Chris Moore is the co-owner of Grounded Coffee in Madison, Alabama. We joked about how not all baristas in Alabama wear overalls but instead are up-to-date with the latest trends in the coffee industry. They serve everyone from military personnel who like their coffee as dark as it can get and others who want a dessert in a mug. Check out Grounded Coffee's shop! 

Other Alabama shops recommended by Chris: 

Angel's Island Coffee in Huntsville, AL

Honest Coffee Roasters in Huntsville, AL

Looking for more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states. 

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at [email protected]. 

2022 is here! With a new year comes a new purpose. This year we are hitting the road and are talking with coffee shop owners, workers and customers about what makes coffee different in their state. Learn about what to expect if you're visiting a new coffee shop and mark down the top places to stop by in each state as we highlight the local flavor. Who knows, you may find your next favorite shop by listening! 

Send us your favorite shop in your state or your must-see shops across the country to [email protected]. 

Erika and Holly serve the greater coffee community by helping independent coffee shop owners get training, resources and connections in the coffee world through Coffee Fest. Coffee Fest could be called a "boot camp" of sorts for coffee shop owners, baristas, coffee roasters, and really anyone in the coffee business community. They put on four events a year across the country to support and educate independent coffee shop owners. Erika and Holly understand the highs and lows of being in the daily grind of serving coffee. They share what it's like to look ahead and help business owners get the training they need to be successful. 

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Chris is the founder of Keys to the Shop podcast which helps coffee shop owners get free resources through listening to this podcast and consulting services. He shares about themes in the coffee industry and what he's learned from his 22 years of coffee experience. Go check out his podcast if you're a coffee shop owner or just starting your journey in the coffee industry.

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Ben is the founder of Gold Mountain Coffee Growers which connects coffee farmers with coffee roasters. He shares about the time, effort and process it takes to grow coffee. He started Gold Mountain Coffee Growers out of his passion to help end poverty for coffee farmers. Coffee growing is at risk of dying out and with it our morning cup of coffee. 

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Ella is the co-founder of Honey & Roses Coffee Co. She shares what it looks like to start a business from the ground up to support small-batch coffee roasters and bakers. She began her business journey right before the world of coffee started to make a major shift to selling online. https://honeyandrosescoffee.com/

Keri, the owner of Elliott & Murrey Coffee Roasters, talks about the nuances of roasting beans, why she uses single-origin coffee and blends, and what it takes to open a business during a downswing in the economy.

Keri, owner of Elliott & Murrey Coffee Roasters, talks about the nuances of roasting beans, why she uses single-origin coffee and blends, and what it takes to open a business during a downswing in the economy. 

Todd (see if you can guess where his accent is from) shares his experience with coffee as he grew up in the southern part of the U.S. and how coffee culture seems to transcend state lines. He is also a contributor to the "Common Grounds: An Entrepreneurial Guide to the Coffee Shop Office" book. 

AZ, co-owner of 360 Coffee, shares his story about building and running his coffee cart business out of Portland, Oregon.