Backporch Coffee Roasters, LLC.

What Backporch Coffee Roasters, LLC. does

Backporch Coffee Roasters, LLC. is a privately held specialty coffee roaster and café operator founded in 2006 by Dave Beach in Bend, Oregon. The company operates five retail café locations across Central Oregon (Downtown Bend, Newport Ave, Greenwood, Reed Market Drive-Up, and Redmond) and a centralized roasting facility equipped with Loring Roasters (Loring Peregrine 70 Kilo and Loring Falcon 15 Kilo) manufactured in the USA, which the company cites as enabling up to 90% fuel savings and smokeless operation versus conventional roasters. Backporch sources green coffee through long-term direct trade relationships with farmers in El Salvador (13+ years with the Menendez Family), Guatemala, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Burundi, and Kenya, and offers a portfolio spanning flagship blends (Backporch, Peloton, Daybreak, Single Track, Decaf), a premium Showcase Series of micro-lot single-origin coffees (Colombia El Rubi, Ethiopia Gera, Rwanda), travel-format coffee (Pour Over Packs, Instant), and brewing equipment. The company employs over 40 people across its operations.

The business model combines four revenue streams: (1) in-café beverage and food sales across five locations, with Haven Bakery as a daily food supplier; (2) e-commerce retail and recurring subscriptions (Showcase Series $40/month, Espresso $38/month, Medium Roast $38/month, Flagship) shipped from Bend; (3) B2B wholesale distributed through regional grocery chains (Newport Ave Market, Market of Choice, Zupan's Markets) and the Faire marketplace, including support for new coffee shop startups; and (4) merchandise including apparel, hats, Hydro Flask mugs, and stickers. Coffee bags are priced $19-$27 across 10oz to 5lb sizes. Brand credibility is reinforced by multiple "Best of Central Oregon" awards from The Source Weekly (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).

In January 2026, Backporch announced a merger with Thump Coffee to form TBC (Thump-Backporch Coffee), with both brands continuing to operate under their current names and no layoffs planned. The deal is positioned as a partnership of two locally grown Central Oregon companies intended to strengthen operational stability and create growth and leadership opportunities for employees across both organizations.

Name

Backporch Coffee Roasters, LLC.

Legal name

Backporch Coffee Roasters, LLC.

Website

https://backporchcoffeeroasters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Backporch Coffee Roasters is a Bend, Oregon specialty coffee roaster and café operator founded in 2006, serving Central Oregon consumers through five company-owned cafés, direct e-commerce, subscriptions, and wholesale distribution to regional grocers and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting & Café Services

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

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

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), Drive-Thru Coffee Stands & Coffee Kiosks (THAFADAK)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Retail coffee shops
• Direct trade coffee
• Coffee subscription service
• Wholesale coffee supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Café Sales: In-person beverage and food sales across five café locations in Central Oregon (Downtown Bend, Newport Ave, Greenwood, Reed Market Drive-Up, and Redmond). Cafés serve traditional craft espresso drinks, single-origin drip coffee, cold brew, fresh pastries, and specialty beverages.
2. Coffee Subscriptions: Recurring monthly subscription programs including Showcase Series Subscription ($40/month), Espresso Subscription ($38/month), Medium Roast Subscription ($38/month), and Flagship Subscription. Features automatic monthly delivery with free shipping and flexible bag quantities.
3. E-commerce Retail: Direct online sales of whole bean coffee, instant coffee, pour-over packs, brewing equipment, and merchandise shipped from Bend, Oregon roastery. Orders ship Tuesday through Friday via standard ground shipping.
4. Wholesale Coffee: B2B coffee sales to local grocers, restaurants, and other businesses including new coffee shop startups. Distributed through regional retailers throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Backporch Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roastery and café operator in Central Oregon. It roasts direct trade single-origin and blended coffees for sale through five company-owned cafés, an e-commerce store, monthly subscriptions, and wholesale distribution to regional grocers and businesses across the Pacific Northwest. The company also sells brewing equipment, pour-over and instant coffee formats, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

Backporch Coffee Roasters operates a specialty coffee roastery and cafe chain in Central Oregon. The core offering consists of flagship coffee blends (Backporch Blend, Peloton, Daybreak, Single Track, Decaf) plus the premium Showcase Series line of micro-lot single-origin coffees (Colombia El Rubi, Ethiopia Gera, Rwanda). Coffee subscription services (Showcase Series, Espresso, Medium Roast, Flagship) provide recurring delivery. Travel products include Pour Over Packs and Instant Coffee. Brewing equipment includes AeroPress Go and St. Anthony F70 Brewer. Merchandise includes apparel, hats, mugs, and stickers. The company operates five physical cafe locations in Bend and Redmond, Oregon, with a drive-up window option. In January 2026, Backporch will merge with Thump Coffee (TBC) while maintaining both brand identities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Showcase Series: Premium line of micro lot coffees roasted to highlight terroir, varietal differences, and processing methods. These are carefully selected to showcase the farmer's skill and commitment.

Products and services

• Backporch Flagship Blend Coffee
• Peloton House Roast Coffee
• Decaf Coffee (Sugarcane Method)
• Daybreak Dark Roast Coffee
• Single Track Rotating Espresso Blend
• Colombia El Rubi (Showcase Series)
• Ethiopia Gera (Showcase Series)
• Rwanda (Showcase Series)
• Showcase Series Subscription
• Espresso Subscription
• Medium Roast Subscription
• Flagship Subscription
• Pour Over Packs
• Instant Coffee Packets
• AeroPress Go Brewer
• St. Anthony F70 Brewer
• Café Gift Card
• Online Gift Card
• Backporch Branded Apparel and Merchandise
• Wholesale Coffee Supply Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted Central Oregon's Best Coffee - The Source Weekly 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 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.

• Thump CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Backporch and Thump Coffee merging on January 1, 2026 to form TBC (Thump Backporch Coffee). This is a partnership of two locally grown companies with shared values joining together to build a stronger future. Both companies will continue operating under their current names. No layoffs are planned - the merger is designed to expand opportunity and create more growth and leadership opportunities for employees.
• Haven BakerycoreOthersDaily food supplier for all Backporch café locations. Provides breakfast sandwiches, pastries, bagels, parfaits, and avocado toast sourced fresh daily.
• BontaminorOthersPartner sharing space with Backporch Redmond café. Customers can enjoy Backporch specialty coffee alongside Bonta treats inside or on the rooftop with mountain views.
• Menendez Family Estate (El Salvador)coreOthersLong-standing direct trade relationship spanning 13+ years with the Menendez Family in El Salvador. Coffee purchased through direct trade ensuring farmers receive fair wages for their work. Part of Backporch's direct relationships with farms in El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia, Costa Rica, and other coffee-producing regions.
• FaireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale marketplace platform used by Backporch for B2B wholesale inquiries, making it easier for businesses to order wholesale coffee products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Volcanica Coffee Company: Specialty roaster focused on direct trade single-origin coffees with strong e-commerce and subscription programs. Closely aligned on premium micro-lot sourcing and online DTC.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Bottle Coffee: Large third-wave specialty coffee chain (Nestlé-owned) with cafés, subscriptions, and direct trade sourcing. Same category and consumer base, but with materially more capital and national footprint.
• Dutch Bros Coffee: Oregon-headquartered drive-thru coffee chain with deep PNW presence. Overlaps with Backporch's Reed Market Drive-Up concept and competes for the same daily-grind specialty coffee consumer.

Direct peers

• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Portland-originated third-wave specialty roaster with cafés and wholesale. Closest regional peer to Backporch with overlapping direct trade sourcing philosophy and café-retail hybrid model.
• Heart Coffee Roasters: Portland-based specialty roaster with cafés focused on single-origin and direct trade coffee. Competes for the same PNW specialty consumer and similar wholesale accounts.
• Sisters Coffee Company: Oregon-based specialty coffee roaster and café chain serving Central Oregon and beyond. Comparable regional independent roastery with cafés and wholesale distribution.
• Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co. Seattle-based independent roaster and café operator with direct trade and wholesale programs. Comparable owner-operated roastery-plus-café hybrid serving the broader Pacific region.
• Thump Coffee: Portland/Bend-based specialty coffee roaster and café operator; Backporch's announced merger partner (forming TBC in Jan 2026). Most directly comparable on geography, product mix, and operating model.
• Stone Creek Coffee: Midwest specialty roaster operating cafés and wholesale programs. Compares on the café-plus-wholesale-plus-roastery model, though outside the PNW.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: California-rooted specialty roaster with own cafés, e-commerce, and subscription program. Closely comparable hybrid roastery-café-subscription model with direct trade sourcing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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