About

Located in Utica, New York, King Goose is a small coffee operation owned and operated by Sam Brandstadt. Sam returned to his hometown after living in Seattle, where he learned to appreciate well-roasted and well-brewed coffee offered by the many small coffee shops in the Seattle area. Missing a cup of good coffee in the morning, Sam decided to look into roasting his own coffee beans. After a few years of experimentation and practice, Sam opened his own roasting business offering small-batch coffees from around the world.

Sam’s name for the business, King Goose, also reflects his time in Seattle with a close group of friends. One day in a park by a lake, the friends watched an awkward goose leading a group of geese; they nicknamed him “King Goose.” Sam’s affinity for his friends and the awkward goose provided the inspiration for his business name.

As a small-batch roaster, King Goose’s offerings change often depending on availability of beans. King Goose offers whole bean and ground coffees. We hope you enjoy exploring and tasting the coffee varieties offered by King Goose!