Who makes the best pot of coffee in Negril?

I love my coffee. I buy the finest and grind my own beans and percolate a pot every morning. I plan to do the same when on my stay at the beach Oct. 5 to 12. I was hoping to find a place that serves something I will enjoy. Something special like might be found at a coffee shop here at home with treats Jamaican style. Are there such places in Negril? I will drive as far as I have to if there are recommendations. I love Blue Mountain and always keep some I order online. I was also hoping to visit a coffee plantation and grab some fresh roasted beans to take home. How long a ride would that be and what might my experiences be like. Does anyone have any pictures or stories?
I'm really getting psyched about this mini vacation. I hope to come back to Jamaica at least once a year from now on.

Al Drake and the Mrs.

Natasha at Sea Splash!

French pressed Blue Mountain coffee at da Canoe!!
$150J's and you get about 2 cups of pure heaven......
the only place mi really go for coffee in Negril........
Pacos up by mi is pretty good too.....

Cool Runnings, Marko

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Originally Posted by 7migal

Natasha at Sea Splash!

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Thanks 7Migal. I'll definitely check it out.

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Originally Posted by Marko

French pressed Blue Mountain coffee at da Canoe!!
$150J's and you get about 2 cups of pure heaven......
the only place mi really go for coffee in Negril........
Pacos up by mi is pretty good too.....

Cool Runnings, Marko

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Great. I haven't had French pressed Blue Mountain before. I'm looking forward to it.

Thanks.

Mr. Nutz LOVES the coffee at Country Country - it's strong but that's how he likes it :)

One of the many wonderful things about staying at the Blue Cave Castle is the free Blue Mountain coffee that they have starting at about 5AM and going all morning. But the best cup of coffee I ever had was the french pressed Blue Mountain at Canoe. Pure bliss...

Cafe Goa, maybe have the Rum Cream Coffee!

http://negrilnow.com/cafe-goa/

i like the fresh brew at bar b barn . . . it's ready by 7 a.m.

I've had very good coffee on the beach at Idle Awhile :)

Hard to beat the sunrise brew at Catcha. I'm sure it has to do with ambiance as well as the beans but whatever, it's really good.

Nice to know Caught. Can't wait!

Blue Cave and Canoe

Blue Cave Castle has great Blue Mountain Coffee.

I found Cafe Goa's coffee too strong/dark. I really liked the coffee at the Blue Mountain Coffee shop just a few doors north, no bitterness. Also loved the coffee at Canoe.

Al, I've read there's a guy named Thunder who roasts beans to order. Not sure if he's by Cafe Goa? Somewhere along that area.

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Originally Posted by 2nutz4travel

Mr. Nutz LOVES the coffee at Country Country - it's strong but that's how he likes it :)

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I love very strong coffee. I have never had it too strong for my taste. I'm making a list tonight so I won't forget even one recommendation listed here.

Thanks for yours.

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Originally Posted by Ras Walleye

One of the many wonderful things about staying at the Blue Cave Castle is the free Blue Mountain coffee that they have starting at about 5AM and going all morning. But the best cup of coffee I ever had was the french pressed Blue Mountain at Canoe. Pure bliss...

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That's something I like. I am awake at 3AM every morning for work and am sure this will continue while in Jamaica. At our usual place I made a pot and walked the beach until the Mrs. awoke. I always brought extra empty cups and covers from Dunkin Donuts for the walk. Then off to Alfred's for breakfast. I'll have to change the routine I guess if there are other places within walking distance.

Blue Cave Castle sounds familiar. I think we may have been there once. We did take a boat ride to see what everything looked like from the water up to the Light House.

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Originally Posted by Todd

Cafe Goa, maybe have the Rum Cream Coffee!

http://negrilnow.com/cafe-goa/

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Thanks. We'll be there. We leave tomorrow at 5:20AM for the airport. Arrive at Sangster about 1 PM.

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Originally Posted by JitterBug

i like the fresh brew at bar b barn . . . it's ready by 7 a.m.

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Looks like we'll be busy every morning. I have a strange reaction to coffee. I drink a pot and take a nap. This can't be normal, can it?

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Originally Posted by St. Anthony's Kitchen

I've had very good coffee on the beach at Idle Awhile :)

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Now that's just down the beach for us. I see it so many times and it's about time we stopped in.

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Originally Posted by Caught

Hard to beat the sunrise brew at Catcha. I'm sure it has to do with ambiance as well as the beans but whatever, it's really good.

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Sunrise seems to be something I've missed. Now let me get this right. I know the sunset is best from the cliff but the sun rise would be blocked from where we stay. I'll have to look up Catcha so see where it is.

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Originally Posted by loomis41973

Blue Cave and Canoe

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I'll have to give this list to Bones, our driver from the past. We called the Beachcomber club for a ride and requested him and they said they knew him. I haven't heard back so I hope they contacted him and he is able to make it. If not I would think they would send someone else. I wish I had his cell number or be able to look it up but all I know him by is Bones.

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Originally Posted by Melody

I found Cafe Goa's coffee too strong/dark. I really liked the coffee at the Blue Mountain Coffee shop just a few doors north, no bitterness. Also loved the coffee at Canoe.

Al, I've read there's a guy named Thunder who roasts beans to order. Not sure if he's by Cafe Goa? Somewhere along that area.

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I've grown to like Blue Mountain Dark Roast and love it strong. I'll look for the shop. Canoe and Caves seems to be recommended by many. Thanks Melody.

I think finding the best coffee is like the best jerk chicken-timing is everything.

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Originally Posted by Al Drake

I've grown to like Blue Mountain Dark Roast and love it strong. I'll look for the shop. Canoe and Caves seems to be recommended by many. Thanks Melody.

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You would like the coffee at Country Country, strong but not bitter. Go for breakfast one morning, best banana pancakes, carafe of coffee and juice, about $10. Beautiful sea view, right on the beach. Breakfast isn't served past 10:30 though.

Me and mine agree - French pressed at Canoe!

Aubie when he had his place across from Miyard....Cafe Goa a close second though.

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Originally Posted by slimjim

I think finding the best coffee is like the best jerk chicken-timing is everything.

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I agree. Both worth waiting for.

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Originally Posted by Melody

You would like the coffee at Country Country, strong but not bitter. Go for breakfast one morning, best banana pancakes, carafe of coffee and juice, about $10. Beautiful sea view, right on the beach. Breakfast isn't served past 10:30 though.

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I haven't seen anyone comment on Alfred's. I may not spend much time there is they're brew is not up to stuff. I can see spending time with those banana pancakes though.

Nothing better than sunrise coffee at BCC...

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Originally Posted by Marko

French pressed Blue Mountain coffee at da Canoe!!
$150J's and you get about 2 cups of pure heaven......
the only place mi really go for coffee in Negril........
Pacos up by mi is pretty good too.....

Cool Runnings, Marko

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What He said. Very honourable mention goes to Cafe Goa.

Blue Mountain Cappuccino at Idle Awhile
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French press at Canoe is superb. Had my first cups of Thunder's coffee today, really good and aromatic.

I have to say, Canoe has the best coffee I've had in Negril. Love the French Press they serve. Not to be missed. And don't get me started on the pineapple dessert OMG love it...lol

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Originally Posted by Rasta Stan

I have to say, Canoe has the best coffee I've had in Negril. Love the French Press they serve. Not to be missed. And don't get me started on the pineapple dessert OMG love it...lol

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Pineapple Chill...OMG is right! FABULOUS

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Originally Posted by Petrona

Blue Cave Castle has great Blue Mountain Coffee.

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Yes, yes they do! Probably my personal favorite.....

I am definitely going to The Canoe for some of that Pineapple Chill in Nov. Some how we ran out of days in April and never made it.

There was a coffee shop/bar I went to 4 years ago that had just opened on the road toward the cliffs, I can't remember the name. It had a second floor deck looking out on the ocean. Not sure if it is still open, I think it was run by a Canadian dude. All I remember was we drank beer in the morning and coffee at night. Both were very tasty. It had a great vibe and at night bands performed, along with a fire eater.