PHOENIX — Sprouts Farmers Market just announced a new partnership with Buddy Brew Coffee, a Tampa, Fla.‑based specialty coffee company, to open 10 Buddy Brew Coffee cafes this summer inside selected Sprouts stores across the Tampa Bay and southwest Florida region.
Inside selected Sprouts stores across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota counties, the cafes expand Sprouts’ in‑store coffee program, building on successful launches with local coffee roasters in Southern California (Klatch Coffee) and Arizona (PRESS Coffee). The partnership introduces Buddy Brew Coffee to Pinellas and Pasco counties and will more than double the brand’s total cafe footprint.
“At Sprouts, we’re always looking for thoughtful ways to enhance the in‑store experience while supporting local partners that share our values,” said Nick Konat, president and chief operating officer of Sprouts. “Partnering with Buddy Brew Coffee brings a locally loved, quality‑driven cafe experience into our stores — inviting our customers to shop and discover Sprouts’ wide assortment of fresh and innovative offerings while enjoying great local coffee.”
Each in‑store cafe offers Buddy Brew Coffee’s handcrafted espresso drinks, cold brew, specialty beverages and breakfast items, including limited‑edition selections available exclusively at the Sprouts cafes, delivering a convenient and elevated experience for shoppers.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution for Buddy Brew,” said Dave Ward, co-founder and chief executive officer of Buddy Brew Coffee. “We respect the culture Sprouts has built and the way their teams connect with the people they serve. Working with Sprouts allows us to thoughtfully expand our footprint, reach new communities, and grow alongside a retailer that shares our commitment to quality and care.”
Founded in 2010, Buddy Brew Coffee sources specialty beans from growers around the world and roasts them locally in Tampa, reflecting a strong commitment to quality, craftsmanship and community. Through its Brew Good, Do Good mission, the brand supports local nonprofits and partners directly with smallholder farmers and women‑owned co‑ops, paying equitable prices that help growers thrive — an approach that aligns naturally with Sprouts’ local, organic and better‑for‑you assortment.
The first cafe opened June 17, at the Sprouts Tampa–Westchase location, with additional cafes opening throughout the summer. To celebrate the grand opening, Buddy Brew Coffee hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with special guests and offered $3.00 drinks all day, including lattes, cold brews and matchas. The first 25 guests at the new Sprouts Buddy Brew Coffee cafe received a gift bag filled with exclusive merchandise, gift cards and other special goodies. Plus, one lucky guest won free coffee for a year.
