Sawada Coffee
Sawada Coffee was established in Chicago as a collaboration between Japanese latte art champion Hiroshi Sawada and the restaurant group Hogsalt Hospitality. The brand is documented for its industrial-style cafes and its signature espresso and matcha-based beverages. While the company operates cafes in Chicago and New York City, it does not roast its own coffee, instead utilizing beans specially blended for its shops by local roaster Metropolis Coffee Company. The concept originated from Sawada's background as a world-renowned barista who previously founded Streamer Coffee Co. in Tokyo.
Sawada Coffee is owned by Hogsalt Hospitality
Sawada Coffee is a partnership between world-renowned latte artist Hiroshi Sawada and Chicago restaurateur Brendan Sodikoff of Hogsalt Hospitality. The brand operates as a concept under the Hogsalt restaurant group.
Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group
Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-19.
See every brand in this owner's portfolio →- — Military Latte
- — Black Camo Latte
- — Cortado
- — Cappuccino
- — High Five Mocha
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- https://www.sawadacoffee.com/chi/menu
- https://www.sawadacoffee.com/nyc/about
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