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Albuquerque, New Mexico · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Little Bear Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Little Bear Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsLittle Bear CoffeeNew Mexico coffee roastersIndependentFarm & producer levelRoasts in-house
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Little Bear Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and retailer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that has been operating since 2018. The company is dedicated to serving ethically-sourced, fully-traceable coffee while fostering inclusive community spaces across its four cafe locations. Beyond coffee, the brand is known for its creative seasonal drink menu and its innovative transition into a natural wine and cocktail bar concept at its Nob Hill location.

Ownership
Little Bear Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by brothers Jacob and Isaac Fox, alongside partners Tim Fox and Tyler Gerard.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Little Bear is recognized as a central player in the Albuquerque third-wave coffee movement, known for its commitment to fully-traceable, ethically-sourced specialty coffee and its inclusive community-focused cafe spaces. The brand is also noted for its unique Nob Hill location, which operates as a natural wine and cocktail bar in the evenings.
Sourcing countries
Not explicitly listed as a comprehensive list
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes a 'fully-traceable' sourcing philosophy and maintains a dedicated 'Meet Our Producing Partners' section on their website to highlight the specific farmers and producers they work with. They focus on direct relationships to ensure ethical sourcing and fair pricing for their single-origin offerings.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Little Bear Coffee

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.

Sara Gutiérrez Filandia Washed

Filandia, Colombia · Washed

This coffee features a clean and balanced profile typical of high-altitude Colombian beans.

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.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Little Bear Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Little Bear Coffee (Uptown)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Albuquerque that sells bags of coffee.
Physical
Little Bear Coffee (Nob Hill)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Albuquerque that sells bags of coffee.
Physical
Little Bear Coffee (Civic Plaza)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Albuquerque that sells bags of coffee.
Physical
Little Bear Coffee (Sawmill Market)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Albuquerque that sells bags of coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Little Bear Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website for purchasing coffee beans and merchandise.
Website

I was able to verify four physical cafe locations in Albuquerque that sell the brand's coffee, as well as their official online store; no third-party retail partners were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 23, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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

2026-10-29 · Sprudge
The 2026 US Barista Championship: Semi-Finals

Olivia Morris, representing Little Bear Coffee, competed in the semi-finals of the 2026 US Barista Championship. Morris performed a routine featuring a washed Gesha coffee from Colombia, marking their second time reaching the semi-final stage of the national competition.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-06. 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 transparency and features a 'Meet Our Producing Partners' page, a specific, current list of all active sourcing countries was not explicitly indexed in the provided search results.

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