OUR STORY
Established in 1993, Little City Connects Austinites Through High Quality, Locally Roasted Coffee.
Founded in 1993, Little City’s roots trace back to our first café and roastery on Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Texas. With the belief that “everyone deserves a great cup of coffee,” we quickly became a favorite hangout for Austin’s diverse community of students, politicians, musicians, artists, and professionals, all coming together over thoughtfully sourced and freshly roasted coffee.
When the original café closed after eighteen years, our passionate team of coffee lovers was determined to keep the spirit of Little City alive. We continued sourcing exceptional coffee, roasting it in Austin, and sharing it with our community. Today, Little City can be found nation-wide in homes, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, offices, breweries, food trucks, music venues, soccer stadiums, rock climbing gyms, and anywhere else that coffee lovers gather to enjoy a great cup.
HOW WE SOURCE
With a Commitment to Quality and Lasting Partnerships, We Travel the Globe Sourcing Exceptional Coffees that Reflect Tradition and Craftsmanship in Every Cup.
We travel the globe to build long-term, trusted relationships with the world’s top coffee growers, forging deep connections with individuals and communities across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and beyond. Many of our partners are friends we’ve worked with for decades, and together we’re committed to showcasing coffees that tell stories of dedication, heritage, and exceptional flavor. As Little City has grown, our focus on quality, craftsmanship, and relationship-building has only deepened and we’re proud to bring the world’s finest coffees to Austin and share them with you.
OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
EACH BATCH IS FRESHLY ROASTED AND CAREFULLY EVALUATED TO ENSURE EVERY COFFEE REACHES YOU AT ITS PEAK FLAVOR AND FULL POTENTIAL.
Inside Little City’s climate-controlled warehouse, each batch of coffee—whether a signature blend component or a unique seasonal microlot—undergoes precise, fresh-to-order roasting and sensory evaluation by our team to confirm that both the beans and the roast meet our quality standards. This meticulous process ensures that, by the time they reach you, all of our coffees achieve and express their fullest potential. We believe that attention to detail, from sourcing to the final cup, is essential to creating a memorable coffee experience.
