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Vagrant Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Vagrant Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsVagrant CoffeeMaryland coffee roastersPeruRwandaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Vagrant Coffee is a Baltimore-based specialty coffee company that originated as a mobile espresso catering business. After operating several brick-and-mortar locations, the company has transitioned back to its roots as a mobile-only coffee service provider. They are recognized for their focus on quality roasting and creating immersive, hospitable coffee experiences for events.

Ownership
Vagrant Coffee is an independent, privately held company founded by Joshua Dew.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Vagrant Coffee is known for its mobile espresso bar services and specialty coffee catering for events, as well as its history of operating local brick-and-mortar cafes in Baltimore.
Sourcing countries
Peru · Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various global origins and has historically identified specific producers and washing stations, such as Cenfrocafe and Gasharu Coffee Co. for their espresso blends. They focus on creating medium-roast profiles and rotating single-origin offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Nomad Blend (Peru and Rwanda)
In the news

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

2025-06-04 · SouthBMore
‘3 Bean Coffee’ Closes in Federal Hill

Vagrant Coffee has closed its brick-and-mortar location at 209 Key Highway in Federal Hill after operating the space since 2019. The company stated that the closure was due to financial challenges, though the brand will continue its operations as a mobile coffee business.

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 has historically roasted its own coffee, it is unclear if the transition to a mobile-only model in 2025 has altered their in-house roasting infrastructure or if they have shifted to a different production arrangement.

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