Tanzania Kilimanjaro
Tanzania
A medium-dark roast that is mouthwatering and savory with an extremely clean finish.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Raleigh, North Carolina, North Carolina · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Oak City Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsOak City Coffee RoastersNorth Carolina coffee roastersGuatemalaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Oak City Coffee Roasters's site Oak City Coffee Roasters is a Raleigh-based micro-roastery that serves as a community-focused hub for craft-roasted coffee. Founded by Bill Landahl, the company operates with a mission to bridge the gap between local coffee drinkers and the farmers who cultivate their beans. By roasting in small batches and emphasizing transparency, they aim to provide a narrative-driven experience that honors the hard work of producers. The brand maintains a strong local identity, positioning itself as a neighborhood roaster that prioritizes quality and direct connection to the source.
Ownership
Oak City Coffee Roasters is an independent, locally-owned micro-roastery based in the Raleigh metro area.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its neighborhood-focused approach, offering freshly roasted coffee with a commitment to transparency regarding the farmers and harvesters behind their beans.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes connecting customers with the farmers and harvesters who grow their coffee. While they express a commitment to knowing the producers behind their beans, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their current offerings on their website.
Notable coffees
- — La Mano de Dios (Antigua, Guatemala)
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Oak City Coffee Roasters
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.
Guatemala La Mano de Dios
Antigua, Guatemala
This coffee is sourced through a direct partnership with the La Mano de Dios farm.
Original roaster or listing sourceSumatra Mariah
Sumatra
A standard offering in the brand's year-round single origin lineup.
Original roaster or listing sourceColombia Excelso Select Organic
Colombia
An organic certified selection from the brand's year-round single origin collection.
Original roaster or listing sourceRwanda Nyamasheke Natural
Rwanda · Natural
A seasonal single origin offering currently featured in the shop.
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: Oak City Coffee Roasters
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical roastery and coffee shop located at 6600 Louisburg Rd in Raleigh.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical roastery and coffee shop located at 9101 Fayetteville Rd in Raleigh.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical roastery and coffee shop located at 5401 Rolesville Rd in Wendell.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical roastery and coffee shop located at 313 US-70 in Garner.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells freshly brewed coffee, whole beans, and lattes at this market every Saturday.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offers a variety of single-origin and seasonal coffee beans for purchase.
Website
I verified multiple physical locations and the brand's own online store; while one user review mentioned finding the brand at 'Fresh Market', I could not independently confirm current retail availability at that chain, so it was excluded.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 24, 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 Oak City Coffee Roasters, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-05-08 · Roast Local
Best Independent Coffee Roasters in Raleigh, NC (2026) Oak City Coffee Roasters is highlighted as a steady, locally-anchored operator in the Raleigh area. The profile notes their neighborhood-roaster model, which includes a roastery footprint spanning Garner and Raleigh, alongside a focus on approachable single-origin coffees and blends.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.oakcityroasters.com/locations
- https://www.oakcityroasters.com/shop
- https://midtownfarmers.com/vendor-spotlight-oak-city-coffee-roasters
- https://outduet.com/place/oak-city-coffee-roasters
- https://unilocal.de/vereinigte-staaten/raleigh/oak-city-coffee-roasters
- https://joe.coffee/locations/nc/garner/oak-city-coffee-roasters-garner
- https://www.oakcityroasters.com/product/kilimanjaro/2
- https://www.oakcityroasters.com/about
- https://www.oakcityroasters.com/
- https://www.visitraleigh.com/listing/oak-city-coffee-roasters/67590
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/oak-city-coffee-roasters-garner
- https://oakcityroasters.com/about
- https://waltermagazine.com/community/people/coffee-community
- https://www.visitraleigh.com/listing/oak-city-coffee-roasters/67590/
- https://www.oakcityroasters.com/wholesale
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-05. 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 ethical sourcing and community connection, no specific, verifiable philanthropic programs or dollar-amount commitments were found in public documentation.