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Dallas, Texas · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsOak Cliff Coffee RoastersPanamaEthiopiaColombiaGuatemalaCosta RicaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters's site Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters is a Dallas-based specialty coffee company that prioritizes direct trade and small-batch roasting. Beyond coffee, the brand has evolved into a family of businesses under the 'CliffMade' umbrella, producing artisanal chocolate and bread. They are deeply committed to local community engagement and resisting mass-market corporate consumerism.
Ownership
The company is independent and family-owned, founded and operated by Shannon and Jenni Neffendorf.
Founded
2008
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Being a pioneer of the specialty coffee movement in Dallas, focusing on direct trade relationships and light-roast profiles. They are also recognized for their 'CliffMade' initiative, which expanded their production to include bean-to-bar chocolate and naturally-leavened bread.
Sourcing countries
Panama · Ethiopia · Colombia · Guatemala · Costa Rica
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade relationships and frequently identifies the specific farm or producer behind their single-origin offerings. They prioritize sourcing high-quality lots and maintain long-term partnerships with growers to ensure quality and ethical standards.
Notable coffees
- — Finca Carmen (Panama)
- — Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
- — Colombia Huila
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://oakcliffcoffee.com
- https://oakcliffcoffee.com/about
- https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2016/february/oak-cliff-coffee-roasters-davis-street-espresso-shannon-and-jenni-neffendorf/
- https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/the-origins-of-oak-cliff-coffee-roasters-7026024
- https://www.craftcoffee.com/coffee-roasters/oak-cliff-coffee-roasters
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. While the brand highlights direct trade and farm-level sourcing, a comprehensive, up-to-date list of every currently active farm partner was not explicitly indexed on their website.