JC Elizondo

Review of Chazzano Cafe at the J

I knew NOTHING about REAL coffee until i visited t...

I knew NOTHING about REAL coffee until i visited this place when they 1st opened years ago. Frank(owner) walked me through the back, showed me the green beans, explained the roaster(which you can see constantly working away- enclosed in a room to your left as you walk in). Etc.. I drive over 15 miles from Auburn Hills to Ferndale to get my beans(though Chazzano beans can be purchased at Whole Foods a mile from my house.. Have you EVER?! recieved/purchased a bag of whole beans that is SO FRESHLY roasted that.. The bag is still WARM? Have you ever tasted high-end coffee so good that sugar and cream is an insult to add it in? This is the place.. There are many, many other new, fancy, and comparable roasters in metro Detroit.. Like Desert Oasis & Roasting Plant.. Both places are also Amazing and have their strengths.. Chazzano keeps it simple and keeps roasting only the freshest,organic, fair trade beans I've ever had... Small place, weird hours(sorta) and still the best roaster..