Historic Roots.
Fresh Roasts.
We are Arsenal Coffee Roasters—
a small-batch roastery based in historic Philadelphia.
We offer quality speciality coffee that is
Bold, Smooth, Ethically Sourced, & Thoughtfully Prepared.
ARSENAL COFFEE ROASTERS
ARSENAL COFFEE ROASTERS
Our small-batch roasts
Tri-Blend
Signature Blend (Medium Dark)
Espresso
Single Origin Peruvian (Medium)
Java Cat
Single Origin Colombian (Medium Light)
Hi-Fi for the morning.
Our coffee beans are of the highest quality, having partnered with the best producers the world over. Born out of a curiosity for how coffee is made, we operate in the historic Frankford Arsenal, in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia.
Behind the Beans — Our Team
Craig
Founder & Master Roaster
Craig brings over a decade of experience in Philadelphia’s industrial and culinary revitalization to the brand. His journey into specialty coffee was born from a deep curiosity about the coffee-making process, sparked by a pivotal trip to Costa Rica.
Meticulous Craftsmanship: Craig is the technical heart of our roasting operation. Having formally trained at Mill City Roasters, he spends his days applying meticulous care to the roasting process, carefully dialing in the beans to perfect the signature "bold and smooth" flavor profiles that define Arsenal today.
Local Stewardship: Craig oversees the core vision, quality control, and logistical health of our roasting operations within the Culinary Collective.
Matt
Head of Growth & Local Liaison
Matt serves as the "operational engine" and the human face of the brand, bridging our masterfully roasted coffee with the vibrant connections made out in the neighborhood.
Community & Retail Growth: Matt is our boots on the ground. He works closely with local retailers to bring our freshly roasted beans directly to your favorite neighborhood shops, markets, and cafes.
The Local Experience: When he isn't managing and expanding our retail partnerships, you can find Matt engaging directly with the community at local farmers markets throughout Philadelphia, collaborating with local businesses, and building meaningful connections over a shared love of great coffee.
Our Roasting Room at Building 38
All Arsenal Coffee is meticulously roasted in small batches within our roasting room at Building 38 of the historic Frankford Arsenal in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia.
Our roastery brings new life and renewed purpose to the space, which originally was the center of U.S. military small-arms ammunity design and development. The Arsenal has been repupurpsed throughout its history from the Civil War through World War II and now redeveloped as multi-use commercial, educational, and light-industrial property where we roast as a member of the Culinary Collective.
Culinary Collective
in the Arsenal
We are proud members of the Culinary Collective at the Arsenal, a community of over 100 local food entrepreneurs dedicated to a shared vision for an inclusive and connected Philadelphia food scene.
This partnership allows us to roast with a smaller environmental footprint through shared resources while contributing to a more inclusive and connected Philadelphia food scene.
With renewed purpose.
Ethically Sourced.
Empowering farmers and producers by supporting best practices in our chain of production.
Local. Small Batch.
Roasting out of the historic Arsenal building in small batches gives our specialty coffee a superior flavor.
People-Over-Profit.
We operate with a commitment to improving the lives of our workers and putting people and planet first.
Our trusted producers support our collective, with a bountiful supply.
