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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Delaware · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

The Coffee Mill

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for The Coffee Mill; not a documentary photograph
IndependentNamed roasting partner: UndisclosedSourcing: Limited public info
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The Coffee Mill was established in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with reports of its founding date varying between 1984 and 1992. Owners Bob Cartwright and Mel Damascena expanded the business in 2023 by opening a second location in Dewey Beach. The company is documented for offering a wide selection of over 60 to 120 varieties of whole bean coffee, including organic and flavored blends. It is recognized as a long-standing local tradition that serves freshly ground coffee, tea, and breakfast sandwiches in a cozy, beach-town setting.

Ownership
The Coffee Mill is an independent, family-owned business located in Rehoboth Mews.
Founded
2010
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Undisclosed. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Serving freshly ground coffee and breakfast sandwiches in a cozy, beach-town atmosphere decorated with local photography.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not provide specific information regarding the farms or producers behind their coffee. They offer a variety of blends and flavored coffees rather than focusing on single-origin transparency.
Notable coffees
  • — Peruvian Vienna
  • — Coffee Mill blend espresso
  • — Holly Berry
  • — Pumpkin Pie
  • — Gingerbread
In the news

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

2025-10-22 · Bay to Bay News
Rehoboth Beach coffee shops weather higher prices to bring in foot traffic

Owner Bob Cartwright stated that The Coffee Mill has no plans to raise coffee prices despite rising input costs, choosing instead to absorb the expenses to maintain customer traffic. The shop continues to prioritize fair trade and organic sourcing while managing competition from larger chains in the Rehoboth Beach area.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-18. 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. I could not verify the exact founding year beyond the 2010 copyright date on their website, nor could I confirm their specific roasting source as they do not publish this information.

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