Coffee By Design is a sustainably and ethically sourced coffee roaster, retailer, and wholesaler that opened in Portland, Maine, USA, in 1994. Our business model seeks to move forward initiatives that support people and the planet, improving how everyone lives well together – locally and worldwide.

We support growth and development in communities at origin ensuring equal opportunity. Our focus on sustainability supports long-term environmental and social well-being. We believe trade, not aid, is the solution to economic stability.

Our efforts have received numerous awards for coffee excellence and business practices, including Roast Magazine’s 2020 Macro Roaster of the Year, the SBA’s Small Businesspersons of the Year for the State of Maine, the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence, the Edmund H. Muskie Access to Justice Award, the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Catalyst Award, and a Legislative Sentiment from the State of Maine for public service. We have a long-term relationship and commitment to farmers throughout Africa and look forward to a sustainable and vibrant future for us all.