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District of Columbia Rank: #5 out of 5
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Compass Coffee

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4.04(10)

10 ratings
Ratings here are based on aggregated user reviews of individual roasts from Compass Coffee.
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Compass Coffee is a coffee roaster from Washington, DC United States. We have 18 cataloged roasts with 10 total reviews with a score of 4.04.

18 roasts

Top Reviews(10)

  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    5.00 - Average

    I noted liking this espresso quite a bit. Its served at one of my favorite coffee shops in Nantucket, MA.
    3 years ago · See more from Theo
  • Victoria S-C

    830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34

    5.00 - Average

    Love this blend as nitro cold brew! Especially with a bit of mint syrup but even without.
    1 year ago · See more from Victoria
  • Cali Coffee Cupp

    24 roasts rated, avg score of 4.44

    4.50 - Average

    Compass Coffee's Breakfast Blend is a light roast with bright, caramel, and balanced notes. It has a roasted aroma and is very smooth to taste.
    2 years ago · See more from Cali
  • Victoria S-C

    830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34

    4.50 - Average

    Makes good lattes!

    Cupping Method:Handlebar Nantucket

    11 months ago · See more from Victoria
  • Victoria S-C

    830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34

    4.00 - Average

    Latte made from this espresso was a 4

    Cupping Method:Handlebar Nantucket

    2 years ago · See more from Victoria
  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.00 - Average

    Custom blend for a coffee shop (Handlebar) on Nantucket. Have had it as espresso and iced Americano. Solid in both format with chocolate forward notes, light smokiness, a little bit of nuttiness and some late citrus acidity.
    1 year ago · See more from Theo
  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.00 - Average

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    3.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    Robust, chocolate forward dark roast that has nice natural sweetness with good body and mouthfeel. Fairly smooth and only a touch bitter. Has a plummy acidity but could use a brighter note.

    It teeters on the edge of being too smoky, but doesn't get there, especially on ice.

    Don't think it's a home run but most dark roast drinkers will enjoy across all formats.

    Cupping Method:Iced and filter at Handlebar Cafe in Nantucket

    1 year ago · See more from Theo
  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.00 - Average

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.00 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    Chocolate with a little smoke, natural sweetness in the ripe plum range. Fairly satisfying dark roast. Has a slight woody/rubbery note but not enough to ruin a solid cup.

    Cupping Method:Compass by Capital One Center in DC

    7 months ago · See more from Theo
  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    3.50 - Average

    4.00 - Aroma

    3.50 - Finish

    3.50 - Flavor

    This Tuckernuck Decaf Blend isn't my favorite ever but some might like it.

    Result is little bit like an elevated Nescafe Taster's choice, pretty plummy and sweet, but a bit bitter and slightly rubbery. That's definitely an archetype of coffee many folks enjoy.

    This is a Compass roast specifically for this cafe (or it could be that they are putting a label on a roast they already offer). Most of my Compass experience has been at this cafe in Nantucket.

    Cupping Method:Had this as a double espresso at the Handlebar in Nantucket. Had already done a pretty big pourover in the morning but didn't want to sit in the coffee shop without ordering something.

    1 year ago · See more from Theo
  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    3.00 - Average

    3.00 - Finish

    3.00 - Flavor

    3.50 - Acidity

    3.50 - Balance

    Special blend for Handlebar Coffee in Nantucket. Not great for a medium roast. Tasted kind of burned even when cool and pretty bitter. Burned note washes out the chocolate. A bit of dried and non dried sweet plum.

    Cupping Method:Drip from Handlebar Cafe in Nantucket

    11 months ago · See more from Theo