Coffee By Design

Coffee By Design is a 100% woman-owned, Maine-made, farmer focused coffee roaster, retail, and wholesale business. Since 1994, Coffee By Design has been about doing things the right way, not the easy way. From day one, we made choices rooted in values, not shortcuts. We believe every bean has a story, every farm deserves respect, and every cup should be as thoughtful as it is delicious.

Every coffee we roast reflects our commitment to quality, integrity, and impact. This isn’t coffee made for trends. It’s coffee for people who care. You’ll taste layered, complex flavors – because we roast to reveal the bean’s origin, not hide it. And you’ll know every cup is ethically and sustainably sourced supporting real farmers, real communities, and real change. Our efforts have earned us repeated recognition, including Roast Magazine’s 2020 Roaster of the Year, Good Food Award Winner, and a James Beard Foundation Semi-Finalist nod.We believe that to fully understand coffee, you need to learn about the culture that produced it, something only visiting coffee-growing communities can accomplish. That is one of the many reasons we travel often to different coffee regions: to build relationships with farmers and growers we do business with.

We believe a cup of coffee can be a cross-cultural journey. The origin stories of our coffees, farmers, and communities are an integral part of the Coffee By Design experience.

With 2 certified Q Graders on staff and long-standing relationships with producers worldwide, we offer a level of expertise and quality assurance that ensures every cup tells a story of integrity and connection. As a full-service roaster and certified reseller of several excellent coffee brands including Bunn, FETCO, Nuova Simonelli, Eversys, La Marzocco, and Rancilio, we are able to offer preferred pricing. A custom approach to supporting wholesale partners with solutions that best suit your needs as you search for great coffee. We are happy to hear your vision and make recommendations on the best way to accomplish your goals.

Coffee By Design. We move forward initiatives that support people and the planet, improving how everyone lives well together – locally and worldwide. Quality in the cup that does good for all.