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Our History

The Sunflower Coffee Shop dates back to 1966, when a group of road travelers could not find a decent coffee on their way through Central Alabama.
Early in the morning, after driving the whole night, they needed a strong yet tasty beverage to stay awake while enjoying the rest of their journey.
This was five years before Starbucks, so they ended up getting espresso from Dunkin’ Donuts, which they generously covered with whip cream.
It appeared so delicious that they served a similar coffee at the next five of their parties, always praised by all guests.
They experimented with a few different coffee brands and syrups, and finally, bought a small partially abandoned cottage to open a coffee shop, calling it Sunflower because of sunflower fields they drove through when drinking their first Alabama cup of espresso.
Over the next decades, the company opened Sunflower Coffee shops in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

Our people

Our people are the kindest, most hardworking and talented in the business. We’re an impossibly eclectic group of coffee experts, artists, writers, sensory scientists, bakers, designers, and all-around dreamers.

Our Coffee Shops

Since 1992, Sunflower Coffee Shops have been a cornerstone of Washington DC coffee culture.
The welcoming aroma of roasting coffee from our little cafes tells the story of our endless commitment to providing the freshest, most delicious coffee in the region.
Step inside and you’ll discover that Sunflower Coffee Shop’s commitment to quality goes well beyond the coffee itself.
Our customer service is as much a part of our brand as the delicious coffee beans that we hand select from around the world.
Retail and wholesale customers alike appreciate that we provide a level of service that’s only possible from a small-scale local business.
We know that if you serve our coffee at your restaurant, café, or business, you’re committed to providing the very best to your customers and employees, which is why we work closely with our wholesale accounts to make sure they get exactly what they’re looking for.

Our Famous Visitors

Among Sunflower Coffee Shops visitors, we proudly hosted the Dallas Stars ice hockey Captain Mike Modano, the Dallas Mavericks legendary 7-foot basketball player Dirk Nowitzki, and the New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, whose signed jersey is display on the wall of the Sunflower. Sunflower Coffee shop offers 25% discounts after any road victory by the Dallas Stars or Dallas Cowboys as well as free espresso with any meal purchase.