South Side Coffee Company is a New Jersey-based micro-roastery that emphasizes small-batch, roast-to-order coffee to ensure maximum freshness. Operating out of a café in historic Chester and a vintage Citroën coffee truck, the brand focuses on making specialty coffee accessible to the local community. They are committed to ethical sourcing and provide a variety of single-origin and blended coffees.
Ownership
South Side Coffee Company is an independent, self-owned micro-roastery.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Small-batch, roast-to-order specialty coffee and their vintage 1975 Citroën coffee truck used for events.
Sourcing countries
South America · Africa · Jamaica
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty-grade beans from various global regions but does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for its offerings. They focus on sourcing sustainable, high-quality beans that are roasted in small batches to highlight origin characteristics.
Notable coffees
— U92 Espresso Blend
— Jamaica Blue Mountain Clydesdale Estate
In the news
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Mark and Susanna Linderman of South Side Coffee Co. have taken over the space formerly occupied by Maria's Coffee in Chester, New Jersey. The transition marks a shift for the small-batch roasters from operating primarily via a coffee truck to establishing a permanent brick-and-mortar cafe location.
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 emphasizes ethical sourcing, specific details regarding direct trade relationships or individual farm names are not publicly disclosed on their website.
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