Harrisonburg, Virginia · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Black Sheep Coffee
IndependentNamed roasting partner: Red Rooster Coffee Roasters, Blanchards Coffee, Tandem Coffee Roasters, Pilot, Parlor Coffee, ReAnimator, and Roadmap Coffee RoastersSourcing: Limited public info
Black Sheep Coffee was established in March 2015 by owner Chance Ebersold in the Ice House building in downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia. The shop relocated to its current storefront on East Market Street in 2023 to expand its kitchen and seating capacity. The business does not roast its own beans, but is documented for its multi-roaster model that features a rotating selection of coffee from prominent American roasters. It is also recognized for its in-house bakery program and an extensive menu of loose-leaf teas.
Ownership
Independently owned local roaster in Harrisonburg, VA. Name-similar to the London-based, investor-backed Black Sheep Coffee chain, but unrelated to it.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Red Rooster Coffee Roasters, Blanchards Coffee, Tandem Coffee Roasters, Pilot, Parlor Coffee, ReAnimator, and Roadmap Coffee Roasters. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Serving as a community-focused specialty coffee destination in downtown Harrisonburg that features a rotating selection of beans from various prominent American roasters.
Farm-level sourcing
The shop does not roast its own coffee and instead sources beans from a variety of external specialty roasters. Because they curate offerings from multiple third-party partners, they do not maintain a single direct-trade sourcing program for their own house-branded coffee.
Historical source note (not live inventory): Operates a physical cafe at 80 East Market Street in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serving espresso, drip coffee, and manual pour-overs.
Physical
Black Sheep Coffee is a multi-roaster cafe that serves coffee from various external roasters rather than selling its own branded coffee beans; no online store or third-party retail distribution for their own branded coffee was found.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 4, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Black Sheep Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
Black Sheep Coffee has signed new franchise development agreements to open at least 39 additional locations across Greater London, the South West, and Sussex. This expansion represents a significant growth milestone for the chain, aiming to increase its total store count by over 30% through new and extended partnerships.
Black Sheep Coffee is expanding into Stirling, Scotland, with plans to occupy a former retail space on Port Street. The proposed location is designed to accommodate 160 customers as part of the company's broader strategy to open approximately 60 additional branches across the UK.
Black Sheep Coffee has opened a new 80-seat cafe at the Metrocentre in Gateshead as part of its ongoing regional expansion in the UK. The location features the brand's signature specialty-grade Robusta coffee alongside a food menu that includes Norwegian waffles and all-day breakfast items.
Black Sheep Coffee has entered into a franchise agreement to launch at least 16 new locations across Hampshire, marking the brand's first entry into the county. The expansion will include a mix of high-street, shopping center, and drive-thru formats in cities such as Southampton and Portsmouth.
Black Sheep Coffee has announced a 20-store franchise development agreement for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. This deal marks a significant step in the company's US growth strategy, with additional expansion plans identified for Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Co-CEO Gabriel Shohet discusses the company's international growth strategy, including his relocation to Miami to lead US operations. The feature highlights the brand's focus on specialty-grade Robusta coffee and its ongoing expansion efforts in the US and the Middle East.
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-04. 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. There is significant confusion in public databases between this independent Harrisonburg shop and a large, unrelated international franchise chain also named Black Sheep Coffee.
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