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Radial Coffee Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Radial Coffee Co.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsRadial Coffee Co.Connecticut coffee roastersGuatemalaColombiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Radial Coffee Co. is a specialty roaster and cafe based in Connecticut that focuses on approachable, high-quality coffee roasted on-site. The company emphasizes community engagement and ethical sourcing by maintaining direct, recurring partnerships with Latin American farmers. Their roasting philosophy centers on light-roast profiles that highlight the natural complexity and sweetness of the beans.

Ownership
Radial Coffee Co. is an independent, locally-owned business founded by partners Dipen Shah, Adam Bonaccorsi, Steve Brodrick, and Cassy Gosselin.
Founded
2023
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Radial Coffee Co. is known for its technical precision in roasting, utilizing a Loring S7 Nighthawk to produce light-roast profiles that emphasize sweetness and acidity. The brand is also recognized for its commitment to building long-term, direct relationships with Latin American coffee producers.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources exclusively from Latin America, specifically naming producers such as Pablo and Eva Del Cid in Guatemala. They prioritize long-term relationships with specific producers and importers like Arango Specialty Coffee to ensure sustainability. Their offerings include both single-origin coffees and a flagship blend.
Notable coffees
  • — Guatemala — Pablo & Eva Del Cid
  • — Cosa Nueva (Flagship Blend)
  • — Tiberio Correa (Colombia)
In the news

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

2025-09-10 · The Connecticut Scoop
Radial Coffee Co opens new location in Tolland!

Radial Coffee Co. has expanded its footprint by opening a second Connecticut location in Tolland. The new 3,000-square-foot space is significantly larger than the original Vernon roastery and cafe, and the company also reportedly opened an outpost in Portland, Maine, earlier in 2025.

2024-01-04 · Daily Coffee News
Radial Coffee is Getting Around in Vernon, Connecticut

Radial Coffee Co. launched its roastery and cafe in Vernon, Connecticut, featuring a Loring S7 Nighthawk roaster and a focus on Latin American sourcing. The venture is led by entrepreneur Dipen Shah and head roaster Adam Bonaccorsi, who previously established the coffee program at Tree House Brewing.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-26. 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's core sourcing partners are well-documented, specific farm names for all seasonal Colombian lots were not explicitly detailed beyond regional references.

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