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Highland Coffees

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Highland Coffees; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsHighland CoffeesLouisiana coffee roastersEast AfricaIndonesiaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Highland Coffees was established in 1989 by Clarke Cadzow at the historic North Gates of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. The company roasts its coffee in-house five days a week, sourcing green beans from regions including East Africa, Indonesia, and Central and South America. It is documented as the longest-running independent coffee roaster in Baton Rouge and is recognized for its role as a community hub for students and local residents. The shop is also noted for its commitment to freshness, labeling all retail bags with the specific roast date.

Ownership
Highland Coffees is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Clarke Cadzow since 1989.
Founded
1989
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
As the longest-running independent coffee roaster in Baton Rouge, the shop is a staple of the LSU North Gates neighborhood known for its role as a community hub for students and locals.
Sourcing countries
East Africa · Indonesia · Central America · South America
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources green coffee from various regions across East Africa, Indonesia, and the Americas. They do not publicly name specific farms or producers, focusing instead on the broad geographic origins of their arabica beans.
Notable coffees
  • — Sumatran Mandheling
  • — Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
  • — Guatemalan Huehuetenango
  • — Kenyan Peaberry
  • — Mexican Altura
In the news

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

2026-08-28 · Country Roads Magazine
Single-Origin Beans Roasted In-House

Highland Coffees continues its long-standing tradition of roasting single-origin beans in-house at its Baton Rouge location. The shop sources green coffee from East Africa, Central and South America, and Indonesia to serve its local customer base and national online orders.

2026-05-10 · Roast Local
Best Independent Coffee Roasters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2026)

Highland Coffees is recognized as the longest-running coffee shop in the LSU North Gates corridor, having operated since 1989. The profile highlights owner Clarke Cadzow's commitment to the local Baton Rouge market and the shop's focus on in-house roasting.

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 mentions sourcing from specific regions, it does not publish a list of specific farms or washing stations for its current coffee offerings.

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