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Black Acres Roastery

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Black Acres Roastery; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsBlack Acres RoasteryMaryland coffee roastersAfricaSouth AmericaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Black Acres Roastery is a Baltimore-based coffee company that focuses on small-batch, ethically sourced roasts. Founded by Travis Bell, the roastery operates out of the Open Works makerspace and maintains a strong presence in the local community through retail and wholesale channels. The brand is named after Spike Lee's production company, reflecting the founder's commitment to cultural and agricultural history.

Ownership
Black Acres Roastery is an independent, Black-owned business founded and led by Travis Bell.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its commitment to ethical sourcing, small-batch artisanal roasting, and its role as a community-focused coffee roaster in Baltimore. It has gained recognition for its wholesale partnerships, including a notable contract with Trader Joe's.
Sourcing countries
Africa · South America
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes ethical sourcing and small-batch production, but does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names on its public-facing platforms. Its offerings include both single-origin coffees and blends.
In the news

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

2026-06-24 · Baltimore Business Journal
Black Acres Roastery to close Lexington Market stall after 4 years

The Baltimore-based coffee roaster is shuttering its Lexington Market location, which it had occupied since 2022. The owner stated the location was not performing sustainably, though the brand maintains its primary cafe at the Open Works makerspace.

2026-06-24 · WMAR 2 News
Black Acres Roastery plans to close Lexington Market stall

Black Acres Roastery announced the closure of its stall at Lexington Market after four years of operation. Founder Travis Bell cited underperformance as the reason for the closure, noting that the company will continue to operate its location at the Open Works makerspace.

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 mentions sourcing from Africa and South America, specific farm names or producer details are not publicly disclosed on their website or in available media coverage.

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