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Frederick, Maryland, Maryland · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Frederick Coffee Company
IndependentNamed roasting partner: UndisclosedSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Frederick Coffee Company's site Established in 1991, Frederick Coffee Company is a long-standing neighborhood cafe located in the historic Everedy Square and Shab Row district of downtown Frederick, Maryland. The business operates out of a unique building that previously served as a Sinclair gas station and a video rental store. While the company is widely documented for its role as a community gathering space and its extensive menu of breakfast and lunch items, it does not roast its own coffee on-site. The cafe is currently owned by Mike and Terri Winder, who have managed the location since 2010.
Ownership
The business is independent and family-owned, currently operated by Mike and Terri Winder, who have owned the establishment since October 2010.
Founded
1991
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Undisclosed. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Serving as a long-standing community staple in historic downtown Frederick, the cafe is known for its casual, cozy atmosphere and extensive menu of coffee, sandwiches, and local treats.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not provide public information regarding the specific origins, farms, or producers of its coffee beans. The menu focuses on general categories such as bold, mild, flavored, and decaf options.
Notable coffees
- — Cafe Au Lait
- — Americano
- — Red Eye
- — Chai Tea Latte
- — Dirty Hippie
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.fredcoffeeco.com/
- https://www.fredcoffeeco.com/menu
- https://downtownfrederick.org/item/frederick-coffee-company-cafe
- https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/the-frederick-coffee-company--cafe-100-n-east-st-frederick/14351016
- https://directory.manningmediainc.com/business-directory/2449/frederick-coffee-co-and-cafe
- https://belleonthebattlefield.wordpress.com/2021/05/26/frederick-coffee-co-cafe-a-hometown-coffee-hangout
- https://fredcoffeeco.com/
- https://www.fredericknewspost.com/archive/new-owner-of-frederick-coffee-co-to-ad
- https://directory.manningmediainc.com/business-directory/2449/frederick-coffee-c
- https://mycoffeeexplorer.com/records/oldest-coffee-shop-maryland
- https://fredcoffeeco.com/menu/
- https://www.visitfrederick.org/listing/frederick-coffee-co-%26-caf%C3%A9/2435/
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. I could not verify the specific roasting partner or sourcing details for the coffee served at the Frederick Coffee Co. & Cafe, as the brand does not publish this information on its website or social media channels.