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Laconia, New Hampshire · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Wayfarer Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsWayfarer Coffee RoastersPapua New GuineaGuatemalaEthiopiaBrazilBurundiIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Wayfarer Coffee Roasters's site Wayfarer Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee company based in Laconia, New Hampshire, dedicated to fostering community through its multiple cafe locations. The brand focuses on small-batch, in-house roasting and provides a curated selection of ethically sourced single-origin coffees and blends. Beyond coffee, their cafes serve as community hubs featuring local makers and house-made food items.
Ownership
Wayfarer Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business co-founded by Karen Bassett, Reuben Bassett, and Ben Bullerwell.
Founded
2014
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Wayfarer is known for its community-centric cafe spaces in New Hampshire's Lakes Region and its commitment to small-batch, in-house roasting.
Sourcing countries
Papua New Guinea · Guatemala · Ethiopia · Brazil · Burundi
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty coffee from various global regions, often highlighting specific washing stations or outgrower groups. They offer both single-origin selections and house blends. While they emphasize ethical sourcing and partnerships with distributors, they do not consistently publish the specific farm names for every offering.
Notable coffees
- — Ulya Waghi Valley (Papua New Guinea)
- — Ella (Guatemala)
- — La Bendicion (Guatemala)
- — Kosha Geshe Outgrowers (Ethiopia)
- — Marcelo Assis (Brazil)
- — Lakeport Blend (Ethiopia & Burundi)
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-28. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand mentions a founding date of approximately 5 years ago in a 2019-era source, the exact calendar year of establishment was not explicitly confirmed on their primary website.