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Guatemala · Huehuetenango
Dose - Guatemala Ixlama
Transcafe
Methodical Coffee
Field Blend· Washed
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Greenville, North Carolina · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Methodical Coffee
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsMethodical CoffeeNorth Carolina coffee roastersColombiaBrazilCosta RicaGuatemalaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit Methodical Coffee's site Methodical Coffee is a specialty roaster dedicated to connecting people through high-quality coffee experiences and education. They focus on small-batch roasting and sustainable, regenerative farming partnerships to highlight the unique characteristics of each origin. The brand operates its own cafes and provides wholesale services to various businesses.
Ownership
Methodical Coffee is an independent company owned by David Baker, Will Shurtz, and Marco Suarez.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Methodical is known for its meticulous roasting profiles that emphasize natural sweetness and character, as well as its strong focus on relational sourcing and regenerative farming practices.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Brazil · Costa Rica · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes relational sourcing and frequently names the specific producers or farms behind their single-origin offerings, such as Andrés Cardona in Colombia or Finca Nueva Granada in Guatemala. They offer both single-origin coffees and curated blends, maintaining traceability through direct partnerships with producers.
Notable coffees
- — Colombia, Andrés Cardona
- — Brazil, Signature Series
- — Costa Rica, La Pastora
- — Guatemala, Ixlama
Documented coffees linked to this brand
These published coffee profiles are linked to this brand. Each profile distinguishes verified origins, roasters, farms and producers from information that remains undisclosed. A catalog entry is not automatically an independent tasting review.
Editorial illustrationIn the news
Recent news and media coverage about Methodical Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2025-10-22 · The State
Methodical Coffee has opened at Columbia, SC’s BullStreet Methodical Coffee has officially opened a new cafe in the WestLawn building at the BullStreet District in Columbia, South Carolina. This location marks the brand's first expansion outside of the Upstate region.
2025-09-10 · Greenville News
Methodical Coffee at The Commons to no longer serve hot food Methodical Coffee announced the immediate closure of its hot food program at its location in The Commons, citing staffing challenges. The company clarified that its bakery program remains unaffected at all locations.
2025-09-03 · Fresh Cup Magazine
Can Profit Sharing Make Cafes More Sustainable? Marco Suarez is Betting On It Methodical Coffee implemented a profit-sharing program covering all 85 employees across its roastery and cafe locations. CEO Marco Suarez introduced the initiative to foster long-term business sustainability and employee investment.
2025-04-24 · Greenville Journal
Comal 864 gets spirited, Methodical reopens Commons bakery: Weekly Dish Following its acquisition of the Bake Room, Methodical Coffee reopened the space as Methodical Bakery in April 2025. The expansion into in-house pastry production has been a significant operational shift for the company.
2025-01-27 · Greenville News
Methodical Coffee is celebrating 10 years in Greenville Methodical Coffee celebrated its 10th anniversary in January 2025. The founders reflected on the company's growth from a single downtown shop to a multi-location roastery and cafe business.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://methodicalcoffee.com/pages/about-us
- https://methodicalcoffee.com/blogs/coffee-culture/from-sample-to-shelf
- https://methodicalcoffee.com/collections/single-origin-staples
- https://commonsgvl.com/methodical
- https://methodicalcoffee.com/pages/faq
- https://commonsgvl.com/methodical/
- https://freshcup.com/can-profit-sharing-make-cafes-more-sustainable-marco-suarez
- https://upstatebusinessjournal.com/eat-drink/a-decade-on-greenvilles-methodical-
- https://whosonthemove.com/methodical-coffee-acquires-bake-room/
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-04. 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 brand is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, I could not verify any physical roasting or cafe operations located in the state of North Carolina, despite the user's prompt suggesting a presence there.