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Portland, Oregon · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Spielman Coffee Roasters
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Spielman Coffee Roasters's site Spielman Bagels & Coffee is a Portland-based business that began as a specialty coffee roaster before gaining significant local popularity for its kettle-boiled sourdough bagels. The company operates multiple retail locations across Portland, combining a traditional bakery experience with freshly roasted coffee. Their business model has evolved to prioritize high-quality bagel production while maintaining their original commitment to in-house coffee roasting.
Ownership
The company is independent and family-owned, founded by Rick Spielman and his son Raf Spielman.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is widely recognized in Portland for its kettle-boiled sourdough bagels, which feature a distinct tart flavor profile and a soft, doughy center. They are also known for their origins as a specialty coffee roaster that successfully integrated a high-volume bagel bakery into their business model.
Farm-level sourcing
While the brand emphasizes a focus on shade-grown coffee and in-house roasting, they do not publicly disclose specific farm, farmer, or washing station names for their current coffee offerings. Their coffee program is secondary to their primary focus on bagel production.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.spielmanbagels.com/history
- https://www.spielmanbagels.com/
- https://worldshoppingatlas.com/stores/spielman-bagels
- https://pdx.eater.com/2014/2/12/6281115/watch-how-spielman-coffee-roaster-makes-its-bagels
- https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2013/04/slide-show-behind-the-scenes-at-spielman-bagels-april-2013
- https://www.pdxmonthly.com/businesses/spielman-coffee-roasters
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-30. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. I could not verify specific current coffee sourcing origins or a list of notable single-origin coffees, as the brand's public-facing website focuses almost exclusively on their bagel menu and retail locations.