Our History
Family owned and operated since 1956.
Coffee Break is about more than sourcing and roasting exceptional coffee. We build relationships with coffee purveyors who share our values and commitment to pushing potential. We love teaching people about coffee—and learning along the way.
We have come a long way but one thing has not changed. Our friendly and knowledgeable team’s commitment to serving with skill and problem-solving tenacity. We are the refreshment professionals, offering white glove service. That’s the Walter family promise.
Our History
2019: Third
Generation joins
the
Coffee Break
team.
2018: Coffee Break begins manufacturing its own K-Cups
Improving on the quality of national brand K-Cups.
2017: Coffee Break purchases Awakenings Coffee and Wine in Hyde Park Square.
2016: Coffee Break Celebrates 60 years of service!
2005: We are the feature in a Cincinnati Business Courier article.
2002: Trip to orgin: Costa Rica inspires.
1997: Coffee Break moves roasting in house to our new building.
1996: Coffee Break moves into its current location in Pleasant Ridge.
1992: Eddie Joins his brother Bob in the business.
1984: Coffee Break begins toll roasting craft coffees designed to please midwestern palates.
1982: Bob joins the business with his father Ned Walter.
1976: Moved to the Steel Place office in Oakley.
1972: Ned Walter becomes
President of Coffee Break.
With ambition to bring fresh roasted coffee to offices and restaurants all over the tri-state.
1956: Coffee Break is established to serve coffee to businesses all over Cincinnati.
1890: Edward F. Walter, one of the founding fathers of Hyde Park and owner of the Hyde Park Bakery, served some of the best aromatic coffees, teas and spices.