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Roasted in Lancaster, PA★
5-time Good Food Award winning roastery
2026 Global Coffee AwardsGold · Flat WhiteBronze · Filter, Classic RoastSee all nine coffees recognized in 2026
From the judges’ notes
The judges enjoyed this lovely, coffee forward representation, praising the good mix with milk. A comforting and well composed flat white.
Global Coffee Awards 2026 judges' notes, as summarized by Square One Coffee Roasters
Candy Bar
Smooth blend with chocolate, caramel, and nutty notes.
Tastes like:ChocolateCaramelToasted Nut
Never flavored. No oils, no flavor chemicals. Just what our Q Grader tastes at the cupping table.
Smooth, never bitter
Roast date printed on the bag
Espresso or drip, your call
About $1 a cup at home
From a 5-time Good Food Award winning roastery · verify at goodfoodfdn.org
Every coffee approved by Jess, licensed Q Grader.
Is the subscription a trap?
No. Skip, pause or cancel anytime, no fees, and we send a reminder email before every charge so nothing sneaks up on you. It's 10% off and free shipping for letting us plan our roasting, that's the whole deal.
What it tastes like
Like the name says. Toasted nut up front, cocoa through the middle, a little plum sweetness at the end. No burnt edge, no sour surprise. It is the bag we hand people who say "I just want good coffee." Cream and sugar welcome, no judgment.
Roast + sourcing
We buy direct from people we know, at prices we're proud of. Jess, a licensed Q Grader who chaired national coffee competitions, tastes and approves every component in this blend. Five Good Food Awards say the system works.
Brew it however you like
Candy Bar is built to be forgiving. Drip machine, pour over, french press, espresso, it lands smooth in all of them. Pick your grind above and we'll grind it for your setup, or go whole bean and grind at home.
Shipping + freshness
We roast five days a week and ship your bag right after it's roasted, with the roast date printed on it. Coffee is best between days 3 and 14. Subscribers always ship free, and one-time orders ship free over $55.
It tastes like a candy bar.
That's the review.
No jasmine, no "hints of stone fruit," no homework. We roast so you taste chocolate, caramel and fruit, not a burnt edge. If you've only had chain coffee, this is the bag that shows you what the fuss was supposed to be about. Drink it however you like it. We're not here to judge your cup.
Sweet, smooth, done.A Central American coffee blend with hints of chocolate, caramel, and toasted nut. Perfect all-day sipper for drip brewing or espresso. Medium roast, naturally sweet.
Candy Bar is a blend that combines delicious single origin coffees from Central America. This versatile medium roast blend is a crowd-pleaser and has quickly become a customer favorite.
Each batch of Candy Bar is carefully roasted to bring out the natural sweetness and complexity of both origins. We taste notes of smooth chocolate, sweet caramel, and toasted nut, creating a flavor profile reminiscent of your favorite candy bar—without any artificial flavors or additives. The blend features a mild, approachable acidity that makes it incredibly smooth and easy to drink, whether you're starting your day or enjoying an afternoon pick-me-up.
This all-day-sipper works beautifully across multiple brewing methods. Brew it as a classic drip coffee for a reliable morning cup, or pull it as espresso for lattes and cappuccinos that showcase its chocolatey sweetness. Candy Bar tastes delicious black, allowing you to appreciate the full spectrum of tasting notes, or with your favorite milk and sweetener. Enjoy it any way you like—this is a judgment-free zone.
The spec sheet
Origin
Blends · Central America
Notes
Chocolate · Caramel · Toasted Nut
Body
●●●●○ 4 of 5
Brightness
●●○○○ 2 of 5
Best for
Espresso + drip
The name, not just a claim
Proof you can check.
We buy direct from people we know. Carolina's family grows our Colombia Mina Rica in Antioquia and delivers it to the roastery themselves. Every bag we ship has the roast date printed on it, so you never have to guess how old your coffee is.
Judged, not self-declared. Five Good Food Awards.
The palate behind the lineup
Every coffee here was approved by Jess. Licensed Q Grader. Past chair, SCA U.S. Competitions Committee.
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Us versus them
Not overhyped. Not overpriced.
Price per cup
Freshness
Awards
Who gets paid
SQ1Price per cupAbout $1 at home
FreshnessRoast date printed on every bag
Awards5-time Good Food Award winner, judged
Who gets paidThe farmer and the barista
The chains + grocery aisle
Price per cup$6 to $7 at the counter
FreshnessRoasted last quarter
AwardsMarketing badges
Who gets paidA private jet
| Their week | Your week | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 cups | ~$35 | ~$6.00 subscribed |
The frame: about 5 cups a week. Their side is $7 counter drinks. Ours is $1.20 a cup, from the 12oz bag subscribed at $21.60, about 18 cups.
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Fair questions.
Is it actually better, or just marketed better?
Judged, not self-declared. Square One has won five Good Food Awards, and every coffee is approved by a licensed Q Grader. If Candy Bar isn't the smoothest cup you've had all year, tell us and we make it right.
I don't have fancy gear. Will it still be good?
Yes. Candy Bar is built to be forgiving. A basic drip machine and the "Medium" grind option will get you a genuinely great cup. No scale, no gooseneck kettle, no homework.
When does it ship?
We roast five days a week and your bag is roasted to order, then shipped right after with the roast date printed on it. Subscribers always ship free. One-time orders ship free over $55.
What if I hate it?
Tell us. Enjoy it or we make it right, that's the promise. We'll replace it with something closer to your taste or sort out a refund. No interrogation.
Sweet, smooth, done.
One bag. About a dollar a cup.
Our bestseller, roasted to order in Lancaster, roast date on the bag. Enjoy it or we make it right.