Store Hours (updated 01/25/22)
Mon-Fri 7:00am-9:00pm
Sat 8:00am-6:00pm
Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
257 Lee Dr., Ste. O
Baton Rouge, La 70808
about.
Light House Coffee exists to serve the world through a Baton Rouge coffee experience.
We provide an inviting space to sip on a cup of specialty coffee or other beverage of choice. Behind the counter, we carefully choose coffee roasters who source their beans through direct trade. This ensures that coffee farmers receive as much compensation as possible for their product and labor. We are also intentional about hiring and training our staff in order to give opportunities to refugees who have come to our city.
Your purchase will not only gratify the need for caffeine and a break in the day, but it will also gratify the desire to give back. Your coffee will give hope and dignity to the world.
Your Coffee. The Impact.
INTENTIONAL HIRING
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We partner with local agencies tending to refugees' needs to provide jobs. We not only provide employment, but also a vibrant work environment where we engage our refugee staff daily. We challenge them to grow and advance in learning English so that they can be as sufficient as possible and excel in American culture.
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
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Apart from day to day teaching on the job, Light House staff are meeting one-on-one with immigrant employees to improve their English. Our employees meet after work to study for the Citizenship test, English grammar or advanced vocabulary, and computer skills. We plan to form classes in the future revolved around entrepreneurship, cultural norms and expectations, reading and writing, and more.
ETHICAL SOURCING
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Most of our coffee is sourced by Topeca Coffee Roasters in Tulsa, OK. Through a mutual friend, we were introduced to this direct trade (versus commercial trade) company who is committed to sourcing their coffee as ethically as possible. In fact, one of their beans is 100% direct from seed to cup, every step of the way, making them the only American company of its kind. But Light House is open to other direct trade roasters as we come in contact with them.
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