This feature profile highlights the history and growth of Strange Brew Coffeehouse in Starkville, Mississippi, under owner Shane Reed. The article details the brand's expansion from its original Starkville location to include sister-locations in Tupelo and its role as a staple for the local university community.
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Starkville, Mississippi · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Strange Brew Coffeehouse
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsStrange Brew CoffeehouseMississippi coffee roastersTanzaniaCosta RicaColombiaIndependentRoasts in-house
Visit Strange Brew Coffeehouse's site Strange Brew Coffeehouse is a Mississippi-based coffee brand that has grown from a single local shop into a regional presence with multiple locations. They focus on providing a welcoming environment for students and community members while serving a wide variety of creative, specialty espresso drinks and house-roasted coffee. In addition to their beverage program, they operate an in-house bakery producing scratch-made pastries and treats.
Ownership
Strange Brew Coffeehouse is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Shane and Katelyn Reed.
Founded
2005
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its extensive and creative specialty drink menu, including signature lattes and frappes, as well as being a popular community hub for students and locals.
Sourcing countries
Tanzania · Costa Rica · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee globally but does not provide specific information regarding farms, farmers, or washing stations. Their offerings consist of a mix of flavored blends, house blends, and origin-specific coffees.
Notable coffees
- — Strange Brew House Blend
- — Tanzania Peaberry
- — Costa Rica Tarrazu
- — Colombian
- — Blueberry Cobbler (flavored)
- — Southern Pecan (flavored)
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Strange Brew Coffeehouse, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2024-08-22 · Starkville Daily News
Strange Brew Coffeehouse serves MSU students and Starkville community Sources used in this deep dive
- https://strangebrewcoffeehouse.com/pages/about-us
- https://strangebrewcoffeehouse.com/collections/coffee
- https://www.starkvilledailynews.com/news/strange-brew-coffeehouse-serves-msu-students-and-starkville-community/article_e4f2fe98-60a3-11ef-8f47-2fd0497f2ea1.html
- https://alice.ua.edu/adventures-with-alice-strange-brew-coffeehouse
- https://thecrimsonwhite.com/107771/news/strange-brew-coffeehouse-comes-to-tuscaloosa
- https://www.djournal.com/news/homegrown-strange-brew-coffeehouse/article_a81e2f82-7f76-565d-9df6-9827d70f690a.html
- https://www.starkvilledailynews.com/news/strange-brew-coffeehouse-serves-msu-stu
- https://thebamabuzz.com/new-opening-strange-brew-coffeehouse-now-open-in-tuscalo
- https://www.djournal.com/news/homegrown-strange-brew-coffeehouse/article_a81e2f8
- https://thecrimsonwhite.com/107771/news/strange-brew-coffeehouse-comes-to-tuscal
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. 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 coffee globally, they do not publish specific details about their supply chain, farm partnerships, or direct trade certifications.