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Cafe Los Suenos

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Cafe Los Suenos; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCafe Los SuenosMaryland coffee roastersEl SalvadorEthiopiaColombiaRwandaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Cafe Los Sueños is a Baltimore-based specialty coffee roastery and cafe founded by Carlos Payes, who brings his lifelong experience from his family's coffee farm in El Salvador to his own operation. The shop is recognized for its intimate, owner-operated atmosphere and commitment to roasting high-quality, ethically sourced beans on-site. It serves as a community-focused space that emphasizes the journey from the coffee field to the final cup.

Ownership
Cafe Los Sueños is an independent, owner-operated micro-roastery founded by Carlos Payes.
Founded
2013
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its owner-operated micro-roastery model in the Remington neighborhood of Baltimore, where founder Carlos Payes leverages his background as a former coffee farmer in El Salvador to provide a personal, hands-on specialty coffee experience.
Sourcing countries
El Salvador · Ethiopia · Colombia · Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources its coffee from small farms, producer cooperatives, and importers. While they highlight the origin and processing methods of their coffees, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their current offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Colombian Dark Roast (Fair Trade Organic)
  • — Rwanda Natural Processes (Light Roast)
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's website and media coverage confirm the founder's background and the shop's roasting practices, specific details regarding the names of individual farms or farmers for their current coffee lineup are not publicly disclosed.

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