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Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery is a unique fusion business that combines artisanal coffee roasting with art, music, and local history. The company operates from a historic Atlantic Coast Line Train Depot built in 1912 in Frostproof, Florida, which serves as both their roasting facility and gallery space. The business was founded with the mission of preserving this important local landmark while supporting coffee farmers around the globe. The company roasts their coffee beans on-site within the historic depot, creating fresh roasted coffee for customers while maintaining the building's historical significance. Their philosophy centers on supporting smallholder farmers from various coffee-growing regions including Brazil, Burundi, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, and Mexico. They offer single-origin coffees from these regions, each carefully selected and roasted to highlight the unique characteristics of the beans. Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery goes beyond just coffee, embodying a "fusion of art, music, coffee and history." The space serves as a gallery showcasing photography and custom framing services, while also featuring original music compositions by Mister Chris himself. The business includes Daisy, Chris's dog, who holds the honorary title of "Executive in Charge." The historic venue provides an immersive experience where customers can enjoy fresh roasted, freshly brewed coffee while exploring art, music, antiques, and the rich history of the restored train depot. The attached Freedom Station Park adds to the historical significance of the location. The company's purchases help maintain this historic landmark, continuing its service to the community just as it once supported citrus farmers across the ridge. The business operates with a focus on quality, community, and historical preservation, offering free shipping on orders over $65 and maintaining an active presence on social media platforms. Their diverse offerings include coffee beans, branded merchandise like t-shirts and collectible mugs, custom framing services, and musical entertainment.
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Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery • Frostproof, FL
$20.00 · $1.82/oz
Cashew • Honey Molasses • Milk Chocolate
Brazil Florada is Mister Chris' natural-process Brazilian from Cerrado and Sul de Minas smallholders. Cashew, honey molasses, and milk chocolate in a low-acid cup roasted in Frostproof's historic train depot.
Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery • Frostproof, FL
$20.00 · $1.82/oz
Varieties
Peach • Melon • Grapefruit
Burundi Gashikanwa FW is a fully washed Bourbon from Burundi smallholders, washed and dried at Nduwayezu. Peach, melon, and grapefruit in a smooth, full-bodied African cup from Mister Chris in Frostproof.
Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery • Frostproof, FL
$20.00 · $1.82/oz
Hazelnut • Grapefruit • Milk Chocolate
Costa Rica Tarrazu SHB is a washed Tarrazú lot from San Marcos smallholders in Costa Rica. Hazelnut, grapefruit, and milk chocolate with sweet balance and bright acidity, roasted at Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery.
Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery • Frostproof, FL
$20.00 · $1.82/oz
Varieties
Black Tea • Jasmine • Lemongrass • Floral
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe G1 is Mister Chris' sun-dried Ethiopian from Yirgacheffe smallholders and heirloom cultivars. Black tea, jasmine, and lemongrass with floral fragrance in a heavy-bodied cup from Frostproof.
Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery • Frostproof, FL
$20.00 · $1.82/oz
Apple Pie • Tangerine • Chocolate
Guatemala Jasmin SHB EP brings together two Guatemalan highland regions for apple pie, tangerine, and chocolate. Strictly hard bean with wine-like sweetness and full body, roasted by Mister Chris in Frostproof.
Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery • Frostproof, FL
$20.00 · $1.82/oz
Nutty • Caramel • Cherry • Chocolate
Honduras Del Campo HG is a washed Honduran high-grown coffee with nutty depth plus caramel, cherry, and chocolate. Carefully cupped and patio-dried, it is a friendly everyday cup from Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery.
Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery • Frostproof, FL
$20.00 · $1.82/oz
Almond • Chocolate • Lemongrass
Indonesia Sumatra is Mister Chris' wet-hulled Sumatran from Batak smallholders — mild acidity with almond, chocolate, and lemongrass. A full-bodied earthy cup for those who prefer gentler acid, roasted in Frostproof.
Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery • Frostproof, FL
$20.00 · $1.82/oz
Varieties
Almond • Chocolate • Lemongrass
Indonesia Sumatra Decaf SWP is a Swiss Water–decaffeinated Sumatran with Catimor and Typica beans. Almond, chocolate, and lemongrass stay in a full-bodied earthy cup without the caffeine, roasted by Mister Chris.
Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery • Frostproof, FL
$20.00 · $1.82/oz
Brown Sugar • Peach • Grapefruit
Kenya AA is Mister Chris' washed Kenyan from Murang'a — brown sugar, peach, and grapefruit in a top-graded AA screen-size lot. Raised-bed dried and roasted in Frostproof's historic depot.
Mister Chris' Coffee Gallery • Frostproof, FL
$20.00 · $1.82/oz
Caramel • Chocolate • Fruit • Nut • Vanilla
Mexico La Chilana HG is a fully washed high-grown Mexican from Chiapas smallholders. Caramel, chocolate, fruit, nut, and vanilla with bright balanced acidity in a friendly cup from Mister Chris.