New Owners Acquire Binghamton Coffee Roasting Company

A popular coffee roasting business has been sold to two Binghamton entrepreneurs.

Kathy, Dave and Eric's Flavored Coffee Company has been acquired by Alex and Emiliya Bartashoff, who own and operate Strange Brew café.

According to a news release, the coffee company traces its roots back to 1999. That's when Java Joe's Café opened in downtown Binghamton.

The business expanded, opening Java Joe's Roasting Company in 2002. The brand was relaunched in 2022 as Kathy, Dave and Eric's Flavored Coffee Company.

KDE Coffee's operations are based on Gaylord Street on Binghamton's East Side.

The Bartashoffs have operated Strange Brew Café at 137 Washington Street since 2016.

Alex Bartashoff told WNBF News that "for us, the biggest thing is to build on what was already started." He said the founders of the coffee roasting operation built it from the ground up. He said "they've done a tremendous job" of working with local businesses with coffee supply needs.

Bartashoff said he and his wife will work to continue the roasting company's existing partnerships.

KDE Coffee operates an e-commerce business that ships products nationwide. It also has a fundraising program that serves schools, sports teams and community organizations.

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