Kobrick Coffee

What Kobrick Coffee does

Kobrick Coffee Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned specialty coffee roaster founded in 1920 by Samuel Kobrick in Lower Manhattan and now headquartered at a 500-lb batch roasting facility in Jersey City, NJ. Its core product lines are specialty blends (Broadway Blend, Dark Velvet, Brooklyn Blend, Cloud Forest, Kiss of Africa, Old Slip), single-origin coffees from regions including Kenya AA, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Colombian Supremo, Sumatra, Guatemala, and Tanzania Peaberry, espresso roasts, decaffeinated variants, and a curated set of Steven Smith Teamaker teas. Production uses traditional small-batch craft roasting with vintage Jabez Burns sample roasting for cupping and quality verification, and the roasting facility operates under USDA Certified Organic and Star K Kosher supervision.

The company monetizes through three channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce (12oz bags at $17-$19 with free shipping over $45), a nationwide B2B wholesale program serving hundreds of restaurants, cafes, hotels, and grocers through a dedicated partner portal, and a single flagship cafe in Manhattan that pioneered a coffee-and-cocktail fusion model. The cafe offers extended hours (7am-4am) and signature coffee cocktails such as the Three Hour Kyoto Negroni and AeroPress-extracted Old Slip, developed with Hella Bitters co-founder Tobin Ludwig, and is scheduled to relocate to Columbus Avenue in 2026 as part of a partnership with Dahlia's cocktail lounge.

Customer relationships include anchor accounts such as Chef David Bouley (since 1987) and restaurateur Drew Nieporent (25+ years), indicating long-tenure retention in the B2B segment. Marketing relies on content (blog, Substack newsletter), earned media across NYT/WSJ/Vogue, social channels (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Vimeo), promotional coupon codes (10-15% off), and charitable / sustainability messaging. There is no evidence of external institutional investment, M&A, or app-based channels.

Name

Kobrick Coffee

Legal name

Kobrick Coffee Co.

Website

https://kobricks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kobrick Coffee is a fourth-generation, family-owned specialty coffee roaster founded in 1920, selling small-batch craft blends, single-origin coffees, and teas via DTC e-commerce, a nationwide B2B wholesale program serving hundreds of foodservice operators, and a single flagship Manhattan cafe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Single origin coffee
• Wholesale coffee distribution
• Coffee retail cafe
• Artisan coffee blends

Headquarters

HQ city

Jersey City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of roasted coffee beans, teas, and accessories through the company's e-commerce website and flagship cafe. Products include specialty blends, single origins, espresso roasts, decaffeinated options, and 5 lb bags for bulk purchases.
2. Wholesale/B2B Coffee Distribution: Business-to-business partnerships with restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, hotels, grocers, and other foodservice operators nationwide. Offers just-roasted coffee along with teas and beverage accessories.
3. Cafe Operations: Flagship cafe at 24 Ninth Ave, NYC serving all-day coffee, cocktails, brunch, and light food menu. Extended hours from 7am to 4am, transforming from daytime cafe to evening cocktail lounge.
4. Cocktail and Beverage Program: Creative cocktail menu featuring coffee-infused drinks and non-alcoholic libations at the NYC cafe location.
5. Merchandise and Accessories: Sale of branded merchandise including tumblers, mugs, apparel, and third-party brew equipment (Chemex, Hario, French Press).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kobrick Coffee is a fourth-generation, family-owned artisan coffee roaster that small-batch roasts specialty coffee blends, single-origin coffees, espresso roasts, and decaffeinated coffees, alongside premium Steven Teamaker teas and coffee accessories. It distributes these products through a nationwide B2B wholesale program serving restaurants, cafes, hotels, and grocers, through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site, and through a flagship cafe and cocktail bar in NYC's Meatpacking District featuring a coffee-cocktail fusion concept.

Product overview

Kobrick Coffee is a fourth-generation family-owned artisan coffee roaster established in 1920, offering a portfolio of specialty coffee products centered on its core roasted coffee offerings (Specialty Blends, Single Origins, Espresso Roasts, and Decaffeinated coffees) and complemented by a curated tea selection (Steven Teamaker brand). The company expanded in 2016 to include its flagship retail Cafe & Cocktail Bar at 24 Ninth Ave in NYC, which features innovative coffee cocktails (developed with Hella Bitters) alongside traditional espresso drinks and brunch service. Supporting products include branded tumblers/mugs and coffee accessories/brew gear (Chemex, Hario). The company also operates a B2B wholesale program serving restaurants, cafes, and hotels nationwide through a dedicated partner portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialty Coffee Blends

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving restaurants for over 25 years (Drew Nieporent)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hella BitterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partnership with Hella Bitters co-founder Tobin Ludwig for cocktail program development. Ludwig collaborated on signature cocktails including Three Hour Kyoto Negroni, Old Slip (using Hella bitters), and various coffee-spiked libations. The partnership extends to creating custom cocktail ingredients and techniques.
• Tobin LudwigcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCocktail and spirits consultant who helped develop Kobrick's innovative coffee-cocktail menu. Created signature drinks using Hella Bitters products and Kobrick's coffee. Continues to collaborate on seasonal cocktail offerings.
• Dahlia's Cocktail LoungeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership announced in June 2026 for relocation from Meatpacking District. Kobrick Coffee will partner with Dahlia's cocktail lounge on Columbus Avenue, combining coffee service with the cocktail venue.
• Blue Sky BakeryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood partnership providing fresh-baked muffins, bread pudding, banana bread, and cookies to Kobrick's NYC cafe locations. Daily delivery to 24 Ninth Ave cafe.
• Smith TeamakerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for premium tea offerings including Steven Smith brand teas sold in the shop. Products include Lover's Leap, British Brunch, Fez, Jasmine Silver Tip, Lord Bergamot, and others.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Portland-based specialty roaster with direct-trade sourcing, B2B wholesale, and a flagship cafe model closely mirroring Kobrick's hybrid wholesale/retail model. Both compete for the same fine-dining and specialty foodservice accounts.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster with strong direct-trade and sustainability credentials that similarly targets high-end restaurants, cafes, and educational foodservice channels. Operates training labs analogous to Kobrick's vintage Jabez Burns sample roaster cupping program.
• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with parallel wholesale, e-commerce, and multi-location cafe operations including a flagship NYC presence. Competes directly for premium wholesale accounts and DTC consumers in the same geography as Kobrick.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Pioneering direct-trade specialty roaster with cafe and wholesale programs that overlap with Kobrick's B2B model and single-origin sourcing ethos. Targets the same high-end restaurant and hospitality segment.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Specialty roaster competing on direct-trade sourcing, single-origin storytelling, and a flagship cafe experience. Major direct competitor for upscale wholesale accounts and DTC share, though operating at materially larger scale.
• Irving Farm Coffee Roasters: NYC-area specialty roaster with wholesale, cafe, and DTC operations in the same Hudson Valley / Tri-State footprint as Kobrick. Direct overlap on B2B accounts and regional specialty cafe competition.
• Joe Coffee Company: NYC-based specialty roaster-retailer with multiple cafes and wholesale accounts in the same metropolitan market as Kobrick, directly competing for restaurant, hotel, and cafe customers and DTC consumers.
• Brooklyn Roasting Company: Brooklyn-based specialty roaster with comparable wholesale, DTC, and sustainability positioning targeting similar East Coast B2B customers and direct competitors for premium NYC accounts.
• Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting: Independently-owned specialty roaster with parallel cafe, wholesale, and DTC operations. Comparable in ownership ethos (independent, heritage-focused) and B2B go-to-market, though based on the West Coast.
• Devoción: NYC-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator emphasizing single-origin sourcing and design-led retail experience, directly competing for premium NYC wholesale and DTC customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/user4594861
• Facebookfacebook.com/kobrickcoffeeco
• Instagraminstagram.com/kobrickcoffee
• Pinterestpinterest.com/javajer/kobrick-coffee-co
• Xx.com/kobrickcoffee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kobricks-coffee-company

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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