Counter Culture Coffee vs La Colombe Chelsea

Counter Culture Coffee brings 13 coffees to the table with a strong Colombian focus (50% of their lineup), while La Colombe Chelsea currently has no offerings available in our data. This makes for an unusual matchup between two East Coast specialty stalwarts—one with a robust selection, the other essentially off the board.

Last updated August 2, 2026. Data refreshed daily from roaster webshops.

Counter Culture Coffee

Coffees tracked: 73
Avg price /100g: US$8.69/100g
Price range: US$5.59/100g – US$106/100g

La Colombe Chelsea

Coffees tracked: 0

Top picks

Counter Culture Coffee

Counter Culture is for coffee geeks who want established quality and variety, especially if you're drawn to Colombian single origins and want prices that range from accessible ($4.30/100g) to premium ($8.82/100g).

La Colombe Chelsea

La Colombe Chelsea would typically appeal to cafe-goers who appreciate polished branding and approachable specialty coffee, but without available offerings, they're not currently a viable option for online purchasing.

No coffees tracked yet for this roaster.

Verdict

This one's straightforward: go with Counter Culture Coffee. With La Colombe Chelsea showing no available coffees in our data, Counter Culture wins by default—but it's not just a technical victory. You're getting 13 options spanning $4.30-$8.82 per 100g, heavy Colombian representation, and a roaster that's actually ready to ship. If La Colombe Chelsea restocks, revisit this comparison—but right now, Counter Culture is your only play.

What they share

Both are East Coast specialty coffee institutions with cafe footprints and wholesale programs
Both built their reputations on direct trade relationships and transparent sourcing
Both target the bridge between third-wave quality and mainstream accessibility

Key differences

Counter Culture has 13 coffees available versus La Colombe Chelsea's zero current offerings in our data
Counter Culture leans heavily into Colombian single origins (50% of lineup) plus blends (40%), while La Colombe's selection mix is unknown
Counter Culture's price range spans $4.30-$8.82 per 100g, giving budget flexibility that we can't compare for La Colombe
Counter Culture appears focused on variety with multiple origins (Colombia, Uganda, blends), while La Colombe Chelsea's current sourcing approach isn't visible