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Southern Girl Coffee Company

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsSouthern Girl Coffee Company Alabama coffee roasters Independent Roasts in-house

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Southern Girl Coffee Company began as a backyard hobby in Oxford, Alabama, where founder Leah Cleghorn and her family roasted beans using a converted gas grill. The business officially incorporated in 2013 and opened its physical location in downtown Oxford in 2014. The company is documented for its community-focused mission and its role in local revitalization, having received recognition as a Main Street Hero and for excellence in business promotion. Today, the roastery continues to operate in Oxford, providing single-origin coffees and blends to the surrounding region.

Ownership

Southern Girl Coffee Company is an independent, family-owned business founded by Leah Cleghorn.

Founded

2014

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

The brand is known for its community-focused approach, originating from a backyard hobby and evolving into a local roastery and cafe in downtown Oxford, Alabama.

Farm-level sourcing

The brand mentions sourcing single-origin and blended coffee beans but does not publicly disclose specific farm, farmer, or washing station names on its website.

Notable coffees

— Single-origin coffees
— House blends

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. I could not verify the specific countries of origin for their current coffee offerings as the website does not provide a detailed sourcing list or farm-level transparency.

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