St. Louis, Missouri, Missouri · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Park Avenue Coffee

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsPark Avenue Coffee Missouri coffee roasters Independent Roasts in-house

Park Avenue Coffee was established in 2006 in the Lafayette Square neighborhood of St. Louis after founder Dale Schotte purchased a local cafe. The company operates a dedicated roasting facility on Columbia Avenue in St. Louis where it utilizes an air-roasting process to produce its coffee. The brand is documented for its commitment to farm-direct sourcing and its extensive menu of house-made gooey butter cakes. It has grown from a single storefront into a multi-location operation that serves the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Ownership

Park Avenue Coffee is an independent, locally owned business founded by Dale Schotte.

Founded

2006

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

The brand is widely recognized for its extensive menu of St. Louis-style gooey butter cakes and its locally air-roasted coffee.

Farm-level sourcing

The brand claims to utilize direct trade practices and works to buy coffee directly from producers to foster partnerships. However, they do not publicly list specific farm or producer names for their current coffee offerings on their website.

Notable coffees

— St. Louis Blend
— Amp’d Blend
— Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
— Tanzania Peaberry
— Kilowatt Espresso

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. 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 mentions 'farm-direct' sourcing, I could not verify specific farm names or a list of sourcing countries on their public website.

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