Top Coffee Roasters in New Jersey (2025)
Looking for the best ethically sourced, small-batch coffee in New Jersey? In this roundup, we spotlight the top coffee roasters in the Garden State.
Looking for the best ethically sourced, small-batch coffee in New Jersey? The Garden State is home to a vibrant scene of coffee roasters who care deeply about quality, transparency, and community.
In this roundup, we spotlight the top coffee roasters in NJ who prioritize sustainability, fair trade, and direct farmer relationships—including Cultura Coffee, a Philly neighbor with deep roots in NJ. If you're searching for sustainable NJ coffee roasters, direct trade coffee in New Jersey, or eco-friendly local coffee, this list is your go-to.
☕ Top Sustainable & Ethically Sourced Coffee Roasters in NJ (2025 Edition)
1. Cultura Coffee – PA/NJ (2025 NJ Coffee Fest Vendor)
Cultura Coffee is all about doing one thing really Really well: Colombian coffee at its freshest and most vibrant. Roasting in both the Jersey Shore and Philly, they build relationships with smallholder farms on the ground in Colombia, ensuring every bean is sourced sustainably and ethically. Their roasts are focused on highlighting origin and quality above all.
✨ Direct Trade, Woman and Latino-Owned, Community-Focused
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2. Maiden Coffee Roasters – Jersey City, NJ / Asbury Park, NJ
Maiden Coffee is a modern New Jersey roaster committed to ethical sourcing and traceable supply chains. Their flagship café is located inside Café Volan in Asbury Park, where locals and visitors alike enjoy their clean, dynamic single-origin brews. Maiden partners with importers and farms that meet high environmental and social standards.
✨ Sustainable Sourcing, Micro-Roaster, Inclusive Space
3. Black River Roasters – Whitehouse Station, NJ
Black River Roasters specializes in certified organic and Fair Trade coffees. They roast fresh daily and source from small cooperatives that meet rigorous sustainability standards, including Rainforest Alliance and Bird Friendly certifications.
✨ Organic, Fair Trade, Eco-Friendly Packaging
4. Red Phoenix Coffee Roasters – NJ
Red Phoenix starts with coffee grown on environmentally conscious farms and uses energy-efficient roasting systems. They're committed to reducing emissions, minimizing waste, and delivering excellent quality through conscious sourcing.
✨ Energy-Efficient Roasting, Eco-Conscious Farming
5. Java Love Coffee Roasting Co. – Montclair, NJ
Woman-owned and proudly local, Java Love roasts organic and ethically sourced beans with a community-driven mission. They support social causes and environmental sustainability while maintaining a fun, accessible vibe.
✨ Woman-Owned, Fair Trade, Community Driven
6. Penstock Coffee Roasters – Highland Park, NJ
Formerly OQ Coffee, Penstock is known for cultivating direct trade relationships and sourcing only traceable microlots. Their quality-first approach is paired with educational programming and transparency.
✨ Direct Trade, Traceability, Educator-Oriented
7. Queen City Coffee Roasters – Plainfield, NJ
Queen City takes a relationship-based approach to sourcing, working closely with importers who value transparency and equitable practices. Their blends and single origins are roasted with intention and character.
✨ Relationship Coffee, Community Investment
8. Fair Trade Coffee Company – Plainfield, NJ
With over 20 years of small-batch roasting under their belt, this company is committed to sourcing exclusively Fair Trade certified beans. They roast fresh every few days to ensure top quality and taste.
✨ Fair Trade Certified, Long-Standing Ethical Roaster
9. Rippin Coffee Roasters – NJ (2025 NJ Coffee Fest Vendor)
A standout at this year’s NJ Coffee Fest, Rippin Coffee is a rising star known for local transparency and increasing focus on direct sourcing relationships.
✨ Local Roaster, Festival Favorite
10. Steady Hand Café & Collective – NJ (2025 NJ Coffee Fest Vendor)
This collective-based café and roaster centers around equity and sustainability, sourcing from ethical cooperatives and building a platform for inclusive community coffee education.
✨ Collective Model, Ethical Co-Op Sourcing
11. Grover's Mill Coffee Shop – Lawrenceville, NJ
Grover's Mill is a cozy, community-focused coffee shop that takes sustainability seriously. They roast small batches with an emphasis on direct trade and eco-friendly practices, sourcing beans that support farmers and protect the environment. Their welcoming vibe makes it a local favorite for both serious coffee lovers and casual sippers.
✨ Direct Trade, Small Batch, Community-Centered
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12. Paper Street Coffee – Cresskill, NJ (2025 NJ Coffee Fest Vendor)
Paper Street Coffee is all about precision and passion. This Jersey Shore roaster crafts thoughtfully sourced coffees with a strong commitment to fair trade and sustainable farming practices. Their roasting approach highlights the unique stories behind each coffee, inviting drinkers to savor complexity and ethical impact in every cup.
✨ Fair Trade, Artisan Roasting, Story-Driven
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Whether you're hunting for your next favorite bag of beans or seeking wholesale partners who share your values, these NJ coffee roasters deliver on ethics, quality, and taste. Bookmark this guide and drink responsibly!
For wholesale inquiries, café partnerships, or bulk orders from Cultura Coffee, get in touch with us here.
Subscriptions Page Work in Progress
Hey Crew! Jess and Ed here—We wanted to let y’all know, we heard some suggestions and we have a bit of a stopgap in place. But no worries.
The Problem:
Some customers suggested updates to the subscriptions model that we’re using.
What does that mean to me?
We’ve found that due to the platform we’re using to host our beautiful site, there are limitations to the sales platform. Don’t worry, everything works and is secure and all that—it is just a pain to customize the products in a manner that works for us.
The Solution:
Cultura Coffee will be looking to move to a platform that is better designed for our products and subscriptions.
So, you’re closing? Will that break stuff?
No, and No.
tldr;
Unless you want a technical talk with Ed, just know, Cultura Coffee is here for you. We’ve heard your feedback and we want y’all to be happy. We’re moving platforms to give you a better shopping experience around subscriptions and a better inventory management page for us.
Punk’n Coffee Spice Recipes
How to brew the perfect pumpkin spice drink with Cultura Coffee's Punk'n Coffee Spice.
Punk’n Spice Syrup
Brew up a little fall (or year-round) magic with this super easy, 4-ingredient pumpkin spice syrup! Perfect for your cup of Culture coffee, drizzling over pancakes, or even adding a spooky twist to your favorite cocktails. In just 5 minutes, you’ll have a potion that captures all the cozy, haunting vibes of the season.
Ingredients:
¾ cup water
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup pumpkin purée
2 teaspoons of Cultura Coffee’s Punk’n Spice
Instructions:
Conjure your cauldron: Whisk together the water, brown sugar, pumpkin purée, and spice in a small pot.
Simmer the spell: Let the mixture bubble and brew over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Strain the magic: Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pulp, leaving you with a silky, spellbinding syrup.
Enchant your treats: Stir a tablespoon into your coffee for a bewitching pumpkin spice latte, or drizzle it over sweet treats.
Store your spooky syrup in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze it in ice cube trays for a longer-lasting potion 🎃✨
Punk’n Spice Brew
Time to get all warm and cozy! Here’s how to add Punk’n spice mix directly to your cup of Cultura coffee.
Pre-Brew: Infuse the Flavor
Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of Coffee Spice per mug into your coffee grounds before brewing. This trick works perfectly for drip coffee, pour-over, French press, and even espresso. You’ll end up with a brew that tastes like autumn in a cup—think warm, spicy vibes all the way!
For Aeropress users: Coffee Spice tends to clog those paper filters (yikes!), so we suggest sprinkling it directly into your mug post-brew.
Post-Brew: Top It Off!
If you’re all about adding a finishing touch, this one’s for you! Dust ⅛ teaspoon of Coffee Spice per cup on top of your freshly brewed coffee. Want to take it up a notch? Froth it with your milk for a creamy, dreamy, spiced-up latte.
Mix It Your Way
These are just starting points, so don’t be afraid to play around! Go ahead and brew up your best spooky season sips, and let us know how you’re enjoying your Coffee Spice creations! 👻🍁
Cafe Campesino Recipes
Recipes to put some encanto in your cup with Cultura Coffee's Cafe Campesino Coffee Spice.
Colombian panela, unrefined cane sugar.
What exactly is a café campesino? Also known as "tinto campesino," this is a beloved, traditional coffee preparation enjoyed by Colombian farmers in the region where Cultura Coffee’s beans are grown. It's a sweet, comforting brew with a dash of Colombian encanto, that will bring the warmth and flavor of the Colombian countryside straight to your cup!
How To make a cafe campesino?
Simply add 1-3 tsp of Cultura Coffee’s Cafe Campesino Coffee Spice directly into your cup and stir. A tablespoon of the mix can also be added directly to hot water with a squeeze of fresh lime, to create the Colombian traditional beverage, aguapanela.
Enjoy with an arepa and slice of cheese for a perfect Colombian farm breakfast.