My new coffee cart in Portland lost its main supplier yesterday

The roaster went under, so I'm scrambling to find a new source before my weekend rush. Anyone else have a vendor fall through right when you needed them most?

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derekhenderson5mo ago

Man that's rough timing. Did you have any backup options you were already looking at, or is this a total blindside? I'd be hitting up every local roaster's Instagram today, maybe even asking other cart owners who they use. What kind of beans are you trying to replace, like a specific blend?

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laura_lane4mo ago

Yeah, hitting up other carts is smart (they'll know who can do a rush order). Could even ask your old roaster for a direct intro to their competition, since they're leaving you hanging anyway.

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aaronf405mo ago

Hit up other carts in your area, that's what saved me. Derekhenderson has the right idea asking around. I got a solid short-term hookup from a guy who runs a truck on the other side of town.

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