Wake Up for Your Next Adventure with Upstate Coffee

If your Lake George morning routine doesn't start with a great cup of coffee, you're doing it wrong. And if you haven't discovered Upstate Coffee yet — well, consider this your introduction.

Upstate Coffee is an NFC Organic Certified specialty coffee roastery born right here in Upstate New York, and it's become one of the region's most beloved coffee brands — showing up at local events, partnering with Adirondack breweries and distilleries, and roasting small-batch blends that actually taste like the place they come from.

Rooted in Upstate New York

Upstate Coffee got its start inside the Mohawk Harvest Co-op in Gloversville, NY — a community-oriented natural grocery tucked in the foothills of the Adirondacks. That origin story says a lot about who they are: local first, community-focused, and built on real relationships with the people and places of this region.

Their tagline says it all: "We'd like to help you wake up for your next adventure." For anyone spending time around Lake George, that hits differently.

Coffee Named for the Places You Love

One of the coolest things about Upstate Coffee is how their blends mirror the landscape. Their lineup includes:

• Lake George — a smooth, nutty medium roast made with Fair Trade, Organic Peruvian beans from the Chanchamayo region. A classic, grounded cup that feels right at home on the lake.

• Avalanche Lake — a bright, fruity Guatemalan light roast with the highest caffeine kick of the lineup. Named for one of the most dramatic hikes in the Adirondacks.

• Sleepy Hollow — a rich, chemical-free Swiss Water Processed decaf using Fair Trade, Organic beans. Consistently rated one of the best decafs around.

Each blend is rooted in a sense of place — which makes sipping one feel like a small nod to the region, whether you're on your porch in the Adirondacks or missing it from somewhere else entirely.

A Mobile Presence at Lake George Events

Upstate Coffee doesn't just stay in Gloversville — they bring their operation out into the community in a big way. They've been a fixture at events across the region, including right here in the Lake George area. Their mobile cafe setup has appeared at everything from the Lake George Balloon Festival (where their crew famously ran two camper cafes for three straight days on almost no sleep) to skateboard competitions at the Lake George Skate Plaza.

They also love to collaborate — teaming up with Adirondack Brewery and other local producers to create unique coffee-forward experiences that only make sense in this corner of New York.

Bring Home a Bag (or Subscribe)

Even if you're just passing through Lake George for the weekend, Upstate Coffee travels well. You can order directly from their online shop at upstatecoffee.com, with blends starting under $10 and free US shipping on orders over $55. Their coffee subscription is worth considering too — it's a nice way to keep a little piece of the Adirondacks in your kitchen long after the trip is over.

Good coffee, good people, good values — and a deep love for this part of the world. That's Upstate Coffee. ☕