I purchased caramel vanilla coffee beans from The Coffee Barn and it is the BEST coffee that I have drank. Perfect blend of caramel and vanilla and very smooth to the taste and tummy.

S. Archer
Panama City Beach, FL

I just purchased the Hawaiian Kona. It was worth every penny! Couldn't have been fresher, even if I had jumped on a airplane and took a trip to Hawaii myself! It is a terrific blend made with only the finest beans. Not tart or overpowering, very smooth, and has a wonderful aftertaste and aroma. I think I will be keeping this coffee all to myself! ;)

Thank you Coffee Barn for providing us with such a variety of unique and high quality coffees!

S. Subdon
Waukee, IA

I have a confession...we were talking with some friends and they said the best coffee they found was "dunkin donuts" you can buy it in the beans at Target, Hy-Vee, etc. We tried it, does not even compare!!! Luckily I only bought 1 small bag, it tastes like water. We are definitely spoiled with your coffee. I will let my friends know.

Thanks,
TF Altoona, IA
 

"I came in yesterday and ordered the Sumatra Iskandar and the Southern Pecan. I started this morning with the Sumatra and this is the BEST COFFEE I have ever had. I can’t wait to try everything. THANK YOU so much! There are a ton of coffee drinkers in my life. I will absolutely be sending them to you. Your shop is truly a gem! Thanks again!!! "

Patty J. - Altoona, IA

The Coffee Barn,

I bought 3 lbs of coffee from the Cyber Cafe. My husband gave it as a gift to a state dept employee in Nepal. Good coffee is hard to come by there.
This is a quote from the note he sent me:

"Thank you so much for the great coffee you sent - all 3 are superb, and as a former coffee snob from Seattle I want to tell you: this Iowan roaster is terrific!"

Just thought I would pass along the compliment,

Thanks for the great coffee,
Elise

Carl,

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and delicious cup of hazelnut cream decaf!!! It was so YUMMY!!! And you are just delightful!

My husband took me shopping last night and he bought me a little grinder and a pour through thingy (since it seems to be a preference for you, I assume it would be the best place to start--we've never owned a coffee pot) and I'll be making my own first cup of coffee from my very first bag of beans (probably tonight because I can't wait!!).

Visiting Mom this weekend in southern Iowa and I'll grind some for her to try (she'll admit she's a "Folgers Freak" and the reason I'd never had a cup until 3/14/06--perhaps I can convert her!!).

The gal at the office took a sniff and she wants 1/2 (yes--HALF!!) the bag so I guess I'll be heading up to see you again much sooner than I first thought!

Fire up the roaster because I'm telling the WORLD all about you and your coffees!!

May God richly bless you!
Toni - West Des Moines, IA

All right, now I've got a problem. The first order was for two (2) pounds of coffee. No problems, but the coffee only lasted about three weeks. Next order was for three (3)pounds of coffee. That lasted for a month, but I ran rather low during that last week. My last was an order for four (4) pounds..and my wife said that's all she will allow me to order each month!! Perfect selection...perfect roast...and packaging that keeps the coffees fresh all month. Your descriptions of the coffees are right on
target...maybe even a bit understated.

I don't know how you do it...but each coffee I've tried was even better then the last. Keep up the good work, you've got a customer for life.

Thom G. - Glenwood, MN

What a great coffee! As soon as the DHL driver dropped off my box of Ethiopian Harrar, I could smell the wonderful fragrance of roasted coffee. I brewed a pot and was overwhelmed with the complex richness and subtle flavors that came through. Having your coffee roasted and ground to your own specifications is truly a must for coffee lovers. I threw away the rest of my “Charbucks” and will stick to this company from now on! The Coffee Barn has a great cup of coffee at a competitive price.

Steven T. - Greer, South Carolina

The whole bean is as good or better than any I've purchased elsewhere, and it is roasted one block from my house - it doesn't get any better than that. I have to keep a stash at the fire station at all times.

Matt Stuart - Altoona Fire Department

Beyond the great flavor of the coffee, what I like is the excellent customer service from Carl. Where else can you get fresh roasted coffee, ground to your liking and delivered to your door!! My son purchased a year's worth of coffee as my Christmas gift from The Coffee Barn and it is one of the best gifts I ever received! Not only do I get a great coffee (of my choosing) every month but his Christmas gift keeps giving for a whole year! I am hoping he does it again next year.

Thanks, Carl, for my morning cup of java!
J Pirillo, Altoona, IA

I first tried your coffee at a Pancake Feed in Altoona Ia and was instantly hooked on the rich, mellow flavor! Since then I have given it as gifts to friends and family all over the world. Everyone agrees, it is the best they’ve ever had!

Loyal coffee drinker,
Mary V. -  Pleasant Hill, IA

We initially purchased coffee and tea through the Coffee Barn because of the fresh full flavor and low acidity. Besides the product quality, we continue to brew your coffee because of the friendly and prompt customer service! (As I am typing, the rich aroma of coffee is drifting through the building, and there is a stampede of faithful coffee drinkers headed for the freshly ground pot.) Keep up the good work!

Mary - Bank Iowa, Altoona IA

Carl,

I started using your coffee a year ago. All of my employee's love the coffee. Well I was shopping for office supplies and knew that I was just about out of coffee, so I picked some the very first pot that was brewed everyone asked why I switched coffee and can we switch back.
Sincerely,

Mike B. - PAPI

I couldn't ask for better customer service!! The black currant tea is the best I have ever had. I have tried several others and the Coffee Barn by far has the best!! Thanks so much for being so friendly, helpful and having such great products.

A tea addict!!!
Michelle Alpha - Brookshire, TX

Buying coffee from the grocery store = Acceptable. A fresh cup of coffee from Starbucks = Good. Having your choice of coffee beans custom roasted just hours before you grind them = UNBEATABLE. If you haven't tried The Coffee Barn's difference, you haven't had REAL coffee!

Jeremy H. - Ankeny, IA

I have been drinking coffee for over 20 years. Have had every kind that you can imagine. I have always drank it with cream and sugar. While at a friends home one evening she had no cream so I had her coffee black. It was delicious. When I ask what kind it was she told me that she had ordered from Carl's Coffee Barn over the internet. Well as soon as I got home I ordered some and now the only thing I add to my coffee is water to brew it. I have only one problem with it and that is deciding which kind to order each time as I have not found one that I do not like. If you are a coffee drinker you have not had a good cup of coffee until you try this coffee.

Cheryl P. - Elkhorn, WI

I know that I have written to you already to let you know that your coffee is the best that I have ever had , but I had to let you know that I also ordered your spices and I was absolutely overwhelmed by the results.. I was expecting a good product because of your coffee, but what I got in the spices were sensational. I made the best pot of Chili that I have ever made. My husband who likes chili but never says much, had 3 bowls and commented that this was the best that I had made and we have been married for 26 years. So needless to say I have made a lot of chili. I also used the salt and pepper blend in my fried chicken and once again I was extremely happy with the results. I thought that I would let you know in hopes that you might consider adding more will add more in your line for I sure will try them and will be a repeat customer not only of your coffee but your spices also.

Cheryl P. - Elkhorn, WI

I always used fresh ground coffee from the grocery store and thought it was good- that is until I tried Gevalia coffee from the internet and thought that was better - until one day on a whim - I tried The Coffee Barn's. I have never had a more richer, mellow and fresh tasting coffee and will NEVER switch again - and if made in the coffee press, you can't beat it anywhere........try it you will like it.....

Mary R. - Chicago, IL

I had my first cup of your coffee this evening and without question this was the best cup of coffee I have ever had. I have been a coffee drinker for over 20 years, also I used to be a tour guide and have been to several countries, including Columbia and other parts of Central America and have had coffee all over the world. So believe me I am a tried and true coffee lover. Thank you for providing such a wonderful product.

A new, forever customer,
Wendy B. - Cocoa, FL

Friends don't let friends not drink Carl's Coffee. Best coffee that I have ever had!

Betty R. - Albertville, AL

I could not have imagined the aroma, body, flavor, acidity and the great aftertaste of my coffee that I ordered from The Coffee Barn.....Not until I received my first pound. After that I was hooked. I have tried several...THE BRAZILIAN...was round, smooth and sweet......THE COLOMBIAN was acidy, dry, full-bodied and fruity...THE ETHIOPIAN was fruity, sweet and berry-like...THE HAWIAAN was sweet, subtle, delicately dry with fruit notes...and my favorite, THE SUMATRA, was acidy, dry, fragrant citrusy, sweet and fruity.
Absolutely the freshest, best cup of coffee I have ever had and I recommend it highly.

Jamie R. - Chicago, IL

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