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Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Specialty Coffee Brand

Are you even a parent if you don’t rely on coffee?

by Team Scary Mommy

Are you even a parent if you don’t rely (and rely heavily) on caffeine to get you through the days? Luckily we live in a time and place where coffee is plentiful, and there are so many varieties and brands to choose from. Here are some of our favorite specialty coffee brands on the market right now.

Scary Mommy’s readers have spoken! Congratulations to our top specialty coffee brands:

1. Death Wish Coffee

What Scary Mommy readers love about Death Wish Coffee:

  • I haven't slept properly since 2019, and DWC’s Dark Roast is the only thing that wakes me up without giving me day-long jitters.
  • It's literally the smoothest dark roast I’ve ever had. You get a bold, rich coffee flavor with absolutely zero bitterness.
  • The unapologetic, badass branding initially caught my eye, but the fact that it's organic and fair-trade sealed the deal. 💀 forever!

2. Blk & Bold

What Scary Mommy readers love about Blk & Bold:

  • Knowing 5% of profits go directly to youth programs makes my morning cup taste even better. True coffee with a conscience!
  • Their Rise & Grnd medium roast is absolute perfection whether brewed hot or poured over ice. The notes and smell are 100% incredible!
  • Elite quality matched with a real-world MISSION. It’s amazing to support a minority-owned B Corp that actively empowers the next generation!

3. La Colombe

What Scary Mommy readers love about La Colombe:

  • As an always-on-the-go mom, their canned draft lattes are absolute lifesavers! Less sugar, lactose-free, and insane coffee-house frothiness.
  • The dark roast is my ultimate morning savior: deep, chocolatey, and with a rich, traditional coffee flavor that’s totally elevated.
  • I love that they work directly with suppliers for sustainable beans and fund humanitarian projects. It’s a premium coffee you genuinely feel good about.

Photos courtesy of Bizzy Coffee, Bones Coffee Company, Counter Culture Coffee, Equator Coffees, Stumptown Coffee Roasters