Joe's Story

THE RAMBLIN’ JOE STORY

Joe is the Head of Discovery at Ramblin' Joe's Coffee. For more than 23 years, he’s been on a journey to uncover remarkable coffees—seeking out the beans, the brews, and the stories behind them. Sometimes that journey takes him wandering from city to city, visiting local coffee shops to experience the flavors that define a community. Other times it leads him deep into coffee-growing regions, backpack strapped on, sharing time with farmers who cultivate rare and beautiful beans.

Joe’s curiosity never quits. He understands that farmers shape flavor through the land they tend, and that baristas craft those flavors into something new by blending them with the tastes of their own region. All across the world, unique coffees are being paired with local ingredients to create unexpected experiences. Since most people don’t get the chance to visit these places themselves, Joe brings those discoveries home—making them accessible in our Coffee Shops.

But Joe doesn’t see himself as an expert standing on a pedestal. He sees himself as a regular guy who loves travel, good company, and the joy that a great cup of coffee can bring. He cares deeply for the environment and the communities he visits, often lending his time and energy to local organizations working to make the world better.

He also knows that most people don’t speak in the same tasting-notes language used by coffee professionals—and they shouldn’t have to. People know what they enjoy, even if they can’t describe it with fancy words. So instead of telling customers what they should taste, Joe invites them to discover flavor alongside him. He talks simply, honestly, and in a way that feels friendly and familiar.

Because with Joe, there’s no wrong answer—just the happiness found in the journey, one cup at a time.

Our cafe is always open so, please come by and have a cup with me. 

David Lambert (Original Joe)