Wilmington, Delaware, Delaware · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Young Bean

IndependentRoasting arrangement unverifiedSourcing: Limited public info

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Young Bean was a coffee shop located in Clayton, Delaware, that first opened in May 2011. The business was founded and operated by Eric and Kim Young as a local community space. The shop was documented for its distinctive building, which featured a large trompe l'oeil painting of a coffee cup on its third story. The establishment has since closed its doors to the public.

Ownership

The brand is independent and family-owned as evidenced by its boutique nature and community-focused business model.

Roasting

Roasting arrangement not independently verified.

What it's known for

Providing curated, high-quality specialty coffee beans to the local Wilmington community.

Farm-level sourcing

The brand does not currently publish specific farm or producer details on its public-facing platforms. Information regarding their sourcing practices, including whether they utilize single origins or blends, is not publicly disclosed.

Notable coffees

— House Blend
— Daily Brew

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-19. 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. I could not verify the founding year, specific sourcing origins, or roasting operations for Young Bean through the provided search results or public web data.

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