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Pontilly Coffee

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Owned by Bethel Community Baptist ChurchNamed roasting partner: undisclosedSourcing: Limited public info
TagsPontilly CoffeeLouisiana coffee roastersOwned by Bethel Community Baptist Church
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Pontilly Coffee is a mission-driven neighborhood cafe in New Orleans that serves as a community hub and training ground for individuals in addiction recovery. The shop offers a variety of coffee drinks, pastries, and breakfast items in a welcoming, inclusive environment. All proceeds from the business directly fund local faith-based residential substance abuse treatment programs.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Pontilly Coffee is owned by Bethel Community Baptist Church

Pontilly Coffee is owned and operated by the Bethel Community Baptist Church. It functions as a mission-driven enterprise where all proceeds support faith-based residential substance abuse treatment programs for men and women.

Owner-operated / independent

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-21.

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Ownership
Pontilly Coffee is owned and operated by the Bethel Community Baptist Church. It functions as a mission-driven enterprise where all proceeds support faith-based residential substance abuse treatment programs for men and women.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Named roasting partner: undisclosed. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its mission-driven model that provides job training and support for individuals in addiction recovery, as well as its popular house-made pastries, kolaches (referred to as 'Nola-che's'), and community-focused atmosphere.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific sourcing information, farm names, or regions for its coffee. It operates primarily as a community-focused cafe rather than a specialty roaster with a transparent supply chain.
In the news

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

2025-01-16 · WWL-TV
Second chances brew hope at church-run coffee shop in Pontilly

Pontilly Coffee, operated by Bethel Community Baptist Church, continues its mission of providing job training and employment to formerly homeless individuals and those recovering from addiction. Pastor Mel Jones emphasizes the shop's role in teaching vocational skills and stability to help workers rebuild their lives.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-21. 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. I could not verify the specific coffee roaster or the origin of the beans used by the cafe, as the brand does not publish sourcing details on its website or in public media coverage.

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