Our Story

Veteran family owned and operated WWI/WWII era coffee Roasters -   The brand started as a brick and mortar coffee shop that roasted and supplied their own coffee. As the COVID19 pandemic lingered, the business shifted to roasting only and being offered online. 

Sarah (USN) and Dan (USMC) met while stationed together at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in 1993. They met in the weight room of the base gym and would build their friendship over the common bond of lifting weights. As duty goes, they would end up stationed apart and lose contact. Fast forward a few years and their paths would cross again. At first, strictly in the context of friendship - however, that would continue to grow as they both realized they complimented each other perfectly. Presently, the most friction you will see from them is a typical Navy vs. Marine Corps rivalry.

Part of the adventure that Sarah brought into the relationship was her twin sons, Dedrik and Tre. Both boys have Autism, sensory integration issues, and a Brain Trauma Injury (fetal development) called Leukoencephalopathy, among other diagnoses. These little hiccups make both boys wonderfully unique. Every day is an adventure. 

Why the WWI/WWII theme? In a region that is saturated with Civil War history, it is important to remember others who sacrificed and helped to shape our country and culture.

Sarah was predominantly raised by her paternal grandparents (Ed and Lois Shafer). The music they most preferred was Big Band, Swing, and Early Jazz. It became a natural selection to use this music to set the tone of the café.  James Shafer, older brother of Ed, was an Army Air Corps pilot during WWII. He trained in the PT-17 Boeing Stearman, the T6 Texan, and the Bt-13 Vultee.  After that, he spent his time in the cockpits of the B25 Mitchell and P61 Black Widow. James double majored in college to earn a Civil Engineering degree and a degree in Music. He wrote and composed the music for a 10 piece band that played music in the styles previously listed. Sarah and her Great Uncle Jim spent quite a bit of time together during the last year of his life.

Major James C.F. Shafer was the father of Ed and James, and Sarah’s Great Grandfather.  He served in the US Army as a Battalion Commander with American Expeditionary Forces during WWI.  He saw combat in San Mihiel, Muese-Argonne, and was active at Les Sartelles.