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Akron, Ohio · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Akron Coffee Roasters
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsAkron Coffee RoastersOhio coffee roastersColombiaBurundiTimorHondurasIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit Akron Coffee Roasters's site Akron Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster based in Ohio that focuses on small-batch, in-house roasting to ensure freshness and clarity of flavor. The company operates several retail locations, including its flagship downtown cafe and the Asterisk Coffee Bar, which serve as community hubs for craft coffee. They are dedicated to sourcing high-quality beans through transparent relationships with producers.
Ownership
The company is independent and was co-founded by Albert Macso and Tim, who started the business after moving back to the Akron area.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Akron Coffee Roasters is known for its high-quality specialty coffee, commitment to transparent sourcing, and its role as a central hub in the Akron specialty coffee scene through its multiple cafe locations.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Burundi · Timor · Honduras
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources single-origin coffee beans directly from individual farms and mills. They emphasize transparent relationships to highlight the unique characteristics of the coffee produced by the farmers.
Notable coffees
- — Asterisk Seasonal Blend
- — Honduras Natural
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.akron.coffee/
- https://dailycoffeenews.com/2019/10/07/akron-coffee-roasters-makes-its-mark-with-asterisk-coffee-bar
- https://roastersmap.com/coffee-roasters-ohio/akron/akron-coffee-roasters
- https://marketspread.com/vendor/12916/akron-coffee-roasters
- https://blog.anthonythomas.com/makers-1-on-1-albert-masco-akron-coffee-roasters
- https://dailycoffeenews.com/2025/02/17/akron-coffee-roasters-openly-experiments-at-the-coffee-lab
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand emphasizes direct relationships with farms and mills, specific farm names for their current rotating seasonal offerings are not consistently listed on their public-facing e-commerce site.