Our Story

Larbear's Café didn't start with a business plan. It started in 2020 on a deployment to Afghanistan.

There were three of us, a grinder, a French press, and whatever coffee beans we could get our hands on. Some came from Black Rifle Coffee, some from Invader Coffee, and some were care packages from family and friends back home. During COVID, getting good coffee wasn't always easy, so we learned to make the most of what we had.

Every morning became a ritual. We'd grind beans, heat water, and chase the perfect cup. A quote from Black Hawk Down became a running joke: "It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science." The more we experimented, the more we realized it actually was.

Five years later, another deployment took me to Kosovo with one of the same friends. What started with a French press had grown into an espresso setup, and being surrounded by Europe's café culture, it fueled the passion. Before long, soldiers, friends, and even locals were stopping by for what had become known as Larbear's Café.

Coming home, I knew the story wasn't over.

Today, Larbear's Café is built on the friendships, lessons, and mornings that started overseas. Every cup is a reminder that great coffee has a way of bringing people together no matter where you are.