Ritual Coffee Roasters

Notes it roasts darker than newer shops, but credits it for not selling out.

Still buys drip at Ritual since it remains cheaper than pricier shops.

Says Ritual is much better than Blue Bottle.

Lists Ritual alongside Four Barrel as a worst offender for sour or bitter coffee.

Says Ritual's roasts have turned too medium for someone who prefers light roasts.

Suggests paying respects at it as an original third wave pioneer.

Asked at the Haight shop while buying beans; they don't offer the free coffee.

Says they have liked Ritual apart from acidity complaints about many shops.

Says Ritual continues to offer pour overs.

Named as one of several recommended spots.

Also agrees Ritual is one of the more bitter coffees they have had here.

Says Ritual Coffee raised prices overall so it no longer adds a plant-milk surcharge.

Suggests Ritual at 22nd and Valencia, saying the walk down is worth it.

Names Ritual as a local coffee shop.

Recommends this place on Valencia or Hayes.

Agrees with the parent that Ritual is a better pick.

Recommends Ritual, saying it consistently offers a wide range of lattes.

Had one of their drinks mixing tea and coffee and found it surprisingly good.

Calls it pretentious, but says the coffee is good.

Says Sightglass was never on Ritual's level in that era.

Thinks Ritual may have unwashed options and says it's a safe choice.

Notes Ritual rarely comes up but would likely carry natural-process coffee.