1802 Roasters

1802 Roasters is a micro-roaster located in the Cypress Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Operating as both a roastery and cafe, the company positions itself as a community-based artisan operation that serves the local area with freshly roasted coffee that doesn't have to travel long distances to reach customers. The company's core philosophy centers around maximizing flavor characteristics in their specialty coffee through constant trial and error, utilizing roast profiling and strict quality guidelines to ensure consistent results. 1802 Roasters exclusively sources top-quality, specialty-grade coffee beans that are hand-selected and sourced through direct trade relationships. They work with importers who maintain direct relationships with farms and cooperatives, ensuring farmers receive above-market prices for their crops while maintaining control over production processes. Sustainability is integral to 1802 Roasters' business practice, with careful consideration given to the social, environmental, and economic implications of every business decision. Their supply chain emphasizes direct trade relationships, which creates more equitable exchanges between coffee growers and importers while supporting small farming operations through cooperative structures. When seasonally available, they offer certified organic beans that meet their direct trade standards. The company demonstrates environmental consciousness through their packaging choices, using unbleached paper bags with removable plastic liners for recyclability and compostability. Their cafe operations utilize compostable cups, lids, and straws, along with unbleached recycled paper napkins, filters, and bags. They compost their spent coffee and chocolate, giving these materials a second life as plant nutrition. 1802 Roasters has received media coverage from notable publications including Daily Coffee News, Voyage LA, Sprudge, Eater LA, and The Eastsider LA, establishing their presence in the Los Angeles coffee community. The business also demonstrates commitment to accessibility, adhering to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines for their online presence and designating an accessibility coordinator to handle improvement suggestions.