Revolver Blend
This is the brand's signature blend designed to be a versatile and balanced daily coffee.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Rival Bros Coffee
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsRival Bros CoffeePennsylvania coffee roastersGuatemalaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Rival Bros Coffee's site Rival Bros is a Philadelphia-based specialty coffee roaster and retailer that grew from a mobile coffee truck into a multi-cafe operation. The company focuses on high-quality, house-roasted coffee, offering both signature blends and seasonal single-origin selections to retail and wholesale customers. They maintain a strong local presence in Philadelphia while also operating an online store for nationwide distribution.
Ownership
Rival Bros is an independent, partnership-owned company founded by Jonathan Adams and Damien Pileggi.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Rival Bros is known for its origins as a popular Philadelphia coffee truck that evolved into a multi-location cafe and roastery operation. They are recognized for their house-roasted blends and seasonal single-origin offerings.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources seasonal single-origin beans and custom blends. While they occasionally highlight specific producers, such as the Vides family in Guatemala, they generally provide information at the origin or regional level for their broader catalog.
Notable coffees
- — Revolver Blend
- — Whistle & Cuss Blend
- — Vides Family Microlot (Guatemala)
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Rival Bros 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.
Heavyweight Blend
Colombia and Guatemala
A dark roast blend featuring notes of dark chocolate, caramel, and toasted walnut.
Original roaster or listing sourceColombia - Alma Negra NATURAL
Huila, Colombia · Natural
A light roast coffee with tasting notes of raspberry, caramel, and milk chocolate.
Original roaster or listing sourceColombia - Finca La Terraza Washed
Colombia · Washed
A light roast coffee featuring notes of caramel, pink lemonade, and rose hips.
Original roaster or listing sourceAce Instant Coffee
A convenient instant coffee option designed for quality on the go.
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: Rival Bros Coffee
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe in Philadelphia selling bags of coffee and brewed drinks.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe in Philadelphia selling bags of coffee and brewed drinks.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe in Philadelphia selling bags of coffee and brewed drinks.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe in Philadelphia selling bags of coffee and brewed drinks.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offering coffee beans, subscriptions, and merchandise.
Website
I was able to verify the brand's five physical cafe locations in Philadelphia and their official online store; while the brand mentions a wholesale program supplying retail shelves across the Mid-Atlantic, no specific third-party retail partners were identified.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 5, 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 Rival Bros Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-01-24 · Philadelphia Business Journal
Rival Bros Coffee acquires Island Beverage Philadelphia-based Rival Bros Coffee has acquired Island Beverage, a local tea company with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The acquisition allows Island Beverage to continue operating as a division of the coffee roaster, expanding Rival Bros' beverage portfolio.
2025-10-23 · World Coffee Portal
Rival Bros Coffee raises millions to support expansion Rival Bros Coffee has secured significant investment, reaching nearly 75% of a $4 million fundraising goal. The capital is intended to scale the company's roasting production, increase its number of retail cafés, and grow its e-commerce operations.
2025-09-14 · Philadelphia Business Journal
Rival Bros. opens fifth cafe Rival Bros Coffee expanded its physical footprint in Philadelphia by opening its fifth cafe location in the Olde Kensington neighborhood. This opening is part of a broader growth strategy that has seen the company triple its physical presence over the last three years.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://rivalbros.com/pages/east-passyunk-cafe
- https://rivalbros.com/pages/rittenhouse-square-cafe
- https://rivalbros.com/pages/brewerytown-cafe
- https://rivalbros.com/pages/olde-kensington-cafe
- https://rivalbros.com/collections/coffee
- https://linkedin.com/company/rival-bros-coffee
- https://rivalbros.com/products/revolver-blend
- https://rivalbros.com/products/heavyweight-blend
- https://rivalbros.com/products/colombia-alma-negra-natural
- https://rivalbros.com/products/colombia-finca-la-terraza
- https://rivalbros.com/products/ace-instant-coffee
- https://rivalbros.com/
- https://rivalbros.com/pages/about
- https://rivalbros.com/pages/story
- https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2024/rival-bros-coffee-announces-new-svp-of-coffee/
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-04. 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 highlights specific producer relationships for select microlots, a comprehensive list of all current farm-level sourcing partners is not publicly documented.