Chris Vigilante is the owner and green buyer of Vigilante Coffee Company in Hyattsville and College Park, MD, and in Oceanside, CA. Chris started his coffee journey working at a Hawaiian cafe and roastery. He always daydreamed about what changes he would make if he ran the shop. Soon after, he moved back to the east coast where he devised to open Vigilante Coffee Company in Maryland. Recently, they expanded to California. Chris describes his journey as a way to live out his passion. "Find a pursuit that you look forward to going to work every day." 

Drop by one of their locations or order their coffee beans online. Support a local business and try delicious coffee as you pass through Maryland (and California)!

Looking for other shops to visit around Maryland and California? These are the shops recommended by Chris:

Ceremony Coffee Roasters in Annapolis, Baltimore, and Bethesda, MD

Pitango Gelato with several locations in VA and MD

Swing's Coffee in Alexandria, VA

Somewhere Cafe in Washington, DC

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters in La Jolla, CA

Revolution Roasters in Oceanside, CA

Verve Coffee Roasters with several locations in CA and Japan

Want 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].