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Narragansett, Rhode Island · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Dave's Coffee
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
Visit Dave's Coffee's site Dave's Coffee is a Rhode Island-based roaster that specializes in small-batch, weekly roasted coffee and all-natural coffee syrups. Originally starting as a cafe in 1998, the company transitioned to in-house roasting in 2009 and now operates multiple retail locations. They are dedicated to craft roasting techniques and maintaining direct relationships with coffee growers.
Ownership
Dave's Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by David Lanning.
Founded
2009
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is widely recognized for creating an all-natural, small-batch version of Rhode Island's traditional coffee milk syrup, as well as its commitment to small-batch, weekly roasted coffee.
Sourcing countries
Papua New Guinea · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes traceability and seeks to source from family farms, often purchasing small lots. While they highlight specific regions and countries of origin, they do not consistently publish the names of individual farms or producers for every coffee offering.
Notable coffees
- — Quonnie (Papua New Guinea)
- — Power Wagon (Sumatra Kerinci)
- — Black Crow Coffee
- — Blind Pig Coffee
Sources used in this deep dive
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 emphasizes farm traceability, specific farm or producer names are not consistently listed on their public product pages.