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Amherst, Ohio · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Commando Coffee Co.
IndependentRoasted by Crimson Cup Coffee & TeaSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Commando Coffee Co.'s site Commando Coffee Co. is a veteran-owned community café in Amherst, Ohio, dedicated to serving specialty coffee while fostering a space for reflection and connection. The shop features a military-themed atmosphere and honors veterans through its design and mission. It operates as an independent business supported by the Crimson Cup 7 Steps to Success consulting program.
Ownership
Commando Coffee Co. is an independent, veteran-owned business founded by Stephen and Genevieve Long. It operates as a community-focused café that utilizes consulting and roasting support from Crimson Cup.
Founded
2024
Roasting
Does not roast in-house — coffee is roasted by Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its veteran-owned status, military-themed menu, and its mission to support military families and provide a space for community connection.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for its coffee offerings. It relies on its partner roaster, Crimson Cup, to source ethically harvested beans.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.commandocoffeeco.com/
- https://www.commandocoffeeco.com/about
- https://www.crimsoncup.com/whats-new/welcome-to-commando-coffee-co-in-amherst-ohio
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/18-entrepreneurs-open-independent-coffee-shops-in-2025-with-support-from-crimson-cup-coffee--tea-302675445.html
- https://thefoxmagazine.com/featured/18-entrepreneurs-open-independent-coffee-shops-with-support-from-crimson-cup-coffee-tea
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 sources its coffee through Crimson Cup, specific details regarding the origin countries or farm-level transparency for the beans served at the Amherst location are not published on the brand's website.