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Pfefferkorn's Coffee

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsPfefferkorn's CoffeeMaryland coffee roastersBrazilColombiaPeruKenyaEthiopiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Pfefferkorn's Coffee began in 1900 as a small immigrant mercantile in Baltimore, Maryland, and has since evolved into a multi-generational coffee enterprise. The company currently roasts, blends, and packages its coffee at a facility on East Fort Avenue in the Locust Point neighborhood. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, the roastery is documented for its long-standing history of supplying specialty-grade and country-of-origin coffees to local restaurants and retail customers. The business is recognized for maintaining traditional roasting practices while adapting to modern consumer demand.

Ownership
Pfefferkorn's Coffee is an independent, family-owned business currently in its fifth generation of operation.
Founded
1900
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Pfefferkorn's is a long-standing Baltimore institution known for its multi-generational history of roasting, blending, and supplying coffee to local restaurants and retail customers since 1900.
Sourcing countries
Brazil · Colombia · Peru · Kenya · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty-grade coffee from various countries of origin. They do not publish specific farm or producer names, focusing instead on regional sourcing and sustainable practices verified by the Rainforest Alliance seal.
In the news

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

2025-05-08 · Baltimore Business Journal
Family-Owned Business Awards 2025: Pfefferkorn's Coffee Inc.

Pfefferkorn's Coffee Inc. was recognized in the 2025 Family-Owned Business Awards. The Baltimore-based roaster, currently led by the fifth generation of the founding family, has been in operation for 125 years.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 sourcing from various countries, they do not provide specific farm or producer names for their current coffee offerings.

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