50 reviews found
img 4/5.0 20, Aug 2025

Flavor follows through on promise

Site talks about consistent roasting for 20+ years?now I see why. The roast yields balanced acidity, slight sweetness, with no bitterness. Packaging good, delivery prompt. Hoping they add tasting notes online. That?d make it easier to explore their single origin or decaf options.


img 5/5.0 14, Aug 2025

Deep roast that stays faithful

The bold blend pours rich and comforting?dark chocolate, light spice, with a clean finish. Website?s roast-style labels helped guide me; I landed on dark. Shipment arrived in two days, intact. I?ve stuck to French press, and the flavor keeps evolving throughout the cup. It feels like every detail?from story, site, to roast?is intentional. Highly satisfied.


img 3/5.0 06, Aug 2025

Tasteful roast, mismatch expectations

From the site I expected a fruity, low-acid roast. What arrived tasted a bit flat, earthier. The site layout was great though, with espresso, seasonal picks laid out well. Packaging fresh. Coffee was decent, but not what I hoped for. Maybe try a different roast category next time.


img 5/5.0 25, Jul 2025

Crisp, engaging roast with purpose

Bought the featured Guatemala Huehuetenango?bright with stone fruit complexity. Packaged well, with a dated label. The site made browsing easy?found roasting style and fundraise support quickly. Shipping was fast. Brewed light roast drip?it never went sour. I felt good supporting a roaster in North Carolina with heritage, and tasting excellent coffee atop that adds weight. One of the standout bags I?ve had in a while.


img 4/5.0 11, Jul 2025

Lovable roast, site could be slicker

Coffee brings that warm nutty aroma with mild fruit notes. Brewed as French press, it felt cozy and full. The site offers clear roast styles and fundraise information, though page load times dragged. Still, flavor redeemed everything. Packaging secure. Delivery in four days. If they update site speed, this will easily convert casual buyers into regulars.


img 5/5.0 30, Jun 2025

Exceptional roast, full story behind it

First, the website drew me in?categories like single origin, espresso, seasonal favorites, even low-acid options. The fundraiser collaboration with GWU offered a personal touch. But the roast is what matters: I?m getting citrus brightness, smooth caramel sweetness, and a lingering finish that's balanced. Packaging sealed tight, beans felt fresh. Shipped within two days, arrived punctually. I pulled a slow pour-over and each sip stayed vibrant to the last drop. It's rare to find a roaster with so much character in both story and flavor. Broadriverroasters has earned a spot in my rotation.


img 5/5.0 15, Jun 2025

Homely roast with bright edges

Brew leans toward juicy brightness with light berry notes. Not too sharp. Packaging warm and neat. The site?s fundraiser mention stood out?adds character. A solid roast that feels clean and welcoming.


img 4/5.0 27, May 2025

Coffee with care shown

Beans taste pleasant, and artwork packaging feels minimal and honest. Love that they highlight roast styles and seasonal options. Could use brewing tips online, but roast shines on its own.


img 5/5.0 09, May 2025

Reliable roast for quiet mornings

Cup comes in smooth, solid taste. I?m not chasing bold or funky?just good coffee, and this gives. Packaging protects the beans, and website gives a friendly commute across categories. Delivered quickly.


img 4/5.0 24, Apr 2025

Warm roast, good value

The roast is toasty without bitterness, with soft caramel notes. Beans were well-packed. Website pricing felt fair. Wish they had a sampler set for newcomers. Though, would still buy this.


img 3/5.0 06, Apr 2025

Fine coffee, but delay matters

The flavor leans mellow and nutty. I ordered a light roast?they had a single origin featured?and it brewed clean. But delay in delivery made it feel less exciting. Still, flavor holds.


img 5/5.0 18, Mar 2025

Deep roast, steady quality

Coffee?s rich, full-bodied, with chocolate and fruit layers. Same taste across two shipments?impressed by consistency. Packaging was simple and clean. Site?s informative with categories and roast styles. Absolute win for daily brew.


img 4/5.0 04, Mar 2025

Friendly taste, room to improve site

I liked the medium roast?bright, nutty, with gentle sweetness. The site helps with shop categories and brew styles, though image load speed could be better. Still, product shows care. Beans were fresh, sealed well. I?ll come back once site feels less laggy.


img 5/5.0 12, Feb 2025

Bright roast, thoughtful mission

That fundraiser for GWU caught my eye, but the roast sealed the deal. Flavor?s clean, citrus notes pop nicely without biting. Beans pack a vibrant aroma. Fast shipping, nice box, little school logo on bag adds charm. Brewed some for friends and they asked where it came from. Honest, good coffee with purpose.


img 4/5.0 27, Jan 2025

Steady flavor, minor checkout glitch

Coffee brews into balanced, aromatic cups?smooth enough for quiet mornings. The site layout, with single origin and low-acid categories, helped pick something unique. Checkout glitch kicked back some errors but eventually worked. Packaging arrived sturdy and resealed well. If they can iron out web bugs, this would feel seamless. Still, the product delivers.


img 5/5.0 03, Jan 2025

Full-flavored roast, great packaging

The roast hits bold notes without harshness. Expect subtle cocoa and berry undertones. Beans looked freshly bagged, with a decent seal intact. Website highlights roast styles and seasonal picks, and that comes through in the cup. Delivery took just a few days after checkout. Brewing felt smooth and consistent. Nice branding, too?warm without being overdone. I?ll reorder for those weekday rituals.


img 1/5.0 14, Dec 2024

No tracking, flat roast

Shipment came with no tracking update. Coffee ended dull and lukewarm.


img 2/5.0 25, Nov 2024

Not the bright roast expected

The light roast lacked brightness I hoped for. Tasted flat and unmemorable.


img 1/5.0 07, Nov 2024

Pretty website, bland beans

The homepage and fundraiser stories are neat?but flavor didn?t match the vibe.


img 2/5.0 19, Oct 2024

Missed the mark on freshness

Coffee smelled stale. Packaging wasn?t airtight. Support took its time replying.


img 1/5.0 01, Oct 2024

Plain roast, poor communication

Brew was bland. The site looked great, but nobody followed up on my concerns.


img 2/5.0 13, Sep 2024

Flavor okay, but service lacking

Roast tastes average, but customer service didn?t respond to my email. Leaves me uneasy.


img 1/5.0 28, Aug 2024

Missing info and slow delivery

No roast date on bag, and delivery lagged. Coffee smells fine but lacks excitement.


img 2/5.0 05, Aug 2024

Disappointed but hopeful

Coffee itself decent?but shipping took too long, and support reply took a week. Need faster turnaround.


img 1/5.0 21, Jul 2024

Packaging odd, slow response

Bag arrived damp, label smudged. Coffee tasted flat, and no one answered my message.


img 2/5.0 29, Jun 2024

Order mix-up, still waiting reply

Ordered a medium roast but got a dark bold one. Tried emailing twice. Still crickets. Tastes okay but not what I wanted.


img 2/5.0 10, Jun 2024

All bark, little bite

Coffee world is competitive?flavor, service, storytelling need to align. Here, only the site tells a good story. The roast felt dull, delivery was slow, support silent. Beans ended up in my cupboard. Perhaps next time.


img 1/5.0 27, May 2024

Great brand story, underwhelming follow-through

The cause-driven vibe (GWU fundraising) lured me. I even considered wholesale. Instead I got late delivery, no tracking, wrong roast. Coffee was acceptable but lack of engagement really dims the shine.


img 2/5.0 02, May 2024

Flat roast, flaky service

Wanted the low-acid roast, but got the bold one by mistake. Lack of response hurt. The taste was too heavy, not nuanced. My palate looked for brightness. It needed more life. Return policy unclear. For loyal coffee drinkers, such errors go deep.


img 1/5.0 15, Apr 2024

Lots of promise, little follow-through

Found their coffee via fundraiser blurb. Website was friendly, roast types clear. But ordering turned cold?no order confirmation for days. Then shipment arrived wrong and late. Coffee tasted ok but expected more from a roaster rooted in North Carolina for decades. Cancelled the next order entirely. Without fixing responsiveness and accuracy, the brand feels hollow.


img 2/5.0 26, Mar 2024

Nice mission, flawed delivery chain

The site talks about fundraisers and roasting heritage. That hooked me. But then shipping took ages, and tracking link didn?t work. Once delivered, I discovered a tear in the bag. Beans were partly stale and the aroma weak. I messaged twice, heard nothing. The coffee had potential, but freshness matters. Let?s hope they shore up packaging and responsiveness.


img 1/5.0 08, Mar 2024

Unresponsive after ordering mistake

Placed a medium-dark single-origin roast, but got a dark bold blend. That might?ve been okay if I had been asked, but nobody reached out. My emails asking for correction felt ignored. Even the bag design was generic?not the clean fundraiser packaging I?d seen. Coffee was drinkable, but not exciting. I rely on those subtle flavors. When communication fails, all that matters is the cup?and it didn?t stand out enough.


img 2/5.0 11, Feb 2024

Underwhelmed despite good website

The site displays options like Guatemala Huehuetenango, New Wave, Ethiopia Guji, nice categories. I picked a seasonal roast. But delivery dragged on past estimated date, no shipping notice. When coffee finally arrived, the roast taste was dull?no brightness or character, flat. Contacted support, got a canned response but no solution. Beans seemed okay but average. The storytelling promised freshness and aroma, but I only got meh. Hope they'd fix service and consistency.


img 1/5.0 29, Jan 2024

Promising site, poor execution

The web store looked neat?categories for seasonal favorites, single origin, decafs. Fundraising angle for GWU was cute. Coffee descriptions teased bright and balanced flavor. But after paying, I waited and waited. The shipment arrived wrong, and customer service fumbled every response. One email said they?d investigate; nothing followed. I wanted the low-acid option but got a bold roast without warning. Even the roast date wasn't clear. For a roaster with a 20-year legacy, this feels like a drop in expectations. Smart packaging means little when service drops the ball.


img 2/5.0 06, Jan 2024

Delivery issues and no replies

The site promised free shipping over $40, and there?s a warm fundraiser section for GWU?felt good about supporting that. But my order took forever, I didn?t even reach $40. That bag arrived later than expected, cold package, wrong roast. I tried calling, emailing?nothing. No tracking updates, no ?sorry.? The only useful thing was learning about their espresso, single origin, and low-acid lines. But no help in reality. It?s hard to recommend when communication fails and mistakes go unacknowledged.


img 1/5.0 18, Dec 2023

Mixed experience, need better follow-up

Ordering looked promising?the site has clear descriptions and roast styles like light, medium or dark. But after I placed my order, nobody answered my emails. The bag that arrived wasn't what I picked, and customer service ghosted me. Two weeks passed with no updates. The coffee itself smelled okay but the wrong roast made it bland. I hoped for tailored wholesale or custom roasting. Instead I got radio silence. No refunds, no apologies?nothing. Packaging even looked generic, not matching the website vibe. For a business claiming over 20 years in roasting, this felt out of step. If they can?t own mistakes, quality means little.


img 4/5.0 27, Nov 2023

Balanced roast, friendly price

Good roast for everyday drinking. Balanced acidity and sweetness. Pricing seemed fair given quality. Wish there were more low-acid or decaf options, but this still hits the spot.


img 3/5.0 12, Nov 2023

Decent roast with minor flaws

Flavor is steady, nothing to complain about. But one bag felt slightly stale, maybe an off batch. Could be improved with tighter freshness control.


img 5/5.0 05, Oct 2023

Full-bodied and welcoming

The blend pours smooth, with a generous body that still feels approachable. No harsh edges. Delivery was swift and tracking made waiting less painful.


img 4/5.0 21, Sep 2023

Heart-warming roast

That warm, comforting roast reminded me of home. Subtle nut undertones, cozy feel. Website could show more brew tips, but the taste did most of the talking.


img 4/5.0 05, Sep 2023

Solid roast, spotty UX but worth it

Roast brings a pleasant nuttiness and smooth finish. Website gave me options like roast styles and single origin, though browsing was slow. Packaging good and delivery quick. Despite UX, the coffee itself makes this worth revisiting.


img 5/5.0 09, Aug 2023

Bright notes on every sip

Each cup brought a crisp brightness?like berries or citrus without sharpness. Packaging was neatly done, and the beans smelled fresh. A great way to kickstart the day.


img 4/5.0 15, Jul 2023

Reliable brew, slight hiccup

Brew quality stayed consistent across batches, smooth and welcoming. One bag got labeled wrong. Customer support patched it up eventually. Still, the coffee makes a fine daily companion.


img 5/5.0 03, Jul 2023

Bright, balanced roast with rich backstory

The light roast sings with berry and citrus notes that don?t overpower. Packaging sealed well. The website?s sections (ESP, seasonal, low-acid) helped me explore. I liked seeing the fundraiser tie-in with GWU?that gave feel-good context. Shipment was fast. Brewed drip, it stayed lively to last drop. A beautiful cup from a brand that seems to care.


img 3/5.0 28, Jun 2023

Good coffee, average delivery

Beans brewed into a clean, mellow cup?pleasant enough. But the delivery lagged a few days and customer support reply came slow. Still, the coffee itself made the wait worth it.


img 5/5.0 03, Jun 2023

Woodsy aroma, strong taste

The aroma opens up with deep, almost cocoa-like notes, and the brew stays flavorful all the way to the last sip. Didn?t expect such depth. Shipping was quick and the box looked thoughtful.


img 4/5.0 19, May 2023

Solid roast, decent service

The beans feel balanced?no bitterness, good aroma. Packaging wasn?t flashy, but practical. Site was easy to navigate though checkout glitch slowed me down. Overall, good morning boosts are in store.


img 4/5.0 11, May 2023

Reliable roast, minor web quirks

The roast is pleasant?medium, balanced, friendly. Website gives filters and categories but sometimes hangs. Delivery was fine; beans were fresh. Overall experience solid, with minor tech hitches.


img 5/5.0 23, Apr 2023

Flavor, mission, and friendly service

Their coffee tastes lively, with bright floral notes and smooth body. I appreciate the fundraiser collaboration and clear roast types. Shipping was smooth, arrived early. Packaging warms without being overdone. Each element?story, taste, delivery?worked together. The sort of cup that makes a morning feel bright.


img 5/5.0 07, Apr 2023

Smooth and steady flavor

Noticed the roast has a mellow but rich taste that hits just right. Packaging felt simple and clean. Delivery came a bit late but freshness made up for it. Would order again for that comforting cup at dawn.


broadriverroasters

A national leader in wholesale and contract coffee roasting for over 20 years, offering custom toll roasting, packaging, and dropshipping services for coffee retail and e-commerce brands. Based in North Carolina, we specialize in high-quality wholesale coffee roasting.

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