Category: About Cartel

Cartel Roasting Co. was built for the long haul — and for our community. Over the years, we believe we have demonstrated resilience and adaptability in serving great coffee through …

Our Give Back Program was created during the pandemic as a way to support our local communities. At a time when some of our cafés were closed, we wanted to …

Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared stories about our journey, introduced you to our team, and given you a look at how we operate. All of it comes back …

Cartel started in a small Tempe neighborhood with friends and neighbors pitching in to help us open. That spirit of collaboration never left. It became the foundation of everything we …

Cartel started in Tempe, Arizona, and this state will always be home. Twelve  of our thirteen locations are here. Our production facility is here. The community that built us is …

When you invest through StartEngine, you’re buying shares in Cartel Roasting Co. You become a literal owner of the company. Your investment helps us grow, and you own a piece …

Looking back at 2025, we made significant progress on several fronts. We launched our StartEngine campaign, opening up ownership to our community instead of taking the traditional venture capital route. …

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At Cartel Roasting Co., we imagine a world where everyone is equal; where community and business meet for good and provide safe space for individuality and human connection; and where …

Hey, look. No one likes a person who talks about themselves but listen… We’ve worked hard, paid some dues, and perfected something delicious. Not everything has always been unicorns and …

Meet Nikki Byjoe! She’s a barista at our Coronado location, and an absolutely delightful person. If you’ve ever had the chance to speak with her, you know just how kind she …

Immense change is happening around the globe, and as unprecedented as things can be, it’s important for us at Cartel to keep pace. With that being said, due to the elevated …

At Cartel, we feel it’s incredibly important for us to do our part in the community. In July of 2020, we took action by launching a benefaction initiative. As part …

Why Cartel Roasting Co.?  When we opened our little coffee lab,14 years ago; we had no idea we would grow so much, as a company, a brand, and as a community. Today, calling …

It’s no secret times are tough right now for those simply looking for a roof over their head; costs are skyrocketing for renters and home buyers alike. That’s where our …