Origin Coffee Co.

What Origin Coffee Co. does

Origin Coffee Co. is a privately held, founder-operated specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator founded in 2017 in Saranac Lake, New York, in the Adirondack region. The company runs two physical cafes — the original at 77 Main Street in Saranac Lake and a second at 2669 Main Street in Lake Placid opened in 2020 — and roasts coffee weekly in small single-origin lots with custom roast profiles developed by co-owner Michael, a Culinary Institute of America graduate who began roasting for Origin in 2023. The roast portfolio spans six single-origin offerings from Kenya, Panama, Java, Burundi, Sumatra, and Peru, retailed at $18 per 10.58oz/300g bag, alongside a curated branded merchandise and home-brewing equipment line (mugs, Hydro Flask, AeroPress, Java G25 grinder, Hario V60, matcha accessories) sold through an origincoffeeadk.com e-commerce storefront built on Squarespace.

The business operates three revenue streams: in-cafe sales (espresso, pour-overs, cold brew, matcha, smoothies, and a chef-driven breakfast/lunch food menu) at both locations, an e-commerce shop shipping nationwide, and a mobile espresso cart catering service for weddings, corporate retreats, schools, and regional events. Distribution is augmented by regular Saturday presence at the Saranac Lake and Lake Placid producer-only farmers markets. Sales channels are community-led: word-of-mouth, Instagram (@origincoffeeadk), an email newsletter, and a dense network of recurring community events (Silent Book Club, art walks, trail cleanups, Canoes & Coffee) co-hosted with over 20 named local partners including Coava Coffee, Essex Food Hub, North Country Creamery, Rockhill Bakehouse, North Country Smokehouse, Barkeater Trails Alliance, and the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Pricing is per-unit across the board; catering is quote-based. The company has no external funding, no parent organization, and no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Origin Coffee Co.

Legal name

Origin Coffee Co.

Website

https://origincoffeeadk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Origin Coffee Co. is a privately held specialty coffee roaster and two-cafe operator in the Adirondacks (Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, NY), serving local residents, Adirondack tourists, and nationwide e-commerce customers with weekly-roasted single-origin coffee, a chef-driven food menu, and mobile espresso cart catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee & Cafe Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roaster
• Single-origin coffee
• Cafe dining services
• Mobile espresso catering
• Small-batch coffee roasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Placid

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cafe Sales (In-Store): Walk-in and online-order-ahead cafe sales at two locations, featuring specialty espresso beverages, single-origin pour-overs, drip coffee, cold brew, iced lattes, matcha, smoothies, and a chef-driven food menu including baked goods, avocado toast, paninis, and breakfast burritos.
2. Coffee Beans & Merchandise (E-commerce): Online sales of single-origin roasted coffee beans (10.58oz/300g bags), branded merchandise (mugs, apparel, water bottles, hats, totes), equipment (grinders, scales, AeroPress, V60 drippers), and accessories (frothers, whisks, scoops). Coffee is roasted to order.
3. Catering & Mobile Espresso Cart: Mobile espresso bar brought to events such as weddings, corporate retreats, schools, fundraisers, concerts, and social events. Coffee service includes the same quality drinks as the cafes, staffed by skilled baristas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Origin Coffee Co. roasts and sells small-batch, weekly single-origin specialty coffee (Kenya, Panama, Java, Burundi, Sumatra, Peru origins) from two physical cafe locations in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, NY. The cafes serve specialty espresso drinks, pour-overs, cold brew, matcha, smoothies, and a chef-driven breakfast/lunch menu. The company also operates an e-commerce shop selling roasted coffee beans, branded merchandise, and home brewing equipment, plus a mobile espresso cart catering service for events.

Product overview

Origin Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee company operating two cafe locations in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, NY, offering a unified hospitality experience. The product portfolio consists of: (1) Single Origin Coffee - featuring six distinct single-origin varieties (Kenya Kiambu AB, Panama Boquete, Java Mekarsari, Burundi Kibingo, Sumatra Pantan Musara, and Peru Chirinos Decaf) sold at $18 per 10.58oz/300g bag, roasted weekly in small batches; (2) Merchandise - including drinkware (mugs, travel mugs, sip bottles, Hydro Flask), apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, totes), and coffee equipment (scales, grinders, AeroPress makers, Hario V60 drippers, matcha supplies); (3) Cafe Dining - chef-driven food menu with breakfast/lunch items at both physical locations; (4) Mobile Espresso Cart Catering - bringing specialty coffee service to events; (5) Online Ordering - powered by Square for pick-up orders. The core offering centers on single-origin specialty coffees paired with quality food and community hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Origin Coffee Beans Weekly-roasted small-batch single-origin specialty coffee beans from renowned growing regions, including Kenya Kiambu AB (Black Grape, Dark Brown Sugar, Hibiscus), Panama Boquete (Cocoa Nib, Toasted Almond, Lemon), Java Mekarsari (Malted Chocolate, Caramel, Nectarine), Burundi Kibingo Natural (Apricot, Dried Blueberry, Cocoa), Sumatra Pantan Musara (dark brown sugar, orange blossom), and Peru Chirinos WP Decaf (Milk Chocolate, Malt, Maple). Sold in 10.58oz/300g bags at $18 each, roasted to order.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Coava CoffeeminorOthersLocal partner listed on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page. Nature of relationship is as a local supplier or collaborator within the Adirondack community ecosystem.
• Essex Food HubminorOthersLocal partner listed on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page, supporting local food sourcing and distribution in the Adirondack region.
• All From The WoodsminorOthersLocal artisan partner featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page.
• Adirondack HoneyminorOthersLocal supplier partner featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page, likely providing honey for use in food and beverage offerings.
• Juniper HillminorOthersLocal farm or producer partner featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page.
• North Country SmokehouseminorOthersLocal artisan food producer partner featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page.
• Gallery 46minorOthersLocal gallery and artisan partner featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page, reflecting Origin's support for local artists.
• South Meadow Farm Maple SugarworksminorOthersLocal maple syrup and related products supplier featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page.
• North Country CreameryminorOthersLocal dairy producer partner featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page, likely supplying dairy for coffee drinks and food menu items.
• Rockhill BakehouseminorOthersLocal bakery partner featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page, supplying baked goods for the cafes.
• Giroux's PoultryminorOthersLocal poultry supplier partner featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page.
• YesFolk TonicsminorOthersLocal tonic and beverage partner featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page.
• MatchafulminorOthersMatcha supplier partner featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page, used for matcha drinks on the menu.
• Lake Placid Center for the ArtsminorOthersLocal arts organization partner featured on Origin Coffee Co.'s community partners page, reflecting shared commitment to the local arts scene.
• Peaks & Pines BakeryminorOthersLake Placid micro sourdough bakery that regularly holds pop-ups at Origin Coffee Co.'s Lake Placid location, serving sourdough treats alongside coffee.
• Guide ADKminorOthersLocal outdoor guide company that co-hosts 'Canoes & Coffee' events with Origin Coffee Co., combining outdoor paddling activities with coffee service.
• The Plant Stand NYminorOthersHouseplant studio and traveling pop-up shop that holds pop-up events at Origin Coffee Co.'s Lake Placid location, combining plants with the coffee experience.
• Kodama BurningsminorOthersLocal artist who creates custom wood burnings and appears at Origin Coffee pop-up events in the Saranac Lake and Lake Placid locations.
• Step Into Life StudiominorOthersLocal artist featuring paintings at Origin Coffee Co. pop-up events, with themes centered on love and life experiences.
• The Bookstore PlusminorOthersLake Placid bookstore that partnered with Origin Coffee Co. to host a coffee cart pop-up during ADK Winter Pride weekend, demonstrating community cross-promotion.
• Barkeater Trails Alliance (BETA)minorOthersNon-profit trails organization that Origin Coffee Co. co-hosted a volunteer trail work day event with, providing free coffee for volunteers.
• Ausable Freshwater CenterminorOthersOrganization hosting the annual Ausable River Earth Day Cleanup, for which Origin Coffee Co. provides free coffee for volunteers.
• Rose & Co Permanent JewelryminorOthersPermanent jewelry service provider that partnered with Origin Coffee Co. for the 'Link ~ Ink ~ Drink' event at the Saranac Lake location.
• Silent Book Club (Sara Placid Chapter)minorOthersOrigin Coffee Co. hosts the Sara Placid Chapter of Silent Book Club, a global community of readers, alternating between its Lake Placid and Saranac Lake locations monthly.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Onyx Coffee Lab: Award-winning specialty roaster with cafes and a strong competition and single-origin reputation. Comparable to Origin on small-batch, single-origin focus and cafe-plus-DTC e-commerce model.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster known for single-origin transparency, sustainability programs, and cafe/training partnerships. Comparable to Origin on direct-trade sourcing and weekly roasted, small-lot single-origin offerings.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with company-owned cafes, single-origin focus, and DTC bean subscriptions. Closely aligned to Origin on cafe-plus-e-commerce model, premium pricing, and direct-trade single-origin storytelling.
• Joe Coffee: New York City specialty coffee roaster and cafe chain with a DTC bean business. Comparable to Origin on third-wave positioning, multi-location cafe strategy, and small-batch single-origin roasting.
• Devoción: Specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator with a strong freshness story and DTC nationwide shipping. Closely comparable to Origin on freshness-led positioning, single-origin focus, and cafe-plus-DTC model.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Third-wave specialty roaster with cafes and a long-running direct-trade single-origin program. Comparable to Origin on small-batch roasting, single-origin transparency, and cafe-supported retail model.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Third-wave specialty coffee roaster with cafes and a nationwide wholesale/DTC bean business. Directly comparable to Origin on roast-to-order single-origin positioning, cafe-plus-e-commerce model, and premium DTC pricing.
• Tandem Coffee: Independently owned specialty roaster and cafe in Portland, Maine with a small-batch roasting program and DTC sales. Comparable to Origin as a small, founder-led specialty roaster-cafe hybrid outside a major metro.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Bottle Coffee: Large specialty coffee incumbent operating company-owned cafes and a robust DTC bean subscription business. Comparable on cafe-plus-e-commerce model, though Blue Bottle is a much larger, venture-backed operator serving major metros.
• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster with cafes, draft latte RTD products, and nationwide wholesale/DTC distribution. Comparable on multi-format retail and DTC bean business, though substantially larger and broader than Origin.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/origincoffeeco
• Instagraminstagram.com/origincoffeeadk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/origin-coffee-co

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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