Portland Coffee Roasters

Name

Portland Coffee Roasters

Legal name

Portland Roasting Holdings LLC

Website

https://portlandcoffeeroasters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE), Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ), Coffee, Tea & Cocoa Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAD)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Wholesale coffee distribution
• Direct trade coffee
• Coffee subscription services
• Ready-to-drink cold brew

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee and Merchandise Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of roasted coffee products (whole bean, ground, single-serve pods, Nespresso-compatible capsules) and branded merchandise through company cafes and e-commerce platform.
2. Coffee Subscriptions: Recurring subscription revenue from whole bean, single-serve, and Nespresso-compatible coffee plans with 3, 6, and 12-month commitment options offering convenience discounts for recurring customers.
3. Wholesale B2B: B2B sales of roasted coffee, cold brew (cans, concentrate growlers, bulk kegs), allied products (syrups, teas, milk alternatives), equipment, cups/lids, and PCR merchandise to independent cafes, restaurants, healthcare, universities, and grocery stores.
4. Cold Brew Distribution: Distribution of ready-to-drink canned cold brew products through New Seasons Market locations, DoorDash, World Foods Portland, and Instacart for retail consumption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Portland Coffee Roasters roasts and distributes specialty-grade Arabica coffee through direct trade sourcing from farmers in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Burundi, Honduras, Ethiopia, and Colombia. The company sells whole bean, ground, single-serve pods, and Nespresso-compatible capsules via company-owned cafes, an e-commerce store, recurring subscriptions, B2B wholesale to Pacific Northwest businesses, and retail grocery channels, alongside ready-to-drink canned cold brew beverages (Original and Nitro).

Product overview

Portland Coffee Roasters offers a diverse portfolio of specialty coffee products centered around sustainably sourced and roasted whole bean and ground coffees. The core offerings include flagship blends (Goose Hollow, Steel, Morning) and single-origin coffees (Organic Ethiopia, Costa Rica), complemented by organic espresso and decaf varieties. Ready-to-drink products include Original and Nitro canned cold brews. The company operates a subscription service (Whole Bean, Single-Serve, and Nespresso-Compatible options) and sells branded merchandise including OPB collaboration collectible glasses, apparel, and brew accessories. The 30th Anniversary Roast marks their milestone year with a special blend featuring their long-standing origin partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Goose Hollow coffee Best-selling medium-dark roast blend from Mexico and Brazil with chocolate flavor and creamy body, available in 12oz and 5lb packs across whole bean, drip, French press, and espresso grinds.
• Organic Portland House coffee Balanced organic house blend from Central and South America with mild acidity, medium body, and walnut flavor notes, available in 12oz and 5lb formats.
• Morning coffee Light roast blend from Papua New Guinea and Peru with bright acidity, clean body, and caramel notes.
• Steel espresso coffee Darkest espresso blend named after Portland's Steel Bridge, featuring rich smooth coffee with sweet toffee flavor from South America and the Southwestern Pacific Region.
• Organic Espresso coffee Medium-dark roast espresso blend from Central and South America with sweet dark chocolate flavor, toffee notes, and full velvety body.
• Organic Ethiopia coffee Single-origin light roast from the Yirgacheffe region with citrus, black tea, bergamot, and floral finish.
• Organic French coffee Traditional dark-roasted customer-favorite blend, remarkably clean with French Roast smokiness from Central and South American organic coffees, sold continuously for nearly twenty years.
• Tilikum Crossing Decaf coffee Medium roast decaffeinated coffee with graham cracker and molasses flavor notes.
• Endless Summer limited coffee Limited single-origin coffee from Burundi featuring natural-process beans with bright dried berry, deep cocoa, and honey sweetness, roasted on the lighter side of medium.
• 30th Anniversary Roast coffee Limited edition light-roast blend commemorating 30 years of operations, featuring Costa Rica La Hilda, Colombia Popayán Reserve, and Ethiopia Tega & Tula Estate with citrus and dried berry notes.
• OPBEANS coffee 100% women-produced organic coffee from Honduras with brown sugar and apple tasting notes, launched in collaboration with Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), with $1 from each bag sold supporting OPB's journalism and programs.
• Original Cold Brew (Canned) Ready-to-drink canned cold brew with a bright, refreshing iced-coffee taste. Zero sugar, vegan, gluten-free, brewed in Portland, OR with 100% Arabica coffee, distributed through New Seasons Market, DoorDash, Instacart, and Toast.
• Nitro Cold Brew (Canned) Ready-to-drink canned cold brew infused with nitrogen for a creamy, stout-like texture. Zero sugar, vegan, gluten-free, brewed in Portland, OR.
• Whole Bean Subscription Recurring subscription delivering whole bean coffee (Goose Hollow, Organic French, Organic Portland House, Tilikum Crossing Decaf, or Roaster's Choice) in 3, 6, or 12-month plans for home delivery.
• Single-Serve Subscription Recurring subscription delivering single-serve pods featuring Organic Tanager's Song in 12-count packs on a 3, 6, or 12-month plan.
• Nespresso-Compatible Subscription Recurring subscription delivering Nespresso-compatible capsules in light, medium, dark, and decaf roast options on a 3, 6, or 12-month plan.
• Greetings from Portland Coffee Gift Box Gift box featuring Goose Hollow and St. Johns coffee bags with a Portland cityscape illustration.
• OPB x PCR Collectible Glasses and OPB Coffee Scoop merchandise line Limited-edition 16oz collectible glasses featuring Oregon landmarks (Haystack Rock, Crater Lake, Mt Hood, Smith Rock) plus a black chrome coffee scoop with clip, sold as part of the OPB x PCR collaboration with 10% of profits supporting OPB's journalism.
• PDX Water Bottle by KINTO 500ml PCR-branded water bottle featuring Portland bridges design, made with 50% recycled BPA-free copolyester and dishwasher-safe, available in clear and amber finishes.
• 30th Anniversary Postcard Collector's metallic postcard celebrating PCR's 30 years, featuring St. Johns Bridge with coffee branches illustration in anniversary palette.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years of continuous operation as locally owned specialty coffee roaster since 1996
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration on OPBEANS product line - a 100% women-produced, organic coffee from Honduras. $1 from each bag and 10% of merch profits support OPB's journalism and programs. Four limited-edition collectible glasses featuring Oregon landmarks (Haystack Rock, Crater Lake, Mt Hood, Smith Rock) plus coffee scoop accessories.
• Growing GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Portland nonprofit partnership supporting food security. In 2026, PCR is expanding work with Growing Gardens as part of 30th Anniversary commitment to local community projects.
• Baho CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Baho Coffee for sourcing Endless Summer coffee from Musenga Coffee Washing Station in Burundi, managed by Nyabenda Gilbert. Baho Coffee is a key partner in sourcing high-quality African origins.
• Steven Smith TeamakerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured brand in PCR's allied products wholesale catalog for cafes and restaurants. Also partner in 30th Anniversary Giveaway with $50 gift card prize.
• FellowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFellow Products (espresso glasses, kettles) carried in allied products wholesale offerings and featured in 30th Anniversary Giveaway prize package.
• MoninminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSyrup brand featured in PCR's allied products wholesale catalog for cafes and restaurants.
• InterAmerican CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee sourcing partner for OPBEANS product, working with COMIPRONIL and CAUFUL cooperatives representing over 400 women farmers across Honduras.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Portland-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator with similar wholesale, DTC, and cafe business model. PCR competes directly with Stumptown for PNW cafe and wholesale accounts and for the same specialty/DTC consumer.
• Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co. Independently owned Pacific Northwest specialty roaster with cafes, wholesale, and DTC operations overlapping PCR's footprint in Oregon and Washington. Comparable in scale, channel mix, and founding-era maturity.
• Coava Coffee Roasters: Portland-based specialty roaster with cafes, wholesale, and e-commerce competing for the same PNW cafes, restaurants, and conscious-consumer DTC segment as PCR.
• Heart Roasters: Portland-origin craft roaster with cafes and wholesale presence in PNW; very similar specialty-coffee positioning, sourcing ethos, and Portland brand cachet competing for the same end consumer and cafe accounts.
• High Brew Coffee: Specialty RTD cold brew brand focused on grocery and DTC. Competes with PCR's ready-to-drink cold brew cans in grocery and on third-party delivery platforms.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster with similar sustainability/direct-trade ethos, wholesale cafe/restaurant model, and subscription DTC programs. Overlaps with PCR in B2B customers and conscious-consumer positioning.

Broad incumbents

• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: National specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator with a large RTD cold brew presence (draft latte, canned cold brew), directly competing with PCR's canned Original and Nitro SKUs in grocery and DTC.
• Kicking Horse Coffee: Canada-based specialty coffee roaster with a strong DTC/e-commerce subscription model and broad North American grocery distribution; comparable via subscription+CPG unit economics rather than geographic overlap.

Regional players

• Steven Smith Teamaker: Portland-based specialty tea brand carrying allied products through PCR's wholesale catalog and in their anniversary giveaway; comparable as a Pacific Northwest specialty beverage CPG with similar DTC and wholesale channel mix.

Others

• Baho Coffee: Specialty African coffee sourcing partner and importer that supplies PCR's Endless Summer Burundi lot. Comparable as a supply-chain actor overlapping PCR's direct-trade sourcing model in East Africa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/portlandcoffeeroasters
• Xx.com/pdxcoffeeroast

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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