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Rise Up Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Rise Up Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsRise Up Coffee RoastersDelaware coffee roastersGuatemalaCentral AmericaIndonesiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Rise Up Coffee Roasters is a Maryland-based specialty coffee company that grew from a single coffee trailer into a regional chain with multiple cafes and a robust wholesale division. The brand focuses on sustainable, small-batch roasting with a strict adherence to organic and fair trade practices. They maintain a strong presence across Maryland and Delaware while operating an active online store for nationwide distribution.

Ownership
Rise Up Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Tim Cureton and Abby West, with Noah Kegley serving as a partner and head roaster.
Founded
2005
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Rise Up is known for its commitment to 100% Fair Trade and 100% Certified Organic coffee, as well as its origins as a pioneering coffee trailer business.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Central America · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes Fair Trade and Organic certifications for its sourcing. While they highlight specific regions like Guatemala, Central America, and Indonesia, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their standard offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Chajul Guatemala
  • — House Roast
  • — Breakfast Blend
  • — Maryland Blend
  • — French Roast
  • — Espresso
In the news

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

2026-02-27 · Baltimore Business Journal
Rise Up Coffee Roasters to open Gambrills location in 2027

Rise Up Coffee Roasters announced plans to expand its footprint in Anne Arundel County with a new location in Gambrills. The shop, which is expected to open in fall 2027, will be the company's fifth location in the county.

2026-02-23 · Capital Gazette
Rise Up Coffee opening in Gambrills in fall 2027

Rise Up Coffee Roasters has announced plans to expand its footprint in Anne Arundel County with a new location in Gambrills. The shop is expected to open in the fall of 2027, marking the company's fifth location in the county.

2024-06-01 · Cape Gazette
Rise Up to open drive-thru on Route 1

Rise Up Coffee Roasters is expanding its presence in the Delaware Cape Region by opening a new drive-thru location on Route 1 near Rehoboth Beach. The site, formerly occupied by Mudslingers, marks a return to the company's roots as it began as a drive-thru trailer in 2005.

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 identifies specific regions and countries of origin, it does not provide a transparent list of individual farm or producer names on its public-facing product pages.

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