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Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsOak Cliff Coffee RoastersTexas coffee roastersPanamaEthiopiaColombiaGuatemalaCosta RicaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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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
Reported to roast in-house.
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
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Oak Cliff 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.

External 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 Cliff Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Davis Street Espresso
Historical source note (not live inventory): A physical cafe location in Dallas that serves and sells the brand's coffee.
Physical
Race Street Coffee
Historical source note (not live inventory): A physical cafe location in Fort Worth that serves and sells the brand's coffee.
Physical
CliffMade Pantry
Historical source note (not live inventory): A physical pickup location where the brand sells coffee, chocolate, and bakery items.
Physical
Documented online sources
Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offers a full range of coffee beans and subscription services.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own online shop and three specific physical locations associated with the brand, but I could not find evidence of the coffee being sold at third-party grocery chains or other external retailers.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 26, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-07. 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 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.

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