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Nightflyer Roastworks

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

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Nightflyer Roastworks was a Charlotte-based boutique roastery founded by guitarist Paul Waggoner. The brand gained recognition for its artistic approach to specialty coffee and its unique partnerships with the music industry. It operated as the in-house roaster for the Queen City Grounds cafe until both businesses closed in 2025.

Ownership

Nightflyer Roastworks was an independent roastery owned by musician Paul Waggoner, who also co-founded the cafe Queen City Grounds. The business ceased operations in May 2025.

Founded

2017

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Nightflyer Roastworks was known for its small-batch, ethically sourced coffee and its high-profile collaborations with heavy metal bands, most notably Lamb of God.

Sourcing countries

El Salvador

Farm-level sourcing

The brand primarily sourced single-origin coffees, such as those from El Salvador used in their collaborations. Information regarding specific farm or producer names was not consistently disclosed in public documentation.

Notable coffees

— Memento Mori (Single Origin, El Salvador)
— Overlord Dark Roast

Sources used in this deep dive

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's closure in May 2025 is documented, specific details regarding their full historical sourcing list beyond the El Salvador origin are not publicly available.

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