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Burly Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Burly Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsBurly CoffeeNew York coffee roastersCosta RicaGuatemalaEthiopiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Burly Coffee is a Brooklyn-based roaster and cafe that has been serving the local community since 2014. The brand focuses on providing high-quality, small-batch roasted beans alongside a welcoming environment that frequently hosts live music and community events. They operate multiple locations in Brooklyn, emphasizing an approachable yet precise approach to specialty coffee.

Ownership
Burly Coffee is an independent, family-owned business led by founder Thomas Colella.
Founded
2014
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Burly Coffee is known for being a neighborhood-focused roastery and cafe that combines precision-brewed specialty coffee with a community-oriented space often featuring live music.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Guatemala · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources seasonal single-origin coffees and blends from various regions. While they occasionally highlight specific cooperatives or historical farm details, they generally provide information at the origin or regional level rather than consistently naming every farm or producer for all offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — El Poeta (Costa Rica)
  • — Santa Josefita (Guatemala)
  • — Hatch (Experimental/Ethiopia)
In the news

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

2026-09-20 · Brooklyn Coffee Guide
Clinton Hill coffee guide: Lafayette, Fulton, Greene (September 2026)

Burly Coffee is featured in a neighborhood guide as a recommended spot for remote work, specifically noted for providing table space and power outlets. The publication categorizes the shop as a craft coffee venue suitable for both working and socializing.

2026-06-22 · Brooklyn Coffee Guide
Best Coffee Near Pratt Institute, Clinton Hill

This guide highlights Burly Coffee as a key specialty coffee destination near the Pratt Institute campus. The author notes that the shop roasts its own beans and recommends their cortado as a benchmark for evaluating the quality of their espresso program.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-03. 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 provides specific details for some featured coffees, I could not verify a comprehensive, publicly available list of all current farm-level sourcing partners for their entire seasonal rotation.

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