eiland coffee roasters

What eiland coffee roasters does

Eiland Coffee Roasters is a privately held, founder-owned specialty coffee roastery headquartered in Richardson, Texas, operating continuously since 1998. The company roasts single-origin coffees (Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Brazil), house blends (Eiland Blend, Green Room Blend), espresso roasts (Espresso X, Espresso Delicato, Espresso Luminoso), and a Swiss Water Process decaf using a 1969 Probat cast iron roaster as the centerpiece of production. Its product catalog also includes monthly subscription boxes (1–5 lbs delivered monthly), brewing equipment (kettles, scales, drippers), branded apparel, and digital gift cards in $25–$100 denominations.

The company sells through three channels: a DTC e-commerce storefront with nationwide shipping, two owned retail locations (the Interurban roastery with grab-and-go service and the Canyon Creek café with expanded seating and food), and a B2B wholesale program serving more than 150 partners across cafés, restaurants, hotels, offices, studios, and retail shelves in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Wholesale customers receive hands-on support including barista training, espresso dialing, and brew guidance as a value-add.

Eiland is bootstrapped with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing. Clay Eiland serves as Owner & Founder, and Wanda Patterson manages Accounting & Operations. The company integrates with ToastTab for online ordering at the Canyon Creek café, runs on a Squarespace e-commerce platform, and maintains an email newsletter and social presence for top-of-funnel engagement. No AI/ML capabilities, external funding, M&A activity, patents, or formal awards are disclosed in the source material.

Name

eiland coffee roasters

Legal name

Eiland Coffee Roasters

Website

https://eilandcoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eiland Coffee Roasters is a privately held specialty coffee roastery founded in 1998 and based in Richardson, Texas. It roasts single-origin, blend, espresso, and decaf coffees on a vintage Probat, serving consumers via two cafés, e-commerce, and a 150+ partner wholesale program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasting & Grinding (AFAFADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Coffee subscription boxes
• Single origin coffee
• Espresso roast beans

Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

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. Direct Coffee Sales: One-time purchases of whole bean and ground coffee in 16oz (1 lb) bags sold through the company's e-commerce website. Customers can select from various grind options including whole bean, drip, pour over, French press, espresso, aeropress, and cold brew.
2. Coffee Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscription boxes delivering 1-5 pounds of coffee directly to customers' doors. Options include Roaster's Choice single origins or espresso blends. Customers are automatically billed monthly and can cancel anytime.
3. Wholesale/B2B Coffee Sales: B2B coffee supply to 150+ wholesale partners including cafés, restaurants, hotels, and offices. Includes hands-on support services such as barista training, espresso dialing, and brew guidance.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of coffee brewing equipment and branded merchandise including kettles, scales, filters, drippers, and apparel.
5. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards sold in denominations of $25, $50, $75, and $100. Gift cards never expire and can be applied to any order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eiland Coffee Roasters roasts specialty single origin coffees and house blends using a vintage 1969 Probat cast iron roaster, selling freshly roasted whole bean and ground coffee in 16 oz bags through two company-owned cafés in Richardson, TX, an e-commerce storefront, and recurring monthly subscription boxes. The company also operates a B2B wholesale program supplying 150+ cafés, restaurants, hotels, offices, and retail shelves with coffee plus hands-on support such as barista training and espresso dialing.

Product overview

Eiland Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roastery operating since 1998 in Richardson, Texas. The company offers a portfolio of products centered around freshly roasted coffee beans, complemented by subscription services, brewing equipment, and wholesale programs. The core offering consists of single origin coffees (Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Brazil varieties) and house blends (Eiland Blend, Green Room Blend), along with specialized espresso roasts (Espresso X, Espresso Delicato, Espresso Luminoso) and Swiss Water decaf. Additional revenue streams include monthly subscription boxes (1-5 lb options), gift cards, brewing accessories (kettles, scales, drippers), branded apparel, educational brew guides, and a B2B wholesale program serving over 150 partners including cafés, restaurants, hotels, and offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Origin Coffees Roasted single origin coffee beans sourced from regions including Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, and Brazil, offered in multiple roast levels and processing methods (Washed, Natural, Honey, Pulped Natural, Black Honey) in 16 oz (1 lb) bags available whole bean or pre-ground for drip, pour over, French press, espresso, aeropress, and cold brew.
• Coffee Blends House coffee blends including Eiland Blend (available in Dark and Medium Roast) and Green Room Blend (Dark Roast), formulated for balance, approachability, and versatility across brew methods.
• Espresso Roasts Specialized espresso roasts including Espresso X, Espresso Delicato, and Espresso Luminoso, formulated for espresso extraction with tasting notes designed to complement milk-based drinks.
• Costa Rica Decaf Decaffeinated Costa Rica coffee processed using the Swiss Water Process (a chemical-free method), featuring milk chocolate notes and silky body, sold in 16 oz bags.
• Coffee Subscription Boxes Monthly recurring subscription boxes delivering 1–5 pounds of freshly roasted coffee directly to customers. Tier options include 'Every-Now-And-Then' (1 lb from $20/mo), 'Daily-Drinker' (2 lb at $40/mo), 'Household-Supply' (3 lb from $58/mo), 'You-Have-A-Problem' (4 lb from $76/mo), and a 5 lb tier (from $82/mo), with Roaster's Choice single origins or Espresso options; auto-billed monthly with free cancellation.
• Eiland Coffee Gift Cards Digital gift cards available in $25, $50, $75, and $100 denominations, redeemable at checkout on any order; gift cards never expire.
• Brewing Equipment & Accessories Coffee brewing accessories and equipment including the Brewista Artisan Variable Temperature Kettle, Brewista Ratio Smart Scale, Stainless Steel Spout Kettle, Kalita Wave 185 dripper, Filter Wave Style paper filters, and the Cold Pro Jr. cold brew system.
• Eiland Branded Apparel Eiland Coffee branded merchandise including The OG Eiland Shirt (short-sleeve and long-sleeve t-shirts) and Embroidered Hats in multiple colors, starting at $20.
• Wholesale Coffee Program B2B wholesale coffee partnership program serving 150+ wholesale partners including cafés, restaurants, hotels, offices, and retail shelves across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, bundled with consultation, barista training, espresso dialing, brew guidance, and ongoing equipment support.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Texas Coffee Traders: Texas-based specialty coffee roaster serving DFW with cafés and wholesale distribution. A direct regional competitor operating in Eiland's primary market.
• Greater Goods Coffee Co. Austin-based specialty coffee roaster with cafés, subscriptions, and wholesale distribution. Comparable Texas-based regional competitor with similar product offerings and channels.
• Cuvee Coffee: Texas-based specialty coffee roaster operating cafés and wholesale programs in the Austin/Dallas area. Directly comparable regional competitor in Eiland's home Texas market.

Direct peers

• Onyx Coffee Lab: Specialty coffee roaster based in Northwest Arkansas that roasts single-origin and blend coffees, operates a lab/café, and serves wholesale partners. Closely comparable to Eiland in scale, craft positioning, and product mix.
• Heart Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with cafés, e-commerce, and wholesale distribution emphasizing single-origin coffees. Comparable craft positioning and multi-channel revenue model to Eiland.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster focused on sustainable sourcing, training programs for wholesale partners, and direct-to-consumer sales. Highly comparable B2B support model with barista education and brew guidance analogous to Eiland's wholesale services.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster with cafés, e-commerce, and a wholesale program serving cafés and retail. Operates a multi-channel model similar to Eiland's café + DTC + wholesale structure with a craft-focused brand.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Bottle Coffee: Well-known specialty coffee company (Nestlé-owned) with cafés, e-commerce subscriptions, and wholesale. Operates in the same category with similar products but at a national scale and with institutional backing.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Larger specialty coffee roaster owned by Peet's/Peabody with cafés, wholesale, and DTC operations nationally. Comparable product category and channel mix but at materially larger scale.
• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster with cafés, DTC subscriptions, and draft lattes. Comparable product/multi-channel model to Eiland with a broader national footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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