Steve's Coffee Roaster

Couple years ago my wife and I started grinding our coffee at home hence we tried different beans from different countries and different distributors one day driving for Ventura boulevard we found this place so we stopped just to try it. As soon as we stepped in we felt welcomed by the coffee smell and also by the friendly service. One of the highlights is that the people is always open to answering questions and if you request for a recommendation either for whole bean combinations, drinks or grind coffee. They have the best. In my opinion you get the BEST coffee here .

After I upgraded my coffee setup, I realized that the store-bought beans just weren't cutting it. So, I decided to check out some local roasters and found The Coffee Roaster. Their website keeps a log of when each coffee is roasted, which is super helpful. I recommend letting the beans rest for at least three days after roasting. While the prices are listed per pound, you can actually buy a quarter pound if you prefer. I grabbed some Ethiopian and Java beans since I wanted a medium roast with lower acidity. I just brewed the Ethiopian coffee with my espresso machine, and wow! The first thing that hit me was the floral aroma. It had low acidity and a really fruity flavor. I'm totally hooked! I couldn't find any info on pulling espresso shots on their site, so I chatted with Steve. He suggested using 18 grams of ground beans to get 36 grams of coffee at 200°F in 25-30 seconds. I really hope they add that info to their site soon. For my espresso, I grind 19.5 grams of beans and pull 42.5 grams of coffee at 198°F in 30-32 seconds. I'm excited to experiment with a 1:2 ratio and maybe try slightly higher temperatures!

Been coming here for freshly ground beans ever since i started developing a taste for coffee! Love their toddy blend for cold brew- and extra points for today bc they drew on my bag 🥹 All the workers here are super nice, but getting a cute bag of coffee today really made my day! I dont expect it every time but it was such a pleasant surprise

Fantastic first experience! service was friendly and kind. Resturant is clean, metered parking on the street, and service was perfect for a fast stop. They roast their own beans right in house! Certainly will be back during my visit to LA!

Truly one of my favorite places. Everyone who works here is a delight and they’re part of the reason why I keep coming back. The coffee is great! They have soy milk! If I lived closer I would be here every day.