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Martin Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Martin Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsMartin CoffeeFlorida coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Martin Coffee Company is a historic, family-operated roastery based in Jacksonville, Florida, that has served as a cornerstone of the local coffee industry since its official founding in 1957. Now led by the third generation of the Martin family, the company has evolved from its origins as a downtown delivery service into a comprehensive specialty coffee provider that supplies fresh-roasted beans, professional brewing equipment, and maintenance services to a diverse range of commercial and retail clients. Their market position is defined by a commitment to freshness, with coffee typically roasted and distributed within one to two days, and a deep-rooted legacy that spans over 80 years of family involvement in the Jacksonville coffee trade.

Ownership
Martin Coffee Company is an independent, family-owned business currently operated by the third generation of the Martin family.
Founded
1957
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
As North Florida's oldest specialty coffee roaster, the company is primarily known for supplying fresh-roasted coffee to hundreds of restaurants, hotels, and offices throughout the region.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for its coffee offerings. Their product line consists of various blends and single-origin options, but specific sourcing details are not provided on their website.
Notable coffees
  • — Costa Rican Sunrise Blend
  • — Cafe' Martin - Cuban Style Coffee
  • — House Blend Decaffeinated
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Martin Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Sep 28, 2026. 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.

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Retailer information: Martin Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Martin Coffee Company
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells freshly roasted coffee beans by the pound directly at their downtown Jacksonville office and roasting facility.
Physical
Documented online sources
Martin Coffee Company's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Offers a wide selection of coffee blends, single origin, and flavored coffees for direct-to-consumer shipping.
Website

I was able to verify that Martin Coffee Company operates a physical retail location at their roasting facility in Jacksonville and maintains a direct-to-consumer online store; no other third-party retail partners were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 12, 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 Martin Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-02-17 · Jacksonville Business Journal
Jacksonville coffee shops adapt to inclement commodity prices

Martin Coffee Co. President Ben Johnson is featured in a report regarding how local Jacksonville roasters are navigating rising green coffee costs. The article highlights the company's efforts to maintain steady pricing and operations amidst broader industry economic pressures.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-03. 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 specific sourcing countries or formal philanthropy programs, as the company's public-facing materials focus on their history, service offerings, and commercial operations rather than detailed supply chain or charitable disclosures.

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