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City Roots Coffee Bar

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for City Roots Coffee Bar; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsCity Roots Coffee BarLouisiana coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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City Roots Coffee Bar is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that emphasizes craftsmanship and community connection. Operating out of the Electric Depot, the shop functions as an experimental space for small-batch roasting and unique beverage development. The brand balances a focus on high-quality coffee with a casual, approachable atmosphere that includes food and evening drink options.

Ownership
City Roots Coffee Bar is an independent, family-owned business founded by Matt Saurage. While Saurage is the chairman of the large-scale Community Coffee Company, he has explicitly stated that City Roots is not associated with that brand and operates as a separate, independent idea lab.
Founded
2019
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
City Roots is known for its small-batch, quality-focused roasting program using a Loring S7 Nighthawk and its role as a community-oriented 'idea lab' in Baton Rouge's Electric Depot. It is also recognized for its extensive cold brew menu, including innovative options like cold brew au lait with chicory.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes a focus on the origins of its beans and the people who grow them, but it does not publicly list specific farm or producer names on its website. It utilizes both house-developed blends and small-batch single-origin offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Capital Blend
In the news

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

2026-03-25 · 225 Magazine
Baton Rouge bakery moves downtown, joining forces with local coffee shop

City Roots Coffee Bar has entered a partnership with Les Amis Bake Shoppe to launch a joint concept on the first floor of II City Plaza in downtown Baton Rouge. This collaboration formalizes a long-standing relationship between the two businesses, with the coffee shop continuing to operate its original roasting facility at the Electric Depot.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-21. 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 emphasizes its focus on coffee origins, it does not publish a list of specific sourcing countries or farm-level transparency details on its public-facing website.

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