Community Coffee

Community Coffee is a quintessential American family-owned brand with deep roots in Louisiana. Founded in 1919 by Henry Norman 'Cap' Saurage, the brand began in a local general store in Baton Rouge. Saurage named the coffee 'Community Coffee' as a tribute to the neighbors and friends who supported his fledgling business. Over a century later, the brand remains uniquely tied to Southern American culture, particularly the Gulf Coast region.

While the company sources high-quality Arabica beans from various coffee-growing regions in Central and South America, as well as Africa and Asia, the final manufacturing—including the roasting, blending, and packaging—takes place primarily in its state-of-the-art facilities in Baton Rouge and Port Allen, Louisiana. This localized manufacturing process ensures the specific flavor profile that the brand's loyal customer base has come to expect.

Unlike many historic food and beverage brands that have been acquired by global conglomerates, Community Coffee continues to be owned and operated by the Saurage family. Today, it stands as the largest family-owned retail coffee brand in the United States, maintaining its independence and commitment to its founding community-centric values. The company is currently led by the fourth generation of the Saurage family, ensuring that the brand's heritage is preserved while expanding its distribution across the country.