Pinewood Coffee Co. Expands Its Roots Beyond Nashville's Pinewood Social

Pinewood Coffee Co., the coffee roasting arm of the multi-faceted hospitality group behind Nashville’s iconic Pinewood Social, is branching out with a dedicated space within the Monarch Showroom for luxury vehicles. The new venture promises wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales, led by industry veteran Robbie Meton, who brings years of experience from Barista Parlor, Good Citizen Coffee Company, and Steadfast Coffee.

The Pinewood Coffee Co. roastery is launching with four blends, five single-origins, and one decaf, all meticulously crafted on a Roest S100 before larger batches are produced using a Loring S15 Falcon roaster. Green coffees hail from reputable importers such as Bridging Tables, Hacienda La Minita, Honduran producer José Balbino Meza, and the Long Miles Coffee Project, among others.

According to Meton, Pinewood Coffee Co.’s mission is to highlight sweetness, clarity, and natural character in their roasts. They prioritize working with partners who share their values of stewardship, long-term trust, and quality. “We believe in ethical and transparent labor practices, environmental responsibility, and long-term producer partnerships,” Meton explained to Daily Coffee News.

While Pinewood Social’s coffee program will continue to rely on Nashville mainstay Crema Coffee Roasters, the new venture signifies a significant expansion for the hospitality group. The Pinewood Coffee Co. space features a full kitchen and dining area for tastings and samples, which Monarch Showroom also uses for community and charity events.

Although the roastery isn’t intended as a retail café, it serves as both a production hub and an educational space for cuppings, training sessions, and partner visits.

Pinewood Coffee Co. is planning public and private cuppings and tastings in the coming months. Although the roastery isn’t intended as a retail café, it serves as both a production hub and an educational space for cuppings, training sessions, and partner visits. The ultimate goal is to build strong wholesale partnerships and grow their direct-to-consumer audience.

Longer term, they’re working on the design of their flagship Pinewood Coffee Co. retail experience. Jake Sudduth, co-owner of Monarch Showroom and founder of Pinewood Coffee Co., remains optimistic about the venture’s potential to carve out its place in Nashville’s thriving coffee scene.

This expansion is an exciting development for both Pinewood Social and the Nashville coffee community. How do you think this new venture will impact the local coffee scene? Share your thoughts in the comments below! For all the latest coffee industry news, subscribe to our newsletter.

Howard Bryman Howard Bryman is the associate editor of Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. Based in Portland, Oregon, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the world of specialty coffee.