"Upstate Coffee is one of those places that reminds you what coffee should be when it’s made by someone who genuinely cares. This isn’t a trendy, cookie-cutter café where everything tastes the same and the focus is just “get people through the line.” The difference here is immediate — the coffee is excellent, but more importantly, it’s intentional. You can tell there’s real craftsmanship behind every cup. A huge part of what makes Upstate Coffee stand out is the owner. His character shows through the entire experience. He’s not just running a business — he’s building something that reflects pride, discipline, and a deep commitment to quality. The kind of person who isn’t satisfied unless the product is right. It feels personal, like he’s making coffee the way you would for people you genuinely care about. The roasting is done locally and it shows. The flavor is clean, balanced, and consistent — not burnt, not bitter, not overly acidic — just really well-made coffee. There’s a noticeable level of precision that you don’t stumble into by accident. It’s clear that every part of the process is dialed in. Another thing I really respect is that the coffee is produced with the level of care you’d expect from a true professional environment — roasted with precision in an organic-certified lab setting. That kind of detail matters, and it speaks volumes about the standards behind the scenes. This isn’t “close enough” coffee — it’s done the right way. Overall, Upstate Coffee has the rare combination of: genuinely great product consistent execution and an owner who clearly takes pride in doing it right If you’re local, this should be your go-to. And if you’re passing through the area, it’s 100% worth stopping. Easy five stars."

"Upstate Coffee was catering a private event I attended. Excellent service and a high quality product… what more could you ask for?! I HIGHLY suggest the maple espresso martini!"

"The owner of Upstate Coffee saw my step son's car disabled last night and stopped to assist him. This act of generosity is greatly appreciated. Awesome person, thanks for the help."

"Ordered coffee from here as one of my coworkers usually does for us in the office. Got it today with a lovely note apologizing for a delay. Meanwhile I'm used to a two day delay in shipping to like up with roasting times from other places...I didn't even realize it was delayed because it came so fast. Honestly these guys are too notch and the coffee is just as good as the people who work here. Thanks so much!"

"I've seen this truck at a lot of cool events lately. They have a really nice set up going on, fun down to earth vibe, with cool lights and designs. But the best part is, they serve delicious coffee, great flavor options, try the Cold Brew with a splash of maple syrup, ask for a "maple sesh". Next time I'll have to try the Italian sodas too."