Founder Chuck Patton's Bird Rock Coffee Roaster opened its first cafe in 2006. By 2012, Bird Rock was awarded the prestigious Micro-Roaster of The Year award by Roast Magazine, honoring their commitment to excellence, sustainability and quality. Nowadays, Bird Rock continues to grow their range of sustainable relationships with origin farmers, paying fair prices, and collaborating on long-term goals. BRCR's slogan "Empowered by Great Coffee" underpins their motivation and inspiration by the many hands that touch each coffee—from the farm workers at origin to the baristas in your own kitchen.