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Augie's Coffee

IndependentRoasting arrangement unverifiedSourcing: Limited public info

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Augie's Coffee began as an existing coffee house in Redlands, California, before owner Austin Amento transitioned the business into a specialty roaster that focused on single-origin beans and seasonal espresso blends. The company operated its own roasting operations and expanded to multiple locations across the Inland Empire, including Riverside and Claremont. It was documented for its role as a community hub and for its light-medium roasting profile. The business ceased all operations in late 2020 following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and labor disputes.

Ownership

Augie's Coffee was a family-owned business operated by Andy and Austin Amento. The company ceased all operations and closed its locations permanently in 2020.

Founded

2009

Roasting

Roasting arrangement not independently verified.

What it's known for

Augie's was known as a central community hub in the Inland Empire and for its role in the local specialty coffee scene before its sudden closure in 2020.

Farm-level sourcing

While the company historically sourced single-origin coffees from various regions, it is no longer an active business. Information regarding specific farm-level sourcing is no longer maintained or publicly verifiable.

Notable coffees

— Single Origin Coffees
— Seasonal Espresso Blend

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-16. 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. The brand is defunct, and its official website is no longer active or providing current business information.

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