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Tarentum, PA

Refinancing debt and expanding wholesale, subscription, and catering operations for a community-focused coffee and chocolate business.

• Proven community presence: Two locations with over $1 million in annual revenue.
• Diverse offerings: Artisan coffee, handcrafted chocolates, and baked goods.
• Strong community ties: Regular charitable events and local collaborations.
• Experienced leadership: Founders bring decades of expertise in coffee and chocolate.
• Growth potential: Plans to expand wholesale, subscription, and catering channels.

Harvest Moon Coffee & Chocolates is a woman and veteran owned café, chocolate shop, and coffee roastery serving as a community hub in Tarentum and Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2018 and opening just before the 2020 shutdown, the business quickly became a trusted local gathering place, offering artisan coffee, handcrafted chocolates, and a welcoming environment. The company has grown into a million-dollar enterprise with two locations, a strong wholesale presence, and deep community engagement, regularly hosting events, partnering with local organizations, and supporting charitable causes. Its operations are rooted in quality, sustainability, and connection, with in-house roasting, small-batch chocolate making, and a focus on building spaces where people feel at home.

Funds from this raise will be used to refinance high-interest debt, stabilize daily operations, and expand wholesale, subscription, and catering capabilities. By improving margins and strengthening infrastructure, Harvest Moon aims to transition from a bootstrap startup to a self-sustaining, scalable business. The investment will support operational stability, growth in both physical and online sales channels, and continued community impact, positioning the company for long-term success as both a thriving brand and a cornerstone in the communities it serves.

Company Info

Harvest Moon Coffee & Chocolates operates two Pennsylvania cafés combining artisan coffee roasting with handcrafted chocolate making while serving as a community hub.

Harvest Moon Coffee & Chocolates is a woman and veteran owned café, chocolate shop, and small-batch coffee roastery with locations in Tarentum and Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. Established in 2018, the business blends artisan coffee roasting with handcrafted chocolate making, offering a welcoming space for the community. Known for its commitment to quality and social impact, it sources and roasts coffee in-house, crafts chocolates by hand, and engages in community programs such as dine-to-donate nights, local school collaborations, and charity partnerships. The business has earned recognition including multiple Tribune-Review Best of the Best awards and a Marine Corps League commendation for supporting Toys for Tots.

Opening just days before the 2020 pandemic shutdown, Harvest Moon adapted quickly to serve as an essential business, maintaining operations and becoming a trusted gathering place. The addition of a second location in 2023 with a full commercial kitchen enabled expansion of its baked goods and grab-and-go offerings. Moving forward, the company plans to scale its physical and online sales channels, enhance employee benefits, and strengthen community connections. Its vision is to be a cornerstone business that fosters local relationships, supports regional initiatives, and delivers consistent, high-quality coffee and chocolate experiences.