Coastal Coffee Roasters

What Coastal Coffee Roasters does

Coastal Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator headquartered at 108 E 3rd N Street in Summerville, South Carolina, founded in 2012. The company roasts and sells 30-plus whole bean, ground, and single-serve coffee varieties sourced from farm cooperatives across Central America, South America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, with USDA Organic and Rainforest Alliance certifications on multiple SKUs. Its core proprietary products include the signature Carolina Morning medium roast blend created by co-founder Jacki Mariest, single-origin offerings (Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Colombian, Sumatra Mandheling, Nicaraguan, Peruvian, Tanzanian, and others), and 100% recyclable iFillCup-compatible pods sold in 12-count boxes from $18.95 and 100-count bulk boxes from $145.

The business operates a dual-channel model combining a flagship Summerville cafe (Monday-Saturday 7am-2pm) with a nationwide direct-to-consumer e-commerce site and a subscribe-and-save recurring delivery program offering 5% off pod subscriptions on bi-weekly or monthly cadence. Beyond coffee, the company generates revenue from in-cafe food and beverage service (breakfast, lunch, bakery menu including scones and muffins), off-site catering (airpots of coffee, charcuterie boards, sandwich platters, breakfast platters), space rental for meetings and events, branded merchandise and apparel, Harney & Sons teas, and digital gift cards starting at $25.

Coastal Coffee Roasters monetizes through a hybrid of unit-priced coffee sales, subscription recurring revenue, professional catering fees, and cafe service transactions, with cause-marketing partnerships serving as a distinct customer acquisition and retention lever. Strategic alliances with the Dorchester County Emergency Management Department (Storm Surge blend), Low Country Pirates/CVMA Chapter 34-4 (Vets Helping Vets blend), and the International Primate Protection League (Gibbons Blend) tie coffee purchases to community outcomes, while the iFillCup partnership provides a sustainable single-serve product differentiator against non-recyclable incumbents.

Name

Coastal Coffee Roasters

Legal name

Coastal Coffee Roasters

Website

https://coastalcoffeeroasters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coastal Coffee Roasters is a Summerville, SC specialty coffee roaster and cafe founded in 2012, selling 30+ single-origin and signature coffee varieties, 100% recyclable iFillCup pods, tea, and cafe food via a flagship cafe and nationwide e-commerce subscription channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasting & Grinding (AFAFADAB), Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Single origin coffee
• Coffee subscription service
• Cafe food service
• Coffee wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Summerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coffee Product Sales: Direct sales of freshly roasted whole bean coffee, ground coffee, and coffee pods through e-commerce website and physical cafe. Products sold in various sizes from 12oz to 5lb bags with multiple grind options.
2. Subscription/Recurring Coffee Delivery: Subscribe-and-save model offering 5% discount on regular pod deliveries with flexible frequency options (every 2 weeks or monthly).
3. Cafe Food & Beverage Service: In-cafe sales of coffee drinks, breakfast items (sandwiches, French toast, vegan options), lunch items (melts, salads, sandwiches), and fresh-baked goods including scones, muffins, cookies, and seasonal items.
4. Catering Services: Off-site catering services including airpots of coffee, charcuterie boards, sandwich platters, full meals, and breakfast/bakery platters for events and meetings.
5. Merchandise & Apparel: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, caps, tumblers, stickers, coffee gear (Hario V60 drippers, filters), and canvas tote bags.
6. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards sold online (starting at $25) and in-store gift cards for cafe purchases.
7. Tea Sales: Sale of premium Harney & Sons teas in various varieties including green, black, and herbal options, sold in 20-sachet tins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coastal Coffee Roasters is a Summerville, SC-based specialty coffee roaster that roasts its own coffee in multiple roast profiles and offers it in whole bean, ground, and iFillCup-fillable single-serve pod formats at 12oz, 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb sizes. The company operates an on-site cafe serving breakfast, lunch, bakery, and specialty drinks, and provides catering and cafe-space rental services alongside related merchandise and tea products.

Product overview

Coastal Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe based in Summerville, SC offering freshly roasted whole bean coffee, single-serve pods, tea, baked goods, and cafe services. The product portfolio centers on 30+ coffee varieties including single origins (Ethiopian, Colombian, Brazilian, Peruvian, Sumatran, Nicaraguan, Tanzanian, Papua New Guinean, Kenyan, Guatemalan, Costa Rican, Mexican, Honduran), signature blends (Coastal Blend, Espresso Blend, Sexy Seven, Vets Helping Vets, Storm Surge, Woodstock, Flowertown, Carolina Morning, Nic & Nic, Gibbons Blend), and specialty offerings (White Coffee, Coffee Pods, Coffee Sampler Box). The company also retails Harney & Sons teas, coffee gear (Hario V60 drippers, filters), accessories (CCR Tin Can, tumblers, tote bags, stickers), branded apparel, and provides in-cafe dining (breakfast, lunch, bakery) plus catering and space rental services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carolina Morning A signature blend offered in 12oz and 5lb sizes, ground and whole bean options, presented as part of Coastal Coffee Roasters' signature lineup.
• Storm Surge A community-facing blend available in 12oz size with grind and whole-bean options, tied to storm-preparedness initiatives.
• Vets Helping Vets A community-facing blend available in 12oz size with grind and whole-bean options, supporting veteran causes.
• Coastal Blend A signature blend offered in 12oz, 1lb, 2lb, and 5lb sizes, ground and whole bean options.
• Espresso Blend An espresso-focused blend offered in 12oz size with grind and whole-bean options.
• Sexy Seven A dark/French roast blend available in 12oz size with grind and whole-bean options.
• Gibbons Blend Signature blend available in 12oz and 1lb sizes with grind and whole-bean options.
• Woodstock Blend Blended coffee offered in 12oz size with grind and whole-bean options.
• Flowertown Blend Blended coffee offered in 12oz size with grind and whole-bean options; named for Summerville's "Flowertown" nickname.
• Nic & Nic Blend Blended coffee offered in 12oz size with grind and whole-bean options.
• Colombian Single Origin Single-origin Colombian coffee offered in 12oz and 5lb sizes with grind and whole-bean options.
• Peruvian Single Origin Single-origin Peruvian coffee offered in 12oz size with grind and whole-bean options.
• Nicaragua Single Origin Single-origin Nicaraguan coffee offered in 12oz size with grind and whole-bean options.
• Sumatra Single Origin Single-origin Sumatra coffee offered in 12oz size with grind and whole-bean options.
• White Coffee Lightly roasted "white" coffee offered in 12oz size with grind and whole-bean options.
• Coffee Sampler Box A bundle/sampler of multiple roasts packaged together for sampling and gifting.
• Filled to Order Coffee Pods (iFillCup) iFillCup-format single-serve pods filled to order with fresh-roasted ground coffee, available in 12-count boxes and eligible for Subscribe & Save recurring subscription (5% off). Designed as a recyclable alternative to disposable plastic pods.
• Big Box o' Pods (100-count) Bulk 100-count package of iFillCup-format single-serve coffee pods for high-volume users.
• Harney & Sons Tea Collection Curated collection of Harney & Sons branded teas sold through the Coastal Coffee Roasters online store.
• CCR Tin Can Coastal Coffee Roasters-branded tin can merchandise/accessory.
• Hario V60 Dripper Hario V60 pour-over coffee dripper equipment sold through the Coastal Coffee Roasters online store.
• Website Gift Card Digital gift cards redeemable on the Coastal Coffee Roasters website for products and services.
• Cafe Kitchen (Breakfast & Lunch) On-site cafe breakfast and lunch food service at the Summerville, SC location.
• Cafe Bakery Menu On-site cafe bakery offerings (baked goods) at the Summerville cafe.
• Cafe Drink Menu Specialty coffee, espresso, tea, and other beverages served at the Summerville cafe.
• Catering Services Off-premise catering for events and meetings, booked by contacting Coastal Coffee Roasters.
• Cafe Space Rental Rental of the Coastal Coffee Roasters cafe space for private events and gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15+ years of loyal customer relationships for signature blends
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dorchester County Emergency Management DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStorm Surge coffee blend created as a partnership to promote hurricane preparedness awareness in the Charleston/Summerville area. The coffee features a QR code on packaging linking to hurricane.sc for emergency preparedness information. Partnership supports community safety initiative while creating a unique product.
• Low Country Pirates / CVMA Chapter 34-4coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVets Helping Vets fundraising coffee program supporting veteran causes. $5 from each 12oz bag sold goes directly to the organization to support struggling veterans, local care facilities, and veteran-focused causes. The coffee is a medium roast blend created specifically for this partnership.
• International Primate Protection League (IPPL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGibbons Blend coffee supports IPPL's primate sanctuary and conservation efforts. IPPL was founded in 1973 by Dr. Shirley McGreal and has provided home to nearly 60 gibbons and 30+ otters over the years.
• iFillCupcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed technology partnership for 100% recyclable single-serve coffee pods. iFillCup created the first 100% recyclable K-Cup compatible pods on the market using #5 polypropylene accepted in most recycling programs.
• Various Farm Cooperatives and SupplierscoreOthersDirect sourcing relationships with multiple farm cooperatives including: ANACCAFE CO-OP (Peru), CoopeTarrazú (Costa Rica), F.E.S.I.C.H. (Mexico Chiapas), Cooperativa de Caficultores del Sur del Tolima (Colombia), Santo Domingo Cooperative (Nicaragua), Tembo Coffee Company (Tanzania), and others. Sourcing includes USDA Organic and Rainforest Alliance certified coffees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heart Roasters: Independent specialty roaster with a flagship cafe and DTC e-commerce, focused on light-roast single-origins and direct trade. Similar scale and operating model to Coastal.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster focused on single-origin, sustainably sourced coffees with direct trade relationships and a robust education/wholesale program. Closely comparable to Coastal's specialty-sourcing model, multiple-origin portfolio, and sustainability certifications.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with cafes plus DTC e-commerce and subscription offerings, emphasizing single-origin coffees and community-driven branding. Matches Coastal's combined roastery/cafe/DTC structure and specialty positioning.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster with cafes and a strong DTC/subscription channel. Direct competitor for premium fresh-roasted single-origin and subscription pod/brewed coffee customers nationwide.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Pioneering third-wave roaster with direct trade sourcing, single-origin emphasis, and cafe/wholesale/DTC channels. Highly comparable to Coastal's sourcing transparency and specialty portfolio.
• Ruby Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with a cafe, e-commerce store, and subscription offerings, emphasizing direct trade and award-winning single-origins. Comparable in scale and specialty-cafe-retail model.
• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with cafes, wholesale, and DTC including draft lattes and ready-to-drink coffee. Comparable in cafe + DTC + wholesale distribution structure and specialty sourcing.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Iconic third-wave specialty roaster with cafes, wholesale, and DTC. Comparable in its commitment to direct trade, single-origin transparency, and cafe-as-showroom strategy that Coastal also employs.

Regional players

• Kicking Horse Coffee: Canadian specialty roaster with strong organic/fair-trade positioning and broad DTC distribution across North America. Comparable in product mix and sustainability credentials, though primarily competes in Canadian markets.

Emerging players

• Onyx Coffee Lab: Award-winning specialty roaster with a strong competition pedigree and growing DTC/cafe presence. Overlaps with Coastal on single-origin emphasis and competition-grade coffee positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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