RISING
This medium-bodied blend features notes of chocolate and nuttiness with a touch of brightness.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Bellevue, Washington · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Mercurys Coffee Co.
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Mercurys Coffee Co.'s site Mercurys Coffee Co. is a prominent Washington-based coffee chain that has evolved from a single stand in 1998 into a multi-location regional institution across the Eastside. The company operates its own flagship roastery and bakery in Bellevue, which supplies its network of cafes with scratch-made food, signature large-format pastries, and 100% organic coffee. Known for a mission centered on fostering community connections, the brand maintains a strong market position by emphasizing quality, consistency, and a commitment to organic sourcing. Their operations span retail service, wholesale partnerships, and private-label roasting, all while maintaining a reputation for award-winning service and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
Ownership
Mercurys Coffee Co. is an independent, family-founded company established by Morgan Harris in 1998.
Founded
1998
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Mercurys is a prominent Eastside institution known for its award-winning service, organic coffee, and signature large-format bakery items like their 3-pound cinnamon rolls.
Sourcing countries
Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes sourcing organic, high-elevation beans from sustainable farms globally. They do not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for their coffee offerings.
Notable coffees
- — Retrograde Blend
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Mercurys Coffee Co.
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.
BLACK & TAN
This blend balances the bright notes of a light roast with the deeper, grounded finish of a dark roast.
Original roaster or listing sourceETHIOPIA BUNA BLOOM
Ethiopia
Specific tasting notes are not provided on the product page.
Original roaster or listing sourceOBSIDIAN
Specific tasting notes are not provided on the product page.
Original roaster or listing sourceRETROGRADE
Specific tasting notes are not provided on the product page.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal 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: Mercurys Coffee Co.
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Bellevue that serves and sells the brand's coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): A physical Mercurys Coffee location operating inside a Haggen grocery store.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offers coffee beans and merchandise for purchase with shipping.
Website
I verified multiple physical cafe locations through the brand's official store locator and confirmed their online shop sells coffee beans; I could not find evidence of the brand's coffee being sold in third-party retail grocery aisles, only as a cafe presence inside a specific grocery store.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 1, 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 Mercurys Coffee Co., as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-09-28 · Claim Depot
Mercurys Madness $450,000 Labor Class Action Settlement Mercurys Coffee Co. (operating as Mercurys Madness Inc.) agreed to a $450,000 settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit. The suit alleged the company violated Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act by failing to include required wage scales and benefit descriptions in job postings between January 2023 and August 2026.
2026-07-30 · 425 Magazine
Mercurys Coffee Co. Sponsors Lenny Wilkens Documentary Mercurys Coffee Co. served as the title sponsor for 'Cornerstone,' a documentary film about Seattle basketball icon Lenny Wilkens. The sponsorship is part of the company's broader community outreach efforts in the Pacific Northwest.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://mercurys.com/pages/locations
- https://mercurys.com/collections/all
- https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/business/article312966730.html
- https://mercurys.com/collections/all/coffee
- https://mercurys.com/products/rising
- https://mercurys.com/products/black-tan
- https://mercurys.com/products/ethiopia-buna-bloom
- https://mercurys.com/products/obsidian
- https://mercurys.com/products/retrograde
- https://mercurys.com/
- https://mercurys.com/pages/about-us
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/local-institution-mercurys-coffee-co-opens-union-hill-store-301186694.html
- https://www.visitbellevue.com/listing/mercurys-coffee-co/2038
- https://mercurys.shop/products/retrograde
- https://www.425business.com/profiles/mercys-coffee-co-eastside/article_bdf53a74-4fdc-11ed-81e4-7b966b5282eb.html
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. While the brand emphasizes community and sustainability, I could not verify any specific, named philanthropic programs or charitable donation percentages.