to find the closest one.

Specialty tags come from each roaster's own website and menus, plus customer reviews; offerings rotate, so check current menus before a special trip.

Top-rated espresso roasters in America

Starbucks Reserve Roastery

4.4 ★★★★☆ 19,090 reviews

646 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Roasts in-house fresh pastriesEspressoSmall Batch

Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.

Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York

4.3 ★★★★☆ 7,522 reviews

61 9th Ave, New York, NY

Roasts in-house cold brew on tapfresh pastriesEspresso

Large Starbucks outlet featuring coffee roastery, baked sweets and cocktails in a bright setting.

River Rock Roasting Company

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,592 reviews

394 S State St, La Verkin, UT

Roasts in-house fresh pastriesfriendly baristasEspresso

Low-key coffeehouse offering espresso drinks, baked goods & sandwiches, plus expansive canyon views.

787 Coffee Co.

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,685 reviews

251 W 30th St, New York, NY

Wholesale fresh pastriesfriendly baristascozy atmosphere

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 4,314 reviews

100 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Wholesale pour-over barfriendly baristascozy atmosphere

Casual coffee shop featuring Puerto Rican mountain-grown beans and infused cold brews, plus vegan pastries.

Tierra Mia Coffee Drive Thru

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,691 reviews

11004 Atlantic Ave, Lynwood, CA

Roasts in-house fresh pastriesEspresso

Stylish chain serving Latin-inspired coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans, plus pastries.

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,391 reviews

2120 N Zaragoza Rd Ste 2A, El Paso, TX

Wholesale fresh pastriescozy atmosphereSubscriptions

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,244 reviews

2419 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX

Wholesale dog-friendlyfriendly baristascozy atmosphere

Storyville Coffee Pike Place

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,101 reviews

94 Pike St Top floor Suite 34, Seattle, WA

Roasts in-house fresh pastriessubscriptionsfriendly baristas

Market-based spot for artisanal coffee & baked goods in stylish wood-clad digs with fireplace.

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,846 reviews

60 W 129th St, New York, NY

Wholesale friendly baristascozy atmosphereSubscriptions

Smokey Row Coffee

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,732 reviews

1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA

Roasts in-house friendly baristasEspresso

Local cafe featuring fresh-roasted coffee, diner-style eats & ice cream in an industrial-chic space.

Savannah Coffee Roasters

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,675 reviews

215 W Liberty St, Savannah, GA

Roasts in-house roasts in-housefresh pastriesEspresso

Airy cafe of a century-old roasting company serving its own brews plus breakfast & sandwiches.

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