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Vigilante Coffee Company

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsVigilante Coffee CompanyDistrict of Columbia coffee roastersColombiaHawaiiVietnamIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Vigilante Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster that evolved from a basement operation in Washington, D.C. to a bi-coastal business with cafes in Maryland and California. The company focuses on direct-trade relationships, transparent pricing, and meticulous roast profiles managed by their master roaster. They are recognized for their commitment to quality and sustainable practices within the specialty coffee industry.

Ownership
Vigilante Coffee is an independent, family-owned company founded by Chris Vigilante, with Ashley Vigilante and Franklin Ventura serving as co-owners.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Vigilante is known for its direct-trade sourcing model, commitment to transparency, and its unique status as a roaster with operations on both the East and West Coasts of the United States.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Hawaii · Vietnam
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade and publishes a transparency report that lists specific coffee lots, farm or region names, and FOB pricing. They prioritize building multi-year relationships with producers to ensure quality and sustainability, moving beyond commodity market pricing.
Notable coffees
  • — Colombia Fuego
  • — Colombia La Serrania Decaf
  • — Colombia La Falda
  • — Colombia Madre Laura Decaf
  • — Hawaii Onila
  • — Hawaii Maui Grown Yellow Caturra
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Vigilante Coffee Company, 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 2026-10-18. 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. While the brand provides detailed historical transparency reports, I could not verify the current real-time inventory of all single-origin offerings beyond those listed in their historical transparency data and general shop descriptions.

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