Coming soon: Rush Hour Express Line at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Later this month! Also, Yemen Haraaz Supreme was just roasted. Try while you can, very special and sublime. We bought and brewed already! Chuck was only able to secure a small amount. You can buy onsite or online: Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Bird Rock’s poster child for a local, successful business

A great article about Bird Rock Coffee Roasters came out in the La Jolla Village News 3/25 by Adriane Tillman. The story describes how Bird Rock Coffee Roasters owner Chuck Patton turned his hobby into a business that has also become a social hub for neighbors at 5627 La Jolla Blvd. To read the article click here.
It's an inspiring example of how he found a niche in the competitive coffee industry (he's accross the street from Starbucks) and followed through on his vision. For the past two years, Patton has traveled to places like Ethiopia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Columbia, Sumatra and Ecuador to build partnerships with individual farmers based on the quality of their beans. As residents have experienced, Patton has also made his shop a pillar of the local community. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters supports fundraisers at Bird Rock Elementary School, and donated space in the store for the Bird Rock History Museum. In addition,  promoted local artists and is working with the non-profit ArtReach to bring art to classrooms. You should also know, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters sells their beans onsite and online. Delivery available within range of thier BRCR electric delivery truck to Bird Rock, La Jolla Village and Pacific Beach.
You can also fan them on Face Book & Follow on Twitter for news & events.

Source: LJVN

Newly Inaugurated Bird Rock History Museum

Philomene Offen, the Bird Rock resident whose 'project' was to do storyboards on the community's history for Taste of Bird Rock last summer, stands in front of the sign for the fledgling community museum. It adjoins Bird Rock Coffee Roasters at 5627 La Jolla Blvd. Residents who have old photographs of Bird Rock area are encouraged to share them long enough for copies to be made for display. For information or photo's to contribute please email Philomene.

Photo: La Jolla Light

For your Valentine, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters "Lovers Blend"

Where's Chuck?

Chuck Patton, owner of Bird Rock Coffee Roasters will visit four farms and an exporter to bring back several bags of exquisite coffee to La Jolla.

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters Invites you to come try their latest Award Winning coffees

Their crisp Ethiopian Yiracheffee scored a fantastic 93 points. Read the full review.

 Blue Batak Peaberry. Is highest rated Batak coffee on Coffee Review. Tied for the second highest Sumatran coffee score of all time. Read the full review.

Cheers and Happy New Year Bird Rock!

I hope that you are filled with local pride, inspiration and motivation for the year ahead. I'm posting a photo of the real Bird Rock at low tide. What I love about our neighborhood is that it represents family, friends and community (besides being a famous surf spot). We've seen much growth in our business district in 2009 and support for small business. On this topic, I'm linking to a previous post on Top Reasons to Shop Locally. 
Also, in the spirit of localism, check out my blog roll "Blogs You'll Love" for local tips, deals and announcements. You can also follow me Twitter @Birdrockfab. There you will find  my Twitter List of local La Jolla and San Diego notables you might also benefit from following. Best wishes and as Chuck Patton would say, "see you on the boulevard!"

Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts. ~Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Bird Rock Historical Museum finds a home

Starting out as a history "project" seeking a temporary home has become a full-fledged museum with its own permanent residence. The new address for the soon-to-be community museum is a familiar one: Bird Rock Coffee Roasters at 5627 La Jolla Blvd. - more specifically, the organic coffee roaster's newsstand room, which owner Chuck Patton has offered for use as history museum/exhibit space.
News of Patton's offer of permanent exhibit space for a community museum was enthusiastically received by 37-year Bird Rock resident Philomene Offen, who just started documenting the La Jolla neighborhood's history in January.  Hopefully it will help trigger folks who have old photographs to be willing to share them with us," Patton said.
Residents who have old photographs of Bird Rock area are encouraged to share them long enough for copies to be made for display. For information or photo's to contribute please email Philomene Offen.
The new museum/exhibit space is planned to open by Thanksgiving.
*Electric Ave Photo: On La Jolla Hermosa Avenue an old section of the curb shows it former name, Electric Avenue. Source: San Diego Historical Society and La Jolla Light

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters Brews Success

It takes community to build a thriving business. NBC San Diego profiled San Diegans who have changed their professions and have started over. Former teacher and Bird Rock resident Chuck Patton learned some lessons of his own when he opened his successful coffee house in La Jolla.
To read the article

Adams Ave has Craft Beer Scene, Bird Rock has one of the most outstanding coffees in the country

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters had another of their exceptional coffees recognized. Ethiopia Sidama Amaro Gayo. Review Ken Davids states: Intense honey-like aroma, redolent of flowers and blueberry. Delicate in the cup with a soft, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. (I love this part) "Who should drink it: Refined adventurers!" 92 Points. We all have to try this extraordinary coffee before it's all gone!

Source: Reviewed by Ken Davids

CoffeeReview.com

Bird Rock Community Service Award

The Bird Rock Community Council presented the Bird Rock Community Service Award to Chuck Patton (Bird Rock Coffee Roasters). As well all know Chuck and his wife Elke never stop giving to the community and have created a central meeting place for Bird Rock. In addition, they continue reaching out to small coffee bean farmers in Central and Latin America. Check out BRCR new website and new coffees!

*SOURCE Joe LaCava, BRCC
*Custom Sign by Chocolate Soup Gifts

*See you on the boulevard!

Bird Rock’s La Jolla Boulevard has made quite the transformation. The revitalization has created a pedestrian friendly neighborhood with village feel. New businesses are also flocking to Bird Rock in the form of CVS Drug Store, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters and Newstand, the Salami Shop, Station Sushi, Beaumont's Restaurant, Little Locks and Artsy Smartsy!
*Quoted by: Chuck Patton unofficial Mayor of Bird Rock and BRCR Owner