Hands down one of the best cups of coffee Ive ever had and a unique experience.Expect to spend about 20 minutes on your first visit as the proprietor Doug gives you a whirlwind seminar on every step of the coffee process from selecting the beans, roasting, grinding, steeping, and of you like cream/sugar finding the perfect mix. Youre getting coffee on his terms and the education is part of the package. Doug describes what he does like any idiot could make as good a cup as he does but hes got a clear knowledge of his craft and attention to detail that is a rare gift.The shop is a cozy place with at least one dog chilling out. Ill definitely be stopping back if I pass through Syracuse again.

Great guy, friendly and kind. Knows his coffee. Coffee is strong but good. definitely will be back.

Great coffee!!! Roasted daily. Quirky atmosphere - dont miss!!!

Great unique place with good coffee! Stop in and meet Doug (the owner). I was on my way back to Rochester from East Syracuse. I Googled coffee near me and Kind Coffee had a good review, so I decided to stop. After an awkward moment, I soon realized they only accept cash. Embarrassed, I said Im sorry, I dont have cash, I was traveling and found you on Google. Doug, seemingly unfazed, asked where I was from and poured me a fresh cup of coffee. Again I said I dont have any money, just credit. He said, its cool man, next time youre in the area stop and pay me, or dont, whatever. Then, after a long conversation about coffee (he roasts all his own) he gave me a 1/4lb of Jamaican blue mountain (another good faith sale). Anyhow, one of the best, most memorable coffee experiences I have had. Its worth a visit, if for nothing else but to meet Doug. By the way, I did stop back and pay!

Some if the BEST coffee U have ever had! Amazing roasting and brewing.

Delicious coffee with a super host! Thank you Doug owner, coffee roaster, brewer, manager and custodian for giving me a very informative lesson on coffee and friendly company. Hats off to you. Visit my friends you wont be disappointed!

Fresh roasted beans and coffee dailyAt a fair price

I stopped in here about 2 months ago, and had a 5 minute convo about coffee that lasted 25 minutes, lol! Doug is a trip, passionate about what he does, and my lesson included munching on some fresh-roasted beans to assess flavor. Amazing. As noted elsewhere, his roastings are daily, and they get darker as the week goes on. Im just finishing the pound I bought, but it stayed very fresh in my cannister. Going back ASAP.

Dougs passion for Quality makes all the difference!!!

I love the coffee here. You know your going to get an amazing brew with these beans. Also the owner makes the experience because his enthusiasm and knowledge for coffee is just amazing!

Doug, the owner is one of the best guys around! You can tell that he is passionate about his work, and it shows in his quality and delicious coffee!The atmosphere is very chill and laid back. You can have a nice cup of coffee and relax and play a game, or enjoy the company of one of the awesomely sweet pups!If its your first time, Doug will walk you through the steps and process of coffee beans, helping you to find your perfect beans.The selection is great and The Kind Coffee Co has some hard to find beans. If what you want isnt available, Doug will help you choose something close. Prices are very reasonable.I know know that if you like a light roast, early in the week is best. Medium roast in the middle of the week, and dark roast at the end. You can request your beans be roasted to your liking, as long as you dont mind waiting.The Kind Coffee Co, and Doug are excellent and really helped me fine tune my taste for coffee!

GREAT coffee. Strong but not bitter. Simple choices: hot, cold or expresso. No half soy lattes here. But what you do get is an excellent cup of coffee, as good as I have found. Rarely (only a handful of times in my life) have I come across a cup of coffee as good as Kind coffee has every single day (that they are open). The owner/operator/sole staffer, Doug, explained his simple recipe. Buy the best beans, roast them fresh daily at precise temperatures, grind fresh, and make the coffee with equipment that brews at the perfect temp and time.If you enjoy fairly strong coffee, you will be delighted. And his coffee, while strong, avoids being bitter. So those who do not drink it black can add some cream and it will still taste great.For a real treat, stop at Columbus bakery before and get a fresh loaf of bread. Columbus bread and a Kind coffee are wonderful together. The owner Doug, can appear to be a bit of a character at first, but a nice character you will be happy to have encountered.

Best coffee in the Syracuse area. Fresh roasted daily, no fufu stuff, simply the best.

What a curious place. Came in on a Friday to get the dark roast. The owner is engaged and excited to get you to try excellent coffee. Bought a pound of beans and an iced coffee and was very pleased with both.

Doug is simply the man. I started going here about a week and a half ago and am hooked. AMAZING strong coffee made by a dude who is the most knowledgeable person Ive met in this field. He has it down to a perfected science. Not to mention his dog is friggen sweet. Im blessed he is right around the corner from my work.

Intensely great coffee that is roasting while you walk in. The owner is a trip. Eccentric doesnt even begin to describe this dude. Hes worth going just to meet. Great spot. ✌

The coffee can be good, but not consistently. I could overlook the appearance of the place and just enjoy the coffee, if the owner wasnt so rude. People might give him a hipster pass, but I like a little kindness with my coffee.

Great coffee ☕ nice and knowledgeable owner

If you like coffee you will love this place. They only have one type of coffee, and the roast gets darker as the weeks goes on. At $2.50 for an amazing cup of coffee, its a great place to stop for a mid day buzz. They also sell freshly roasted beans.

I stopped in here about 2 months ago, and had a 5 minute convo about coffee that lasted 25 minutes, lol! Doug is a trip, passionate about what he does, and my lesson included munching on some fresh-roasted beans to assess flavor. Amazing. As noted elsewhere, his roastings are daily, and they get darker as the week goes on. Im just finishing the pound I bought, but it stayed very fresh in my cannister. Going back ASAP.

Hands down the best coffee Ive ever had! I wish I had stopped in a long time ago! The owner is a wealth of knowledge, Thank you Kind sir!

Lovely price, it is worth going back again! Although there are not many types of coffee, it is worth it! Great!

Wow, wow, wow!!! Im from out of town and have driven by the warehouse a couple times but could not stop. Today I could and boy am I glad I did. It truly is the best coffee you will ever have. The owner obviously knows a lot about coffee and is very passionate about it. I received a complete coffee education. Drinking my instant coffee at home will never be the same....

I usually never review anything, but the owner Doug made quite the impression. His passion for good coffee was incredible. Do yourself a favor and stop by when you have some free time to discuss roasting, brewing, etc. I’ll be back soon!

I was happy to stumble upon this place as I was passing by because I was ready for a cup.A zero frills place that only sells cups of coffee and freshly roasted coffee beans.Dont expect fancy or even nice just a great cup of coffee from an extremely knowledgeable owner.I think its $20 a pound for fresh roasted beans.

Hole in the wall coffee shop. The owner is quite the character. For $2.50 (cash only) youll get a better cup of STRONG coffee than anywhere else, though its whatever hes brewed that day. No americano, espressos or anything, straight up black coffee and cream and sugar if youd like. Zero frills but best coffee youll find in town. Sells beans for $20 a pound, which if you let him lecture you on the right way to brew a bean, is also the best beans you can buy.

A truly authentic hipsters coffee shop. Its really just a short walk from the Armory Square Area. Armory Square lost its 1970s Bohemian roots in the early 90s to a more gentrified Suburbanite friendly environment. The Kind Coffee Company gives you a taste what that 1970s Armory Square once was. So if youre taking a coffee break and you work somewhere near Armory Square or along the strip on West Fayette Street between West Street and Genesee Street, take a hike to this place for unique experience and a great cup of coffee served up by the owner who is truly a coffee connoisseur.

Owner is eccentric, and the coffee is delicious and strong! 20$ for a pound of beautiful coffee beans that are freshly roasted

Unique business. The owner serves you coffee on his terms. One size, no fancy drinks, or flavored syrups. Though he will reluctantly give you milk.As a coffee lover, this is beautiful experience totally worth the visit and many returns. If you enjoy corporate coffee (such as D&D and Starbucks) or expect people who serve you to be subservient.... you wont like this place.

Cool place. Owner is passionate and informative about his trade. Best coffee in Syracuse.

Fantastic

Very wonderful coffee. Like, amazing coffee. Im sad its no longer on my way to work. The owner is very cool and lets you give his dog treats sometimes.

Walked in and had a cup of coffee in my hand 10 seconds later. A bit intense if youve never been. Worth it. Coffee smells and tastes sooooo good.

The best coffee / beans in SYR!Stop in and say hello to Doug.

Nice little coffee shop that serves only coffee roasted that day. Only one roast is available per day, and the get darker as the goes by. I went in on a Friday and got some dark roast. Very good flavor without being burned.

Attentively roasted beans brewed of so we, and a cool place to visit in Syracuse.

Great Coffee!

By far the best cup of coffee you will find in Syracuse, if not all of Central NY. Doug, the owner/operator is a walking encyclopedia and is happy to improve your understanding of all things coffee, just ask. Be sure to bring your manners though, as any disrespect will quickly help you find the exit.

The Starbucks antidote.

Great coffee, friendly atmosphere. The way that coffee should be... one delicious size, you want cream or sugar? Perfect. Tip the dog. 🐕

In my two decades of travel, this is one of the top coffee stops in America. Be advised: BLACK COFFEE.

The owner (Doug) is a wonderful and nice man with no bullshit. Coffees amazing and he sticks by his word with the freshness of it

Excellent coffee, roasted daily and sold by the pound or cup. You can buy ground or whole bean but if you want more than a pound you should call a day or two ahead as there is only a limited amount roasted each day.

Best coffee Ive had in a long time. The owner was a great conversation and I wish I got here more often.

They do a great pour over! Well worth the wait.

The coffee here is amazing!! Fresh roasted and brewed it doesnt get much better.

True coffee. Strong and bold in flavor. High quality beans and of course, fresh.

I order from him mail-order (I know Doug from college). Great and ever-changing selection of beans, roasted to order exactly as you wish, from all over the world. Love the Costa Rican Miel (honey-roasted), Kona and Guatemalan I got there, but the exact beans available constantly changes.

Roasts their own coffee beans on site. The freshest cup of coffee in Syracuse.

Hippy coffee dive. Just coffee. Great coffee. Kind company.

Excellent coffee. Coffee is always roasted the same day for the great cup.

Best fresh beans you can get. I will be buying all of my coffee from here on out!!!Thanks Doug

Owner is a trip - super friendly and knows all there is to know about making a great cup. Likely to ruin you for coffee elsewhere.

Undisputed best coffee you can buy

Outstanding coffee and outstanding service...

Good coffee hot coffee

Best coffee ever.... Worth a drive out of your way!

Mmmmmm yummy!

Best coffee we had the whole visit. My wife let me have a sip but thats it.

Best coffee around, and definitely an interesting place

THE best coffee in SU

Great owner,knows his coffee!

Best coffee in the Cuse!!!

Unique atmosphere, great coffee.

Best coffee in Syracuse hands down!

Love the Christmas blend!

Love it!

So unique!

A great cup of coffee!!!

Delicious coffee.

Expert roaster and coffee connoisseur!

Great, strong coffee!

Best coffee in town

Best coffee in Syracuse

Amazing beans

Best coffee in Syracuse

Coffee is good

Coffee, Only coffee!

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