--- title: Coffee Roasting Legends Podcast description: San Franciscan Roaster's Bill Kennedy interviews some of the legends who have shaped the United States coffee roasting scene image: https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/SFR%20LEGENDS.png --- # The Coffee Roasting Legends Podcast [ Chelsea Fountain ![5-star review](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/review-stars.png?width=107&height=20&name=review-stars.png) Rise & Grind Coffees, NC “*Thoroughly impressed by quality of their equipment and the level of customer care.*” ](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en-PH&gl=ph&q=The+San+Franciscan+Roaster+Company,+4048+Technology+Way+Ste+F,+Carson+City,+NV+89706,+United+States&ludocid=17826853700775847593&lsig=AB86z5WgHlixmjc5aQS3KvIFTCYv#lrd=0x80990a4150edf7df:0xf765b4fd799a26a9,1) [ Timothy Styczynski ![5-star review](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/review-stars.png?width=107&height=20&name=review-stars.png)   “*Love the company and our roaster is, hands down, the best built in the world..*” ](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en-PH&gl=ph&q=The+San+Franciscan+Roaster+Company,+4048+Technology+Way+Ste+F,+Carson+City,+NV+89706,+United+States&ludocid=17826853700775847593&lsig=AB86z5WgHlixmjc5aQS3KvIFTCYv#lrd=0x80990a4150edf7df:0xf765b4fd799a26a9,1) [ Kirk SF City Boy ![5-star review](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/review-stars.png?width=107&height=20&name=review-stars.png)   “*I own a SF-6 and love it. Never had an issue with it. The traing was top notch. Couldn’t be happier!.*” ](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en-PH&gl=ph&q=The+San+Franciscan+Roaster+Company,+4048+Technology+Way+Ste+F,+Carson+City,+NV+89706,+United+States&ludocid=17826853700775847593&lsig=AB86z5WgHlixmjc5aQS3KvIFTCYv#lrd=0x80990a4150edf7df:0xf765b4fd799a26a9,1) [ Ohio Roasting Co. ![5-star review](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/review-stars.png?width=107&height=20&name=review-stars.png)   “*Beautiful roaster! A center piece of our cafe.*” ](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en-PH&gl=ph&q=The+San+Franciscan+Roaster+Company,+4048+Technology+Way+Ste+F,+Carson+City,+NV+89706,+United+States&ludocid=17826853700775847593&lsig=AB86z5WgHlixmjc5aQS3KvIFTCYv#lrd=0x80990a4150edf7df:0xf765b4fd799a26a9,1) [ Steve Cuevas ![5-star review](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/review-stars.png?width=107&height=20&name=review-stars.png)   “*Some of the best roasters I’ve worked on, easy to fix, easy to source parts, and if you need tech assistance, they’re there!*” ](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en-PH&gl=ph&q=The+San+Franciscan+Roaster+Company,+4048+Technology+Way+Ste+F,+Carson+City,+NV+89706,+United+States&ludocid=17826853700775847593&lsig=AB86z5WgHlixmjc5aQS3KvIFTCYv#lrd=0x80990a4150edf7df:0xf765b4fd799a26a9,1) [ Scott Coleman ![5-star review](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/review-stars.png?width=107&height=20&name=review-stars.png) GloryCloudCoffee.com “*We bought our SF-25 in late 2017 and installed early 2018. It has been a magnificent piece of equipment.*” ](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en-PH&gl=ph&q=The+San+Franciscan+Roaster+Company,+4048+Technology+Way+Ste+F,+Carson+City,+NV+89706,+United+States&ludocid=17826853700775847593&lsig=AB86z5WgHlixmjc5aQS3KvIFTCYv#lrd=0x80990a4150edf7df:0xf765b4fd799a26a9,1) [ Phil Goodlaxson ![5-star review](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/review-stars.png?width=107&height=20&name=review-stars.png) Corvus Coffee “*We purchased a 10 pound roaster ifor our Reserve coffees. We've had nothing but excellent experiences.*” for Corvus Coffee ](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en-PH&gl=ph&q=The+San+Franciscan+Roaster+Company,+4048+Technology+Way+Ste+F,+Carson+City,+NV+89706,+United+States&ludocid=17826853700775847593&lsig=AB86z5WgHlixmjc5aQS3KvIFTCYv#lrd=0x80990a4150edf7df:0xf765b4fd799a26a9,1) [See more on Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en-PH&gl=ph&q=The+San+Franciscan+Roaster+Company,+4048+Technology+Way+Ste+F,+Carson+City,+NV+89706,+United+States&ludocid=17826853700775847593&lsig=AB86z5WgHlixmjc5aQS3KvIFTCYv#lrd=0x80990a4150edf7df:0xf765b4fd799a26a9,1) #### If you want more information on the roasters used by the legends we interview, fill out the form. We'll will be in touch with more info on the San Franciscan Roaster™ ## Find out More about San Franciscan Roasters ## Other Coffee Roaster Success Stories [![Caravan Coffee is guided by three basic principles: source with intention, roast with intention, and brew with intention.](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/community5-caravan-coffee.webp "Caravan Coffee is guided by three basic principles: source with intention, roast with intention, and brew with intention.")](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/inside-caravan-coffee-chris-mcmullan) Caravan Coffee is guided by three basic principles: source with intention, roast with intention, and brew with intention. *"Our philosophy at Caravan is that we need to do a great job with the coffee.  If we don’t treat it with the respect it deserves, it’s like saying the people at source aren’t worth the work they put into this."* [Read more](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/inside-caravan-coffee-chris-mcmullan) [![Cà Phê Roasters is Helping Revitalize Philadelphia's Kensington Neighborhood with Vietnamese Coffee.](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/community3-ca-phe-roasters.webp "Cà Phê Roasters is Helping Revitalize Philadelphia's Kensington Neighborhood with Vietnamese Coffee.")](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/c%C3%A0-ph%C3%AA-roasters-is-helping-revitalize-philadelphias-kensington-neighborhood-with-vietnamese-coffee) Cà Phê Roasters is Helping Revitalize Philadelphia's Kensington Neighborhood with Vietnamese Coffee. *"What many people don’t know is that there’s a chicory flavor, which is an additive that I don’t put in our coffee. But I was able to bring out that flavor through the roasting process."* [Read more](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/cà-phê-roasters-is-helping-revitalize-philadelphias-kensington-neighborhood-with-vietnamese-coffee) [![As the winner of the Colombia National Roaster Championship, Luisa Fernanda Quintero has plenty of credibility under her belt.](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/community3-columbia-national-roaster.webp "As the winner of the Colombia National Roaster Championship, Luisa Fernanda Quintero has plenty of credibility under her belt.")](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/an-interview-with-colombias-national-roaster-champion-luisa-fernanda-quintero) As the winner of the Colombia National Roaster Championship, Luisa Fernanda Quintero has plenty of credibility under her belt. *"For me, working in coffee in Colombia is a privilege especially in my case; I daily roast, in my San Franciscan SF-6, specialty coffees produced by La Palma & El Tucán."* [Read more](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/an-interview-with-colombias-national-roaster-champion-luisa-fernanda-quintero) [![ Tico Coffee from Campbell in the South Bay, California specialize in high-quality coffee beans from around the world.](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/community6-tico-roasters.webp " Tico Coffee from Campbell in the South Bay, California specialize in high-quality coffee beans from around the world.")](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/an-interview-with-mariana-faerron-owner-of-tico-coffee-roasters)  Tico Coffee from Campbell in the South Bay, California specialize in high-quality coffee beans from around the world. "*For me to be able to come and start this company and learn to roast, being able to transform those beans into something people enjoy, makes me feel humbled but also proud*." [Read more](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/an-interview-with-mariana-faerron-owner-of-tico-coffee-roasters) [![Sonder Coffee, from Denver, Colorado is a bright and airy coffeehouse and roastery](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/community7-sounder-coffee.webp "Sonder Coffee, from Denver, Colorado is a bright and airy coffeehouse and roastery")](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/sonder-coffee-rooted-timely-growing-fragile-ever-changing) Sonder Coffee, from Denver, Colorado is a bright and airy coffeehouse and roastery, opened by three friends. *"Our philosophy with owning a coffee shop is to add value to peoples’ lives in small ways.  It wasn’t until after our travels that we discovered craft coffee and fell in love with it. "* [Read more](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/sitting-down-with-mostra-coffee-2020-roaster-of-the-year) [![ The Kookaburra, located in St. Augustine, Florida, is made up of three locations and a roastery.](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/community8-kookaburra.webp " The Kookaburra, located in St. Augustine, Florida, is made up of three locations and a roastery.")](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/community-and-coffee-at-the-kookaburra-an-interview-with-spencer-hooker) **The Kookaburra**, located in St. Augustine, Florida, is made up of three locations and a roastery. *"The whole reason we ended up going with San Franciscan is because Zach recommended it. When I started shopping around for a roaster.  He was like, “It’s the best roaster we have used.”* [Read more](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/blog/community-and-coffee-at-the-kookaburra-an-interview-with-spencer-hooker) ![San Franciscan Roaster™ Lifetime Warranty seal](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new-warranty.webp?width=450&height=450&name=new-warranty.webp) ## Guaranteed for Life Each San Franciscan Roaster™ is covered by a Lifetime Warranty on the materials and fabrication work performed by the Company. Additionally, all of our roasters come with guaranteed personal support for the roaster’s entire lifetime. This lifetime warranty applies solely to the materials and fabrication work performed by the Company. The warranty covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and is limited to repair or replacement of the defective parts. All third-party components meanwhile, such as engines, bearings, and moveable parts incorporated in the Roaster are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Though they are built to last a lifetime and usually do. While it is rare for our machines to face problems, our team is always available to troubleshoot and answer questions. Simply call or email us and a member of our support team will provide the necessary assistance in a quick, succinct manner. ## The San Franciscan Roaster™ Range   - [![SF-75 75lb/34kg large-batch commercial roaster with afterburner](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/37742/SFR-75-2025new.webp) ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/san-franciscan-sf-75lb/35kg-coffee-roaster) [**SF-75:** 75lb/34kg large-batch commercial roaster with afterburner ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/san-franciscan-sf-75lb/35kg-coffee-roaster) - [![SF-25 25lb/12kg large-batch commercial roaster with afterburner](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/37742/SFR-25-2025new.webp) ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/san-franciscan-roaster-company-sf-25lb/12kg-coffee-roaster) [**SF-25:** 25lb/12kg large-batch commercial roaster with afterburner ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/san-franciscan-roaster-company-sf-25lb/12kg-coffee-roaster) - [ ![The SFR Super 6 Coffee Roaster](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/37742/SFR-Super6-2025f.webp)](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/san-franciscan-super6-coffee-roaster) [**SF-Super6:** next-generation 6lb/3kg roaster ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/san-franciscan-super6-coffee-roaster) - [![SF-10 10lb/5kg small-batch commercial coffee roaster](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/37742/SFR-10-2025new.webp) ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/san-franciscan-sf-10lb/) [**SF-10:** 10lb/5kg small-batch commercial coffee roaster ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/san-franciscan-sf-10lb/) - [![SF-6 6lb/3kg coffee roaster for small-batch coffee roasting](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/37742/SFR-6-2025new2.webp) ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/san-franciscan-6lb/3kg-coffee-roaster) [**SF-6:** 6lb/3kg coffee roaster for small-batch coffee roasting ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/san-franciscan-6lb/3kg-coffee-roaster) - [![SF-1 1lb/500g sample roaster](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hubfs/37742/SFR-1-2025new.webp) ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/1-pound-500-gram-coffee-roaster) [**SF-1:** The world's best-made 1lb/500g sample roaster ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/1-pound-500-gram-coffee-roaster) [![Web Analytics Made Easy - StatCounter](https://c.statcounter.com/11694901/0/c61960c1/1/)](http://statcounter.com/) [Call Us: 775-996-2280](tel:7759962280) [** Home ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/) [** Sign Up ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/subscribe) [** Contact Us ](https://www.sanfranroaster.com/contact-the-san-franciscan-roaster-company) ** Menu ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "ProfessionalService", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Carson City", "addressRegion" : "NV", "postalCode" : "89706", "streetAddress" : "4048 Technology Way Ste F" }, "geo" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : 39.1955022, "longitude" : -119.72656549999999 }, "image" : "https://www.sanfranroaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/logo-2.png", "name" : "The San Franciscan Roaster Company", "openingHoursSpecification" : { "@type" : "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes" : "16:30", "dayOfWeek" : [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday" ], "opens" : "08:00" }, "sameAs" : [ "https://www.facebook.com/SanFranRoaster/", "https://twitter.com/sanfranroaster", "https://plus.google.com/114891423844948689136", "https://www.instagram.com/sanfranroaster/", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-san-franciscan-roaster-co/" ], "telephone" : "(775) 996-2280", "url" : "https://www.sanfranroaster.com" } ``` ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jarame Mitchell" }, "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": "5", "bestRating": "5" }, "reviewBody": "I really should have posted this last August after spending a few days in Carson city with Mark and guys at SF. we own and operate BemaRoasters in Anchorage Ak and have been using the SF10 for over a year now. Back in august w made the trip to spend a few days with mark&crew to get some feedback on the coffee and to get some roasting advice and tips on how to better use the SF10.. Long story short idkw we waited so long, it was worth every single penny spent to get down there.. I was skeptical about how much of a benefit two days would make but every single question i had and the problems i was having getting the results i was looking for in our coffee was answered. I am not being hyperbolic when i say that upon returning home the cup quality of our coffee change dramatically overnight. If you already own a SF machine and are just curious or if you are considering if this machine is right for you i would say without hesitation that visiting Bill, Mark & Mark and the outstanding crew in Carson city is money well spent.", "itemReviewed": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "San Franciscan Roaster Company", "sameAs": "https://g.page/san-franciscan-roaster-company" }, "datePublished": "2024-02-23" // Estimated date based on "18 weeks ago" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Review", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Danielle Riggins" }, "datePublished" : "2021-09-11", "itemReviewed" : { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "San Franciscan Roaster Company", "sameAs" : "https://g.page/san-franciscan-roaster-company" }, "reviewBody" : "I bought my sf6 this year. I have had run into some issues. It’s not always easy to resolve. I had a issue this week and I just want to give a big shout OUT to Tony. He walked me through everything and every possible issue it could be. He was knowledgeable and kind and got to the problem of the issue. He walked me through till we found a solution. I’m super grateful for Tony’s time and patience with me while I navigated new things I had to learn on the way to fixing the problem. Also I’m super happy with my sf6. It’s a beautiful roaster.", "reviewRating" : { "@type" : "Rating", "bestRating" : "5", "ratingValue" : "5" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Review", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Bert Davis" }, "datePublished" : "2019-11-07", "itemReviewed" : { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "San Franciscan Roaster Company", "sameAs" : "https://g.page/san-franciscan-roaster-company" }, "reviewBody" : "We are a small batch roaster in Birmingham, AL, roasting on an SF-6. I couldn’t ask for a better roaster to roast on. I have roasted on many other brands and with the San Fran, I know what I’m going to get out of this machine every single roast and that it is going to roast coffee as well as I could possibly roast it. Easy to clean, operate, troubleshoot....you name it. But it’s built like a tank. It’s American Made so I know parts and service will never be an issue. And if I ever need to upgrade in size, I know that it holds its value. Not that I ever plan on parting with it. I never plan to buy any other roaster now besides a San Fran.", "reviewRating" : { "@type" : "Rating", "bestRating" : "5", "ratingValue" : "5" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Review", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Timothy Styczynski" }, "datePublished" : "2018-11-17", "itemReviewed" : { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "San Franciscan Roaster Company", "sameAs" : "https://g.page/san-franciscan-roaster-company" }, "reviewBody" : "This company is remarkable. From the awesome help and guidance that I've received from Matt, to the quality of workmanship the whole crew embodies, and the outstanding customer service. Love the company and our roaster is, hands down, the best built in the world.", "reviewRating" : { "@type" : "Rating", "bestRating" : "5", "ratingValue" : "5" } } ``` ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Brent Kennedy" }, "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": "5", "bestRating": "5" }, "reviewBody": "Owned a SF 25 Sanfranroaster since 1992. Still going strong! Best roaster in the market in my opinion and very easy to work on if needed.", "itemReviewed": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "San Franciscan Roaster Company", "sameAs": "https://g.page/san-franciscan-roaster-company" }, "datePublished": "2024-02-09" // Estimated date based on "20 weeks ago" } ```