About Third Coast Coffee
Third Coast Coffee Roasting Company is an Austin, Texas specialty roaster founded in 1993, making it one of the city's longest-running independent operations. Based in South Austin, it distributes widely through regional retailers including Central Market and carries USDA Organic and fair-trade certifications across its full catalog.
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Long before Austin became a destination for specialty coffee, Third Coast Coffee Roasting Company was already at work — roasting beans in South Austin since 1993. The company calls itself "a true Texas original," and the longevity earns the label. Over more than three decades, Third Coast has built one of the city's most enduring roasting operations, staying independent and local while the scene around it transformed.
The roastery is based in far South Austin along the Old Manchaca Road corridor, a quiet stretch that fits the company's understated identity. Third Coast is not primarily a café experience — it is a production roaster whose coffee reaches Austin residents through grocery shelves and restaurant kitchens rather than a single storefront. Central Market locations and other regional accounts carry its beans, making it one of the more widely distributed local roasters in the city.
The company's sourcing philosophy is built around fair trade and organic principles — certifications Third Coast has carried consistently and prominently. Its catalog spans classic blends and single-origin offerings, with products like the Moka Java — a medium-roast blend evoking the historic pairing of Ethiopian and Indonesian coffees — alongside single-origins such as Peru, sourced from small farmer cooperatives. The range reflects a roaster that takes both tradition and sourcing transparency seriously.
Third Coast has been documented by Foodways Texas, placing it in the record of Austin's food-and-drink history rather than just its commercial landscape. For coffee drinkers who want something rooted in the city rather than newly arrived, Third Coast offers an alternative to trendier options: a long-running local operation with organic and fair-trade credentials, wide availability across the region, and a catalog that covers everything from historically inspired blends to origin-specific single cups.
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Third Coast Coffee Roasting Company approaches its craft from a position of consistency rather than constant reinvention. Its core style runs toward medium roasts with approachable, well-rounded profiles. The Moka Java — one of its signature offerings — is described as sweet with cocoa and floral notes, medium to full body, and low acidity: a crowd-friendly profile that reflects the roaster's long-standing relationship with its customer base rather than a chase for novelty.
The catalog includes a house Third Coast Blend, single-origin offerings such as Star of Ethiopia and Sumatra, and historically rooted blends like the Moka Java. Coffees are sold whole bean or in multiple grind formats — drip, espresso, French press, Chemex, Turkish, and percolator — making the lineup accessible across most home brewing setups. The full lineup carries USDA Organic certification.
For bean buyers, Third Coast is one of the more accessible local options in Austin. Its coffees appear at Central Market and other regional retailers for easy pickup, and a subscription program through the website offers 10 percent savings on recurring orders. The online shop covers the full product range with standard shipping.
Coffee at a Glance
- Roaster status
- Profiled
- Roasting style
- Organic, fair trade, medium roast
- Best coffee drinks
- Moka Java, Third Coast Blend, Star of Ethiopia
- Bean products
- Single origins
- Best buying path
- In store
- Online beans
- Check availability
- Specialty transparency
- Moderate
What regulars say
Real reviews from Google — not ours, not paid.
★★★★★“Only place I know that roasts their own beans right there. Bags are stamped with the date roasted. Plenty of variety & always fresh. I like the Double French. A 1lb. bag is only $9. A little difficult to find if you've never been there (see pics), but well worth the trip.”
— Lizzy N., via Google
★★★★★“I’ve bought Barrett’s, Anderson, and Spokesman coffee beans, however, Third Coast Coffee is the freshest and the most quality beans I’ve tried so far. The shipping was so quick too. I think I’ve found my favorite roasters.”
— Eduardo H., via Google
★★★★★“I made my third or fourth order from Third Coast online. There was a slight issue with the order and these guys jumped through themselves to go above and beyond to make it more than right. Their coffee is AMAZING (I love the Coyona Natural)! As good as their coffee is their service is even better!”
— Caleb L., via Google
What Third Coast Coffee Roasts
Sourced from the Fondo Paez cooperative — founded in 1992 to support indigenous Nasa (Paez) farmers — and sold under the name Cafe Nyaft'ewesh ("Coffee of the Ancients"), this transitional organic medium roast offers caramel and butter tasting notes with a medium body, buttery mouthfeel, and gentle acidity.
Third Coast's ultimate dark roast, crafted by their roastmaster for a smokey, full-bodied cup with rich roastiness and no acidity. Bold and silken, it evokes a mysterious Parisian café experience — certified USDA Organic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Third Coast Coffee located?+
Third Coast Coffee Roasting Company is based at 10515 Old Manchaca Road in far South Austin, TX 78748. This is a production roasting facility rather than a walk-in café, so check availability before visiting in person.
What makes Third Coast Coffee distinctive in Austin's coffee scene?+
Third Coast has been roasting in Austin since 1993, making it one of the city's longest-running local roasters. It pairs that longevity with a firm commitment to fair trade and organic sourcing, and its coffees are widely distributed through Austin-area grocers and restaurants rather than limited to a single café.
What is Third Coast's roasting style?+
Third Coast leans toward medium roasts with approachable, balanced profiles. The Moka Java, for example, offers sweet, cocoa, and floral notes with medium-to-full body and low acidity — characteristic of a house style that prioritizes consistency and drinkability.
Where can I buy Third Coast Coffee beans?+
Third Coast coffees are available through the company's online shop at thirdcoastcoffee.com, as well as at Central Market locations and other Austin-area retailers and restaurants. Their "Find Our Coffee" page lists current local stockists.
Does Third Coast offer a coffee subscription?+
Yes. The website offers a subscribe-and-save option that takes 10 percent off the purchase price. Orders are delivered on a recurring schedule with no obligation, and subscriptions can be modified or cancelled at any time.
Does Third Coast Coffee have a café or tasting room open to the public?+
Third Coast Coffee operates primarily as a production roaster and distributor. It does not appear to run a traditional café storefront. Its coffees are most easily accessed through the online shop, local grocery partners like Central Market, or area restaurants and cafés that carry the brand.
Citations & Press
Third-party coverage and sources for Third Coast Coffee.
- YouTubewww.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ4c05X6eLA
- Lovelocalwww.lovelocal.com/listing/thirdcoastcoffee
- Coffeecantatacoffeecantata.co/?p=1803
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