We started Break in 2018 in David’s basement in Duluth, Georgia — driven by a simple idea: to create a space where people could enjoy an exceptional break in their day.

What began with a small tabletop roaster and a pile of books grew into years of planning, countless little meetings in cafes, and plenty of trial and error. In 2019, we found a small space in a shopping center. With friends, we carried in the roaster, painted the walls, and assembled the furniture by hand. Emily designed the branding, packaging, and artwork. Our families pitched in by building tables, doors, and wooden trays for pour overs. We called in everyone we knew, doing anything we could- we were scrappy to say the least.

Just four weeks after opening, the global shutdown forced us to pivot—roasting and shipping coffee, delivering drinks curbside, and leaning on the support of our loyal customers. During this time, we realized we weren’t just serving coffee—we were creating space for something more: a quiet moment, a simple luxury, a meaningful break. This led us to rename the business Break Coffee Roasters in 2022.

Since then, Break has grown from our scrappy beginnings. From pop-ups and coffee carts to opening cafes and expanding our roastery, we’ve continued to evolve. But through it all, our values remain the same: correctness, fairness, and accessibility. We believe that simplicity, done with care, is the ultimate luxury.

On any given day, you can find us doing any number of things this business required of us-meetings, roasting, brewing, etc. We’re still a scrappy team, but we’re also so proud of the incredible team we now get to work alongside.

Thanks for being here,

David & Emily