Our Story

Old World Coffee began with a simple question: what if coffee could be the antidote to chaos? Travel showed Chris Garrison how cafés are cultural hubs that shape a town, and back home he saw a gap. In 2011, that spark became a calling—to build spaces where people could slow down, drink up, and feel known, while honoring the farmers who make it possible. From our first cappuccino at a wedding to today’s cafés and roastery, we’ve grown by putting hospitality and excellence first, connecting Northern Nevada to intentional coffee and the hands that grow it. Long Live Farmers.

2011

Curiosity Ignited. 

Traveling through great café towns, Chris notices what’s missing in Northern Nevada’s coffee culture and begins sketching Old World.

2012

Catering Launched. 

We bring coffee (and a lot of fun) to weddings, offices, and community events across the region.

2015

Midtown Café Opens.

Our first café debuts with the area’s first Modbar, introducing a new, more connected way to serve espresso.

2016

Roasting In‑House.

We launch our roasting facility to bring the craft home and champion the work of our farm partners.

2018

Carson City Opens.

We carry the Old World experience south, serving Carson City with warm hospitality and thoughtfully sourced coffee.

2022

Northwest Reno Roastery Café.

A beautiful new café opens with our roastery inside, bringing the roasting process into full view for our guests.

2023

Sierra Medical Center Location.

We open at Sierra Medical Center, offering a calm, quality cup for patients, staff, families, and neighbors.

2025

Ten Years of Old World. 

We celebrate a decade with the release of Legacy, a commemorative blend honoring the people and partnerships behind every cup.

2026

Continuing On.

We keep building—with better coffees, deeper farm relationships, and welcoming spaces—so Northern Nevada always has a place to Slow Down, Drink Up.

From day one, our aim has been simple: craft unforgettable hospitality and coffee that honors its origin. Whether you join us in Midtown, Carson City, Northwest Reno, or at Sierra Medical Center, you’re stepping into a culture built on intention—from the farmers we partner with to the baristas who serve you. Old World Coffee Roasters is still owned and run by Chris and Ashley Garrison and their growing family—a true Nevadan family. As we look ahead, we’ll keep refining our roast profiles, investing in relationships at origin, and creating spaces where families, friends, and neighbors can reconnect. Slow Down, Drink Up. Long Live Farmers.

  • Mission

    We craft Unforgettable experiences that our guests will remember forever.

  • Vision

    We put intention into everything we do so those Unforgettable experiences feel simple and effortless to our guests.

  • Guiding Values

    • Everything is done with intention
    • Craft unforgettable moments of hospitality
    • Relentless pursuit of excellence

From Origin to You

Our coffee makes a straight‑line journey you can taste:

  • Sourcing at Origin

    We partner with growers to secure high‑quality lots that are cultivated and processed for peak flavor.

  • Respectful Roasting

    Each batch is roasted in Carson City to highlight the work already invested during growing and processing.

  • Served Fresh

    The final step happens in our Reno and Carson City cafés, where every cup shows what attentive sourcing and roasting can do.

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