History
Roasted in New York, loved EVERYWHERE.
‘96 NY Origins
Founders Dave and Steve launched their first cafe at 52 Irving Place, specializing in a variety of 10 to 12 single-origin and house- blend coffees, a novelty at a time when most New Yorkers grabbed their morn- ing brew from delis or diners. Despite its modest size of just eight tables, Irving’s specialty coffee offerings quickly captivated the neighborhood, leading to overnight success.
‘98 Sourcing / Roasting:
Steve and David shifted their focus to sourc- ing their own beans, working directly with farmers and managing wholesale and in-house roasting. They purchased and converted a small carriage house in Millerton, upstate New York, into a roastery. To this day, all coffee continues to be roasted in Millerton, NY.
‘99 Online:
Irvingfarm.com went online enabling customers to order their unique coffee blends online and learn about their direct partnerships with coffee farmers.
‘01 Irving Place
Dave & Steve relocated their café to 71 Irving Place, establishing our flagship location—a trusted institution built on history, quality, and community.
‘02 Best Coffee:
Irving was recognized for its exceptional quality and was awarded “Best Coffee” by New York Magazine, cementing its reputation as a top destination for coffee enthusiasts in the city. This accolade highlighted Irving’s commitment to excellence in sourcing, roasting, and serving, drawing even more customers to their doors.
‘03 Millerton Cafe
Irving opens their first Upstate New York Cafe at 44 Main Street.
‘10 Single Origin
The company began experimenting with single-origin coffees and smaller batch roasting to highlight unique flavor profiles. We are proud to maintain these long-term, sus- tainable relationships at the origin.
‘12 Toll Roasting
Irving began toll roasting, also known as white-label production, for notable clients.
‘15 Education
Irving Farm estab- lishes a training lab in the Flatiron District to enhance barista skills and wholesale customer knowledge.
‘25 Today
We have 7 cafes in New York. Throughout our evolution we’ve stayed true to our hometown roots and commitment to offer the perfect authentic NY coffee. Online: Irving Coffee continues to actively enhance our online offerings, expand our unique subscription program, and ensure every coffee lover can share in the story and quality of our coffee products.
