Autonomy Coffee turns passion into business for aspiring brewers

Coffee lab lets you learn to roast like a pro

What started as a shared love for coffee has grown into something much bigger — an opportunity for others to turn their passion into purpose.

TAMPA, Fla - What started as a shared love for coffee has grown into something much bigger — an opportunity for others to turn their passion into purpose.

At Autonomy Coffee, coffee isn’t just brewed — it’s built.

Co-founders Tom Pestock and Jonathan Mitchell came together with a vision: create a space where anyone with a passion for coffee could learn the craft and take the first steps toward starting their own roasting journey.

What we know:

Inside the Tampa-based coffee lab, the focus goes beyond just a great cup. 

The space is designed as a hub for creativity and education—giving aspiring roasters access to professional equipment, guidance, and a community of like-minded coffee enthusiasts.

From sourcing beans to dialing in the perfect roast, Autonomy Coffee provides the tools and knowledge needed to help turn ideas into reality.

It’s a concept rooted in collaboration—where beginners and experienced coffee lovers alike can experiment, learn, and grow.

Dig deeper:

Autonomy Coffee also operates as a café, serving up its own in-house roasted coffee to customers looking for a quality cup.

But for those wanting more than just a caffeine fix, the business offers hands-on classes covering everything from brewing techniques to the art and science of roasting.

It’s all part of the mission: making specialty coffee more accessible while empowering others to carve out their own path in the industry.

What's next:

As interest in craft coffee continues to grow, Autonomy Coffee hopes to expand its reach — bringing more people into the world of roasting and helping launch the next generation of coffee creators right here in the Bay Area.