Discover Little City Coffee Roasters: World-Class Coffees from a Historic Austin Name
Little City Coffee Roasters traces its roots back to Austin in the early 1990s, where the original Little City café and roastery became a beloved gathering place for decades. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves a great cup of coffee, Little City quickly became known for thoughtful sourcing, approachable yet elevated roasts, and a welcoming vibe that brought people together over shared cups. Little City Coffee Roasters
Though the downtown café closed in 2011, the spirit of Little City lived on — and today the brand has returned as a dedicated coffee roaster with deep ties to its hometown. Now operating out of Austin with connections to the Casa Brasil team, Little City roasts coffees from around the world — not just Brazil — bringing in beans from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and beyond. The Austin Chronicle+1
Little City’s sourcing philosophy centers on relationships that span decades, building trust with growers and selecting coffees that tell unique stories of land, heritage, and craft. Each batch is roasted freshly and evaluated carefully to ensure that every cup delivers clarity of flavor and balanced sweetness, whether it’s a classic blend or a standout single origin. Little City Coffee Roasters
What makes Little City special is this balance of heritage and exploration. The brand honors its Austin legacy — evoking memories of community and conversation — while introducing coffee lovers to exciting global beans that are approachable yet distinct. It’s a roaster that feels at home in both your morning routine and your next tasting experiment. The Austin Chronicle
Including Little City Coffee Roasters in Local Roast Club means offering a diverse range of world coffees from a brand that helped shape Austin’s early specialty coffee scene. It’s a perfect complement to Casa Brasil’s regional focus — and a reminder that great coffee can come from anywhere, so long as it’s roasted with care and respect.
Although Casa Brasil Coffees and Little City Coffee Roasters share a common heritage in Austin’s coffee community and collaborative roasting philosophy, Casa Brasil focuses exclusively on Brazilian coffees, while Little City showcases beans from around the world, allowing Local Roast Club members to enjoy both regional depth and global variety.
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