Dublin Roasters

Sometimes one cup of coffee just isn’t enough. So, how about four cups?

At Dublin Roasters Coffee in Frederick, java heads can order a coffee-tasting flight featuring four different types of single estate brews to sample. Inspired by beer and wine flights, owner Serina Roy created the coffee flights to give customers a chance to try out new drinks and have a little fun in the process. It’s all part of Dublin’s goal of providing a fun, relaxing experience for guests.

“We are not just selling coffee. We are selling a feeling of community and of having a good time when you are here,” Roy says.

Aside from coffee flights and a simple cup of “joe,” you can order a wide variety of drinks, including the popular donutccino, which tops a thick and rich frozen Frappuccino with an equally thick and rich gourmet doughnut. On a hot day, cool off with Dublin’s specialty cold brew, which comes paired with coffee-infused ice cubes to avoid the dreaded watered-down brew. A wide variety of breakfast and lunch items, pastries and treats are also available daily.

More than 20 years ago Roy began her journey as a coffee roaster, first as a hobby between shifts as an officer with the Frederick Police Department. She grew to love it and also grew a loyal local fan base with her attention to detail, sourcing raw coffee beans from small family farms she visits in Guatemala, Ecuador, India and Brazil. The hobby eventually became a thriving business, continuing long after retiring from the force.

Dublin’s warehouse-turned-coffeehouse space on North Market Street has long been a gathering spot for locals. Some come for hang time with friends, while others rent meeting rooms to get work done. Roy often helps out local nonprofits with fundraising efforts, creating custom roasts and bag designs to sell and share profits.

With every pour of her signature roasts, Roy knows Dublin’s topnotch customer service is what keeps customers coming back.

“Our main mission statement is just to make our customer’s day,” she says. “It doesn’t necessarily mean that they had to come in and buy a cup of coffee. They could have asked for directions. We want to make their day, and that is what sets us (apart).”

Photograph by: Sarah Rachael Photography