Compass Coffee

Compass Coffee ("Compass") is an American coffee roaster and retailer based in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 2014 by Michael Haft and Harrison Suarez, and currently has twelve existing locations in Washington, D.C. and Virginia, including one active roasting facility.[1][2][3] Compass is also currently building a roasting facility in the Ivy City neighborhood of Washington, D.C.[4]

Compass Coffee
Private
IndustryCoffee
FoundedJuly 2014 (July 2014)
Shaw, Washington, D.C., United States
FoundersMichael Haft
Harrison Suarez
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., United States
ProductsCoffee, Tea
Websitewww.compasscoffee.com

History

Haft and Suarez, both native Washingtonians, decided to begin the company following their return to the city after leaving active duty in the Marine Corps.[5] The flagship cafe opened in July 2014 in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington.[6] This location also houses the company’s main roaster and production center as well as offices.[7] Following the first location, Compass built another cafe in the same neighborhood, opening in September, 2015.[8] Compass opened three more shops in DC.[9]

On October 20 2017, Compass Coffee founders Haft and Suarez received the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Community Impact Award at the 2017 Chamber’s Choice Gala.[10]

See also

References
  1. Judkis, Maura (17 September 2014). "From the Ground Up: Legacy and legwork". Washington Post.
  2. Ravindranath, Mohana (28 December 2014). "At Compass Coffee, data is the secret ingredient". Washington Post.
  3. "Compass Coffee". compasscoffee.com. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
  4. culture, Maura Judkis closeMaura JudkisReporter covering; food; artsEmailEmailBioBioFollowFollowReporter, the. "Compass Coffee is expanding with a new roastery and coffee shop in Ivy City". Washington Post. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  5. Judkis, Maura (30 September 2014). "With Compass Coffee, two former Marines find their way home". Washington Post.
  6. "Best Local Coffee Shops in Washington, D.C." CBS Local. 27 February 2018.
  7. Hayes, Laura (26 November 2014). "The best coffee shop in 13 DC 'hoods". Thrillist.
  8. Bethune, Meredith (3 November 2015). "Compass Coffee's Second Location Is Now Open". Eater DC.
  9. Carman, Tim; Carman, Tim (5 April 2017). "Starbucks is all over downtown Washington. These coffee shops are much better". Washington Post.
  10. "DC Chamber Recognizes Compass Coffee". MidCity DC News. 10 November 2017.
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