I love coffee shops that open early and while Coal River Coffee Company in Saint Albans opened at 7, that'll do. I was here at 6:45 and that gave me time to hook up a power cord to one of the light poles along the street and charge my on board battery. When they opened, I was the first customer in, so I set up my laptop and got comfortable as they dealt with the regulars for a bit getting their coffee. I don't usually check menus, but I was surprised to see a "Keto Au Lait" this morning and that's what I ordered. Heavy cream and coffee? That's perfect for my eating regime. I was here for four more hours, pounding away at my laptop and enjoying the ebb and flow of this fabulous #LocalCoffee joint. It's a real gem and I wish them much success. [Round number review 900 of 2026 - 215 in West Virginia - 26081 overall] read more

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Excellent brews, cold and hot. Friendly folks, great entertainment, especially stand-up comedy night.

Very pleasant and friendly staff; also, the drinks was great. I support local coffee places when I travel ( beats sb / dd ) . read more

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Best coffee in 200 miles easy, atmosphere is perfect, staff is the best, and close to lots of little shops and restaurants.

We stopped here on a road trip - for a to go caffeine hit to get us to Louisville. Very happy : ) Great coffee and tea (London Fog is great) in a cool space in downtown Saint Albans. Good selection of drinks - perfectly executed. Also cool art pieces and great stickers from Hippie's Daughter you won't find anywhere else. read more

Coal River Coffee Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Albans, West Virginia

This is the coolest little gem of a coffee shop! Staff is always friendly, and the coffee is way better than Starbucks!! They always have coolest events and are always giving back to the Community! It's locally owned which makes so even better! read more

Love this place. Fun, cool, relaxed atmosphere with great live music on the weekends. Friendly staff.

Been here with family before . But recently moved back to wv . Super good iced coffee , super nice staff. And they made my day with personal message on cup! Must try! read more

Coal River Coffee Company - Iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Albans, West Virginia

The street was totally blocked off, but I assume that this is not typical as they were prepping for some sort of special event. Having seen that the specials (oriented around a local street festival) included a muddy river chai based on brown sugar, I was tempted. It was a foamy drink, but one that left little doubt about the amount of brown sugar in there. I wasn't quite tempted by the pastries, which seemed excessive given I already had something sweet. It seemed the center of this small West Virginia town, and the sort of place where one might stay awhile. read more

Coal River Coffee Company - Brown sugar Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Albans, West Virginia

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Props to Hannah (a barista) for making probably the best latte I've ever had. It was perfect.

I don't get to go very often, but when I do I am always surprised at the different items they carry. I usually have something with a mint base in my coffee, if not available, I will have a caramel based drink! I like the laidback atmosphere and friendly service. If I am having trouble making up my mind the servers will make suggestions after asking my favorite flavors. read more

A nice find off the beaten path, in a quaint little downtown area. We detoured here because of the wonderful reviews. They have an excellent selection of coffee drinks, alternative milks, flavored syrups and sugar free syrups. They also have a selection of wines. The staff seems friendly. I would definitely recommend it when in the area. read more

Stopped by a small-town coffee shop to celebrate National Coffee Day! Coal River Coffee Company did not disappoint... I have the in-house roasted 'Almost Heaven' blend with three beans from three of the most famous coffee regions. Great & friendly customer service... wish I was going to be in town longer to enjoy this gem. read more

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We attended a coffee event hosted by Jeff Jarrell. The owner of the coffee shop Michael educated us on the history of coffee, where he gets his beans, how he roasts, where he's lived and his encounters with coffee growers. It was very interesting!! We even had a coffee tasting! Sooooo good! And I'm not really a coffee drinker... . My hubby had a chai latte hot and I had a chai latte iced. The baristas are polite and helpful. The owner is very knowledgeable. Thank you for the gift of coffee Jeff!!!!! We really enjoyed our evening!! We would definitely recommend. read more

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Cute little place with good coffee. Our friends ordered food and while it took quite a while, they enjoyed it. It's definitely a place to put on the list if you are in the area. read more

Great, fresh roasted coffee , friendly service, quaint & relaxing atmosphere. I'd like to see them expand their food menu to have basic staples such as muffins, cookies, croissants all day. Although they offer some food it's not consistent so if I'm hungry, I don't choose this place bc I never know what they will have. But, it is the best coffee in the Kanawha Valley read more

Great drinks and books on hand to purchase by local authors!! Great Chai latte good food as well. read more

Coal River Coffee Company - One of the books available in the store - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Albans, West Virginia

I got a chai, and it was super yummy. Perfectly sweet and spicy. I really wish it wasn't so far away from where I live. I like the eclectic design. The wait time was very long, but they only had 2 people working and the place was packed on a Saturday morning. read more

Wow! Tons of coffee options. Gluten free goodies. I recommend you stop by and check out this place

This shop is a regular Saturday morning ritual for me and my husband. They have new latte recipes each week, and offer outstanding service and atmosphere. This is where locals in St Albans go. read more

Coal River Coffee Co. is the cutest coffee shop. The employees were super nice and helpful. And their dirty chais are hands down the best in this area. read more

I wanted to update my review after visiting for lunch! I had a delicious apple and Gouda grilled cheese, with a side of kettle chips. I went with my mom who had a classic grilled cheese with a bowl of tomato soup. Our sandwiches were very good, and the tomato soup was simple and flavorful. I also had a seasonal latte, the Love Struck with red velvet and white chocolate flavoring. It was tasty and pink! We had a lovely time at lunch there with some good, simple food. Definitely worth stopping in! read more

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Great spot.nice lil gifts to purchase, books 2 read. Staff is so friendly, great coffee

The place has very bad management and the staff doesn't make anything right. The staff is nice. But the management is sucky . I love the food but the management is horrible read more

Absolutely love this little coffee spot . coffees are delicious and the baristas are always friendly and kind !

Went in with my mom niece and nephew and no one greeted us. There was three employees behind the counter. Stood at the counter for a few minutes and nothing. I finally asked what a couple of the drinks were before they spoke to us. I'm not sure if the employee standing at the register was off work but I wouldn't know that because he was standing there‍ We got 4 drinks and it was around $12 there were no listed prices for the drinks anywhere that I saw. I got a chai latte and it was a little watery but had a lot of chai spice to it. My niece got a frozen hot chocolate and she liked it. My mom got a London fog. She didn't like it. She said it was very sweet and probably would've been better without the maple syrup. Decor was very cute but I did t care for the service off the bat. read more

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Coffee is pretty good however they can't spell at all lol would I go again maybe but I'll probably not drive out of the way to go there.

favorite little place i've been coming here for years, it's always my number one suggestion for a quick meet up or when i need a pick-me-up drink! read more

Nice people good coffee large variety hot or cold or frozen stop in and check them out

Love love this place. I get my ground espresso from here and also visit often for a quick coffee. The shop is adorable and a very nice local place to visit. read more

I come back for a barista named Noah. 10/10 very cute would recommend to a friend. Five stars.

Im always excited to try a new coffee shop to the area. Very impressed with not only my cup of coffee but also the hospitality of the owner/workers. In-house roasted beans did not disappoint. Inside has a clean nice home-y vibe. Definitely will be returning read more

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I live in Pittsburgh but my in laws live in St. Albans. As a coffee fanatic I often struggled with finding good coffee in the mornings while visiting as my in laws are not coffee drinkers. I stumbled across coal river on Instagram and my mother in law got me some sample packs that she mailed up around Christmas and I've been obsessed ever since! I went in person for the first time yesterday and it was fantastic! The cold brew with cold foam is 100x better than the "big guys". Customer service was top notch and we were greeted as soon as we walked in. I wish there was a coal river coffee in Pittsburgh! My husband and I definitely plan on stopping in tomorrow morning before heading back to the 'burgh! read more

Always friendly staff. My girls love the unicorn frappes they are reasonable priced and have a good lunch selection

Wonderful coffee shop. Love to get coffee, a bagel and sit and enjoy the atmosphere. Great service!!!

This is a great place to get your favorite coffee drink, try something new, or grab some breakfast/lunch. Even if you don't like coffee (if that's a thing) they have non-coffee drinks, and even inventive frappes for kids (like "The Unicorn" or the "Tie-Dyed" frappe. The jalapeño grilled cheese is quite addictive. And add some flavored sweet foam to your latte and you'll experience a dimensional shift through space and time (one time I tried the peach sweet foam with a vanilla latte and time-traveled and observed the building of the Great Pyramids). They partner with a local used bookstore so you can browse some books while you're there, also. The baristas at Coal River Coffee have always been the kindest and coolest folks. From the first day they were open to the current roster, I've met some really friendly folks who each knew how to brew a solid cup of Joseph as well as maintain banter and suffer my dad-jokes. Grace, Hannah, Alania, Amelia, Jessa, and all the other more recent staff have always been fantastic and are clearly experts at the craft of the brew. read more

Coffee is great, staff is great. Open mic for local musicians on Thursday nights and live music on Friday nights. Great place to hand out.

Awful. Most staff, except for one nice lady, was rude, and intentionally did not cook the food properly. Pretty sure it was all over a political stance as well, to which I'd recommend the employees grow up and get over themselves. read more

The business owners and staff are very nice. This is a great and welcome addition to Main Street in St. Albans. Great atmosphere and great coffee drinks. I will definitely be returning with friends. read more

I really like this place. I drive from Charleston to St. Albans often because I'm a fan of their coffee. I enjoy the Kenya and Ethiopian roasts the most. I even buy it by the pound to grind and make at home. The environment is super-cute and the staff has always been friendly. I try to get there as often I as I can! read more