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Parlor Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Parlor Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsParlor CoffeeNew York coffee roastersColombiaEthiopiaKenyaGuatemalaHondurasBrazilPeruRwandaIndependentFarm & producer levelRoasts in-house
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Parlor Coffee is a Brooklyn-based specialty roaster that evolved from a small barbershop pop-up into a prominent wholesale and direct-to-consumer operation. The company focuses on building long-term, transparent partnerships with coffee producers to ensure quality and sustainability. They are recognized for their meticulous roasting process, which aims to highlight the inherent sweetness and complexity of each origin.

Ownership
Parlor Coffee is an independent, privately held company founded by Dillon Edwards.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Parlor is known for its precise, medium-range roasting style and its commitment to direct, transparent relationships with coffee producers. It is highly regarded for its wholesale program that provides extensive consulting and quality control support to its partners.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia · Kenya · Guatemala · Honduras · Brazil · Peru · Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct relationships with farmers and washing stations, frequently naming the specific producers behind their single-origin offerings. They source from high-altitude microclimates and prioritize transparency throughout their supply chain. Their menu includes both seasonal single-origin coffees and consistent, balanced blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Finca Los Angeles (Maria Bercelia Martinez)
  • — Prospect Blend
  • — Wallabout Blend
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Parlor Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-08-21 · Sprudge
Manhattan: Flora Coffee Builds A Warm Cafe In A Midcentury Landmark

Flora Coffee, a new cafe space in Manhattan, has selected Brooklyn-based Parlor Coffee to supply its coffee program. The partnership features Parlor's Latin American blend, specifically named for the Wallabout neighborhood, as part of the cafe's morning service.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-03. 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 sourcing from eight countries in Africa and Latin America, a complete, exhaustive list of every current sourcing country was not explicitly itemized in a single document.

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