Bristol, Connecticut · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Cafe Real

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level

TagsCafe Real Connecticut coffee roasters Colombia Independent Farm level Roasts in-house

Cafe Real is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe that serves as a direct link between a Colombian coffee-farming family and the Bristol, Connecticut community. The brand focuses on providing an authentic, educational coffee experience by roasting beans sourced directly from their own family farm. Their shops are noted for their welcoming environment and commitment to sharing the history and culture of Colombian coffee production.

Ownership

Cafe Real is an independent, family-owned business founded by Eduardo Garces, who sources coffee directly from his family's farm in Colombia.

Founded

2018

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Cafe Real is known for its direct-trade model, serving Colombian coffee grown by the owner's family and roasted locally in Bristol, Connecticut. The brand is also recognized for its community-focused atmosphere and scenic riverfront patio.

Sourcing countries

Colombia

Farm-level sourcing

The brand sources its coffee exclusively from the owner's family farm located in Concordia, Antioquia, Colombia. They emphasize a direct connection between the family farm and the consumer, focusing on single-origin Colombian coffee.

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-19. 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 is widely cited as being founded by Eduardo Garces and his family, a specific calendar year of incorporation was not explicitly stated in the provided sources, though operations were well-established by 2020.

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