Oxford, AL, Alabama · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Southern Girl Coffee Roasting Co.

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

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Southern Girl Coffee Roasting Co. began as a backyard hobby in Oxford, Alabama, where the founder and her family converted a gas grill into a rudimentary coffee roaster. The company eventually transitioned to professional equipment, utilizing a custom 25 kg Guatemalan roaster to produce small-batch coffee. Today, the business operates a brick-and-mortar cafe in downtown Oxford and is documented for its community-focused approach and origins as a mobile operation. The roaster is recognized for its commitment to mastering roasting cues and delivering consistent, freshly roasted beans to the local area.

Ownership

Southern Girl Coffee 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 cozy, charming atmosphere and its commitment to small-batch roasting using a custom Guatemalan roaster.

Farm-level sourcing

The brand offers a variety of single-origin and blended coffees, but does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names on its website.

Notable coffees

— Early Riser
— Coffee Breath
— Blondie
— Southern Gentleman
— Colombian Supremo

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 mentions offering single-origin coffees, it does not provide a list of specific sourcing countries or farm details on its public-facing website.

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