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Flagstaff, Arizona · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Late for the Train

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Late for the Train; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsLate for the TrainArizona coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Late for the Train was founded in 1993 by David Dobrick with an initial espresso bar in downtown Flagstaff. The company began roasting its own coffee in 1996, originally operating out of a café location before moving its production to a dedicated facility in the Rio de Flag Business Park in 2004. They are documented for their small-batch roasting process, which utilizes a Diedrich roaster to produce a variety of medium and dark roasts. The roastery is noted for its high-altitude roasting techniques and its long-standing presence as a staple of the Flagstaff coffee community.

Ownership
Late for the Train is an independent, family-owned business based in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Founded
1996
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is a long-standing cornerstone of the Flagstaff coffee community, recognized for its locally roasted coffee, specialty mochas and chais with an Arizona twist, and its historic downtown café location.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for its coffee offerings on its website. They focus on providing fresh, locally roasted coffee, but do not provide detailed transparency regarding their supply chain or sourcing origins.
Notable coffees
  • — North Rim
  • — French Roast
  • — Flagstaff
  • — Portofino
  • — Day Break
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Late for the Train

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

SUMATRA

Mandheling Grade 1, Sumatra, Indonesia · Semi-washed

This deep medium roast features a heavy body with notes of pine, wet forest, and caramel or molasses.

Original roaster or listing source

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

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Retailer information: Late for the Train

Documented physical retailers
Late for the Train
Historical source note (not live inventory): Operates a physical cafe in downtown Flagstaff where they serve their coffee drinks.
Physical

I was able to verify that Late for the Train operates a physical cafe in Flagstaff, Arizona, where they serve coffee drinks; however, I could not find evidence of them selling retail bags of coffee beans through any third-party retailers or an e-commerce platform.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 15, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-17. 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 coffee-growing countries or farm-level sourcing details as this information is not published on the brand's website.

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