Highest-rated cafes in the Medford area by diners
Highest-rated cafes in the Medford area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Medford area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Medford were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#26. Ruby's on Genessee
- Rating: 3.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 310 Genessee St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Pony Espresso
- Rating: 3.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 545 North 5th St. Jacksonville, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Mellelo Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 3.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 229 West Main St. Ste A Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Boba Tea
- Rating: 3.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1132 Biddle Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Human Bean
- Rating: 3.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 295 Stewart Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Artisan Bakery Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1325 Center Drive Ste 106 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Human Bean
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1980 Rogue Valley Highway 99 North Ashland, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Mellelo Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3651 Lear Way Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Black Rock Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 151 Rossanley Drive Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Outsider Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 232 North Central Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.2/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 Genessee St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Forage Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (153 reviews)
- Address: 529 Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#14. GoodBean Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 165 South Oregon St. Jacksonville, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Tartine Brunch Club
- Rating: 4.3/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 36 South Central Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Human Bean
- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1831 East Barnett Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Crater Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 327 East Pine St. 'Sweet' A Central Point, Oregon
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Solid Ground Coffee & Tea
- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 217 East Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Sugar and Spice Coffee & Fruit Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1605 West Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Clyde's Corner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4495 South Pacific Hwy Ste 580 Phoenix, Oregon
- Categories: Pizza, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Chen's Family Dish
- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Address: 718 South Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Black Rock Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1975 Biddle Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Oregon Mountain Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 930 North Phoenix Road Ste 104 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. SPiN
- Rating: 4.7/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1924 Elm Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Snoball Treats
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 590 Airport Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Violets & Cream
- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1251 East McAndrews Ste 113 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Candy Stores, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cerberus Coffee
- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 310 East California St. Jacksonville, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
