Small-Batch Coffee Roasted in Jim Thorpe
Mauch Chunk was this town's name until 1954. It's been ours since 2013. We roast coffee to order in small batches, delivered fresh to local cups and doorsteps nationwide.
Roasting in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County
We started Mauch Chunk Coffee Company right here in Carbon County. We roast 100% Arabica coffees in small batches with zero additives or artificial flavorings. We supply local cafes and downtown shops with fresh roasts for daily brewing and retail shelves, and ship whole beans directly to homes across Pennsylvania and nationwide. If you are visiting for the weekend, you can enjoy our coffee at local spots in town or order whole-bean bags to take home. If you live here, we deliver fresh roasts across the borough and county each week.
Because our roastery operates locally, our coffee moves quickly from the roasting drum to local cups. We carefully select coffees for their clarity, character, and sense of place, from farms and cooperatives in Colombia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Honduras, and beyond. Whether you brew with a French press in a downtown bed & breakfast or run a drip machine at home, our coffees are roasted to order and delivered fresh.
We roast in dedicated batches in Carbon County to control temperature curves and roast profiles precisely.
Orders are roasted, packed, and dispatched within 24 hours of roasting.
We offer 12 oz retail bags (whole bean or ground) for home brewing and 5 lb bulk bags for commercial coffee service.
Standard ground shipping is free on all orders over $30 throughout Pennsylvania and the United States.
Where to Find Us in Town
A Visitor's Guide to Coffee in Town
Most people searching for coffee in Jim Thorpe are planning a day trip, booking a weekend at a local inn, or walking down Broadway. Here is how to find and brew fresh coffee while you are in town:
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Morning Coffee on Broadway
Find our coffee brewed daily at local spots in town, including Curiosities Coffee & Ice House, The Y on Broadway, and Perch.
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Fuel for the Trail
Pick up a 12 oz bag of whole-bean coffee before heading out on the D&L Trail through Lehigh Gorge State Park, cycling the 26-mile rail trail to White Haven, or hiking Mount Pisgah.
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Take-Home 12 oz Bags
Whole-bean bags make a practical, consumable gift from your trip. Buy them at shops in town or order online directly from our roastery.
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Ship Home When You Run Out
Once you return home, reorder through our online store. We roast weekly and ship directly to home addresses across Pennsylvania and nationwide, with free shipping on orders over $30.
Local Guides & Destinations
Guides for Jim Thorpe & the Surrounding Area
Asa Packer Mansion →
Tour the preserved 1861 Italianate Victorian home of railroad magnate and Lehigh University founder Asa Packer on Packer Hill Avenue.
HistoryOld Jail Museum →
Walk through the 1871 Carbon County stone prison on West Broadway, where seven of the Molly Maguires were held and executed in 1877.
HeritageHistoric Mauch Chunk →
Learn how the 19th-century anthracite coal trade, canal navigation, and the Switchback Railroad built the town of Mauch Chunk.
NatureLehigh Gorge State Park →
Hike, ride the D&L rail-trail, or take a scenic train ride through 6,000 acres of protected river gorge along the Lehigh River.
EventsJim Thorpe WinterFest →
Annual mid-February winter festival featuring ice carvers along Broadway, train excursions, and the downtown Mug Walk.
EventsFall Foliage Festival →
Three-weekend October event featuring local music, artisan and food vendors in Josiah White Park, and autumn color throughout the gorge.
HistoryHarry Packer Mansion →
The 1874 High Victorian brick mansion on Packer Hill, long said to have inspired the design of Disney's Haunted Mansion.
NatureWeissport Canal →
A level gravel towpath trail along the historic Lehigh Canal, four miles downstream from Jim Thorpe in Weissport.
AttractionsMahoning Drive-In →
A 1949 outdoor drive-in cinema on Seneca Road in Lehighton screening classic 35mm film prints on a giant outdoor screen.
Our Namesake & History
From Mauch Chunk to Jim Thorpe: 1818 to Today
The name Mauch Chunk comes from the Munsee-Delaware term for 'Bear Mountain,' the ridge overlooking the Lehigh River bend. Mauch Chunk was founded in 1818 by industrial pioneers Josiah White and Erskine Hazard along a steep gorge of the Lehigh River. The historic district was built directly into the canyon floor, with 19th-century stone and brick buildings lining Broadway and Race Street below steep mountain ridges. During the 19th century, Mauch Chunk grew into one of Pennsylvania's primary anthracite shipping ports, connecting coal mines in the upper hills to Philadelphia via the Lehigh Canal and river barges.
In 1827, the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company constructed the Switchback Gravity Railroad to transport coal nine miles from the mines in Summit Hill down to the canal chutes in Mauch Chunk. It was one of the earliest railroads built in the United States, using gravity on the downhill run and mules on the return until steam-powered inclined planes were installed in 1844. In the 1870s, after coal traffic shifted to newer locomotive lines, the Switchback was converted into a passenger excursion line, becoming one of America's earliest scenic rail attractions.
In 1954, the boroughs of Mauch Chunk and East Mauch Chunk merged and took the name Jim Thorpe in honor of the Olympic gold medalist. We keep the town's original 1818 name on our bags to honor two centuries of local trade, engineering, and manufacturing in this valley. We approach coffee roasting with that same practical focus on consistency and process control, monitoring temperature curves, airflow, and bean development to bring out the natural sweetness in every batch.
Downriver Neighbors
Carbon County: Lehighton & the Mahoning Valley
Four miles south of Jim Thorpe along Route 209, Lehighton and Weissport offer open valley land and river history. The preserved canal locks and towpath in Weissport are part of the historic trade route that moved raw anthracite south toward Easton and Philadelphia.
You can walk the level towpath trail along the Weissport Canal, or drive west into the Mahoning Valley to watch classic films on the 35mm outdoor screen at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater on Seneca Road. We supply fresh roasts to diners, retail shops, and residents across Lehighton, Weissport, and the Mahoning Valley every week.
Coffee for Local B&Bs, Inns & Cafes
We supply bed & breakfasts along Broadway and Race Street, local cafes, and guesthouses across Carbon County. We provide fresh morning coffee for breakfast service and retail bags for guest gift shops, supported by direct weekly delivery and equipment recommendations upon request.
Commercial Accounts
Wholesale Coffee for Jim Thorpe Businesses
If you operate a café, restaurant, inn, or retail shop in Jim Thorpe or Carbon County, we offer straightforward wholesale pricing with no binding contracts.
We provide 5 lb bags for commercial drip and espresso brewing, 12 oz bags for retail sale, and complimentary coffee samples (whole bean or ground) for your staff to test on your existing brewing equipment.
Specialty Coffee in Jim Thorpe
The Standard of Excellence
Exceptional coffee begins with distinctive quality at origin. We carefully select coffees for their clarity, character, and sense of place, then develop each roast to reveal what makes it remarkable.
Distinctive at Origin
Long before coffee reaches our roastery, skilled growers have already shaped it. We select coffees that express their terroir, variety, and processing—the foundations of their distinctive character in the cup.
Roasted with Intention
Since 2013, we have roasted coffee in small batches at our family-owned roastery in the Pocono Mountains. Each profile is tailored to the coffee itself, with the goal of achieving balance and preserving its character.
Naturally Expressive
Tasting notes describe aromas and flavors that occur naturally in the cup—they are never added ingredients. Every coffee we roast is 100% Arabica, with no flavorings or additives.
Fresh Coffee, Roasted Locally
Single-origin coffees and seasonal blends, roasted in Carbon County and delivered to your door.
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