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Austin, Texas · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Caffe Medici
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Caffe Medici's site Caffe Medici is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe network based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to creating memorable experiences through high-quality coffee and hospitality. Founded in 2006, the company operates its own roasting facility in East Austin and has been a significant influence on the city's coffee scene. They focus on direct sourcing and craft preparation to provide a curated selection of single-origin coffees and house blends.
Ownership
Caffe Medici is an independent, family-owned business founded by Michael and Alison Vaclav.
Founded
2006
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Known as one of the pioneering specialty coffee shops in Austin, the brand is recognized for its long-standing commitment to hospitality, craft, and its role in shaping the local coffee culture.
Sourcing countries
Mexico · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand maintains direct relationships with small coffee farms and producers globally. They highlight specific origins and washing stations, such as their Community Microlot from Coatepec, Mexico, and single-origin offerings from Indonesia.
Notable coffees
- — Community Microlot Coatepec Washed Mexico
- — Indonesia Mt Ijen Anaerobic Natural
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://mediciroasting.com
- https://mediciroasting.com/pages/about-us
- https://mediciroasting.com/pages/wholesale
- https://mediciroasting.com/blogs/blog/local-legacy-the-lineage-of-medici-coffee
- https://austin.eater.com/2019/8/15/20807061/caffe-medici-cafe-springdale-general-open-coffee-roastery-east-austin
- https://austinot.com/austin-coffee-shop-hunt-caffe-medici
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 emphasizes direct relationships with farms, a comprehensive list of all current sourcing countries beyond those featured in their online shop was not explicitly documented.