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Avondale Estates, GA

Expanding a metro-Atlanta network of solar-powered mobile coffee carts and a to-go retail location to serve traceable East African arabica coffee.

• Cart placement marketing: Proceeds support a marketing campaign designed to incentivize retailers to host Sojourner Mobile Coffee carts in or in front of their establishments.
• Retail expansion at the operations base: Equipment and renovation purchases enable the company to open a to-go retail setup that replicates the cart experience and menu flow.
• Solar powered mobile operations: Sojourner Mobile Coffee’s proprietary coffee bar uses integrated solar panels and portable power stations to run refrigeration, espresso equipment, and water systems.
• Traceable East African arabica: The company sources and roasts East African arabica, using small-batch preparation to deliver consistent third-wave brewed beverages.
• Sourcing partnerships and climate research: Relationships with smallholder farms and cooperatives, including those tied to the Bale National Forest area, support sustainability goals and climate-resilient coffee research.

Sojourner Mobile Coffee plans to use funding to expand its presence across the metro-Atlanta area through hosting partners for mobile coffee carts. A portion of proceeds supports a marketing campaign that encourages department-store storefronts, grocery stores, hardware stores, and other retailers to place the coffee bar in or in front of their locations. Another portion is allocated to scale from mobile service to a steady retail footprint at the company operations base through equipment purchases and renovations for a to-go setup that mirrors cart menu offerings. Funds also cover licensing and county plan reviews, plus working capital for initial payroll and ongoing rent and utilities for the retail location.

The company serves third-wave coffee beverages from traceable East African arabica, highlighted by Ethiopian arabica. It runs a small-batch roasting program that prepares green coffee for its mobile espresso and pour-over service. Sojourner Mobile Coffee’s mobile coffee bar uses integrated solar panels and portable power stations to support refrigeration, ice storage, espresso equipment, and water systems for indoor or outdoor service without a large vehicle or noisy generator. Sourcing emphasizes transparency and agricultural sustainability through relationships with smallholder farms and cooperatives, including work tied to the Bale National Forest area. The company also supports research and preservation efforts focused on climate-resilient coffee species and the long-term viability of coffee-growing economies in East and West Africa.

Company Info

Sojourner Mobile Coffee provides solar-powered mobile third-wave espresso and pour-over service using traceable East African arabica sourced from specific origins.

Sojourner Mobile Coffee is a specialty coffee provider serving the Atlanta metro area through a fully mobile coffee bar for indoor and outdoor events. The operation combines refrigeration, ice storage, water supply, and cleaning equipment with solar panels and portable power stations, enabling quiet, generator-free service for several hours. Beverages are prepared from green coffee with traceable origin details, emphasizing East African arabica, especially Ethiopian lots.

The company also runs a small-batch roasting program to support its mobile menu and origin-focused flavor profiles. Its sourcing model prioritizes supply-chain transparency and agricultural sustainability through relationships with smallholder farms and cooperatives, with attention to the Bale National Forest region. The business is also engaged in practices aligned with climate-resilience and conservation of wild coffea arabica.