Hammerhead Coffee Roasters

Hammerhead Coffee Roasters, based in Bellingham, Washington, is a small‑batch roastery known for organic and fair trade coffees. Owners Mitchell Steed & Meredith O’Malley continue the legacy of founders Scott Hartwich & Mary Burwell, roasting unique blends like Velvet Elvis in their flagship coffee shop.

About Hammerhead Coffee Roasters

Founded in 2007 by Scott Hartwich and Mary Burwell, Hammerhead Coffee Roasters traces its roots to Portland, Oregon, where the founders met and launched one of the city's earliest espresso carts. Their success led them to Bellingham, where they built a beloved coffee house and small‑batch roasting business. Now owned by Mitchell Steed and Meredith O’Malley, Hammerhead continues to honor that legacy. The company sources Fair Trade, Organic‑certified green beans and prefers to work with cooperatives of small growers rather than large plantations. Since early 2016 they've noted "Ingredients: 100% Organic Coffee Beans" on their packaging and are working toward new organic certification in 2026.

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