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SUMNER, WASHINGTON, USA – Dillanos Coffee Roasters is proud to announce the return of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic coffee names: Batdorf & Bronson. Originally founded in Olympia, Washington, in 1986, Batdorf & Bronson quickly became a standard bearer for specialty coffee in the region and beyond. Known for its deep roots in the coffee community and unwavering dedication to quality, the brand expanded to include roasteries in Olympia, WA and Atlanta, GA.
In 2022, the company rebranded under one name-Dancing Goats Coffee-in an effort to unify its wholesale and retail operations.
Shortly after, the company was acquired by Kaldi’s Coffee out of St. Louis. Then, in January 2025, Kaldi’s sold the West Coast customer base to Dillanos Coffee Roasters (DCR). As part of that agreement, Dillanos was required to rebrand the business. There was only one direction that felt right: back to Batdorf & Bronson.
“There’s no better time or name to return to,” said David J. Morris, Co-CEO of Dillanos Coffee Roasters. “Batdorf & Bronson is part of The Pacific Northwest’s coffee legacy. This brand meant something to the people who built it-and to the customers who loved it. We’re honored to carry that torch forward.”
An Elevated Reintroduction
With support from DCR’s internal creative team-led by Design Supervisor Emily Haney-the brand has undergone a full redesign. The refreshed Batdorf & Bronson identity feels elevated and modern, yet still anchored in its Olympia, WA roots.
While some blend names have changed due to trademark restrictions (for example, Dancing Goats Blend will now be called Legacy Blend), all the original recipes remain the same. Customers will continue enjoying the same great coffee they’ve known and loved for decades-just in new packaging, under a name that feels like home.
“We know how much Batdorf & Bronson means to the coffee community-not just in Olympia, but across the entire West Coast,” said Chris Heyer, Co-CEO of Dillanos. “This relaunch isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about honoring the past while building a strong, clear future.”
