SOLAR ROAST COFFEE
Food and Beverage ServicesColorado, United States11-50 Employees
Solar Roast Coffee operates in the food and beverage services sector, focusing on roasting and supplying coffee products. It is based in Pueblo, Colorado, with roots in Oregon and a commitment to eco-friendly practices in its operations. The company began in 2004 when brothers Michael and David Hartkop built a solar-powered roaster in their Southern Oregon backyard, later establishing a retail cafe in Pueblo in 2007. In 2012, Solar Roast adopted a hybrid roasting system that draws heat from solar energy and natural gas, while solar panels on the cafe roof help reduce overall electricity use. By September 2016, the company was selling coffee to more than 350 wholesale customers across 48 states. In 2019, it expanded with a new location in Colorado Springs, reflecting ongoing growth.