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Coast Roast Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Coast Roast Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsCoast Roast CoffeeMississippi coffee roastersGuatemalaIndonesiaBrazilColombiaEthiopiaHondurasCosta RicaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Coast Roast Coffee began as a small-scale operation in a shed before expanding into a retail and wholesale business based in Long Beach and Gulfport, Mississippi. The company is documented for its commitment to traditional roasting methods that utilize the manual techniques and vintage machinery characteristic of the early 1900s. They operate physical coffee shops in Mississippi and have historically supplied coffee to various businesses across the Gulf Coast and New Orleans. The brand focuses on small-batch production to maintain quality and freshness for their wholesale and retail customers.

Ownership
Coast Roast Coffee is an independent, family-owned and operated business founded by Shawn Montella.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its commitment to fresh, small-batch roasting using antique equipment and its role as a wholesale supplier for restaurants and businesses across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Indonesia · Brazil · Colombia · Ethiopia · Honduras · Costa Rica
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources green coffee from various international origins, focusing on organic and ethically sourced Arabica beans. They offer a mix of single-origin coffees and custom blends, though they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — French Roast
  • — Breakfast Blend
  • — Mississippi Mud
  • — Decaf House Blend
In the news

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

2026-03-24 · What Now Charleston
Coast Roast Coffee Debuts in Port Royal: ‘Everybody’s So Nice, Welcoming’

New owners Camie and Ryan Messick have opened a new Coast Roast Coffee location in Port Royal, South Carolina, after acquiring the space from a previous operator. The new shop features an on-site roastery and a menu that includes house-baked pastries alongside traditional coffee offerings.

2026-02-01 · Coast Roast Coffee
A Heartfelt Thank You and a Difficult Goodbye

Coast Roast Coffee announced the closure of its operations after 35 years in business. The owners cited industry challenges, including rising costs, import price volatility, and personal health issues as the primary reasons for the decision to cease operations.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. 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. There is conflicting information regarding the brand's history, as some web sources refer to a California-based entity also named Coast Roast that recently closed, which is distinct from the Mississippi-based operation.

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