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North Star Coffee Roasters

northstarroast.comSpeciality Coffee Brands, United Kingdom

Measured 25 Oct 2026, published 26 Oct 2026.

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Visibility this week

1.4%No change shown: First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.

Named in 6 of 435 eligible answers.

22nd of 30new

First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.

Named in 6 eligible answers this week

Change over time

One point per published scan, one scan a week. The dashed line is the mean visibility of every company measured in the industry in that scan.

North Star Coffee RoastersCategory average

0%1.5%3%4.5%6%26 Oct 2026

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Measured	North Star Coffee Roasters	Category average	Rank
25 Oct 2026	1.4%	4.2%	22nd

What the results show

The scan of 25 Oct 2026, read plainly. Every figure here appears elsewhere on this page; nothing is estimated.

North Star Coffee Roasters was named in 6 of 435 eligible AI answers to 151 speciality coffee brands questions in the scan of 25 Oct 2026: a visibility of 1.4%. It ranks 22nd of 30 companies measured. This is its first published reading, so there is no change to show yet. The category average is 4.2%, so North Star Coffee Roasters sits 2.8 pp below it.

By engine, North Star Coffee Roasters is strongest on ChatGPT (2.6%, named in 4 of 151 answers) and weakest on Google AI Mode (0.7%). It is above the category average on 0 of 3 engines.

It appears in answers to 4 of 151 questions. Where it is absent, other measured companies are named instead, most often Origin Coffee.

By engine

Each engine was asked the same questions. The company against the category average on each engine, on one scale.

ChatGPT
Named in 4 of 151 answers · most visible: Origin Coffee, 18.5%
North Star Coffee Roasters: 2.6%
Category average: 4.1%

The questions

Which of the 151 questions the engines named North Star Coffee Roasters for, and which they answered with other companies instead.

Where North Star Coffee Roasters is named

Named in answers to 4 of 151 questions this week. Most often:

Can you recommend several speciality coffee brands with their own cafés or retail stockists, so I can find bags to buy in person around the UK?
Retail, stock and deliveryNamed in 2 of 3 answers · 2 of 3 engines
Which speciality coffee brands do UK coffee drinkers recommend to friends, and what do they praise about the coffee?
Reputation, service and customer relationshipsNamed in 2 of 3 answers · 2 of 3 engines

Recorded answers

A sample of the answers collected in this scan, with the engine, the capture time, who was named and what was cited.

Showing 10 of 10 recorded answers in this sample.

ChatGPTCaptured 25 Oct 2026, 21:48 UTC
“The coffee I order often tastes stale by the time it arrives. What can I look for to find a source that sends it out fresher and more consistently?”
… UK, these are some promising options to investigate. I've prioritised clear freshness practices and repeatable quality rather than just brand popularity. North Star Coffee Roasters Leeds, Yorkshire A strong starting point if you want a local roaster. A recent UK roaster comparison reports printed roast dates and same-working-day dispatch for weekday orders placed before noon. [www.balancejournal.co](https://www.balancejournal.co/food-drink/best-coffee-roasters-uk 280 Tong Road, Leeds --- Maude Coffee Roasters Leeds A local speciality roastery with coffee roasted on-site, plus …
North Star Coffee Roasters namedRetail, stock and delivery
- balancejournal.co
- hard-lines.co.uk
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 25 Oct 2026, 21:48 UTC
“Can you recommend several speciality coffee brands with their own cafés or retail stockists, so I can find bags to buy in person around the UK?”
… North Star Coffee Roasters 5.0 (41) Coffee roastery Closed Leeds Call Directions Website Based in Leeds, roasting ethically sourced coffee with a dedicated local café and retail counter. --- Bold Street Coffee 4.6 (2K) £10–20 Coffee shop Closed Liverpool Directions Website A staple in Liverpool offering house blends and guest roasts in-store. --- …
North Star Coffee Roasters namedRetail, stock and delivery
Also named: Square Mile Coffee Roasters, Ozone Coffee, Volcano Coffee Works, Monmouth Coffee Company, Horsham Coffee Roaster, Batch Coffee Club
Google AI ModeCaptured 25 Oct 2026, 21:50 UTC
“Which speciality coffee brands do UK coffee drinkers recommend to friends, and what do they praise about the coffee?”
… North Star Coffee Roasters 5.0 (41) Coffee roastery Closed Leeds Call Directions Website Highly recommended for their top-notch light-to-medium roasters. Enthusiasts love their fruit-forward, bright single-origins that excel in pour-over and filter setups. --- James Gourmet Coffee 4.9 (94) Coffee roastery Closed Ross-on-Wye Call Directions Website Described by community …
North Star Coffee Roasters namedReputation, service and customer relationships
Also named: Square Mile Coffee Roasters, Origin Coffee, RAVE Coffee, The Coffee Twins
ChatGPTCaptured 25 Oct 2026, 21:48 UTC
“Can you recommend several speciality coffee brands with their own cafés or retail stockists, so I can find bags to buy in person around the UK?”
… it for\: An accessible everyday espresso blend or a bag for your preferred home-brewing method. Website: 200 Degrees --- ## 9\. North Star Coffee Roasters Leeds · Northern England stockists A worthwhile regional name to seek out if you're in Yorkshire or the North. It offers a range of coffees aimed at both home brewers and the wider independent café scene. Where to buy\: North Star's Leeds operation and selected cafés and retailers. Try it for\:** Sweet, approachable espresso and seasonal filter options. Website: [North Star Coffee …
North Star Coffee Roasters namedRetail, stock and delivery
Also named: Origin Coffee, Ozone Coffee, Square Mile Coffee Roasters, Assembly Coffee, Monmouth Coffee Company, Climpson & Sons, Colonna Coffee, The Nero Group, Extract Coffee Roasters, Workshop Coffee, RAVE Coffee
ChatGPTCaptured 25 Oct 2026, 21:50 UTC
“Which speciality coffee brands do UK coffee drinkers recommend to friends, and what do they praise about the coffee?”
… Best for: adventurous drinkers who enjoy discovering new flavour profiles. --- 6\. North Star Coffee Roasters — quality at an accessible price Enthusiasts recommend North Star for its good coffee and perceived value, with particular affection from drinkers who want to support a northern independent roaster. It appears in lists of recommended UK speciality brands alongside Origin and Square Mile. [www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/comments/11uieuj/best_bean_thread_uk/ Best for: people seeking independent-roaster quality without moving straight into premium pricing. --- …
North Star Coffee Roasters namedReputation, service and customer relationships
Also named: Origin Coffee, Ozone Coffee, Square Mile Coffee Roasters, RAVE Coffee, Pact Coffee, Assembly Coffee
ChatGPTCaptured 25 Oct 2026, 21:52 UTC
“What UK speciality coffee brands should I compare for a balanced medium roast with chocolate and nutty flavours?”
… standardised between brands, so the flavour profile matters more than the word “medium” on the bag. ## 7 UK speciality coffee brands worth comparing ### 1\. North Star Coffee Roasters (Best overall match) Try\: Brazil Montanari £11 / 250g Medium roast with hazelnut, milk chocolate and a hint of tangerine. A strong starting point for a sweet, rounded cup that still has some complexity. www.beanz.com --- …
North Star Coffee Roasters namedFlavour, roast and freshness
Also named: Ozone Coffee, Climpson & Sons, Balance Coffee
ChatGPTCaptured 25 Oct 2026, 21:46 UTC
“What does “speciality coffee” actually mean, and how is it different from ordinary coffee?”
Speciality coffee is coffee selected for its distinctive quality, flavour and character, rather than simply being produced in large quantities at a consistent price. It’s not just a fancy name for expensive coffee: it reflects the quality of the beans and the care taken to grow, process, roast and brew them. The Specialty Coffee Association \(SCA), the main industry body for coffee standards, now defines speciality coffee more broadly, taking into account both its sensory qualities and factors such as where it comes from and how it is produced. …
North Star Coffee Roasters not namedSpeciality coffee basics and quality
Also named: Origin Coffee
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 25 Oct 2026, 21:46 UTC
“When comparing two speciality coffee brands, how can I assess which is more transparent about who grades its coffee and when?”
To assess which specialty coffee brand is more transparent about who grades its coffee and when , you need to inspect their supply chain documentation, labeling practices, and direct disclosures. ### 1. Assessing "Who" Grades the Coffee - Licensed Q-Graders vs. Anonymous Importers: Transparent brands explicitly name the certified Licensed Q-Grader (certified by the Specialty Coffee Association or Coffee Quality Institute) or the third-party lab/exporter who performed the evaluation. Less transparent brands use vague phrasing …
North Star Coffee Roasters not namedSpeciality coffee basics and quality
Also named: Ozone Coffee
Google AI ModeCaptured 25 Oct 2026, 21:46 UTC
“Are certifications enough to trust my favourite coffee brand’s ethical and environmental claims, or should I check for other evidence about its supply chain?”
Certifications are a valuable starting point, but according to industry analysts and ethical trade advocates, they are not completely sufficient on their own to guarantee a fully ethical and sustainable supply chain . While labels like Fairtrade, Organic, or Rainforest Alliance provide independent verification, they come with structural …
North Star Coffee Roasters not namedEthics and environmental impact
Also named: Amici Coffee
ChatGPTCaptured 25 Oct 2026, 21:46 UTC
“For pour-over coffee, what origin and sourcing information should I compare between two brands’ decafs to feel confident about their quality?”
When comparing two decaf coffees for pour-over, I’d look for more than just the country of origin or a label saying “Swiss Water.” The strongest signs of quality are traceable green coffee, a transparent decaffeination process, careful sourcing, and enough information to judge how the beans are likely to taste when brewed\. One important distinction: origin and sourcing tell you about the coffee before decaffeination; the decaffeination method and roast profile help you judge how well it may translate into the cup. ## The 7 things to compare 1\. Country, region and producer Prefer a …
North Star Coffee Roasters not namedDecaf and specific coffee needs
Also named: Monmouth Coffee Company

Passages are the part of each answer around the mention, or the opening where the company is absent. Times are when the answer was collected.

Sources and citations

Where the answers that named the company pointed. A citation is a link the engine showed; it is not an endorsement.

1 of the 6 answers naming North Star Coffee Roasters linked to its own website (17%). A citation is a link in the answer; it is recorded where the engine showed one.

balancejournal.co2
climpsonandsons.com2
origincoffee.co.uk

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Measured against the same questions

The most visible companies in the industry and the companies either side of this one, this week.

Against the 29 other companies measured, North Star Coffee Roasters ranks 22nd. Origin Coffee is the most visible at 17.9%, 16.5 pp ahead. Balance Coffee (1.6%) sits just above it and FOCCO Coffee Roasters (1.1%) just below.

Competitors measured against the same questions, with North Star Coffee Roasters in position
#	Company	Visibility	Change
1	Origin Coffee	17.9%, 78 of 435 eligible answers	No change shown: First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
2	Pact Coffee

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