Savanna
Ethiopia, Colombia, & Guji · Natural
This coffee features flavor notes of orange zest, chocolate marzipan, and blueberries with a well-rounded body and lemon acidity.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Shreveport, Louisiana · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Rhino Coffee
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Rhino Coffee's site Rhino Coffee was founded in 2012 by Andrew Crawford in the South Highlands neighborhood of Shreveport, Louisiana. After initially struggling to source beans, the company established its own roasting facility in downtown Shreveport in 2015 to maintain quality control. The roaster is documented for its commitment to community building and its status as one of the few coffee roasters in the United States to hold Fairtrade certification. Today, the company operates multiple cafe locations across the city and supplies wholesale coffee to various regional businesses.
Ownership
Rhino Coffee is an independent, locally owned and operated business based in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Rhino Coffee is known as the primary specialty coffee anchor in the Shreveport area, recognized for its cozy, community-focused cafe atmosphere and commitment to locally roasting its own beans.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes communication with importers and quality assessments but does not publicly list specific farm or producer names for its current coffee offerings on its website. They focus on maintaining quality standards through their roasting process in Shreveport.
Notable coffees
- — Ethiopia
- — Brazil
- — Colombia
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Rhino Coffee
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
Ceros
This espresso blend offers flavors of dark chocolate, citrus, berries, and honeyed brandy with a well-rounded body and bright finish.
Original roaster or listing sourceCrash
A dark, heavy-bodied blend with tasting notes of praline, cocoa, molasses, and a smoky finish.
Original roaster or listing sourceCold Brew
San Marcos, Guatemala & Minas Gerais, Brazil · Natural & Washed
This coffee presents notes of green apple, Nutella, and maple with a clean, tart finish.
Original roaster or listing sourceBrazil Santa Ines
Carmo de Minas, Brazil · Natural
This medium roast features tasting notes of brown sugar, pecans, sweet cocoa, and citrus.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal 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: Rhino Coffee
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Operates as a physical cafe and roastery location in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Operates as a physical cafe location in downtown Shreveport.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Operates as a physical cafe location in the Provenance neighborhood of Shreveport.
Physical
I was able to verify three physical cafe locations operated by the brand in Shreveport, Louisiana, but could not find evidence of the brand selling its packaged coffee through third-party retail chains or a direct-to-consumer online shop for coffee beans.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 16, 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 Rhino Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-03-31 · Shreveport Times
Shreveport's Rhino Coffee South location will close April 5 Rhino Coffee announced the closure of its location in the Provenance neighborhood of south Shreveport. The cafe, which had operated in partnership with Southern Maid Donuts, officially closed its doors on April 5, 2026.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://rhinocoffee.com/products/savanna
- https://rhinocoffee.com/products/ceros
- https://rhinocoffee.com/products/crash
- https://rhinocoffee.com/products/cold-brew
- https://rhinocoffee.com/products/brazil-sul-de-minas
- https://rhinocoffee.com/
- https://rhinocoffee.com/pages/locations
- https://rhinocoffeelabs.com/
- https://www.visitshreveportbossier.org/listing/rhino-coffee-southern-loop/6006
- https://rhinocoffee.com/collections/coffee
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/rhino-coffee-downtown-shreveport
- https://www.roastlocal.com/blog/best-coffee-roasters-shreveport
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-30. 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 regions, they do not provide a specific list of origin countries or farm names on their public-facing website.