Canyon Coffee Roastery

I just thought everyone might be interested. I have had a number of negative interactions with the female manager. Today was the last straw. I left my money under my small canister of fiber and sat down as I have many times to allow them to make the coffee as they can get to it.
Today apparently this was some sort of universal violation and she came at we with this twisted angry face, how dare I, and your incredibly rude, in front of seated customers. Maybe she’s drinking too much of her own coffee. In any case, she has been «edgy» every day I have seen her.
And, it’s not the best coffee in Redwood City

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! Same family though! Those of you that perhaps had bad experiences should give them a chance, it’s new and improved. Same great roasted coffee, but more to offer, juices, breakfast sammies, rolls, bagels and NOW they take credit cards! Music is more low key and there’s great seating outside.

this is as trendy as it gets, I went inside and felt i was in hipsterville. Im not complaning though! it’s calm enough to get work done, and lively enough so I dont get bored out of my mind and still be productive if I wanna bring a laptop in or whatnot. great tasting coffee, freshly brewed mmm

Great local coffee shop. I’ve been coming here since it opened over 15 years ago. They have free wifi now too.

Don’t come here to get work done! Loud rap music playing and owner shout-​talks with customers. ???

I went here with my parents on Thursday morning for a quick coffee & pastry. While waiting in line we saw an earwig/​pincher bug in the dessert case which really grossed us out. If you see one there’s bound to be more. We figured we would just stick to a coffee, but after looking up to see the coffee bean containers they looked as though they’ve never been wiped down before and the lids were all open. We ended up leaving because we knew at the site of everything we wouldn’t be able to enjoy our coffees.
It’s a shame because this a great location for a thriving coffee shop and there’s nothing close within almost a mile radius. I hope they can clean it up a lot or move on. Something needs to be done.
2 stars because I have hopes of this place cleaning it up.

One of my favorite things about being in the Bay Area is Canyon Coffee. They are a small, family owned coffee shop– the kind of place where people get to know each other.
To start with, the service is always wonderful. Brent and his employees are kind, courteous, and efficient. They remember little things about customers, from their orders, to whats going on in their lives. There is often a group of regulars sitting out front in the morning, and it’s a great place to meet a friend for coffee. There is easy parking and such a friendly atmosphere inside. Another bonus is wifi, so it is a favorite study/​work spot of mine when I’m in the area.
I also love the drinks– they make a great latte (insert your own combination of double/​triple/​milk/​flavors). They roast coffee in house too. Also recommend the apricot bars, when in stock, and the blueberry scones. If you aren’t looking for the fruity flavors, they usually have a selection of croissants, bagels, and donuts.
There is also a small section of local artists’s goods, sometimes including earrings, books, mugs etc, and its always fun to browse.

Great local coffee shop, preferable to the big names like Starbucks or Peets. Get personalized service, water your dog at the outside tables. Meet your neighbors kind of joint.

Small place. Good espresso.

I forget how I found Canyon Coffee but I’m so glad I did. I LOVE coffee and wouldn’t consider starting a day without it! Brent roasts awesome coffee beans. My favorite is the Costa Rican — just a perfect, flavorful, morning brew — not too strong of a roast — like Pete’s or watery — like the Bucks is now — didn’t used to be — truly perfect.
Go and buy beans

I’ve been going to Canyon for about 15 years, and it’s hands down my favorite local shop. Brent is not only a great local roaster but his shop is a real hub of the neighborhood. No Starbucks generic here, the drinks are made just the way you like them and with beans that have great depth of flavor. I also appreciate that unlike some of the bay area’s hipster coffee brands that favor a really acidic coffee, Canyon’s coffee doesn’t leave a bad aftertaste. Brent is also a baseball encyclopedia which makes for great morning conversation. They also just added free wifi which is nice.

Coffee is good. Don’t go if you are in a hurry. I live nearby and go in often. The servers are nice, but spend too much time talking to the customers. Too slow. Also, many of the people sitting outside smoke, so you have to walk through a cloud of smoke to enter. This is especially true on weekends when the neighborhood Yahoos show up. The weekend crowd also brings their big diesel trucks or motorcycles and park wherever they want, blocking everything. Too slow for busy mornings. Too smoky and seedy on weekends.

The cold brewed coffee is very good; it has a chicory edge to it, without being caustic: I think it’s better than Stumptown cold brew, but not as good as Blue Bottle New Orleans style.
I ordered a shot of espresso, and they handed it to me in a paper cup meant for a large coffee. When I said «actually, I’d like it for here», the barista offered to pour it into a small mug meant for coffee, not espresso … Anyway … the espresso is quite good; they roast their own espresso blend, and it has good balance between acidic and bitter.

I am sure based on the great atmosphere and wonderful coffee smell that it would have been an enjoyable place but alas they did not take my debit card and since I didn’t have any cash alas I was unable to purchase any coffee.

Great coffee! but if you want to hang out you better like cigarette smoke. There is a homeless looking guy that is there all day chain smoking. I would love to get a coffee and hang out but I can’t stand cigarette smoke. So I go to starbucks instead. Such a shame!

If your a consumer like me then you will appreciate a business that is locally owned and commits to providing an excellent product, you will find Canyon Coffee provides Emerald Hills and Redwood City premium coffee away from the chain churned coffee. Just had my first pound and will be back to get my ground coffee from now on. Like a great steak, the less you use to dress it up you know it’s good. I find myself using much less sugar and cream to enjoy the flavor of the coffee roasted right on the premises. Also as a huge Giants fan it’s even better to know I’m supporting a Giants fan in owner Brent.
Best place to buy coffee period!

My husband told me about the café a while ago and finally stopped by. I got decaf cold brew and it was yummy!
So I bought decaf French roast for home. It does not have that weird taste most decaf have. It is bold without acidic or bitter after taste. Finally found decaf I love!
Not sure where they get bagels, but wholewheat bagel was good. I wish I saw breakfast burritos sooner… I am getting one of those next time.
oh, another thing is they have almond milk!!! I dont drink milk or soy milk, but love latte, so it is a HUGE plus for me. And outdoor seating. I am always looking for places to go with my dog.
I probably don’t have to say this since their name has «roastery», but they roast their own coffee. It is worth going there to watch coffee beans being roasted, too.

I moved to Redwood City a few weeks ago from San Jose for a new take on the Bay Area, and I noticed Canyon Coffee being on the way to work (sorta), so I went here to try the mocha as my de facto taste test.
First off, the location is amazing! It feels like a town away from the rest of civilization though it’s only a few miles away from downtown Redwood City. I love the area up in the hills, and that makes the experience that much better.
My mocha was decent, though not the best. It had a great smooth flavor, but it tasted a little artificial. I got a blueberry muffin to go with it, which tasted pretty good.
I’ll come back here to actually sit here and relax because it’s just a two mile bike ride from my apartment.

Emerald Hills is one of the few places on the Peninsula where there isn’t a Starbucks on every corner. In this case, it’s a good thing. Canyon Coffee is a locally owned and operated coffee shop that stands apart from a lot of non-​chain shops. In particular:
–They roast their own coffee and have several blends to choose from. You are usually buying coffee that was roasted that week (or that morning).
–They always fix your drink order the way you like it.
–The staff is really friendly. The owner, Brent, really takes pride in running an open shop, and he’s very amiable, open and honest about all goings on in Emerald Hills.
–They have good pastries – Alas, the diet doesn’t give me the chance to sample many of them, but when I do, they are top-​notch.
Definitely drop by if you are in the area, you won’t regret it.

Friendly, little neighborhood roastery and coffee stop. I ordered an espresso and it was delivered with a smile and a nice crema on top. Chatted up the owner, who is very proud of his coffee. The roasting oven was right behind the bar and was busy doing its job (and making the place smell wonderful)
I’ll have make a return visit with the kids so they can see the roasting process in action. I also need to buy some coffee here when my supply runs low. (The «emerald blend» is the most popular and also the owner’s favorite).