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Spartanburg, South Carolina · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Little River Roasting Company
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
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. They focus on small-batch roasting and sustainable, ethical sourcing practices while managing multiple popular local coffee bars. The company is deeply integrated into the local community, offering both fresh-roasted coffee and house-made baked goods.
Ownership
Little River Roasting Company is an independent, family-owned business based in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Founded
2001
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
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
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/about-little-river-roasting
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/sustainability
- https://www.instagram.com/littleriverroasting
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/coffee-shops/little-river-roasting-co
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/coffee-shops/the-pharmacy-coffee
- https://www.littleriverroasting.com/coffee-shops/little-river-coffee-bar
- https://www.facebook.com/littleriverroasting
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 lists over 20 countries of origin, specific farm names for all current offerings are not fully detailed beyond their primary partner farms.