Thump Coffee

What Thump Coffee does

Thump Coffee is a privately held specialty coffee roastery and café operator founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bend, Oregon. The company runs five physical retail cafés — four in Bend (York Roastery & Bakery, Downtown Bend, The Grove Market Hall at Northwest Crossing, and the Central Library café at Stevens Ranch) and one in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood — and operates a nationwide e-commerce store shipping from Bend. Its product portfolio centers on four flagship whole bean blends (Storm King espresso, North Fork, South Fork, and Tiddly-Winks Decaf processed via Swiss Water decaffeination), rotating Signature Series and Limited Edition single origins, and a proprietary Craft Instant Coffee line that includes a functional Mushroom Complex variant containing Lion's Mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps extracts. Coffee is roasted in-house at the York Roastery using custom roast profiles developed per origin, with quality selection governed by a blind cupping process that strips price and origin branding from sample evaluation.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model spanning six streams: in-person café retail across five locations, e-commerce sales of beans, instant coffee, brewing equipment, and merchandise, monthly coffee subscriptions across six tiers, a B2B wholesale program serving other cafés, restaurants, and offices, private event venue rental at the York Roastery, and a custom in-house bakery program for celebrations. Customer segments include general coffee enthusiasts, outdoor and adventure-oriented consumers in the Bend/Denver markets, B2B wholesale accounts, and private event hosts. The company emphasizes community engagement through Thump Lacrosse (220+ players), ambassador relationships with outdoor athletes, sponsorships of running and cycling groups, and maker markets at its downtown café.

Effective January 1, 2026, Thump Coffee announced a merger with Backporch Coffee to form TBC (Thump Backporch Coffee), preserving both brand identities while combining operations to strengthen long-term stability and employee growth opportunities. The company remains founder-owned under Bobby Grover, with no disclosed external institutional investment, and operates with 51-100 employees across its café, roastery, and bakery functions.

Name

Thump Coffee

Legal name

Thump Coffee

Website

https://thumpcoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Thump Coffee is a Bend, Oregon-based specialty coffee roastery operating five retail cafés in Bend and Denver, plus e-commerce, wholesale, subscriptions, and an in-house bakery. It roasts custom profiles per origin, sells proprietary Craft Instant Coffee with functional mushroom variants, and is merging with Backporch Coffee in January 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roastery

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasting & Grinding (AFAFADAB), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roastery
• Coffee subscription service
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Craft instant coffee
• Specialty coffee retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Café Sales: In-person coffee and food sales across 5 café locations in Bend, OR and Denver, CO. Includes espresso drinks, pastries, and light fare.
2. E-commerce Coffee & Merchandise: Online sales of whole bean coffee, instant coffee, brewing equipment, merchandise (hats, apparel, mugs), and gift cards through thumpcoffee.com.
3. Coffee Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscriptions for whole bean and instant coffee delivered to customers' doors, featuring flagship blends and rotating single origins.
4. Wholesale: B2B coffee sales to other businesses including cafes, restaurants, and offices. Provides coffee, training, and ongoing support.
5. Private Event Space Rental: Venue rental for private events at York Roastery location with indoor/outdoor space, scenic mountain views, and Thump hospitality services.
6. Bakery Special Orders: Custom bakery orders for celebrations and events including cookies, scones, danish, croissants, muffins, and bagels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thump Coffee operates a specialty coffee roastery and café chain with five physical locations (four in Bend, Oregon and one in Denver, Colorado). The company roasts coffee in-house at its York Roastery facility, produces a portfolio of flagship blends, single-origin offerings, and craft instant coffee, sells brewing equipment and branded merchandise, and runs an in-house bakery. It also operates a wholesale coffee program for other businesses and a monthly coffee subscription service delivered direct to consumers.

Product overview

Thump Coffee is a specialty coffee roastery and cafe chain operating 5 physical locations (4 in Bend, Oregon and 1 in Denver, Colorado). The company offers a diversified portfolio centered on premium coffee products: four flagship whole bean/ground coffee blends (Storm King espresso, North Fork, South Fork, Tiddly-Winks Decaf); rotating single origin offerings in Signature Series (El Rubi) and Limited Edition tiers (Rwanda, Ethiopia Gera); premium Craft Instant Coffee in multiple blends including a functional Mushroom Complex with nootropics; and subscriptions for regular deliveries. Adjacent offerings include brewing equipment (Airscape storage containers, Hario V60 drippers), merchandise (ceramic mugs, apparel), in-house baked goods, wholesale programs for businesses, private event venue rental, and gift cards. The company roasts in-house at its York Roastery facility and operates an on-site bakery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Storm King Coffee Flagship espresso blend featuring berry sweetness and deep chocolate notes, processed using natural and washed methods with a velvet medium body. Sold as whole bean or ground in 12oz, 2lb, and 5lb sizes from $18.00 per bag.
• North Fork Coffee Flagship medium roast blend with notes of citrus, vanilla, and milk chocolate in a smooth medium body designed for everyday drinking. Sold in 12oz, 2lb, and 5lb sizes from $18.00 per bag.
• South Fork Coffee Flagship dark roast blend featuring pecan and cocoa notes with a rich bold body for dark roast enthusiasts. Sold in 12oz, 2lb, and 5lb sizes from $18.00 per bag.
• Tiddly-Winks Decaf Coffee Flagship decaffeinated blend processed using the Swiss Water method without solvents. Features notes of chocolate, graham crackers, and berries in a smooth full body. Sold in 12oz, 2lb, and 5lb sizes from $18.00 per bag.
• El Rubi Coffee Signature Series single origin from Huila, Colombia. Natural processed Chiroso varietal featuring grape, dark berries, red wine, and apricot notes with a juicy full body and bright, clean finish. From $32.00.
• Rwanda Coffee Limited Edition single origin from Gicumbi District, Rwanda, sourced from co-op Nyaruguru Rwamiko. Washed processed with orange blossom, grapefruit, and raspberry notes in a juicy light body with sweet clean finish. From $22.00.
• Ethiopia Gera Coffee Limited Edition single origin from the Agaro, Genji Challa region. Medium juicy body with tropical, honey, and floral notes and a sweet floral finish.
• Craft Instant Coffee Premium instant coffee sticks produced using a proprietary brewing process that preserves rich mouthfeel and aromatic qualities rivaling freshly brewed coffee. Available in 7-pack and 30-pack stick packs across blends including North Fork, Tiddly-Winks Decaf, and Mushroom Complex, from $14.00.
• Coffee Subscriptions Monthly recurring coffee subscriptions delivering freshly roasted beans or instant coffee to customers' doors. Available variants include Classic Espresso (Storm King from $34.00/month), Single Origin/Roasters Choice (from $35.00/month), Tiddly-Winks Decaf (from $18.00/month), North Fork (from $34.00/month), and Craft Instant Coffee Subscription (from $37.50/month for 30-stick packs). Ships within 48 hours of roasting.
• Wholesale Coffee Program B2B wholesale program supplying fresh-roasted craft coffee to other businesses including cafes, restaurants, and offices. Includes expert guidance on coffee selection, in-depth training, and scheduled delivery. Pricing available upon inquiry via wholesale form.
• Private Event Space Venue rental at the York Roastery location with indoor and outdoor space, scenic mountain views, firepit, outdoor heaters, full coffee bar, draft beer selection, and curated wine list. Self-catering option available. Pricing provided upon request.
• In-House Bakery In-house bakery at York Roastery & Bakery producing fresh pastries daily, including cookies, scones, danishes, croissants, muffins, and bagels, with some gluten-free and dairy-free options. Special orders available with 3-day minimum notice for gatherings and celebrations.
• York Roastery & Bakery Café Flagship café location in Northwest Crossing, Bend OR. Home to the roastery and bakery operations with full breakfast menu, indoor and outdoor seating, outdoor fireplace, and private event space. Mon-Fri 6:30AM-5:30PM, Sat 7AM-5:30PM, Sun 7AM-5PM.
• Downtown Bend Café Original location in the heart of downtown Bend, OR. Serves traditional espresso drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries with indoor and outdoor seating. Hosts maker markets in partnership with the local creative community. Mon-Fri 6AM-5:30PM, Sat 6:30AM-4PM.
• The Grove Café Café located in Northwest Crossing at The Grove Market Hall in Bend, OR, with access to eight other food and drink vendors. Generous indoor and outdoor seating, popular for breakfast sandwiches and larger group meetings. Open daily 6:30AM-5PM.
• Central Library Café Café located inside Bend's new Central Library at Stevens Ranch on the east side of Bend, OR. Pairs craft coffee with housemade bakery items and serves as a community gathering space with co-working area access. Open Daily 9AM-5:30PM.
• Capitol Hill Denver Café Denver location in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Artsy space with indoor and outdoor seating capturing local vibe. Open Mon-Sun 6AM-5PM.
• Brewing Equipment and Merchandise Online shop add-ons including the Airscape airtight coffee storage container with 20-ounce capacity ($36.00), the matte black Hario V60 ceramic pour-over dripper ($30.00), the Thump Diner Mug ($12.00), branded hats ($28-$32), and t-shirts ($32.00).
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards redeemable for online shop items including beans and merchandise, delivered instantly by email ($25, $50, $75, $100, $150, $200 denominations). Separate in-café gift cards available from $25.00, redeemable for drinks, pastries, and goods at any Thump café.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Backporch CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Thump Coffee and Backporch Coffee announced a merger effective January 1, 2026. The partnership combines two locally grown companies with shared values to build a stronger future. Both brands will continue operating under their current names initially, with the same locations, people, and coffee. The merger aims to strengthen long-term stability, improve operational support, and create more growth and leadership opportunities for employees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Blue Bottle Coffee: Major third-wave specialty coffee roaster and café chain (owned by Nestlé) with subscriptions, wholesale, and global e-commerce. Provides the scaled-up reference point for Thump's roastery-plus-café-plus-D2C model.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Iconic Portland-born third-wave coffee roaster with cafés, wholesale, and D2C subscriptions, now owned by Peet's/Lavazza. Larger and more geographically diversified than Thump but follows the same craft roastery-plus-café playbook.
• Peet's Coffee: Large national specialty coffee roaster and café chain with deep wholesale and grocery distribution. Useful comparable for understanding where Thump's wholesale and bean business could scale over the long term.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Chicago-founded specialty coffee roaster with cafés, wholesale, and Direct Trade sourcing, now owned by Peet's. Similar third-wave positioning to Thump but with broader geographic reach and larger wholesale footprint.

Direct peers

• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster focused on sustainability, single-origin education, and wholesale/D2C distribution with training centers. Comparable to Thump in scale, sourcing philosophy, and training-led wholesale program.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: California-based specialty coffee roaster operating cafés plus nationwide subscriptions and wholesale. Directly comparable to Thump in combining neighborhood cafés, e-commerce, subscription, and farm-level sourcing storytelling.
• Onyx Coffee Lab: Specialty coffee roaster and café with strong competition pedigree, offering single origins, blends, and a global shipping/subscription model. Similar craft positioning and award-winning reputation to Thump's specialty line.
• Backporch Coffee: Portland/Central Oregon specialty coffee roaster and café operator that is merging with Thump Coffee effective January 2026. Operates a near-identical roastery-plus-café model with subscription, wholesale, and e-commerce channels, making it the closest comparable peer.
• Equator Coffees: Specialty coffee roaster with cafés, wholesale, and D2C subscriptions, known for sustainability and women-owned certification. Closely mirrors Thump's craft positioning, multi-channel model, and emphasis on farmer partnerships.

Regional players

• Heart Coffee Roasters: Portland, Oregon-based specialty roaster and small café chain emphasizing single-origin light roasts. Comparable in Pacific Northwest regional positioning and craft coffee ethos to Thump's Bend/Denver footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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