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East Pole Coffee Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for East Pole Coffee Co.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsEast Pole Coffee Co.Georgia coffee roastersIndonesiaColombiaEthiopiaGuatemalaKenyaCosta RicaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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East Pole Coffee Co. is an award-winning specialty coffee roaster and retailer based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2015, the company operates its own roastery and multiple coffee bars, focusing on thoughtful roasting and direct relationships with coffee producers. They are recognized for their commitment to serving the local Atlanta community through high-quality coffee and educational initiatives.

Ownership
East Pole Coffee Co. is an independent, locally-owned business founded by Jared Karr, Matt Chesla, and Jules Tompkins.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
East Pole is highly regarded in Atlanta for its commitment to transparency, high-quality light-to-medium roast profiles, and its flagship 'Traffic' blend.
Sourcing countries
Indonesia · Colombia · Ethiopia · Guatemala · Kenya · Costa Rica
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources green coffee through importers like Genuine Origin and Café Imports, focusing on single-origin offerings. They prioritize transparency by providing detailed information about the producers and farms behind their coffees, which are often featured as seasonal single-origin releases alongside their consistent house blend.
Notable coffees
  • — Traffic (House Blend)
  • — Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
  • — Colombia Huila
  • — Guatemala Huehuetenango
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 transparency and names farms for many of its single-origin offerings, a comprehensive, static list of every current farm partner is not maintained on their public website.

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