Prelude Coffee Roasters is an artisanal coffee shop and roastery located in Oklahoma City's vibrant 8th Street Market, just east of Automobile Alley in Downtown OKC. The company operates with a clear philosophy that "coffee is a starting point" - the beginning to countless moments in life. They believe beginnings should be simple, humble, and kind, with their hope being that the coffee they serve becomes a tool for creating experiences, evoking memories, and inspiring new beginnings. The company specializes in roasting all of their coffees in-house, fresh every week, following a Thursday roasting schedule. They operate as both a specialty coffee roaster and a full-service coffee shop, offering classic staples including espresso, lattes, mochas, cold brews, pour-overs, and drip coffee. Their commitment to quality extends beyond just coffee - they also supply loose-leaf teas from Urban Teahouse and Woodshed Tea, and carry pastries from local Quincy Bake Shop. Prelude Coffee Roasters demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the local artisan community. They use handmade ceramics from local pottery artists, creating a unique and authentic coffeehouse experience. Their focus extends beyond just serving coffee to creating a communal space where people can gather and connect. Located inside the 8th Street Market on the second floor, Prelude positions itself as a community-focused destination that aims to serve "the best coffee that you've gotten to enjoy in Oklahoma." They offer wholesale partnerships for retailers, restaurants, and other organizations looking to improve their coffee programs, backed by a staff of experienced coffee professionals. The roastery maintains high standards for freshness, with a clear policy that all orders received before 7AM on roasting days start production that same day. This commitment to freshness and quality, combined with their community-focused approach and support for local artisans, positions Prelude Coffee Roasters as a distinctive player in Oklahoma City's specialty coffee scene.
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Prelude Coffee Roasters • Oklahoma City, OK
$21.20 · $1.77/oz
Cinnamon Bread • Milk Chocolate • Macadamia Nuts
Brasil Carmo de Minas is Prelude Coffee Roasters' Brazilian from the Cocarive Cooperative in Mantiqueira de Minas. Cinnamon bread, milk chocolate, and macadamia nuts with a pleasant medium body, low acidity, and mild sweetness.
Prelude Coffee Roasters • Oklahoma City, OK
$21.45 · $1.79/oz
Cocoa • Cherries • Orange Zest
Cold Brew Blend is Prelude Coffee Roasters' year-round café cold-brew signature, ready for home steeping. Cocoa, cherries, and orange zest in a balanced, highly drinkable roast from Oklahoma City.
Prelude Coffee Roasters • Oklahoma City, OK
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Maple Glaze • Raspberry Preserves • Cinnamon • Ginger • Root Beer
Colombia Decaf is Prelude Coffee Roasters' full-bodied Colombian without the caffeine. Maple glaze and raspberry preserves lead, with cinnamon-like spice and ginger that nods to root beer — proof decaf can still taste complete.
Prelude Coffee Roasters • Oklahoma City, OK
$22.00 · $1.83/oz
Strawberries • Agave Nectar • Granny Smith Apples
Ethiopia Guji Kercha is Prelude Coffee Roasters' natural Ethiopian from the Guji highlands. Sweet strawberries and agave nectar, a buttery mouthfeel, and bright granny-smith acidity in a fruit-forward cup roasted in Oklahoma City.
Prelude Coffee Roasters • Oklahoma City, OK
$22.25 · $1.85/oz
Graham Crackers • Brûléed Sugar • Pecan Praline
Golden Year Blend is Prelude Coffee Roasters' clean, balanced, sweet everyday cup, named for Oklahoma City band Husbands. Graham crackers, brûléed sugar, and pecan praline — childhood-memory flavors in a versatile roast.
Prelude Coffee Roasters • Oklahoma City, OK
$21.50 · $1.79/oz
Baking Spices • Cocoa • Cacao Nibs • Almond Butter • Dried Apricot
Guatemala San Pedro is Prelude Coffee Roasters' comfort cup from Mario Aguilar Ortiz at Finca La Esperanza. Baking spices and cocoa on the nose, cacao nibs and almond butter in the sip, with dried-apricot sweetness as it cools.
Prelude Coffee Roasters • Oklahoma City, OK
$22.45 · $1.87/oz
Vanilla Bean • Pipe Tobacco • Campfire Toasted Marshmallows
Inkwell is Prelude Coffee Roasters' classic dark roast blend — comfort and nostalgia in a hot cup. Vanilla bean sweetness, pipe-tobacco smoke, and campfire toasted marshmallows, and it pairs beautifully with milk.
Prelude Coffee Roasters • Oklahoma City, OK
$22.75 · $1.90/oz
Watermelon Jolly Ranchers • Brownie Batter • Rice Pudding • Dates • Raisins
Inner Dialogue #1 is Prelude Coffee Roasters' annual spring-summer blend of natural Ethiopia Guji and washed Mexico. Watermelon Jolly Ranchers acidity, brownie-batter and rice-pudding body, with date and raisin sweetness throughout.
Prelude Coffee Roasters • Oklahoma City, OK
$22.45 · $1.87/oz
Bakers Chocolate • Cracked Pepper • Dates • Molasses
The Familiar Blend is Prelude Coffee Roasters' comfort coffee for returning to what you know. Bakers chocolate, cracked pepper, dates, and molasses — wonderful with milk or brunch, and named for Mark Z. Danielewski's series.