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Southern Shores Coffee

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsSouthern Shores Coffee Alabama coffee roasters Burundi Ecuador Independent Roasts in-house

Southern Shores Coffee is a family-owned artisan roaster based in Lower Alabama that operates locations in Gulf Shores and Foley. The company focuses on small-batch roasting and offers a variety of coffee profiles, including signature flavored blends and single-origin options. Beyond coffee, the brand has expanded into a broader hospitality concept featuring breakfast, lunch, and pizza.

Ownership

Southern Shores Coffee is an independently owned, family-operated business founded by Heather and Mark Lindsey.

Founded

2017

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

The brand is best known for its trademarked Bushwacker Coffee, a signature flavored coffee inspired by the popular Gulf Coast cocktail.

Sourcing countries

Burundi · Ecuador

Farm-level sourcing

The brand states that it sources beans from all over the world, but it does not provide specific farm or producer names on its public-facing website. Their offerings include a mix of single-origin coffees and various flavored roasts.

Notable coffees

— Bushwacker Coffee

In the news

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

2025-01-15 · Gulf Coast Media

Foley couple fills cravings void with downtown Southern Shores Coffee and Scallywag's Pizza

Owners Heather and Mark Lindsey have established a joint venture in downtown Foley, Alabama, combining their Southern Shores Coffee brand with a new pizza concept called Scallywag's Pizza. The expansion highlights the brand's growth from its origins as a small-batch roastery in Gulf Shores to a multi-faceted hospitality business.

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-28. 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 sourcing beans from around the world, I could not verify specific farm-level details or a comprehensive list of sourcing countries beyond those mentioned in third-party roaster directories.

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