Dear Green Coffee: Glasgow firm’s new roastery gives more Scots taste of speciality bean culture
“It finally gives us the space to further invest in our coffee programme” – Lisa Lawson, founder
A Glasgow enterprise founded 14 years ago close to the city’s famous Barras market is looking to expose more Scots to the speciality coffee scene after moving into a new roastery.
Dear Green Coffee Roasters, founded by Lisa Lawson in 2011, has relocated to a 13,500-square-foot warehouse on Brook Street, Bridgeton - a space five times the size of its previous site near the Barras.
Lawson, who began her coffee career while living in Australia before returning to Scotland, said: “When I started Dear Green, speciality coffee culture hadn’t kicked off in Scotland yet, but I was inspired by my experiences in Australia and by the emerging specialist coffee scene around the world. I borrowed the money for a small roaster and the rest is history.”
“This move proves that a small, values-driven business can grow and still hold onto its high standards in coffee roasting, customer focus, and purpose. It finally gives us the space to further invest in our coffee programme and to act on the sustainability goals we’ve had for years: from renewable energy and waste reduction to opening our doors wider to the community that’s supported us from day one.”
The refurbished 1940s warehouse, once part of the city’s textile industry, now houses a modern roasting and packaging facility alongside dedicated training, cupping and event spaces. It is located among artists’ studios, workshops and creative businesses.
The company, which employs ten people, has added two team members since the move and plans to hire additional senior roles in 2026 to support further expansion. The business is forecasting 30 per cent growth for the current financial year, supported by new production capacity, leaner systems and the expanding home-barista market.
Click-and-collect is now available at the new roastery, and with the move complete, Dear Green’s training and events programme will resume early next year.
“This move is essential to not only expanding our capabilities as a coffee roastery but also to achieving our goal of becoming net zero by 2030,” added Lawson.
The firm was recently recertified as a B Corp with one of the highest scores in the country.
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