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3 Bean Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for 3 Bean Coffee; not a documentary photograph
Owned by Vagrant CoffeeNamed roasting partner: Vagrant CoffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Tags3 Bean CoffeeMaryland coffee roastersOwned by Vagrant Coffee
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3 Bean Coffee opened in 2015 in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore and was later acquired by the local mobile espresso business Vagrant Coffee in 2019. The shop was documented for its waterfront location overlooking the Inner Harbor and its transition from serving third-party roasts to developing its own in-house coffee blends. The company operated as a neighborhood cafe until June 2025, when it closed its final brick-and-mortar location to return to a mobile-only business model. Throughout its operation, the brand focused on community engagement and craft coffee service within the South Baltimore area.

Corporate ownership disclosure

3 Bean Coffee is owned by Vagrant Coffee

3 Bean Coffee was an independent shop founded in 2015 that was acquired by the Baltimore-based mobile espresso business Vagrant Coffee in 2019. Following the acquisition, the location was rebranded as 3 Bean by Vagrant Coffee until it permanently closed in June 2025.

Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-27.

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Ownership
3 Bean Coffee was an independent shop founded in 2015 that was acquired by the Baltimore-based mobile espresso business Vagrant Coffee in 2019. Following the acquisition, the location was rebranded as 3 Bean by Vagrant Coffee until it permanently closed in June 2025.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Vagrant Coffee. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Serving as a neighborhood coffee spot in Federal Hill that offered water views and featured coffee roasted by its parent company, Vagrant Coffee.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand did not publicly disclose specific farm or producer information for its coffee offerings. After its acquisition by Vagrant Coffee, the shop served coffee roasted by the parent company, which sourced beans globally for its blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Triton
  • — Triumph
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about 3 Bean Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-06-12 · Baltimore Magazine
Open & Shut: Paris Baguette; BaoDi; 3 Bean Coffee

Baltimore Magazine confirmed the closure of 3 Bean Coffee by Vagrant Coffee. The report notes that the company has decided to move away from brick-and-mortar retail entirely.

2025-06-06 · The Baltimore Sun
Baltimore coffee shop closes location, goes mobile-only

The Baltimore Sun reports that 3 Bean Coffee has shuttered its physical storefront in Federal Hill. The brand is transitioning to a mobile-only business model as part of a broader strategic shift for parent company Vagrant Coffee.

2025-06-04 · SouthBMore.com
‘3 Bean Coffee’ Closes in Federal Hill

After nearly a decade of operation, the 3 Bean Coffee shop at 209 Key Highway has permanently closed. The location, which was acquired by Vagrant Coffee in 2019, served its final drinks in early June 2025.

2025-06-03 · Baltimore Business Journal
3 Bean Coffee by Vagrant Coffee closes in Federal Hill

Vagrant Coffee has closed its brick-and-mortar 3 Bean Coffee location in Federal Hill. The company is shifting its business model to focus exclusively on mobile espresso operations.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand's website was provided, it is no longer active as a functional business site following the permanent closure of the physical location in June 2025.

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