Buddy Brew Coffee

Dave and Susan Ward began roasting coffee in their South Tampa garage in 2002 as gifts for friends and family. Their passion led them to open Buddy Brew Coffee in 2009, turning a hobby into a business built on ethically sourced, specialty-grade beans and the motto “brew good, do good”. Over the years they have grown into one of Tampa Bay’s most beloved coffee brands, with eight welcoming cafes from Bay to Bay Boulevard and Armature Works to the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College and downtown Sarasota. Each location serves freshly roasted coffee and acts as a gathering space for the community while supporting wholesale partners and subscription customers.