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City Boy Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for City Boy Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsCity Boy CoffeeNew York coffee roastersGuatemalaMalawiBurundiZambiaUgandaEl SalvadorColombiaVietnamMadagascarYemenIndependentFarm & producer level
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City Boy Coffee is a specialty roaster based in Long Island City that emphasizes culinary expression and ethical sourcing. Founded by performer Matt Falber, the company operates with a mission to provide transparency in the coffee supply chain by sharing detailed producer and pricing information. They are recognized for their curated subscription service and a dedication to sourcing rare, high-quality single-origin beans from around the world.

Ownership
City Boy Coffee is an independent, artist-founded, and LGBTBE-certified business owned by Matt Falber.
Founded
2019
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
City Boy Coffee is known for its commitment to radical pricing transparency, where it publishes detailed breakdowns of farmer compensation and FOB prices for its offerings. The brand is also recognized for its focus on rare and unusual coffee varieties, such as specialty Liberica, and its award-winning small-batch roasting.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Malawi · Burundi · Zambia · Uganda · El Salvador · Colombia · Vietnam · Madagascar · Yemen
Farm-level sourcing
The brand prioritizes single-origin coffees and provides detailed information about the specific farms, cooperatives, or producers behind its beans. They emphasize direct relationships and transparency, often disclosing the exact price paid to farmers to ensure fair compensation. Their offerings are curated to highlight distinct regional characteristics rather than bulk blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Burundi Heza Honey Peaberry
  • — Zambia Kateshi Estate Anaerobic Natural
  • — Uganda Kigezi Valley
  • — El Salvador Finca Miravalles Pacamara
  • — Colombia La Terraza
  • — Vietnam Liberica L2 Anaerobic Natural
In the news

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

2026-09-03 · Coffee Review
Burundi Heza Honey Peaberry by City Boy Coffee

City Boy Coffee's Burundi Heza Honey Peaberry received a 95-point rating from Coffee Review. The coffee was also recognized as a finalist in the Experimental category of the inaugural Kenneth Davids Cup.

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 claims to have sourced from over 50 countries, a complete, exhaustive list of every country is not explicitly itemized in a single document, so the list provided reflects those specifically identified in their reporting and product catalogs.

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