Stumptown Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee company founded in 1999 in Portland, Oregon by Duane Sorenson. The company is widely recognized as one of the founders of the third-wave coffee movement in America, helping to transform how consumers think about and consume coffee. Stumptown built its reputation on direct relationships with coffee farmers, meticulous sourcing, and a commitment to paying above-market prices for exceptional beans.
The roaster offers a range of whole bean coffees including single-origin offerings from producing countries across Central and South America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, along with signature blends like Hair Bender and Holler Mountain that have achieved cult status among coffee enthusiasts. Stumptown also pioneered the cold brew coffee category with its bottled Stumptown Cold Brew, which helped bring cold brew from niche cafes into mainstream grocery stores nationwide.
Stumptown operates cafes in Portland, Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, and other cities, and sells its products online and through grocery retailers across the country. The company was acquired by Peet's Coffee (JAB Holding Company) in 2015 but continues to operate with its own brand identity, roasting approach, and sourcing relationships. Stumptown's online store offers fresh-roasted whole bean coffee, cold brew, brewing equipment, and merchandise with subscription options available.