Begin Your Day at the Starting Gate.
Made for sharing — one cup, one conversation at a time.
Shop Our CoffeeOur Story
Starting Gate Coffee started with a simple idea from Scott and Liz Hack: coffee is better when it's shared. What began as a way to give people something worth savoring — instead of the usual forgettable giveaway — grew into a coffee brand of its own. Rooted in the Louisville area, Starting Gate Coffee is a family project built around a simple belief: a good cup of coffee is a great way to start something — a morning, a conversation, a relationship.
Why Choose Us?
A Reason to Connect
We built Starting Gate Coffee to start conversations, not just sell coffee. It's the coffee we hand to friends, bring to events, and share with our community.
Proudly Louisville
Based in the Louisville, Kentucky suburbs, where the Hack family calls home.
Built for Giving Back
From school fundraisers to silent auctions, Starting Gate Coffee has supported local causes — and we're growing our fundraising program for nonprofits, teams, and community groups.
Ready for a Better Cup?
Explore our collection of carefully curated coffees and find your new favorite.
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