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Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters

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Owned by Hayden BeverageRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsDawson Taylor Coffee RoastersIdaho coffee roastersEthiopiaIndonesiaGuatemalaOwned by Hayden BeverageOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters is a veteran specialty coffee company based in Boise, Idaho, that has been roasting and blending beans since 1995. Founded by Dave Ledgard, the company operates as both a roastery and a multi-location cafe provider, utilizing traditional European-style San Franciscan drum roasters to produce small-batch coffee. They maintain a strong reputation as a local institution, deeply integrated into the Boise community through educational workshops, wholesale partnerships, and a commitment to customer service. The brand offers a diverse catalog of over 30 varieties, ranging from traditional blends to modern, unique single-origin offerings, while emphasizing a hands-on, artisanal approach to the roasting process.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters is owned by Hayden Beverage

Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-founded company that has operated in Boise since 1995.

Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-01.

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Ownership
Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-founded company that has operated in Boise since 1995.
Founded
1995
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
They are known for being a long-standing Boise institution that combines traditional European-style drum roasting with a strong focus on community engagement, education, and wholesale partnerships.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Indonesia · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand states they source from farms and cooperatives globally, emphasizing a direct-sourcing model. While they highlight specific origins for their 'Venture to Origin' subscription, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their general catalog of blends and single origins.
Notable coffees
  • — Backcountry Blend
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Dawson Taylor Downtown Coffee House
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Boise that sells retail bags of coffee for home brewing.
Physical
ROAST | Coffee Bar & Roasting Facility
Historical source note (not live inventory): Production facility and cafe in Boise where customers can purchase bulk coffee for home.
Physical
Documented online sources
Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offers a shop for purchasing coffee beans and merchandise with subscription options.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's two physical retail locations in Boise and their official online store, but I found no evidence of the brand being sold through third-party grocery chains or external online marketplaces.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 13, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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

2025-05-13 · Boise State Public Radio
The bitter aftertaste of tariffs have this coffee roaster concerned

Dawson Taylor's general manager, Aaron Nelson, discussed the potential impact of proposed tariffs on the company's coffee sourcing and pricing. The roastery, which processed 136,000 pounds of coffee in 2024, expressed concern that tariffs on imports from countries like Ethiopia and Indonesia could threaten the viability of long-standing recipes and increase costs for consumers.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. 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 company emphasizes community engagement and education, no specific, verifiable philanthropic programs with documented financial commitments or partnerships were found on their website or in public coverage.

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