Uptown Roasters
“Grabbed a cold brew (the coffee type) last weekend – very good and friendly service!”
“All the coffee is imported from different regions of the world, especially Peru (where Dan previously started a coffee export business).”
“The prices vary depending on the origin of the beans, but in general you can get a pound of fresh beans for what you'd normally pay for 12oz from Stumptown or Counter Culture.”
Uptown Roasters
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Inexpensive
4 reviews
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Uptown was awesome! To paraphrase my brother, "you can't really go wrong with a place that roasts their own coffee". Uptown is no exception! The service was super friendly. I ordered a pour-over, and also got a bag of freshly roasted beans: I was informed at checkout that my cup was free since I got a bag of beans! How awesome! My cup was expertly made, and tasted great. What I also noticed was how many "regulars" walked in. The barista knew what most of them wanted without them even saying anything: great customer service. Pretty neat!
Uptown Roasters. I love this joint. Where do I start? I have never had a bad cup of coffee here. Their roasts are all so good. I tend to prefer bright cups (lighter roasts), but have also enjoyed their darker roasts as well. I love buying beans here and making their coffee at home because the coffee tastes so good it makes me feel proud of my coffee making skills.
The coffee also tastes great with their fresh pastries.
They environment is really nice. I love their use of the space with the industrial plus artsy feel to it. The owners are very friendly and will chat it up about their love of coffee.
On top of the quality coffee and the great owners, this shop is also socially conscious. The owners have personally visited the coffee growers and want to make sure everyone along the process from seed to roasting to cup is taken care of. That makes paying a premium on the coffee worth it for me.
No one was happier to see Uptown Roasters in el Barrio. A beautiful sight for a coffee-loving gal like me who refuses to partake in bodega coffee as most people in this neighborhood do on their miserable way to work in the morning. The sign spray painted in bright orange "Fresh Coffee here," a peculiar sign indeed, but it worked and lured me in as I chuckled at the sign.
"Oh, yeah. The sign. We just put that there." Clearly they were trying to attract customers and it actually worked.
You roast your own coffee? Yes- the owner does.
Where's the roastery? In the Bronx.
In the Bronx?! Yes- in the South Bronx.
This owner is certainly thinking outside the box which is cooler than the actual coffee although the coffee is quite good. The roasts vary and often times the drip is not the African fruity variations I tend to go for so I usually opt for an espresso based drink (an 8 oz latte) and though latte art isn't their strong suit the baristas are super chill and friendly, especially Bailey, and the expresso hits the spot as I head into the pit of hell… I mean: work.
Uptown Roasters is usually a combination of coffee and friendly conversation, the best way to get your morning brew!
really cute coffee shop that has quickly become my morning go to spot on my way to work.
super friendly staff and good, affordable coffee.
try the cappuccino with almond milk–it's money!!