When looking for an afternoon coffee I try to avoid the big chain coffee places like Starbucks, Dutch Bros, etc and head for more locally based independent coffee shops. That isn't often easy as many close in the early afternoon, usually not open after 3pm. I was delighted to find Caroline's open to 5:30. YES! It's a delightful and charming shop off the beaten trail of touristy places in downtown Grass Valley. The array of coffee products was very satisfying and they highlighted a special Pistachio Latte! Sounded good so we got it, a 16oz for the afternoon 'pick-me-up'. A bit on the sweet side it nonetheless hit the spot for a coffee. They have a wide array of tea options too. The service was friendly and very good. The coffee came to the red pickup counter in good time. There are lots of cozy cafe type seating both inside and out. The choice of muffins, baked goods, or other snacks were slim just because it was late, but undoubtedly good too. If in Grass Valley, try it. read more

Carolines Coffee Roasters - Comfy outdoor cafe seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grass Valley, California

This place has great coffee!! I've been going on my lunches at work and the coffee hits every time! I've also tried their banana bread, coffee bread, and breakfast burritos- all delicious! read more

The coffee here is definitely 5 stars! During our stay in Grass Valley we visited Carolines on three occasions. We tried several beverages, finding their Brown Sugar Oat Latte special to be our favorite. The drink selections are good and the quality of their coffee is spot on. Their employees.....now that is a different story. In all three of our visits, we experienced young ladies who were not at all welcoming, were impatient with our couple of questions, and none of them seemed to want to be there. During our last visit we had one of the employees yell across the shop at us that we had picked up the wrong drinks. They had called our name and there were only two drinks to pick up, so we took them. There weren't any names on the cups, and they were the right color for what we ordered, so there was no way for us to know otherwise. Thankfully, we hadn't had any yet, so there wasn't any contamination (although, technically, they probably should have remade them for the correct customer). That experience was so off-putting that we didn't go back during the rest of our stay. read more

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Darling little coffee shop in historic Grass Valley area. They freshly ground all their coffee and it smells heavenly when you walk through the door. All the alternatives for milk and nice baked goods assortment. Great service! read more

Carolines Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grass Valley, California

My husband and I had very good pumpkin spice and pecan praline lattes here before walking Grass Valley's super cute down town. The baristas were friendly and helpful. The shop has a lot to look at, and it was neat to see all the different bulk coffee and tea they have available to purchase. read more

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My Hubby & I made a quick stop at Carolines as we were passing through on our way to the airport. The coffee was really good & the service was also. One thing I really appreciated was they had a cup of fresh berries available to grab & go! I eat berries, a minimum of five days a week with Greek yogurt, walnuts, and honey drizzle. Seeing as we were traveling and needed to make our stop quick, being able to just grab a little cup of berries worked absolutely perfect for me! Stop in and check it out! read more

Carolines Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Great place to grab a coffee and a smile. LOCATION & DECOR: Right on the corner of 128 South Auburn Street in downtown Grass Valley, Caroline's Coffee Roasters is a quaint lil' spot with that local industrial coffee shop vibe. You've got burlap sacks on display, plenty of seating to soak in the ambience, and two entrances for easy flow. Outside, there's a couple of street-side tables where you can sip your drink and watch the world go by. FOOD & DRINK: Caramel Latte (with Oat Milk): My go-to. Smooth, creamy, and hits the spot every single time. Apple Fritters: If you can get your hands on one, you're in for a treat. They're hard to come by, though, so grab 'em when you see 'em. They've also got a small selection of baked goods, plus chilled drinks and juices in an open display case. It's not a huge spread, but it's solid. PRICE: For a quality drink and a bite, you're payin' what you'd expect at a local café. It's fair for what they're servin', but I wouldn't mind seein' a lil' more variety in the baked goods. SWAG/AMENITIES: Buy-at-the-counter setup for quick service Cozy indoor seating with plenty of room to chill Outdoor street-side tables for those sunny days Chilled display case for grab-and-go drinks A lil' window for baked goods--just wish they stocked up a bit more STAFF & EXPERIENCE: The crew here is friendly and super helpful. If they don't have what you're lookin' for (like those elusive apple fritters), they'll point you in the right direction for where to find it. That's the kinda care that keeps me comin' back. read more

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Good coffee and baked goods,always love to support locals too. Convenient location. Love the smell of roasting coffee in the air.

We love this place! the coffee and teas are amazing. the service is great too. Old school coffee spot that's great for a quick drink or date spot! read more

Caroline's is a great place for coffee especially when you are coming to town. See my receipt. It is located on South Auburn Street in Grass Valley ( 2 blocks off highway 49). It has indoor and outside seating. You can park on the side street to get your coffee. They also have teas and a small selection of pastries and burritos along with stuffed croissants and bagels. I just got back into town and stopped in for a coffee. It smelled good inside and it's surprisingly bigger inside then I remember. Coffee was strong and energized me! Friendly employees with locals and tourists inside (probably due to hotel down the block). They open at 7am. Great job Carolines! read more

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Thursday morning and Caroline's was busy. Decaf latte, cinnamon roll and a chorizo breakfast burrito were plenty for the 2 of us. All was fresh and tasty. We also enjoyed watching the coffee roaster at work. The setting is conducive to lingering over the delicious coffee. read more

10/10 been going here for years and they have never gotten a single order wrong. Service is great and food and drinks are always great! Super fast too. read more

I was raised in Grass Valley and recently came back for a quick visit. Carolines wasn't there when I lived there but I wish it was. What a great shop. I loved the small town feel and the overall vibe which was very welcoming. You could tell there was good mixture of tourists and regulars. I'm a coffee creature of habit and order the same thing everywhere I go (iced oatmilk latte with agave shaken with extra ice) but don't let my repetition fool you. I'm actually fairly picky about the end result and Carolines did not disappoint. The barista was friendly and helpful. They didn't offer agave but replaced it with honey and was walking to shake it up for me. The wait wasn't long at all and I loved my experience from start to finish. Parking is close and they do offer indoor and outdoor seating. This is a very cool coffee shop that I would definitely visit again. PS - I was so ready for my coffee I forgot to take a picture and just started drinking it. :-) read more

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I got the special eggnog latte. Coffee was the perfect ratio of coffee to eggnog. My boyfriend got the special polar bear and he said his was delicious. Premium teas offered as well. Can't wait to go back! read more

Carolines Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Good news / Bad news situation here for me. Ordered a single shot of espresso. Smells great. Problem? There's about one & a half tablespoons in the paper cup! Really? Even in Italy that has the most powerful rocket fuel coffee ,you get at least 2.5 ounces. So one star demerit for the ridiculously small portion here at Caroline's. Now the great news. Several outstanding items: 1. The place smells Fantastic. Really rich, smooth coffee aroma. Not bitter, not burnt. I wish this smell came as a men's cologne, I'd wear it. 2. The variety of whole beans is extraordinary. A few dozen beans sourced from around the entire planet. You can choose from the region and most probably have it in a light or medium or dark roast. 3. Prices are fair for the quality and rarity of the whole beans. I got a pound of the Sulawesi light roast for $18.99. OMG it smells fantastic. I'm Jonesin' for another cup right now. I've visited coffee roaster shops both big and small throughout planet earth. Have had some amazing coffee. This place has world class beans. Humble shop. Looks and feels more like a warehouse storeroom than a retail coffee shop. No pastries or frippery. Nice folks at the counter. If you order a pure espresso and want a real jolt, get a triple. It'll be only about 3 ounces max. Or just order an Americano for a more sedate 5 ounce treat. read more

Carolines Coffee Roasters - 18.99 / lb. Indonesian coffee is the best. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Adorable space, delicious blueberry muffin, both coffee and tea well done. Parking is always a challenge in town, but it's worth figuring it out. read more

Really amazing site. A coffee lovers playground!! The employee that helped me was knowledgeable and lovely!!! The smells of coffee filled this place. Loved the burlap bags of coffee!! Wonderful!! read more

Great coffee! Great customer service! I will for sure recommend this coffee shop anytime I'm in this small town. read more

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I was just there today 27 of Dec 23 And waited a very long time for a chai tea I know it's the holidays but I due deserve a clean up The stains on the out side of my cup states all three persons working the line Did Not wash their hands Come on people!! Shame I would have Never served this cup of tea to anyone! Have some pride not to spread your germs to me orothers read more

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Very cool coffee place with awesome coffee and light breakfast options. The front of the store has a coffee roaster with bags of huge coffee bean sacks. Very cool place with nice efficient service. read more

Carolines Coffee Roasters - Scone, croissant, good coffee, and my beautiful lady - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Great Place has been serving customers since 1984, specializing in their own freshly made coffee and teas. They offer the option to buy these beverages in bulk, making it a convenient choice for coffee and tea enthusiasts. For more details, you can visit their website or contact them directly. read more

The service was really good I love it here it's such a cool place to be I would recommend it to all

Visited last Sunday in the morning.,my second time here. Ordered a simple vanilla latte. Order was called fairly quickly, sipped the latte and it wasn't very good, very watery didn't have much of a coffee taste. Took it back to the register explained to the cashier what was going on, she looked like she couldn't care less, didn't offer to remake it. had her add pumps of vanilla just a waste of money which I'm not concerned with but the bad service I received from her is why I will never return! read more

One of the most extensive collections of beans in Nevada County. Good vibe to the place. Staff tends to be friendly with only a little aloofness to remind you are in a coffee shop. So, why not five stars? Well, for a place that is a specialty roaster and prides themselves on an expert approach to coffee, they just don't seem to know WHEN a particular batch of beans was roasted. Could have been yesterday, or months ago. For a place that caters to coffee lovers, this seems like a strange oversight. read more

Great vibe, lots of people, and just a cool place to hang out! Ordered Iced Peach Green Tea that was lovely. My heated ham and cheese croissant was fresh. Just all around a super nice place to hang out and relax. Bonus, it is across the side street from a great bookstore! read more

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Excellent little coffee shop in the heart of downtown. Ended up coming here a few times while in town for a weekend. The staff at the counter were great and put up with me and my family (tall order!). The small iced mocha with an extra shot was my fav. read more

Carolines Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grass Valley, California

While working up in Grass Valley I was looking for a great coffee house and this certainly is one to visit. Carolinas coffee roasters, offer a variety of coffee, blends, pastries, bagels, and high speed Internet. Has a great vibe and you can sit inside or outside with plenty of parking near by. Great customer service and reasonable prices for today's market. read more

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Oat milk latte-yummy vegan banana bread-delicious, bagel and onion chi cream cheese-also delicious!

We were visiting the Grass Valley area and pleasantly surprised with Caroline's nice selection of coffee drinks. Have enjoyed their cappuccino three days in a row. Convenient parking next to the building. Caroline's opens early and they are ready to serve upon opening. Tried a couple of other coffee shops in the area and while good they weren't quite up to Caroline's in products and service. read more

Cute coffee shop although PACKED on Black Friday. Polar bear mocha was cute but definitely too sweet for me so I would order it with less syrup in the future. Husband liked his eggnog latte though! Service is fabulous - no regrets. read more

Caroline's roasts great coffee. Most of the time they make great drinks. Today I ordered a bone dry cappucino with oat milk. Tricky but doable. I order them every day at Peet's in Berkeley. What I got was a cup of hot milk. Explanation: "its hard to froth oat milk." "OK.Then make a bone dry cappucino with whole milk." What I got was another glass of hot milk. I returned it and left with nothing. Last cappucino to be ordered there. By definition, bone dry cap is an espresso with FOAM, not MILK. I'm not a snob about this but if I'm paying $5 for a coffee I have a right to have it the way I want it. Generally good barristas. This sunday afternoon not one brain between the 2 girls there. read more

Today one of the male workers was in a tank top. He looked very unkept and unclean. I prefer servers of food and beverages to be clean not disheveled. Although the coffee was good, the poor standards of dress code has turned me off to this place. read more

Coffee: 5 stars. Service: 0 stars. Rude, unconcerned, yakking about whatevers with each other with customers at the counter (not just me). I ordered two pounds of different and pretty expensive grinds for my visiting friends. The ennui behind the counter couldn't be bothered to let me know it was ready, and couldn't give a rat's whatevers for making this a marginal coffee experience. Sad. read more

They have stickers here. I bought one, but forgot about it until I started writing this review. I got the sticker for someone else. I'm not a fan of stickers, even when I was a kid. I liked band aids as a kid though, which are kind of like stickers. Band aids gave off the impression that I've been through some tough times, but I persevered. A sticker to me doesn't carry much functional value, it's just a form of expression, which I guess expressing yourself is valuable. I just don't know how to express myself through stickers. I didn't know how to do it as a kid and I don't know how to do it as an adult. I somewhat envy those adults that are able to express themselves through stickers on their laptop, hydro flask, and cars. I wouldn't even know where to begin. I'd imagine, as soon as I put a bumper sticker on my car, I'd immediately start to question if this is how I really want to express myself to the world. Honestly, if I had to put a bumper sticker on my car, it'd be "STUDENT DRIVER, PLEASE BE PATIENT". That's how I'd want people to view me. I have a lot of driving experience, but I always consider myself a student of the game, the game of driving. For example, this past weekend I learned that when you're driving somewhere and using Apple maps, you can let other cars know if there is a radar check nearby. When you're in route to your destination, you click on "report an incident" and then click on "speed check". If other cars are using Apple maps, this notifies them to slow down when passing that area. This might be common knowledge, but its very new to me and I'm planning on learning something new this week too, hence the student driver mentality. Anyway, the coffee was really good and unfortunately I lost my sticker from here. read more

Carolines Coffee Roasters - They have stickers here - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grass Valley, California

A very cute coffee roaster in a mountain town. I got a Nicaragua pour over, chocolatey and nutty in flavor, very delicious. The staff were patient with me as their coffee selection for a pour over was massive. They helped me navigate my options by the notes of flavors. read more

Great roaster. A lot of variety. You can smell the quality. Service was great. Good price on the beans.

My fiancé and I visited Caroline's Coffe Roasters and ordered a SF Vanilla Latte & Caramel Machiatto. Both coffees were delicious. As to covid-19 everyone is required to wear a mask they have markers on the floor and are also offering orders on advance to be picked up. read more

Carolines Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Great hot chai tea latte and poppy seed bagel. Their chai lemonade was refreshing for the hot afternoon as well. Loud street-side tables, but comfy inside with great coffee smells. Fast WiFi. Kind workers who seem like good souls. read more

Good coffee but bad service. The staff have poor organizational skills and can be rude. I came in to pick up an online order and gave my name. The staff member seemed to acknowledge my name and handed me a bag with two pounds of coffee and asked for payment. I had already paid online which I informed the staff member, but she insisted that that they had no record of my payment. After paying for the coffee I looked more closely bags of coffee and realized this was not my order at all. The staff member informed me that I should have told her the pick up was an online order. I guess it's my job to know how they organize their orders? They did find my actual order and refund my payment but it was a time consuming and frustrating interaction. Frankly I think I'll save myself the trouble next time and buy from Raley's. read more

I have a special relationship with cofee! And now this place too! The first thing you see when you walk into this place is a coffee roaster station. You can take a seat on a bag of coffee beans and watch intently as you watch the coffee roasters in action. It's actually quite a show! After I watched the coffee be roasted for about 10 min, I was super excited to try a cup. I went down to the barista station where I was greeted by the most friendly barista and placed my order for a iced white mocha! It was actually not what I usually order, but it was deffinatly so tasty and delicious. The whole staff here is amazingly friendly and they always have a great little place to read a book, type on a laptop or just relax. They do have an assortment of gourmet foods here that do look extremely tasty. I will be back to visit whenever I make that trip to Nevada city! read more

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