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Guatemala typically produces some of the finest coffee available, so it’s exciting when a particular coffee proves capable of going above and beyond these already high expectations. Sourced and roasted by our partners in crime over at Mr. Espresso, the following is their description of … more

We are proud to announce the newest addition to the Coffee Bar family, 101 Montgomery. Packed in a sea of tall buildings, busy streets, non-stop work weeks and fast-approaching deadlines comes your new morning ritual: Coffee Bar 101 Montgomery.… more

Coffee Bar’s inaugural Latte Art Throwdown was by all definitions a massive success. From the competitors, to the food vendors, to the sponsors and those who simply participated by drinking great coffee and booze all night long, it was surely a night to be seen.

The rules of the game were simpl… more

Most of you probably recognize Jacob as one of our long-time employees, but did you know that he is also an artist who runs a successful indie Hip-hop label? And were you aware that his label, Psychokinetics, is getting ready to release its seventh title (and Jacob’s second solo album) Life Wel… more

A note from our very own Richard Sandlin, who is in Nicaragua right now, working with the non-profit organization Global Glimpse:

Nicaragua has been amazing. Starting Tuesday my 19 amazing kids go back to SF and I’m off to a few coops. I’m so excited.  I’ve been to a few beneficios … more

Let’s set the record straight, a Cortado defined:

espresso “cut” with 3-4 oz of steamed milk, served in a small glass,  and that’s it.

You’ve heard of a “Gibraltar” right? pretty much the same thing,…but the Cortado came first.  We could start … more

Recently Luigi, Nicolas and I (Richard) went to San Diego to lounge in the sun and convention center halls to learn to keep up with the times. There, the three of us took our third class this summer on manual brewing methods (hint: think brew bar), networked with an insanely cool group of coffee heads, a… more

We’re proud to announce our support for Project Hope Art’s new, organic & fair trade chocolate bars, now available at Coffee Bar for $3.95 a pop (for a limited time), and produced by Sweet Earth Chocolates out of San Luis Obispo.  60 % of every bar goes directly to funding childrens&… more

For a limited time we’ll be offering a special value.  In today’s market, finding a great Kenyan coffee at a reasonable price is a near impossible task.  Thanks to the value driven philosophy of John DiRuocco over at Mr. Espresso, we’re happy to bring you this Top Auction Lot proc… more