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Riverside, Rhode Island, Rhode Island · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Borealis Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Borealis Coffee Roasters's site Borealis Coffee Company is a Rhode Island-based roaster dedicated to making specialty coffee approachable and community-focused. By roasting in small batches at their Pawtucket facility, they prioritize freshness and flavor clarity in every cup. The company operates multiple cafes and maintains a strong commitment to direct-trade relationships with coffee farmers.
Ownership
Borealis Coffee Company is an independently owned roastery founded by Brian Dwiggins.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Borealis is known for bridging the gap between diner-style coffee and specialty craft brews, focusing on small-batch roasting to ensure freshness and accessibility for all types of coffee drinkers.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes building direct relationships with producers and explicitly names specific farms such as Finca El Jardín in Guatemala and Finca La Capilla in Colombia. They focus on sourcing high-quality green coffee through these direct partnerships to ensure traceability and quality.
Notable coffees
- — Finca El Jardín (Guatemala)
- — Finca La Capilla (Colombia)
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. 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 highlights specific farm-direct relationships, a comprehensive list of all current sourcing countries beyond the examples provided in public coverage could not be fully verified.