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Narrow Gate Coffee
Owned by Narrow Gate FoundationRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsNarrow Gate CoffeeEthiopiaCosta RicaGuatemalaIndonesiaOwned by Narrow Gate FoundationOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Narrow Gate Coffee's site Narrow Gate Coffee is a purpose-driven roastery based in Tennessee that functions as a social enterprise to support the Narrow Gate Foundation. The company provides vocational training and mentorship to young men through its operations while producing a range of specialty single-origin coffees and signature blends. Their business model emphasizes both high-quality roasting and the social impact of every cup sold.
Ownership
Narrow Gate Coffee is a social enterprise operated by the Narrow Gate Foundation, a non-profit organization. The coffee brand was formed after the founders of E&B Coffee Roasters integrated their operations into the Narrow Gate mission to support the Narrow Gate Lodge discipleship program.
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its mission-driven approach, providing employment and leadership development for young men through the Narrow Gate Lodge discipleship program. They are also recognized for offering both specialty single-origin coffees and approachable, bulk-friendly roasts for offices and churches.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Costa Rica · Guatemala · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various regions and estates, such as the La Minita Estate in Costa Rica and the Bener Meriah region in Sumatra. While they identify specific estates or regions for their single-origin offerings, they do not consistently publish the names of individual farmers or specific washing stations for all products. Their sourcing focuses on responsible practices and organic-certified beans.
Notable coffees
- — Ethiopia – Limu Kossa
- — Costa Rica – La Minita Estate
- — Guatemala - Candelaria
- — Sumatra Bener Meriah
Sources used in this deep dive
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. The exact founding year of the coffee brand is not explicitly stated on their website, though the company originated from a previous entity called E&B Coffee Roasters.