Summit Coffee is a North Carolina-based specialty coffee roaster and retailer that has evolved from a local institution into a growing franchise brand. The company emphasizes community engagement, sustainable supply chain practices, and high-quality, roast-to-order coffee. They operate a certified organic roasting facility and are currently developing a large-scale farm-to-table headquarters in Davidson.
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Brian Helfrich, the CEO and owner of Summit Coffee, was named to the Charlotte Business Journal's 2026 Power 100 list. The recognition highlights his role as a visionary leader contributing to the growth and development of the Charlotte region.
In a reflection on the brand's growth to 21 locations, Summit Coffee leadership discusses a strategic shift toward slowing cafe expansion and reducing back-office staff. The company aims to refocus on operational intimacy and community roots after a period of rapid growth across the Southeast.
The leadership team behind Summit Coffee is moving forward with the Summit Farms development, a project focused on integrating nature and community space. The development will house the company's headquarters alongside residential units and a multi-acre garden intended to supply the on-site cafe.
Summit Coffee has officially reopened a brick-and-mortar location in Asheville's River Arts District, approximately 18 months after its previous site was destroyed by Tropical Storm Helene. The new cafe is located at 37 Paynes Way and operates in a shared space with Joyful Noise Listening Lounge and Kitchen.
Summit Coffee has officially reopened its River Arts District location in Asheville inside Wedge Studios, following the destruction of its previous space by Hurricane Helene. The new cafe operates as a shared space with Joyful Noise Hi-Fi, transitioning from a coffeehouse by day to a listening lounge by night.
Summit Coffee is developing 'Summit Farms,' a 62-acre farm-to-table village in Davidson, North Carolina, scheduled to open in spring 2027. The site will serve as the company's new headquarters and roasting facility, anchored by a 10-acre organic farm and commercial village.
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