Your guide to America’s top roasters, one state at a time
Welcome to the first installment of my “America’s top roasters” coffee series—where I spotlight top coffee roasters, state by state! First up: Virginia. Whether you’re craving a bold espresso roast or fruity, light beans, this curated list highlights roasters praised on Reddit, Facebook, and Google reviews for quality, flavor, and service. Below you’ll find each roaster’s name, location, and a link to their website—ideal for ordering beans or finding a café near you.
| Roaster | Location | Website |
|---|---|---|
| LoCo Beans | Leesburg, VA | locobeans.com |
| Weird Brothers Coffee | Herndon/Leesburg, VA | weirdbroscoffee.com |
| Foundation Coffee Roasters | Fairfax, VA | foundationcoffeeroasters.com |
| Compass Coffee | Multiple VA locations | compass.coffee |
| Ironclad Coffee Roasters | Richmond, VA | ironcladroasters.com |
| Loud’n Roasters | Northern VA (Vienna etc.) | loudnroasters.com |
| Trager Brothers Coffee | Charlottesville, VA | tragerbrothers.com |
| Mudhouse Coffee Roasters | Charlottesville, VA | mudhousecoffee.com |
| Shenandoah Joe Coffee | Charlottesville, VA | shenandoahjoecoffee.com |
| Three Ships Coffee | Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA | threeshipscoffee.com |
These ten roasters represent some of the best coffee Virginia has to offer—though I haven’t tried them all yet! As I taste through each, I’ll share honest reviews under our Coffee Chronicles journey. Think of this as the starting lineup—stay tuned for updates as I explore each roaster, from bean quality to flavor notes and delivery experience.
Disclaimer: This list is curated based on publicly available reviews, community discussions on Reddit, Facebook, and Google, and overall reputation at the time of writing.
