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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
La Colombe
Owned by ChobaniRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsLa ColombeColombiaBrazilEthiopiaHondurasMexicoPeruOwned by ChobaniLimited public infoRoasts in-house
Visit La Colombe's site La Colombe is a prominent Philadelphia-based coffee roaster and cafe chain that has been a significant force in American specialty coffee since 1994. The company operates a large network of cafes across the United States and maintains a robust wholesale business alongside its popular line of ready-to-drink canned coffee products. They are committed to sourcing high-quality beans and roasting them in-house to serve both retail customers and high-end culinary establishments.
Ownership
La Colombe was acquired by the yogurt company Chobani in 2023. This acquisition integrated the coffee brand into Chobani's broader food and beverage portfolio while maintaining its existing roasting and cafe operations.
Founded
1994
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
La Colombe is widely recognized as a pioneer in the specialty coffee industry, particularly for its extensive wholesale presence and the invention and popularization of the canned Draft Latte.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Brazil · Ethiopia · Honduras · Mexico · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
La Colombe emphasizes long-term relationships with farmers and sourcing specialty-grade beans, but they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their standard retail offerings. Their coffee lineup consists of both signature blends and rotating single-origin selections.
Notable coffees
- — Corsica
- — Nizza
- — Waymaker
- — Monaco
- — Lyon
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand emphasizes its commitment to sourcing and farmer relationships, it does not provide a public, searchable database of specific farm-level partners or washing stations for its current coffee catalog.