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Matthews, NC, North Carolina · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Brakeman's Coffee & Supply
IndependentNamed roasting partner: Haerfest CoffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Brakeman's Coffee & Supply's site Brakeman's Coffee & Supply is a community-focused cafe located in a historic house in downtown Matthews, North Carolina. The shop emphasizes a 'slow culture' experience, aiming to provide a relaxing space for guests to connect while enjoying high-quality coffee curated in partnership with Haerfest Coffee.
Ownership
Brakeman's Coffee & Supply is an independent, family-owned business currently co-owned by the Moore and Johnson families.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Haerfest Coffee. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its community-centric 'slow culture' philosophy, providing a welcoming, historic house environment that encourages guests to slow down and connect.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources its flagship Brakeman's Blend from Guatemala and Colombia, but does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names. They curate their coffee program through a partnership with Haerfest Coffee, which handles the roasting and sourcing curation.
Notable coffees
- — Brakeman's Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://brakemanscoffee.com
- https://brakemanscoffee.com/partnerships
- https://brakemanscoffee.com/about
- https://brakemans-coffee-supply.menu-pick.com/
- https://cathzine.substack.com/p/brakemans-coffee-and-supply
- https://markinton.com/trademark/bc-brakeman-s-coffee-supply-88106573
- https://markinton.com/trademark/brakeman-s-coffee-supply-88106517
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-04. 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. While the brand mentions past experience sourcing from Mt. Elgon, Kenya, and operating a cafe in Uganda, I could not verify if they currently source from these specific regions for their active menu.