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Grounds & Hounds Foster Fuel Coffee vs Soul Pup Coffee

Both are 100% organic, 100% Arabica blends from Grounds & Hounds, so the real split is roast and flavor. Foster Fuel is a medium roast with toasted pecan and caramel; Soul Pup is a medium-dark roast with vanilla, walnut and chocolate-covered strawberry. Soul Pup has the larger and slightly higher-rated review base, and owners call it smooth and creamy. Buy Foster Fuel if you want a brighter, nuttier medium roast; buy Soul Pup if you like darker, sweeter cups.

  • Choose the Foster Fuel if you drink medium roasts and want toasted pecan and caramel rather than a dark, sweet profile.
  • Choose the Soul Pup if you prefer a medium-dark roast with vanilla and chocolate notes and want the blend with the most owner feedback.

Prices

  • Grounds & Hounds Foster Fuel Coffee: $19.99 at Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. (last seen Nov 10)
  • Soul Pup Coffee: $15.99 at Urban Pet Co (last seen Nov 12)
  • Difference: the Soul Pup Coffee is $4.00 cheaper than the Grounds & Hounds Foster Fuel Coffee at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 12)
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Foster Fuel

Grounds & Hounds Foster Fuel Coffee

Foster Fuel

5(76 ratings)
$19.99at Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.Checked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Medium roast suits drip, pour-over and milk drinks
  • Pecan and caramel notes with a milk chocolate finish
  • Certified organic and 100% Arabica
  • Whole bean or ground in one bag size
Cons
  • Smaller review base than Soul Pup
  • No dark-roast option if you like bold cups
  • Flavor leans nutty and sweet rather than bright
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Soul Pup

Soul Pup Coffee

Soul Pup

4.9(123 ratings)
$15.99at Urban Pet CoChecked Nov 12
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Pros
  • Medium-dark roast with vanilla, walnut and chocolate notes
  • Owners describe it as smooth and creamy
  • Largest review base of the two and rated 4.9
  • Certified organic and 100% Arabica
Cons
  • Darker roast can taste bitter if brewed too strong
  • One owner received ground instead of whole bean
  • Sweeter, heavier profile may not suit light-roast drinkers

What separates them

Grounds & Hounds Foster Fuel CoffeeSoul Pup Coffee
Roast levelMedium roastMedium-dark roast
Flavor profileToasted pecan and caramel, with milk chocolate and honeycombTahitian vanilla, walnut and chocolate-covered strawberry
OriginsPeru, Sumatra and EthiopiaEthiopia, Guatemala and Mexico
Bean and organic status100% Arabica, 100% organic100% Arabica, 100% organic
Grind and bag sizeWhole bean or ground, 12 oz. (listing also notes a 5 lb option)Whole bean or ground, 12 oz.
Owner ratings5 out of 5 from 76 ratings4.9 out of 5 from 123 ratings
What owners reportFewer written owner comments to draw onOwners call it smooth, creamy and a good dark roast; one order arrived ground instead of whole bean

Price history

  • Soul Pup Coffee: lowest $19.99 on Nov 11 at Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.; $19.99 on Nov 13.

Prices at every store

Grounds & Hounds Foster Fuel Coffee

  • Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.New

    In stockReturn policy

    $19.99Checked Nov 10
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Soul Pup Coffee

  • Urban Pet CoNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $15.99Checked Nov 12
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  • The Modern Dog Company StoreNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $19.99Checked Nov 12
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  • Heartland NYNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $19.99Checked Nov 12
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  • Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.New

    In stock

    $19.99+ $12.40 shippingChecked Nov 12
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Specs compared

SpecGrounds & Hounds Foster Fuel CoffeeSoul Pup Coffee
Roast levelMedium Roastmedium-dark roast
Organic100% Organic100% Organic
Grind optionsWhole Bean 12 oz. or Ground 12 oz.Whole Bean & Ground
Bean type100% Arabica—
OriginPeru, Sumatra, and Ethiopia—
Flavor notesToasted Pecan and Caramel—
Package size12 oz.—
Blend origins—Ethiopia, Guatemala, Mexico
Coffee type—100% Arabica
Bag size—12 oz.

What reviewers say

Grounds & Hounds Foster Fuel Coffee

  • 5 / 576 ratings

Rated 5 out of 5 across 76 ratings, buyers consistently praise the flavor and the cause behind it. Many describe it as smooth and balanced rather than sharp or bitter.

What people mention
  • FlavorPraisedBuyers describe a smooth cup with caramel and toasted nut sweetness and little bitterness.
  • FreshnessPraisedReviewers report the coffee arriving fresh and brewing well.
  • CausePraisedBuyers value that the purchase supports foster programs for rescue dogs.
  • Roast levelMixedSome drinkers who prefer a stronger, darker cup find the medium roast on the mild side.

Soul Pup Coffee

  • 4.9 / 5123 ratings

Buyers rate it 4.9 out of 5 and describe it as smooth, creamy and full of flavor, with several calling it better than grocery store coffee. Many mention buying it as a gift and liking that it supports rescue dogs.

What people mention
  • FlavorPraisedBuyers call it smooth and creamy with clear vanilla, walnut and chocolate notes.
  • Roast levelPraisedDark roast fans say it hits the right rich, savory profile without turning bitter.
  • GiftingPraisedSeveral buyers say it was well received as a gift.
  • CausePraisedBuyers like that purchases support animal shelters and rescue dogs.

Questions and answers

Which is better for espresso?
Soul Pup's medium-dark roast holds up better as espresso and in milk drinks. Foster Fuel works but comes through lighter and nuttier.
Which tastes sweeter?
Soul Pup, with vanilla and chocolate-covered strawberry notes. Foster Fuel is sweeter in a caramel and pecan way rather than a dessert way.
Which lasts longer on the shelf?
Both are 12 oz. bags of whole bean or ground coffee with the same storage needs. Buy whole bean and grind per cup if you want the flavor to hold up longest.
Is one worth stepping up to?
They sit in the same range as organic Arabica blends, so pick by roast, not by tier. Go darker with Soul Pup, medium with Foster Fuel.
Do both support rescue dogs?
Yes. Both come from Grounds & Hounds, which funds shelter and rescue initiatives, so the cause is the same either way.

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