Stereo Coffee Co. is a small father-and-son team in New Albany, Ohio, roasting coffee beans in small batches with music playing alongside the roast. Each batch comes with the playlist it was roasted to, giving the company’s coffee a distinctly musical identity. Its offerings include approachable blends and single-origin coffees, including a Colombia light roast inspired by the bright sound of the Colombian tiple.
Coal River Coffee CompanyEstablished in 2018 by husband-and-wife team Michael and Rachel Ervin, Coal River Coffee Company roasts small-batch coffee and runs a coffee shop in St. Albans, West Virginia. Its Olde Main Roast, named for the street where the doors opened, anchors a community gathering place that also serves made-to-order drinks, food and pastries while hosting weekly open mics and live music. The company’s guiding idea—“roasting coffee, brewing community”—is visible in its role as a hub for local events and music.SAINT ALBANS, WV
Florin CoffeeIn Columbus, Ohio, Hans and Joelle Hochstedler roast specialty coffee and run a coffee bar built around making good coffee simpler to enjoy. Florin has been roasting for more than 10 years, selecting limited-supply coffees and test-roasting them until their distinct flavors come through, then shipping the beans just after roasting. The family also turns its house blend into instant coffee and offers subscriptions for drinkers who want a steady supply at home.COLUMBUS, OH
Goldberry Roasting CompanyStarted by Doug Cooper as a basement hobby in 2010, Goldberry Roasting Company now produces small-batch specialty coffee at its family-owned roastery in Ashland, Ohio. Doug’s son Pete joined in 2019, turning the business into a family legacy built around carefully developed roast profiles and close relationships with coffee farmers, including partners in Mexico’s Sierra Norte region. Goldberry also works through its sister nonprofit, Coffee Growing Community, to help farming families improve the quality and market value of their coffee.ASHLAND, OH
Mission Coffee Co. LLCFor more than a decade, Mission Coffee Co. has sourced coffees from around the world and roasted them in Columbus for local drinkers. Its two Columbus locations pair carefully made coffee with an open, conversational approach to education, inviting customers to ask questions and learn about what is in their cup. The company’s Storymaker Blend, built around coffees from three women producers, reflects its interest in connecting craft with the people behind each harvest.NEW YORK, NY