Skip to main content
Who Makes The
BEST COFFEE
US Brand Directory
Opelika, Alabama · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Toomer's Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Toomer's Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsToomer's CoffeeAlabama coffee roastersColombiaHondurasEthiopiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit Toomer's Coffee's site

Toomer's Coffee is an Alabama-based specialty roaster that utilizes a unique infrared roasting method to create a wide selection of low-acid coffees. Founded by a husband-and-wife team following their missionary work in Central and South America, the company balances a commitment to global mission support with wholesale and retail coffee operations. They focus on providing smooth, high-quality beans that cater to coffee drinkers who prioritize digestive comfort without sacrificing flavor.

Ownership
Toomer's Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Sandy and Trish Toomer.
Founded
2004
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is widely recognized for its proprietary infrared roasting process, which produces specialty-grade, low-acid coffee designed to be gentle on sensitive stomachs.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Honduras · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources Arabica beans from various coffee-growing regions and explicitly names specific farms for its single-origin offerings, such as the Santa Barbara Estate. They emphasize ethical and sustainable sourcing practices, often maintaining direct relationships with producers.
Notable coffees
  • — Colombian Santa Barbara Estate
  • — Honduras Reserva Especial
  • — Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Aricha Grade #1
In the news

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

2026-03-13 · Business Alabama
Business is brewing for Alabama coffee roasters

This feature highlights the growth of independent coffee roasters across Alabama, noting Toomer's Coffee in Opelika as a success story. The article discusses the brand's evolution, specifically its transition away from retail operations before returning to a storefront model.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 identifies specific farms for its single-origin coffees, it does not provide a comprehensive, publicly accessible list of every farm or producer in its entire supply chain.

Your coffee interests. Every section.

Learn something new, follow the people behind your cup, or explore by flavor and tags.