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Timeless Coffee Roasters

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Timeless Coffee Roasters was founded in Oakland, California, on July 16, 2012. The company operates as a roastery and bakery that performs its coffee roasting operations locally within the Bay Area. It is documented as the first 100% plant-based coffee roastery and bakery in the region. The business is recognized for its commitment to social awareness and community-focused operations, pairing its specialty coffee with a fully vegan menu of pastries and custom cakes.

Ownership
Timeless Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by RJ Leimpeter.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Timeless is widely recognized as the Bay Area's first 100% plant-based coffee roastery and bakery. They are celebrated for combining high-quality specialty coffee with an entirely vegan menu of pastries, cakes, and brunch items.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for its coffee offerings on its website. Their coffee menu consists primarily of signature espresso blends and seasonal offerings rather than a rotating list of single-origin coffees with detailed provenance.
Notable coffees
  • — The Tide Espresso Blend
  • — The Doorway Espresso Blend
  • — Merchant Blend
  • — Search for the Sun (Seasonal Blend)
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Timeless Coffee Roasters

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

THE TIDE ESPRESSO BLEND

African and South American beans · Fully Washed

A dark roast espresso blend characterized by a buttery mouthful with notes of dark chocolate and butterscotch.

Original roaster or listing source

DECAF DOOWUTCHYALIKE SWISS WATER PROCESS

Colombia · Swiss Water Process

An organic decaffeinated coffee processed using the Swiss Water method.

Original roaster or listing source

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Timeless Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Timeless Coffee & Bakery (Piedmont)
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's original cafe and roasting location in Oakland, California.
Physical
Timeless Coffee & Bakery (Downtown)
Historical source note (not live inventory): A physical cafe location in downtown Oakland, California.
Physical
Berkeley Bowl
Historical source note (not live inventory): Listed as a wholesale partner carrying the brand's coffee.
Physical
Rainbow Grocery
Historical source note (not live inventory): Listed as a wholesale partner carrying the brand's coffee.
Physical
Farmer Joe's
Historical source note (not live inventory): Listed as a wholesale partner carrying the brand's coffee.
Physical
The Butcher's Son
Historical source note (not live inventory): Listed as a wholesale partner carrying the brand's coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Timeless Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website selling whole bean coffee and subscriptions.
Website

I verified the brand's own retail locations and online shop, as well as several wholesale partners listed on their official website; however, I could not confirm if every listed partner currently stocks the coffee on their own respective websites.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 11, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-17. 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's website and public profiles confirm they roast in-house, they do not publish a list of specific sourcing countries or farm-level transparency details for their coffee beans.

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