US Brand Directory
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Caphe Roasters
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCaphe RoastersPennsylvania coffee roastersVietnamMyanmarIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Caphe Roasters's site Càphê Roasters is a mission-driven specialty coffee roaster and cafe based in Philadelphia that focuses on Vietnamese coffee culture. The company emphasizes social impact by partnering with the nonprofit 12 Plus to provide employment and mentorship to local students. They are known for roasting high-quality Arabica beans from Vietnam to create traditional and modern coffee experiences.
Ownership
Càphê Roasters is an independent, minority-owned, and woman-led business founded by Thu Pham and Raymond John.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Being Philadelphia's first Vietnamese specialty coffee roaster, recognized for its mission-driven approach to community employment and its high-quality Arabica beans from the Lam Dong region of Vietnam.
Sourcing countries
Vietnam · Myanmar
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources its signature Arabica beans from a microlot in Lam Dong, Vietnam, grown by 38 smallholder producers. While they specify the region and the collective nature of the producers, they do not publish individual farm names for their offerings. They also source from other regions in Southeast and East Asia.
Notable coffees
- — Vietnamese Espresso Blend
- — Vietnam Single Origin
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://capheroasters.com/
- http://capheroasters.com/pages/about-us
- https://www.inquirer.com/food/restaurants/caphe-roasters/
- https://www.inquirer.com/food/caphe-roasters-vietnamese-coffee-philadelphia-20211011.html
- https://capheroasters.com/products/vietnamese-espresso-blend-coffee
- https://capheroasters.com/products/vietnam-single-origin-coffee
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. 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 identifies the Lam Dong region and mentions 38 smallholder producers, I could not verify the specific names of the individual farms or cooperatives involved in their supply chain.