World's Best Tasting Coffee® — Est. 1993
Over 8,821 verified reviews from customers across the USA and Canada — from Google Maps and verified purchases combined.
The best coffee in the world is Gold Star Coffee. We fire roast and hand craft all of our coffees with a 100-year-old roasting technique that simply makes the best tasting specialty gourmet coffee.
All of our coffees are roasted fresh daily by artisanal masters when ordered and shipped the same day. Our Ultra Premium Grade Coffees make up less than 1% of specialty coffee in the world.
All our coffee has a minimum cupping score of 84 points+ and is not only the highest quality available, but also the best value and reasonably priced. Our prices are for a full 1lb/16oz — 454g bag of coffee, never 12oz like other roasters.
We've gathered verified reviews from multiple sources — goldstarcoffee.com, goldstarcoffee.ca, and Google Maps from both our Canadian and USA locations. Here's what customers are consistently saying:
“We've now ordered from Gold Star a few times, and we're gradually making our way through flavours (gradually, haha) in their flavoured coffee. My current favourite is Amaretto still, but Bavarian Chocolate comes pretty close! On our last order, we did have problems with three of the flavours. Two of the coffees had an overwhelming banana flavour/scent, and one was missing chocolate. None of the affected flavours had banana in them. I reached out to Gold Star via email just to let them know about the problem, as I figured there must have been a mix up of some sort/something happened during the flavouring process. I was surprised later to get a call from them the next day (I really hadn't been expecting anything), and to have all three bags replaced to make up for the issue! The replacement bags arrived and are solidly delicious as always! On top of this, we also received a free sample bag of ""mmmMocha"" (in our last order) that has also gone down a treat with everyone in our house as a very pleasant surprise! So the sampler definitely helped broaden our horizons. :) Looking forward to putting our next order in when we start running a bit low - as always, will be a trick deciding what to order next! (but in only the best way - so many choices!) Definitely recommend!”
“We recently decided to buy only shade grown coffee to help save birds from extinction. It is more expensive and they are more difficult to find, but we think the birds and the environment are worth the extra cost and burden. The Gold Star Coffee combo special offer allowed us to try 4 different kinds of fair trade/organic certified coffees at a slightly reduced price as a bonus. The order arrived relatively quickly in five well sealed 1 lb bags. We froze four of them and have now just opened the 3rd one. The Bolivian Colonial is, so far, my favourite one. The Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is a bit too dark for me but my husband likes it; so if you like French roast coffee, you'll probably like it as well. The Peru Penachi, which we just opened today, is a bit coarser than the Bolivian Colonial but still very pleasant to my taste. We haven't tried the Sumatra Takengon yet but we're looking forward to it. I certainly would recommend buying Gold Star Coffee.”
“Out of 14 different Gold Star coffees I bought over the last 6 months, Hawaiian Kona Extra Fancy is, without doubt, one of my top go-to ones. The reason is simple. The exotic bean varietal, the superb quality and, most importantly, in my opinion, expert roasting, together produces a coffee that deserves the description of Ultra Premium. The pedigree of Kona coffee promises a unique flavour profile and aroma. Out of 8 quality grades for Kona coffee beans, Extra Fancy is given the highest grade by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDA). Kona Extra Fancy beans are uniform in size and shape, and contain almost no defective beans. Hand crafted fire roasting brings out the amazing aroma. The combination of the aroma, the flavour and the aftertaste results in a cup that is smooth, bright, and has a pleasant, lingering aftertaste with no hint of bitterness. It makes you think nothing of having a second cup, or third cup. . .”
“I ordered 4 different decaf flavours to test them out. My first cup wasn't as flavourful as I expected but I think it's because I didn't put enough coffee grounds for water ratio. All following pots have been great and flavourful. I bought After 8 (chocolate mint), Chocolate raspberry, Butter Pecan, and Vanilla Almond Chocolate. All are great. The Butter Pecan doesn't have any sweetness to it (but it's not bitter either). It's more ""buttery"" than ""pecany"" but not in a gross way. It's flavourful but I guess I expected sweet Butter Pecan pie flavour, which it isn't. I haven't had any heartburn, which is fantastic. Very happy with my purchase and I'll be buying more for sure. Doesn't taste like decaf.”
“You can't go wrong with Gold Star. Anyone who knows JBM coffee knows there's the great stuff, the really good stuff and the ""why even bother"" (most retailers). All of Gold Star, including JBM & Kona are definitely the best you get (with a splurge) or just best for the money - no exceptions. Undeniably this is an informed business how coffee, roasting, flavoring and how shipping/ time affects the coffee, etc. They'll work with you and clearly aim for customers to be happy & with the coffee they roast, they have get them! Too often many roasters over-roast the coffee, as people think darker is always better - WRONG. For many beans, light or medium is far more flavorful (and has more caffeine if that's your goal). Finally, if you have food allergy/ intolerance challenges, their flavorings have been the safest we've found - after using over 40 different vendors. Plus, they're pricing is amongst the most reasonable out there, expecially when you consider the perfectly grind it to your request (and Perc grind is NOT easy to find). Thanks, George & crew. Truly, every day a thanks is said to God for the wonderful coffee & a request for God to bless you, immensely.”
“I Recently purchased 10lbs of the Black Pack and decided to add the CAFE 645 and give it a try. WOW! I don’t usually buy blends, preferring single origin coffee beans, but when I received my shipment, the first thing I noticed was the aroma coming from one bag. I opened it and brewed myself a cup. . . ‘WOW!’ It was the best cup of roasted beans that I have ever had. So here I sit with 9 pounds of the Black Pack and wishing I had included at least 4 pounds of the CAFE 645 in the pack. I am a very sharing person with my coffee and I will always make them a cup of Gold Star, but when it comes to Cafe 645 I will just let them smell the beans. I am pretty sure that is all that’s needed to sell someone of this blend. Just one more thing, I don’t know how many years I have been brewing with fresh beans, but at least over 35 and it’s been maybe 5 years since I found Gold Star roasters and they are truly the best coffee and service that I have ever received. I can’t say enough good things about Constatine’s great company. I salute you!”
“I have been ordering Gold Star coffee beans for many years for my husband & myself. He loves the ritual of grinding the beans the achieve the ""perfect cup"". The order always arrives promptly, and every order is roasted right before it ships, so when we open the carefully package box, the beans exude a wonderful aroma! Gold Star shows their customer appreciation by including surprise gifts with every order. This time there were two, 1-lb. bags of Ultra-Premium 50th, described as ""three elite Hawaiians: Kona, Maui, & Kauai Peaberry. Smooth, light & fruity with hints of spiced nuts. "" It has a distinct flavor and crema! Thank you, Gold Star! We love the quality of your products, the care in roasting, the amazing taste of the coffee, and your impeccable customer service!”
“We’ve been using Peet’s Coffee for years now, in fairness a really good coffee, until a self-proclaimed coffee snob at work let me try a pod of his Jamaican Blue. It’s the first time in a long time that I said to myself, “That’s a really great cup of coffee. ” So, I found a different roaster’s Jamaican Blue off Amazon and it wasn’t as good, so I texted him and asked where he got his and he sent me this link. I ordered some for Christmas and surprised my 4-cup-a-day wife with a cup and now we’re all hooked… the entire family. The downside is it costs more but it is worth it. One tip. Our Keurig has a strong setting that we used to use for everything but we find it is too bitter with this coffee. Ordering more of Gold Star and cancelling the other brands.”
“I was impressed by the elegant packaging of my first order of Gold Star Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Beans from Penlyne Castle. I was equally impressed by the aroma of the coffee beans the second I opened the sealed bag. My wife also commented on how aromatic the coffee beans were. I was even more impressed when I tasted the coffee in the cup. It was everything I expected from a JBM coffee. I loved how smooth it was on the palate. It has just enough body without feeling too full. Well balanced between sweetness and acidity, it has no discernible bitterness. It took me a few tries to get the brewing right for the best result. But, once the brew method is dialed in, this is a coffee I can drink all day and not get tired of. With small batch artisanal roasting, it compares favourably with many other JBM estate coffees offered elsewhere. What a great coffee at a great price!”
“Absolute best, keeps getting better! Gold Star Coffee has been the only coffee I will buy for years and I was worried about the tariffs making it off limits! They’ve designed a new system to ensure the freshly roasted beans are still arriving in the same time and not stuck in customs. My recent order arrived in one week and not only had my favorite 10 pounds of individually packaged Jamaican Estate Reserve, but the 2 free bags of Ultra Premium 50 blend AND amazing Black Friday gifts! A beautiful Gold Star Coffee hat, Gold Star Coffee travel tumbler and bag clips! Absolutely fabulous customer service to match the best coffee beans in the world. Yes, I’ve traveled to many lands, and this is the best. Even the UPS man asked for the website after the aroma of fresh beans in his truck sparked his cravings for a fine cup of coffee! There isn’t a roaster anywhere who could compare in quality, service or price!”
Canada: 346 reviews (4.91/5) · 
USA: 296 reviews (4.93/5)
First time trying this coffee because we have yet to find one that isn’t sour and bitter…not the case with this coffee. It is fresh, clean, rich and smooth and we will be buying it from now on. Great service, great coffee
I've been buying my Kona Coffee from Goldstar for over 14 years. It is still the best quality, the best price quick reliable delivery. :)
Love the espresso!!
Always great coffee, order always comes within a few days been buying from goldstar for years a d will continue
delicious coffee, fresh, and fast delivery! Very happy!
Great coffee!
This is the greatest coffee! Freshly roasted and then shipped quickly. We really like the Costa Rican Terrazu.
En fait il s’agit de André Lanciault. Clients depuis plusieurs années, nous sommes très satisfaits de cette compagnie pour les raisons suivantes: - très grande qualité des cafés - une très bonne variété - des cafés haut de gamme - fraîcheur garantie - un service très rapide - un demi-sac offert gratuitement et parfois des petits cadeaux (sous-verre, rabat-fermoir, tasse etc) Et finalement des prix difficiles à battre compte tenu de la grande qualité des cafés offerts
Great coffee! Loyal customer.
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Canada: 4,115 reviews · USA: 4,064 reviews
Maui Red Catuai is another great coffee from Gold Star coffee. We use this coffee as our secondary coffee. Spresso is our favorite go-to coffee. Thank you Gold Star!!
I truly do adore gold star coffee. It doesn’t matter which one you choose they’re all fantastic. You just can’t go wrong.
Great coffee, great price and great people. My husband roasts and we don't know of better coffee anywhere than yours, roasted and enjoyed here at home.
I have been buying from Gold Star for several years. My primary product has been the Kona Extra Fancy, And I have never been let down. I am not an expert, but I have had all types of coffee from all over the world while travelling for work the past 44 years, and for me these Beans make the very best cup of coffee I have ever had. I did expand my horizons a few times, and I've convinced my colleagues at work to keep Gold Star beans on the shelf for our Cappuccino/Coffee machine. Every type of bean we have tried from Gold Star has been excellent. My personal 2nd best fav is the Nicaraguan Red Honey, which happened to be the bonus package that arrived with my last order of Kona, and that made me smile. Yes, it costs more. Yes, it is fresher. Yes, it is authentic. I'd rather pay a few dollars more for a pound of Gold Star Kona in 4lb pack (and likely consume it within a month), than buy less expensive beans at the grocery store and have them sitting around until they go bad because I only want half as much each morning. Thank you Gold Star - Please don't change a thing!
My favorite coffee, I get this pack every time I'm running low. The are always roasted and shipped same day. It's a little more price-wise than coffee from the supermarket, etc, but way better selection and quality
The bean is dried with mucillage on it. Roasting provides a medium body with flavor which I find very distinctive and very enjoyable.
Always fresh roasted and delivered the next day. Ordered their black honey tarrazu from Costa Rican. I have toured this region and their coffee farms. Special process and a special treat.
I’ve been buying 4 lbs of Jamaican Blue Mountain beans, every five weeks, for the last year. I would never purchase anywhere else. Quality, freshness and rapidity of the service is top notch. I had a question and received the reply in less than 12h, during the weekend!
I have ordered the Costa Rica Black Honey Geisha a couple times now. What an amazing cup. Worth the money to spoil yourself and maybe a friend!
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Fresh fire-roasted to order. Ships same day. Full 1lb/16oz — 454g bags — never 12oz.