Unapologetic Coffee Purchases Building for New Roastery

Sisters Alisa and Alicia Officer acquire a Buffalo property to scale coffee production while keeping their café open.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Alisa and Alicia Officer have purchased a building at 1476 Main Street in Buffalo to establish a permanent coffee roastery for their company, Unapologetic Coffee. This new facility will allow the business to expand bulk production while continuing operations at their retail café at 899 Main Street.

Why it matters

The acquisition aims to permanently establish and upscale the company's roasting capabilities, serving as a catalyst for economic development in the neighborhood. By centering black business growth, the owners expect the purchase to drive further investment into the local Buffalo area.

The company began operations at 1375 Main Street in 2022 before moving to 899 Main Street, where the retail café continues to operate. The new site for the roastery is located at 1476 Main Street.

The players

Alisa Officer

She is a co-owner of Unapologetic Coffee who led the purchase of the new roasting facility in Buffalo.

Alicia Officer

She is a co-owner of Unapologetic Coffee who partnered in the expansion of their roasting operations.

The details

The facility is designed to keep retail café experiences and bulk production lines running independently. This structural approach ensures that increased manufacturing capacity does not disrupt the daily operations of their current café location.

2022: Unapologetic Coffee began operations at 1375 Main Street.
2026: The sisters purchased the building at 1476 Main Street.

Market Landscape

This move follows a pattern set by business-led urban revitalization initiatives by using local commercial expansion to stimulate broader neighborhood investment. The sisters' strategy positions their brand to capture greater market share while actively contributing to local economic development.

Customers can continue visiting the retail café at 899 Main Street without any change to service or availability. The new roastery will focus on production, ensuring the business can scale its output to meet customer demand.

The takeaway

Small business owners can successfully scale production by separating manufacturing from retail-focused consumer experiences. This transition allows companies to maintain a consistent neighborhood presence while building capacity for future growth.