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Variety Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Variety Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsVariety Coffee RoastersNew York coffee roastersColombiaEthiopiaHondurasIndependentRoasts in-house
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Variety Coffee Roasters is a Brooklyn-born, independently owned specialty coffee company that has cultivated a significant presence across New York City since its inception in 2008. The brand operates its own dedicated roastery in East Williamsburg, where it focuses on a "fresher-the-crop" philosophy, ensuring that its menu remains seasonal and reflective of peak-harvest availability. Beyond its retail footprint, which spans multiple boroughs including Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, the company provides wholesale services, including equipment consultation and barista training. By remaining free from outside investors, Variety has maintained a reputation for consistent, approachable quality and a commitment to serving as a reliable neighborhood hub for both locals and visitors.

Ownership
Variety Coffee Roasters is an independently owned and operated company, free from outside investors or parent conglomerates.
Founded
2008
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Variety is known for its approachable, consistent specialty coffee and its steady, sustainable growth across New York City neighborhoods since 2008.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia · Honduras
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes seasonality and freshness, rotating their menu to reflect peak-harvest crops. While they highlight specific origins and occasionally name producers like Los Yoyos in Honduras, they do not consistently publish detailed farm-level data for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — Los Yoyos Honduras
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Variety 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.

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: Variety Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Variety Coffee Roasters Williamsburg
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location at 368 Graham Avenue in Brooklyn selling coffee beans and beverages.
Physical
Variety Coffee Roasters Bushwick
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location at 146 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn selling coffee beans and beverages.
Physical
Variety Coffee Roasters Greenpoint
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location at 142 Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn selling coffee beans and beverages.
Physical
Variety Coffee Roasters Upper East Side
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location at 1269 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan selling coffee beans and beverages.
Physical
Variety Coffee Roasters Ridgewood
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location at 681 Grandview Avenue in Queens selling coffee beans and beverages.
Physical
Documented online sources
Variety Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website sells whole bean coffee and offers subscription services.
Website

I was able to verify multiple physical cafe locations in New York City and the brand's own e-commerce platform, but I could not find evidence of the brand being sold in third-party grocery chains or external online marketplaces.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 24, 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 Variety Coffee Roasters, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-09-22 · Daily Coffee News
Variety Coffee Roasters Consistently Delivers with 10th New York Location

Brooklyn-based Variety Coffee Roasters reached a 10-shop milestone with the opening of a new cafe in the landmark Astral building in Greenpoint. The expansion highlights the company's steady growth since its 2008 founding and its continued focus on maintaining consistent quality across its New York City retail footprint.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-06. 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 emphasizes seasonal sourcing and freshness, it does not publish a list of specific sourcing countries or notable single-origin coffees on its website, nor does it provide verifiable details regarding specific philanthropic programs.

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