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Plowshares Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Plowshares Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsPlowshares Coffee RoastersNew York coffee roastersGuatemalaNicaraguaCosta RicaHondurasColombiaBrazilPeruEthiopiaRwandaKenyaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Plowshares Coffee Roasters is a boutique specialty coffee company that evolved from a wholesale roasting operation into a respected retail presence in New York City. They operate their own roastery and multiple cafe locations, emphasizing consistency and a welcoming community atmosphere. The brand is recognized for its early role in the NYC specialty coffee scene and its commitment to quality-focused roasting practices.

Ownership
Plowshares Coffee Roasters is an independent, privately-owned company.
Founded
2008
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Plowshares is known for its long-standing presence as a pioneer specialty roaster in New York City, focusing on quality-driven roasting and community-oriented cafe spaces in Harlem and the Upper West Side.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Nicaragua · Costa Rica · Honduras · Colombia · Brazil · Peru · Ethiopia · Rwanda · Kenya
Farm-level sourcing
The brand lists a wide range of origin countries on its website but does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for its current coffee offerings. Their sourcing approach emphasizes quality and relationships with coffee producers, though specific lot-level transparency is not detailed in public documentation.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Plowshares Coffee Roasters

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 10, 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.

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: Plowshares Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Plowshares Coffee Bloomingdale
Historical source note (not live inventory): Flagship cafe and roastery located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan selling bags of coffee.
Physical
Plowshares Coffee Roasters – West Harlem
Historical source note (not live inventory): Second cafe and roastery location in the Manhattanville Factory District selling bags of coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Plowshares Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's primary e-commerce platform offering a variety of single-origin and espresso coffee beans.
Website
Broadway Online Store
Historical source note (not live inventory): A dedicated online platform for ordering coffee for local pickup at the Broadway store location.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's two physical cafe locations in New York City and their primary online store, but I could not find evidence of the brand being sold through third-party grocery chains or external online marketplaces.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 24, 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 Plowshares Coffee Roasters, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-10-01 · New York Coffee Jobs
Part-Time Barista

Plowshares Coffee Roasters posted a job listing for part-time baristas at their Upper West Side and West Harlem locations. The listing provides technical details on their current equipment, including La Marzocco Linea PB AWS machines and Mahlkonig EK43 grinders.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-05. 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 lists many origin countries, I could not verify specific current farm or producer partnerships as they do not maintain a public, updated list of single-origin lot details.

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