History
Solar Roast Coffee was started in 2004 by brothers Michael and David Hartkop. At the time, Michael was an apprenticed coffee roast master, and David was a special effects artist with an interest in alternative energy. So that they could move out of their parents' house in Oregon, they decided to combine their talents and go into business together. The idea to build a solar coffee roaster from scratch came out of the necessity to build a coffee roaster for low cost, and the desire to create a practical demonstration of concentrated solar energy.
Specialties
100% USDA Organic Certified coffee, roasted on the world's only Commercial Solar Powered coffee roasters! Solar Roast Coffee specializes in espresso drinks and black coffee. Our black coffee in our #1 selling item. Our second best selling item are our cafe lattes. Solar Roast Coffee serves fresh made soups, salads and bagel sandwiches. We use pastries baked in house as well as from the best local bakeries. Our coffee beans are available in store to take home! We are also available in 42 states in more than 250 grocery stores! Stop in and enjoy the taste of Solar Roast!