About us
Your Guide to Great Coffee
Family-roasted in Lexington since 1991. Pouring in Lexington and downtown Fredericksburg.
We hear it pretty much every day.
Folks traveling Interstate 81 or 95 stop in for a quick cup of coffee on their way somewhere else. Then they take a sip, smile, and go write reviews like these:
“God tier coffee in the middle of 81. What did we do to deserve this?”
Madeline G. · Google review
“Surprisingly awesome coffee in the middle of God knows where.”
Jenny C. · Google review
Now, c'mon. It's not nowhere. It's home.
Since 1991
It started as a true mom-and-pop
Home is Lexington, a small, scenic, historic town in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. We started as a true mom-and-pop operation in tiny downtown Lexington. Terry roasted in the back while Melissa worked the bar.
We outgrew that downtown shop long ago, and in 2005 we built our roastery and tasting room on Route 11, just off I-81. A lot has changed since then. A few things haven’t: we’re still a family business, and our commitment to quality and small-town service has never wavered. Just look at these accolades:
- Forbes named us one of the 12 Best Coffee Roasters in the U.S.
- USA Today named us one of the 10 Best Independent Coffee Shops in the U.S. in 2025 and 2026.
- Coffee Review has rated more than 100 of our coffees 90 points or higher, and named 10 of them among its Top Coffees of the Year.
- Tasting Table ranked our decaf #1.
Fredericksburg
And now, Hyperion Espresso
Hyperion Espresso has been a fixture on the corner of William and Princess Anne in downtown Fredericksburg since 1994. In 2024 it joined the Roadmap family.
In 2026 we renovated, expanded the menu and opened a tasting room next door, with pour-overs and tasting flights. We kept the magic. And every bag on Hyperion’s shelf is roasted by us in Lexington.
“I was a little nervous with new ownership, but not much has changed—except the coffee roasters. Thankfully, this is now the BEST cup of coffee and espresso I’ve ever had.”
Zoey O. · Google review of Hyperion
Why “Roadmap”?
Because we want to be your guide to the coffee you’ll most enjoy. We’re not here to tell you which coffee a judge scored highest. We’re here to help you find the coffee you like best.
That’s why we pour tasting flights, four coffees side by side, at both cafés. It’s why every coffee on this site carries flavor notes and a five-step roast gauge, so you can see where you’re headed before you buy. Tell us what you like, and we’ll point you down the right road.
The roastery
So, what makes coffee from a small town so special?
Flavor, and the work behind it.
Before any coffee goes into production, we profile it meticulously, roasting and cupping test batches until we find where it tastes its best. From there, each morning starts at the cupping table, ensuring every coffee stays on target. We roast in small batches, to order, Monday through Thursday, and date every bag.
The results speak for themselves.
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Tasting flights and a dog-friendly coffee garden off I-81 in Lexington. Espresso and a tasting room in downtown Fredericksburg.
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