Vegans & vegetarians, COME HERE! Stopped through Redding overnight and came here in the morning. Delicious coffee, REAL bread and wonderful vegetarian options. Avo toast with microgreens, vegetarian breakfast sandwich, etc. Seriously -- Exceptional bread! I wish they sold it as a loaf. Would have loved to take it home! Nyam read more

Excellent coffee roasted perfectly on a lovely Diedrich roaster right in house. Don't miss this place - all excellent pastries and breakfast sandwiches. read more

The coffee is good. The company has donated to our school functions. It's a decent place.

Beautiful space. Friendly people. Freshly roasted coffee (literally next door). Basically +1 what everyone else said in the other 5 star posts--could stay here all day. What a gem! read more

Delicious!!! I love going to small coffee shops everywhere I visit, and this one has excellent coffee! Great ambiance, friendly employees, and the inside is very bright and spacious! 5 stars for sure, support a small business today and try them! read more

We had great coffee, cool vibe. The baristas were friendly and engaging. Had the Butter Beer Latte with Oat milk that was a good mix of sweet and bitter. The veggie quiche was yummy along with gluten-free pumpkin bread. We'll visit again! read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Butter beer latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

First off, the overall vibe here is excellent! Second, the staff is super friendly and hospitable, which is typically a hit-or-miss aspect of coffee shops so kudos to Theory for finding cool people to operate their storefront. Third, the product is top-notch, which is to be expected since they roast their beans just across the hall from the coffee shop. Fourth, there is plenty of sitting room in their building. And fifth (to tie it all together) the decor is quite stylish. There are your five stars, now check it out for yourself! PS: I recommend the Nitro Cold Brew in particular. read more

I'm from out of town. Stopped by for coffee. Outside there's a sign that says masks as required until seated. Absolutely no one on line was wearing masks and there were probably eight in line. The seats are all stacked together, no distancing. No one at the tables had masks. Probably 30 people creating their own little coffee flavored super spreader event. It's sad too because it looked like a cool little place. But I walked. Went two blocks down and Dutch Brothers showed they cared about customer health. Masks all around. read more

Great ambience, pastries, friendly staff, and coffee in a cool downtown location. We'll be back!

The smoothest coffee blends! Deceptively stronger than it tastes... I definitely recommend the mocha latte and can we talk about the best gluten free cinnamon rolls you've ever had! We had to get a couple to go and one warm and fresh on the spot! They sell the roasted beans too. I'll be enjoying their smooth blends at home next week! If you love coffee like I do... check it out! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Theory Collaborative. Upon entering, I espied three young women who resembled Lorde meticulously framing pictures of a piece of toast. I subsequently turned my attention to a white goat mounted on a brick wall who began inspecting my clothes. Shaking his head in disgust, he told me that my outfit was unacceptable for a java boutique of this caliber. He snapped a hoof like human fingers somehow, and I heard two Macbook Pros slam shut. Suddenly, two bearded males tackled me and carried me outside the shop. I was taken underground via a sewer manhole whose cover descended like an elevator into a subterranean closet stocked with men's clothes and accessories. One of the bearded men pointed to stacks of skinny jeans and told me to choose. I asked what was wrong with my slim-fit jeans. He slapped me across the face. Next, my shirt and cardigan deficiencies were addressed. The other bearded man then tossed me a satchel. He told me it was genuine vegan leather. I told him that makes no sense. He slapped me across the face. He said I probably don't go to Bethel. I told him he was correct, but that I work there. He said he loves me, but that I'm a filthy heathen. They pushed me along, and we ascended to street level. We entered the store and the white goat nodded in approval after reassessing my sartorial situation. The two bearded men returned to their table and opened up their Macbook Pros to attend to Twitter business. The three Lordes were almost finished framing pictures of a piece of toast. I ordered a coffee. The baristas were courteous and professional, and my coffee was delightfully piquant and smooth. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

This place has great tasting coffee! It was our first time in Redding and this definitely fulfilled the craving. read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

We cannot wait until their pop-ups become permanent. Such a great product with passionate people behind it. The coffee always turns out delicious and I crave their lattes daily. The baristas are friend and warm without being overbearing. Go for: High-quality coffee and free wifi Stay for: Friendly atmosphere and another cup of coffee read more

Great place in Redding. Always stop here on my way to and from Oregon. Great coffee and pastries

If you want to see everyone in Redding plus their distance relatives, livestock and mortal enemies, Theory is the place to go. The social hub for all the coolest cats in town, Theory can be quite intimidating . Dress your best and hope to make a good impression on the watchful eyes of its inhabitants. If you're not looking top notch, the friendly staff's gaze will turn cold, but their smile will still be plastered on their untarnished faces--so young, so full of life. As for the coffee, nobody really comes here for that anyway. They come to climb social ladders and make a name for themselves among our sovereign leaders. Overall, this place cool I guess. Maybe too cool. Three stars for serving food and drink to the masses, deducting two stars for the plethora of skinny jeans and impossibly high standards. read more

Holy. Moly. Don't miss out on this spot. Especially if you're gluten free!!! We had their gluten free cinnamon roll, banana bread, and Samoa donut. All were absolutely wonderful and didn't even resemble GF. I got their summer latte that was bomb and my hubs got their tonic coffee which was funky and different! read more

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Super good. I got a quad breve latte and loved it. The environment is great and friendly too.

My wife and I are new to Redding, and our first order of business upon arriving was scout out the local shops. I can truly say that Theory fires on all cylinders. Good coffee good ambience good food good people The coffee is exceptional. My wife's go to is a vanilla latte, which of course you can get anywhere, but the quality of Theory's espresso and syrups exceed most other shops. Their Ethiopia pour over is bright and delicious, but if you're down for trying new drinks, their soda + espresso is the way to go. I would recommend trying it with their root beer. Not only does this place have amazing coffee, delicious food, and kind baristas, but they also have a wide selection of beers on tap as well. All in all, this place is a MUST. read more

Whoah! What a gem. Did a pit stop here and the coffee was amazing. I tried their butterfinger latte and it wasn't too sweet but perfectly well balanced. read more

Great coffee. Great customer service. Great environment. I don't care about trendy places. I value this business because they serve great food & beverages and they do it with fantastic quality. read more

A gem in a rather run down area- has an LA vibe with hipster style merch and menu. Giant seating area with original, tasteful design. We tried the drip, matcha latte, iced latte, gf banana bread & bourbon maple knot. Everything was high quality, very tasty. Highly recommend. read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Entrance View - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

If I could give more stars I would. Every time we are in Redding from Los Angeles, Theory is a MUST. Every Beveridge we've had - EXCELLENT. Every food item - EXCELLENT. Coffee beans to take home - EXCELLENT Service - Excellent: super friendly, helpful and fun! read more

Delicious coffee and tasty pastries in a super hip location in downtown Redding. Stumbled on this place by accident but went back twice while we were in town for a soccer tournament. Rivals any coffee spot in my hometown! read more

Nice open cafe space and a tasty cappuccino. I got some single origin beans that seem as tasty as the description on the bag promised! I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon as I was passing through Redding and was surprised to find the cafe packed inside with mostly maskless patrons, plus that one of the baristas was also unmasked as she served customers. Once the pandemic is past, I think I'll make this a regular stop as I head north or south on the interstate, but at least on Saturday, it felt like a crap shoot for my health. In that future time, it seems like it would be a wonderful place to take a few minutes with an espresso and some tasty baked goods. read more

Coffee and tea were delicious. BEAT (Bacon, Eggs, Avocado, Tomato) breakfast was lovely and generous with the Avocado. Burrito bowl was tasty but fairly small portion for a strapping adult male. I would definitely come back. The lunch options look very appealing. read more

Awesome coffee! This is a must visit in the area. Forego the chain shops and grab a handcrafted beverage from Theory. Excellent service!

Great coffee and danish. Staff friendly. Place is clean and they're practicing responsible Covid-19 precautions. read more

I came here for the first time with a couple of friends and overall it was a great experience! I ordered a chai latte which was delicious, it wasn't too sweet either. The prices can be a bit higher than traditional commercial coffee places but considering that it's a local business I'm all for it! The atmosphere and ambiance was very casual and relaxing for a hangout or for quietly working on your own thing, I'll definitely be back in the future read more

Love how they have couches now! Great coffee and good breakfast. They are always friendly and it's a good place to come and work. Very comfortable and you can stay as long as you'd like. read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Custom breakfast sandwich! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

Amazing staff here! Everyone is very kind. The coffee is top notch. I could eat the burrito bowl all day long. Beautifully open, clean, and simple space is decorated perfectly and allows small groups to meet easily. read more

Theory is one of the best local coffee roasters and bars. Their roasts are consistently good, and the menu is fairly typical for a small local cafe. The ups: the bar area is well-maintained and well-staffed by baristas who know what they're doing. Some know more than others when it comes to getting pro tips for brewing whichever beans they're currently selling, but none of them will pour you a bad drink. I usually drink straight espresso (sometimes with unsweetened whipped cream--which Theory doesn't have). Theory consistently pulls well balanced shots that express the full depth of the bean they're using. I've never had an overly-sour or overly-bitter shot. Theory's machine is well-calibrated and their grind is always dialed-in perfectly. I eat a keto diet, but my party raved about their Bear Claws. She was less enthusiastic about the "quiche" which was more of a frittata (no crust, but probably keto friendly)--it was sold as having "bacon" but was really just ham. Possibly mislabeled. The interior design is a bit more modern than I like, but it's a pleasant space. It's always crowded and table space is at a premium. Come early or during a slow time to get the best spots. Theory Collaborative is easily the best cafe & roastery in downtown Redding for both coffee and snacks. read more

Sorry...but when I wait 26 minutes for a breakfast sandwich, which ends up being delivered cold and not "to go" like ordered, and wait another 3 minutes for a box to carry it out with...you get no love. I've been in a couple of times, and the service at the counter is usually great, this time...not so much. As I waited my nearly half-hour for my food, I not only finished my drink, but when I asked if they had put the order in the reply was "yeah...the kitchen is a little behind again", indicating that this is a regular problem that someone should address and fix. Guess from now on we'll only get drinks here...if we go in at all. Good thing there are plenty of options around! read more

Had the best eggnog latté! Love the cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere! Will be coming back. read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Eggnog latté - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

Not only does this place have the best coffee above SF, but the ambiance and food is exceptional. Also at a reasonable price for the quality and freshness of their products. I could stay here all day considering their crazy good beer selection, awesome food, and amazing espresso to keep me going. And ALSO, they have a local kombucha on tap and it is MIND BLOWING. Don't pass up an opportunity to visit this place! Their outdoor seating area is super chill as well. If you don't enjoy your time here you're doing it all wrong. And ALSO AGAIN, I just tried their Jerk Chicken flatbread today and was so good I didn't even get a chance to take a picture before it was gone, took me to flavor town read more

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Th coffee was so west the river has more colour I like to support local, but it was terrible At $5 a cup read more

We found civilization in Redding! Theory Collective just opened up and offers world class coffee and fabulous cuisine in the form of jerk chicken sandwiches and white cheddar too. Also offer craft brews. Eureka! read more

I had the opportunity to kill some time while I was in town anyway and decided to stop in to Theory for the first time. I'm so surprised I hadn't gone in before, this is the type of place Redding has been needing! I ordered a mocha with lavender and a morning bun, and they did not disappoint. It was the perfect pick-me-up that I needed this morning. If you happen to be out anyway during this crazy time, I recommend stopping in and getting a coffee to go. I can't wait to see them survive this! read more

Wow. We needed coffee before leaving the area for home. Googled this nearest our hotel and quite glad we did. It was about 830 on a Monday, the line was short. We ordered 2 lattes and had the option of half and half. After ordering your drinks, walk to the cash register and order your pastries and/or sandwiches. The cashier gave us our kouign amann (butter and sugar layered pastry) and we waited about 8 minutes for our breakfast sandwich (croissant, egg and bacon). The lattes were great as well as our pastries and sandwiches, crispy and that egg, yum. The breads are baked locally, the coffee was roasted in-house. A great treat in the morning. read more

A very cool new coffee shop in the area! The coffee is great and they have a good selection of beers on tap. It can be crowded, but that creates a good atmosphere! I've tried their food once and they forgot to season the eggs, so it was quite bland, but I'll give it another try and trust it will be much better. read more

Theory Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redding, California

Since moving to Redding a few months ago I've come here several times a week with friends. It's our favorite spot. The baristas are super friendly and the coffee is top notch. They make a great London fog and the maple latte is awesome! The food is also super good.. really cute space too. Overall, love love it. read more