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Who roasts coffee in Tri-Cities and Walla Walla?
7 roasters roast coffee in Tri-Cities and Walla Walla, Washington, across 4 towns, by our count on 2026-09-27: 2 in Kennewick, 2 in Pasco, 2 in Walla Walla and 1 in Richland. Among them: Ahava Coffee Roasters, Houdini Coffee Roasters, Livit Coffee Co., Peacock Coffee Roasting Co., Rockabilly Roasting Co. and Transient Coffee Company, plus 1 more. Palouse Coffee Club is a Washington coffee subscription: a 12 oz bag from a different independent Washington roaster in every box, roasted to order. First bag free. Then $22.90 a bag. Skip or cancel anytime.
Coffee in the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla
We list seven roasters across Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and Walla Walla. The oldest, Walla Walla Roastery, made its first production roast in August 2001. The newest cafe of the group, the Peacock in Kennewick, opened in October 2024. In between sit a hot rod themed roaster in Kennewick and a magic themed one in Pasco.
Roasters in the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla, by town
Kennewick
- Rockabilly Roasting Co.: established in 2014, roasting on a drum roaster inside its West Kennewick Avenue shop.
- Peacock Coffee Roasting Co.: a cafe and bar in Hansen Park that serves coffee roasted in house.
Pasco
- Houdini Coffee Roasters: roasts for Tri-Cities cafes including Swigg Coffee Bar and Lifeline Coffee Co., and services espresso equipment for local shops.
- Ahava Coffee Roasters: retail bags plus wholesale coffee, staff training and equipment support for cafes and restaurants.
Richland
- Transient Coffee Company: family owned, hand roasting small batches every week and shipping on Wednesdays.
Walla Walla
- Walla Walla Roastery: single origins and blends since 2001, marking its 25th year with a 25 Blend.
- Livit Coffee Co.: a roastery and cafe on E Isaacs Ave, next door to the Bicycle Barn, plus a mobile coffee cart.
We list these roasters as local favorites. A listing does not mean the roaster is part of the club.
The region's coffee story
Walla Walla Roastery sits at the foot of the Blue Mountains, and its blend The Blues takes the mountains' name. Another blend was made with Kyle MacLachlan, whom the roastery calls an honorary Walla Wallan, to go with his Pursued By Bear wine.
Rockabilly came along in 2014 and names its coffees for hot rod culture: 2-Stroke mixes Colombian and Brazilian beans, and Chop Top is an Ethiopian lot. Also in 2014, Cody, who grew up in the Tri-Cities, started as a barista. He moved into roasting and equipment repair within a year, roasted well enough to earn the nickname Houdini, and later put it on his own company.
Thomas Kalmbach moved to the Tri-Cities in 2021 and began with a small-batch roastery before opening the Peacock as a full cafe and bar. The name honors his late mother, who collected peacock feathers.
At Livit in Walla Walla, one of the team spent six weeks in Guatemala learning to roast and visiting farms before the business took shape.
Getting Washington coffee delivered in the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla
The club carries roasters from the far side of the state to the southeast corner. Every 2 or 4 weeks a 12 oz bag arrives from a different independent Washington roaster, roasted to order and shipped in the roaster's own bag with our packing slip. First bag free. Then $22.90 a bag. Skip, pause or cancel online.
- Roasted and shipped within 3 days.
- Free replacement if a bag disappoints.
- A reminder email 3 days before each box.
- Your ratings steer the next bag.
For the rest of the east side, see Yakima and central Washington and Spokane, the Valley and the Palouse, or start at the Washington coffee page.
Every roaster we list in Tri-Cities and Walla Walla, by town
A town with its own page is linked; the rest are listed here. Each roaster link opens our profile.
Kennewick
2 roasters, on the Kennewick coffee roasters page: Peacock Coffee Roasting Co. and Rockabilly Roasting Co..
Pasco
- Ahava Coffee RoastersPasco, WA. Their own pages, read 2026-09-28
The site explains that Ahava, said ah-hah-vah, refers to greeting guests with love.
- Houdini Coffee RoastersPasco, WA. Their own pages, read 2026-09-28
It roasts for Tri-Cities cafes including Swigg Coffee Bar and Lifeline Coffee Co.
Walla Walla
- Livit Coffee Co.Walla Walla, WA. Their own pages, read 2026-09-28
Visitors find the Walla Walla cafe right next door to the Bicycle Barn.
- Walla Walla RoasteryWalla Walla, WA. Their own pages, read 2026-09-28
Founded 2001.
Richland
- Transient Coffee CompanyRichland, WA. Their own pages, read 2026-09-28
It says it buys only high grade specialty beans, and its roasters work by hand in small batches to keep each roast consistent.
Washington coffee, town by town. All Washington roasters we list.
How we chose these roasters
Every roaster here roasts in Washington and was operating when we read its own site, on the date its card shows (the list itself was last checked 2026-09-27). Facts come from each roaster's own pages, written in our words; we take nothing from reviews and show no ratings. No roaster pays to be listed, and a listing does not mean the roaster is part of the club. Run a roaster here and something is off? Email coffee@palousecoffeeclub.com and we correct or remove the page.
Sources: each roaster's own pages, read on the dates shown. Facts are written in our words; we link none of them from here.
Tri-Cities and Walla Walla coffee questions
Which roaster in the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla has roasted the longest?
Walla Walla Roastery, which made its first production roast in August 2001 and is marking its 25th year.
Why is it called Houdini Coffee Roasters?
Owner and head roaster Cody earned the nickname Houdini for his roasting, and it became the company name. He grew up in the Tri-Cities and started as a barista in 2014.
What is the Peacock in Kennewick?
A cafe and bar in Hansen Park, opened in October 2024 by Thomas Kalmbach, that serves coffee roasted in house. Its Bean Club holds fresh beans for pickup or delivers them every two weeks.
Which Walla Walla roaster made a blend with Kyle MacLachlan?
Walla Walla Roastery, as a companion to his Pursued By Bear wine label.
By Joe McRose, Palouse Coffee Club. Updated .