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Flat Black Coffee Company

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsFlat Black Coffee Company Massachusetts coffee roasters Independent Roasts in-house

Flat Black Coffee Company is a Boston-based specialty coffee roaster and retailer that has operated since 2003. Inspired by Australian coffee culture, the company focuses on providing high-quality single-origin coffees through its own roasting operations and multiple cafe locations. They are recognized for their commitment to independent business practices and their long-standing role in the Boston coffee community.

Ownership

Flat Black Coffee Company is an independently owned and operated business founded by David House, Jennifer House, and Jeff Chatlos.

Founded

2003

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Flat Black is known for being Boston's largest independently owned roaster and retailer, specializing in single-origin coffees and maintaining a strong presence in the local specialty coffee scene for over two decades.

Farm-level sourcing

The brand emphasizes sourcing single-origin coffees from defined regions and farms, though they do not maintain a public, searchable database of current farm-level partners. They focus on highlighting the unique characteristics of individual origins rather than creating house blends.

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 mentions sourcing from specific farms and regions, they do not currently publish a list of specific farm names or producer details on their website.

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