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Martin City Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Martin City Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentNamed roasting partner: UndisclosedSourcing: Limited public info
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Martin City Coffee was established in October 2018 in South Kansas City by owners Penny Romero and Rick Ramsey. The business operated as a community-focused coffeehouse that served Intelligentsia coffee roasted in Chicago. It was documented for its unique menu of Venezuelan and South American-inspired food items, such as arepas and yuca fries, which were prepared in an 11,000-square-foot kitchen. The establishment permanently closed its doors on December 31, 2022.

Ownership
The brand was established as an independent coffeehouse in Kansas City, though public records indicate the original location on Holmes Road has since closed.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Undisclosed. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
The brand was known for serving as a neighborhood-focused coffeehouse in South Kansas City, offering a mix of traditional European-style espresso drinks and South American-inspired food items like arepas and cachapas.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand did not provide public information regarding its specific sourcing practices, farm partnerships, or origin details. Historically, the shop utilized coffee from external wholesale suppliers rather than roasting in-house.
Notable coffees
  • — Cold brew
  • — Latte
  • — Americano
  • — Espresso
  • — Frappe
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. 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 current operational status of the brand beyond reports that the physical location on Holmes Road has closed, nor could I confirm if the brand maintains any active wholesale or online presence.

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