The owners of Fount Coffee + Kitchen discuss their business model, which emphasizes a people-first approach to employee satisfaction and operational structure. The episode highlights the cafe's founding story and their commitment to maintaining a high standard of hospitality in the Morrisville, NC community.
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Morrisville, NC, North Carolina · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Fount Coffee
IndependentNamed roasting partner: Counter Culture Coffee, Black & White Coffee Roasters, DAK, Fritz, Manhattan, OnyxSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Fount Coffee's site Fount Coffee + Kitchen is a specialty coffee bar and cafe in Morrisville, North Carolina, that emphasizes hospitality and community connection. The business operates as a multi-roaster shop, serving high-end coffee alongside a scratch-made, gluten-free food menu. The founders prioritize an intentional workplace culture and a people-first approach to service.
Ownership
Fount Coffee + Kitchen is an independent, locally owned and operated business founded by two husband-and-wife teams: Shawn and Kristen Preissner and George and Katie Kilgore.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Counter Culture Coffee, Black & White Coffee Roasters, DAK, Fritz, Manhattan, Onyx. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Fount is known for its high-quality specialty coffee program featuring a rotating selection of renowned guest roasters and its entirely gluten-free, scratch-made kitchen menu.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publish specific farm or producer details for its coffee offerings. They maintain a multi-roaster model, selecting coffees from various esteemed roasters who handle their own sourcing relationships.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Fount Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2025-02-28 · Keys to the Shop
526: Founder Friday w/ Fount Coffee and Kitchen Owners, Shawn and Kristen Preissner and George and Katie Kilgore! Sources used in this deep dive
- https://fountcoffee.com
- https://voyageraleigh.com/interview/exploring-fount-coffee-kitchen
- https://keystotheshop.com/2025/02/526-founder-friday-w-fount-coffee-and-kitchen-owners-shawn-and-kristen-preissner-and-george-and-katie-kilgore
- https://theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com/locales-north/fount-coffee-kitchen
- https://poole.ncsu.edu/news/2022/08/05/katie-godfrey-kilgore-16-strives-for-a-culture-of-community-through-fount-coffee-kitchen
- https://fountcoffee.com/about
- https://keystotheshop.com/2025/02/526-founder-friday-w-fount-coffee-and-kitchen-
- https://thisisraleigh.com/fount-coffee-morrisville
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-04. 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 sustainable sourcing in its marketing, it does not provide a public list of specific sourcing countries or farm-level transparency for the coffees served on its bar.