We’re Necessary Coffee Roasters

Necessary Coffee Roasters was founded in 2019 by the team behind Passenger, based in Lancaster, PA. Since day one, Necessary’s core ethos has remained the same: Strong Partners Make Rich Coffee. By investing in farmer-focused partnerships with each cup, we actively pursue a more sustainable future.
Why Necessary?

We're Approachable
This is a judgement free zone. No matter how you take it, delicious coffee makes for lasting memories, manageable mornings, and spirited adventures. We intentionally roast our coffees to unlock easy, everyday flavors and provide an experience that’s inviting to a broad range of palates.

We're Consistent
Life throws you enough curveballs, your coffee doesn’t have to be one of them. Our unique green coffee preservation approach combined with our expert roasting and rigorous quality control provides unrivaled consistency from cup-to-cup, meaning your coffee is dependable and always 100% delicious.

We're Delicious
We buy only specialty grade coffees, sourced from long-term producer partners located among the world’s best coffee growing regions. We know that coffee is Necessary to start your day, and we take care of all the details so you don’t have to. You can tinker as little or as much as you’d like and you’ll have a tasty cup of coffee each and every time.