Baltimore, Maryland · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Sophomore Coffee

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level

TagsSophomore Coffee Maryland coffee roasters Brazil Colombia Independent Origin / region level Roasts in-house

Sophomore Coffee is a Baltimore-based specialty coffee shop and roastery that prioritizes hospitality and community connection. Founded by Kris Fulton, the shop serves as a welcoming space that emphasizes thoughtful, seasonal coffee programs and inclusive service. The brand has evolved from a multi-roaster concept to roasting its own coffee in-house to maintain quality and consistency.

Ownership

Sophomore Coffee is an independent business owned and operated by Kris Fulton.

Founded

2019

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Sophomore Coffee is known for its welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere and high-quality, detail-oriented coffee preparation. It is highly regarded as a neighborhood "third space" in Baltimore's Old Goucher area.

Sourcing countries

Brazil · Colombia

Farm-level sourcing

The brand focuses on seasonal offerings, often utilizing blends from specific regions such as Espirito Santo, Brazil, and Huila, Colombia. While they emphasize responsible sourcing and transparency in their "coffee chain," they generally describe their coffee at the origin and regional level rather than naming specific individual farms or producers.

Notable coffees

— Brazil-Colombia Espresso Blend

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 emphasizes responsible sourcing, I could not verify specific farm names or producer certifications on their public-facing website or recent coverage.

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