Appalachian Blend
South America, Africa, and Indonesia
We taste chocolate, roasty caramel, and a sweet well rounded body.
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Spartanburg, South Carolina · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Little River Roasting Company
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsLittle River Roasting CompanySouth Carolina coffee roastersPeruCameroonCosta RicaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit Little River Roasting Company's site Little River Roasting Company is a specialty coffee roaster based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that has been operating since 2001. The company utilizes a 12-kilo drum roaster to produce handcrafted, small-batch coffee, emphasizing quality through a hands-on roasting process. Beyond its roasting operations, the brand maintains a significant retail presence in Spartanburg, managing multiple cafe concepts that serve both fresh-roasted coffee and an extensive menu of house-made baked goods. The company is defined by its commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, which it integrates into its daily operations through a focus on transparent supply chains and waste-reduction initiatives. As a long-standing local institution, it serves as a central hub for the community, blending artisanal coffee production with a welcoming, service-oriented cafe experience.
Ownership
Little River Roasting Company is an independent, family-owned business based in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Founded
2001
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, ethically sourced coffee and its role as a staple in the Spartanburg community, operating several distinct cafe concepts including The Pharmacy Coffee and the Little River Coffee Bar.
Sourcing countries
Peru · Cameroon · Costa Rica
Farm-level sourcing
The company maintains direct relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and estates, explicitly naming partners such as the Peru ANACCAFE Co-op, Cameroon Boyo Coffee, and Costa Rica La Amistad. They prioritize 'Farmer Friendly' sourcing, paying above market prices and traveling to origin to verify sustainable practices. Their offerings include both single-origin coffees and blends.
Notable coffees
- — Peru ANACCAFE Co-op
- — Cameroon Boyo Coffee
- — Costa Rica La Amistad
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Little River Roasting Company
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.
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 River Roasting Company
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's headquarters and roastery location in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): A downtown Spartanburg cafe location serving the brand's coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): A specialty cafe location in the Montgomery Building serving the brand's coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): A cafe and gathering spot located near the Mary Black Rail Trail.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website for purchasing roasted coffee, brewing equipment, and merchandise.
Website
I was able to verify four physical cafe locations in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and the brand's own e-commerce platform; no third-party retail partners were identified.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 30, 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
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/coffee-shops
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/coffee-shops/little-river-roasting-co
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/coffee-shops/little-river-coffee-bar
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/coffee-shops/the-pharmacy-coffee
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/coffee-shops/little-river-cafe
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/shop
- https://shop.littleriverroasting.com/
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/
- https://shop.littleriverroasting.com/product/appalachian-blend-coffee/103
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/about-little-river-roasting
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/sustainability
- https://www.instagram.com/littleriverroasting
- https://www.facebook.com/littleriverroasting
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/little-river-roasting-co
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-04. 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 company emphasizes sustainability and ethical sourcing, it does not publish specific financial data or formal names of charitable philanthropy programs.