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Sleeping Bird Coffee Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Sleeping Bird Coffee Co.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentNamed roasting partner: Rival Bros. CoffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Sleeping Bird Coffee is a Wilmington-based specialty coffee shop that evolved from a mobile food truck into a brick-and-mortar destination. The shop focuses on a curated menu of espresso-based drinks and scratch-made food, including biscuits, scones, and sandwiches. It is operated by a husband-and-wife team who prioritize a comfortable, community-focused environment.

Ownership
Sleeping Bird Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by husband-and-wife team Zach DeLong and Leigh Ann Tona.
Founded
2021
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Rival Bros. Coffee. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its high-quality espresso drinks, scratch-made pastries, and popular breakfast and lunch sandwiches. It gained a cult following for its house-made brioche doughnuts, which eventually led the owners to open a dedicated doughnut shop.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer information for its coffee offerings. They utilize a partner roastery, Rival Bros. Coffee, to supply their beans.
In the news

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

2024-09-01 · Delaware Online
What makes Delaware's Sleeping Bird Doughnuts so special?

Following the August 2024 opening of their dedicated doughnut shop, Sleeping Bird Doughnuts, owners Zach DeLong and Leigh Ann Tona have seen high demand for their brioche-based treats. The expansion follows the success of the limited doughnut offerings previously available at their original Sleeping Bird Coffee location, which developed a cult following among local customers.

2024-08-23 · Delaware LIVE News
Sleeping Bird Doughnuts opens on Concord Pike

Husband-and-wife owners Leigh Ann Tona and Zach DeLong have expanded their Wilmington-based coffee brand by opening a dedicated doughnut shop, Sleeping Bird Doughnuts, in the Talleyville Town Shoppes. The new location serves as an offshoot of their original Sleeping Bird Coffee shop, focusing on creative, brioche-style doughnuts that grew out of the popularity of pastries served at their primary cafe.

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. I could not verify the specific coffee-growing countries or sourcing details as the brand does not publish this information on their website or in public media coverage.

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