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Panther Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Panther Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsPanther CoffeeFlorida coffee roastersColombiaGuatemalaBrazilYemenIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Panther Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and retailer that operates out of Miami, Florida, and Traverse City, Michigan. Founded by industry veterans Leticia and Joel Pollock, the company focuses on small-batch roasting and building direct, mutually beneficial relationships with coffee producers. They are widely credited with helping to establish and grow the specialty coffee culture in South Florida, particularly through their early presence in the Wynwood neighborhood. The brand maintains a diverse catalog that includes signature numbered blends, such as 1927 and 1985, alongside a rotating selection of single-origin and single-farm lots. Their operations emphasize hospitality and technical excellence, serving both a robust retail customer base and a wide network of wholesale partners including restaurants and hotels.

Ownership
Panther Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Leticia and Joel Pollock.
Founded
2010
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Panther Coffee is recognized as a pioneer of the Miami specialty coffee scene, particularly for its role in revitalizing the Wynwood neighborhood and its commitment to small-batch roasting.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Guatemala · Brazil · Yemen
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources both single-farm lots and signature blends. They explicitly name specific farms or washing stations for their single-origin offerings, such as Agroambiental in Colombia or APICUC in Guatemala.
Notable coffees
  • — 1927 - Panther Coffee Blend
  • — 1985 - Panther Coffee Blend
  • — Agroambiental - Colombia
  • — APICUC - Guatemala
  • — Mocca Sanani - Yemen
  • — Fazenda Isidro Pereira - Brazil
Documented coffees linked to this brand

These published coffee profiles are linked to this brand. Each profile distinguishes verified origins, roasters, farms and producers from information that remains undisclosed. A catalog entry is not automatically an independent tasting review.

Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Panther Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Sep 28, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

1927 - Panther Coffee Blend

Classic, straightforward, and timeless with notes of milk chocolate, toasted almond, and a full-bodied, mild profile.

Original roaster or listing source

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: Panther Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Panther Coffee Wynwood
Historical source note (not live inventory): Flagship roastery and cafe located in Miami, Florida.
Physical
Panther Coffee Coconut Grove
Historical source note (not live inventory): Retail cafe location serving coffee in Miami, Florida.
Physical
Panther Coffee Mimo
Historical source note (not live inventory): Retail cafe location serving coffee in Miami, Florida.
Physical
Panther Coffee Little Haiti
Historical source note (not live inventory): Retail cafe location serving coffee in Miami, Florida.
Physical
Documented online sources
Panther Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website selling whole bean coffee and brewing equipment.
Website

I verified multiple physical cafe locations in Miami via the brand's official store locator and their primary online shop; while the brand mentions future or recent expansion to New York and Michigan, I focused on confirmed operational retail channels.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 11, 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 Panther Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-07-07 · Traverse City Record-Eagle
All About the Beans: Panther Coffee comes home with Traverse City shop

Panther Coffee founders Joel and Leticia Pollock have opened a brick-and-mortar retail location in Traverse City, Michigan. This expansion follows the establishment of a roasting operation in the city in 2020 and marks a return to the area where Joel Pollock grew up.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-03. 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 its commitment to community and sustainability on its website, no specific, verifiable philanthropy programs or charitable donation percentages were found in public documentation.

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