About Us

Yellow Spruce Roasters was inspired by the places that shaped us—from the pine forests of Colorado to the sun-drenched desert of Arizona. Inspired by our global travels in both service and leisure, we’ve poured those experiences into every aspect of what we do. Our logo, a single spruce twig framed in yellow and green, symbolizes the landscapes we’ve loved and the journey that brought us here.

As former law enforcement and military veterans, we know the importance of patriotism and community. Coffee has always been the mainstay for bringing communities together. We believe in our core values of public service and connecting people, and Yellow Spruce continues to serve local communities by connecting people through relationships one cup at time.

Our History

We founded Yellow Spruce in 2019 with one goal: to bring quality coffee to every cup. What began as a small roasting operation quickly grew into something more. In September 2020, we opened our first storefront in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. In October 2023, we expanded that space with an adjoining wine bar, where we now serve local Arizona wines, craft beers, and our signature espresso martinis. In August 2024, we opened our second location inside the Civic Center Library café space, bringing our signature blends and warm service to a whole new corner of the community.

We sell all of our coffees online, so you can get the taste of Yellow Spruce delivered to your door anywhere in the continental United States! Wherever you find us, we hope you leave with more than just a great drink—we hope you leave with a taste of home.

Meet Our Founder

Brian Fernandez is a retired military veteran having served 23 years in the United States Air Force (active-duty and reserves) and a retired police officer for a major metropolitan police department. His military experience has afforded him the opportunity to travel all over the world and experience various coffee flavors. His law enforcement experience has shown him the importance of community how coffee brings people together both locally and internationally. 

Whether experiencing coffee overseas or to get through a late-night patrol, our founder believes in the entire coffee experience from seed to cup. His vision is to bring these experiences to Yellow Spruce customers. He has a deep passion for coffee and community, which is paramount to the quest to bring each customer quality coffee. Please enjoy a cup with us.