Customer Reviews

Kirkland Signature House Blend Whole Bean Coffee, Starbucks Roast, 2 lb

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I really enjoy coffee, and I have ever since my teenage years. My tastes have gradually evolved and escalated. The first to go was any kind of instant coffee. How anyone could drink that swill is beyond me. Next to go was any kind of additive, such as cream or sugar. The next to go was any kind of ground coffee in a can. Some is marginally OK, but compared to whole-bean coffee, it just doesn't cut it. No, whole-bean coffee without any additives and ground on the spot is the only coffee I'll drink, short of some kind of emergency.

When It comes to whole-bean coffees, there's quite an amazing variety. I found Trader Joe's to have an excellent selection from all over the world, and the cost (on a per pound basis) was typically about 50% that of what you might expect to pay in the local super market. I particularly liked their Columbian Supremo. The problem is, the local Trader Joe"s is a long way off and I sometimes run out between visits. Well, I've then picked up some large bags of beans, one of which was Starbucks French Roast, at my local Costco store and it was quite excellent. Starbucks is first rate, but tends to be somewhat pricey, even when purchased at Costco.

Well, one day I discovered the Kirkland Signature House Blend bags of whole-bean coffee at Costco. In my opinion, Kirkland Signature products have always been of the highest quality but at a substantially reduced price. For example, this Kirkland coffee is almost half the cost (on a per pound basis) of Starbucks French Roast. But, right on the front of the Kirkland package it says "Roasted by Starbucks Coffee Co." Hmmmm. I just had to try this one. Well, it's excellent. It's a little less robust than my Starbucks French Roast, but I prefer it that way. I'd say it's first rate coffee at a bargain basement price. Buying whole-bean coffee at the local supermarket is now out of the question.

Gary Peterson

We used to drink this all the time. It was a great coffee. But recently we noticed that the formula has changed. Something has changed, because both my wife and started noticing that the taste was different and it always tastes a little weak now. We've tried a few different brands lately, and sure enough, something about that Kirkland coffee is different than before, and we just don't care for it. I wonder what changed?

I purchased this at my local Costco (I'm still a little unsure as to how Amazon carries Kirkland brand?). It was much cheaper (less than ten bucks), but it is some DARN good coffee! It is mild, smooth, and has an amazing flavor. I was a little "iffy" on it when I first picked it up, but you surely won't be disappointed!

I'm not a coffee snob, but for the price you can't find better coffee anywhere else. After drinking this for over a year I can't even begin to imagine drinking folgers or some other cheap coffee. High grade beans at a low grade price.

This coffee is ok for the price. Better than most supermarket brands. Similar to Starbuck's House Blend. I prefer a little richer, darker brew than this, but I think the quality is fine. No "off" flavors that I detected. I forgot to add that it seems to me to be low acid. This is a large bag I ordered and I left the whole bag out on the counter and used it from there, but it got a little stale before I used it all. I would suggest just taking out a bit at a time and storing the balance.

Maybe they just had the roaster a little too hot that day, but our beans were slightly burnt. That being said, I can see (taste) the blend's potential. I'm no connoisseur, but I have my preferences. This blend was ok...not good, not great, just okay.

Am a recent burr grinder user and have tried a few different beans and this one lacks flavor or body, something's missing. Had the Kirkland Columbia coffee and that was better but still looking for a really good coffee to brew and this isn't the one. As one other recent reviewer noted, this just seems weak, not much taste.

Coffee is smooth not overly robust like starbucks. On the bag, it says"store in airtight container". I haven't done this at all. I kept the beans in the bag and used a vacum seal on it to keep it fresh...and wahla!! It stayed fresh for over 8mos and continues to make a fresh blend when grinding the beans. I have used other gourmet coffee beans and I must say that this Kirkland Signature House Blend coffee is absolutely delicious. Currently, my bag is getting very low. Since I live less than 8 miles from Costco, I will go to Costco to purchase.