Bird Rock Coffee
San Diego-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator roasting ethically sourced, single-origin coffee since 2006.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is a San Diego, California coffee roaster and cafe operator that has been roasting ethically sourced, high-quality, single-origin coffee since 2006, with 11 cafes throughout San Diego. The company describes its mission as serving the best possible coffee, supporting farms and producers economically, socially, and environmentally, and participating in the enrichment and diversification of its communities. It was recognized as Roaster of the Year in 2012 by Roast Magazine, is a consistent winner of scores above 90 from Coffee Review, received a 2017 Good Food Award, and has a Q-Grader certified roaster on site. Jeff Taylor purchased Bird Rock Coffee Roasters from its founder in 2017; he had previously founded PT's Coffee Roasting Co. in 1993. The company also runs a wholesale partnership program serving cafes, espresso bars, restaurants, breweries, hotels, e-commerce, and corporate cafes.
History
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters has been roasting ethically sourced, high-quality, single-origin coffee since 2006 and operates 11 cafes throughout San Diego. The company was recognized as Roaster of the Year in 2012 by Roast Magazine, has been a consistent winner of scores above 90 from Coffee Review, received a 2017 Good Food Award, and has a Q-Grader certified roaster on site. Jeff Taylor purchased Bird Rock Coffee Roasters from his friend and the company's founder in 2017. Taylor had founded his first coffee company in 1993 and, after opening several cafes in Topeka, Kansas and Kansas City, called it PT's Coffee Roasting Co. The company engages in direct trade with farmers, going beyond the fair trade structure, and its Quality Control Team works closely with farmers and importers.
Products and positioning
Specialty coffee roaster focused on ethically sourced, high-quality single-origin coffee, direct trade relationships, and award-winning quality.
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