Frances & Star's Coffee Refuge
Creating Community in a Cup!
Welcome to a Warm Refuge!
Frances & Star’s Coffee Refuge is where quality coffee meets heartfelt connection. We offer carefully roasted beans from sustainable farms, available online with multiple grind options to fit your brew style. More than coffee, we’re building a welcoming space rooted in culture, faith, and care. Whether you’re new to brewing or a seasoned fan, we’re here to share warmth in every cup.
Our Coffee Selection
A selection of thoughtfully roasted coffee from family-run farms, available in whole bean, ground, or convenient pods. We also offer cozy apparel that carries our spirit beyond the cup. Each choice reflects our commitment to care, connection, and quality you can trust.
Brazil Cerrado Roast
This medium roast offers a smooth blend with chocolate notes and balanced acidity. Sourced from family farms and roasted locally, it’s available in various grinds to fit your preferred brewing method for a reliable, rich cup.
Colombian Supremo Coffee
Enjoy rich caramel and chocolate hints in this medium roast, grown organically under shade. Offered in ground, pods and single pod, it suits any coffee lover’s brewing style and delivers a strong, delightful inviting aroma.
Jamaica Rum French Vanilla
Experience a creamy fusion of smooth Jamaican rum and sweet French vanilla flavors. This medium roast brings a unique twist, available in multiple grinds or pods, perfect for a flavorful, comforting coffee moment.
Love, Resilience, and Community
Discover the heart behind Frances & Star’s Coffee Refuge—our mission to create a welcoming place rooted in kindness, culture, and connection. Learn how our commitment to community, care, and quality shapes everything we do, both online and in-person. We invite you to explore what makes us a unique space where every cup carries meaning beyond flavor.
Strength In Diversity
Experience a true refuge built by veterans and Afro-Latina women, sourcing sustainable beans and crafting unforgettable flavors with cultural pride.
Diverse Ownership
Led by Veronica and Sandra Hodge-Hampton, our coffee refuge stands proudly as a female, minority, and veteran owned venture that embodies resilience, unity, and authentic dedication to community growth.
Sustainable Local Roasting
Our beans come from family-run farms in Brazil, Colombia, and Jamaica, where sustainable practices thrive, then undergo roasting by a third-generation local artisan, ensuring every batch sings with care.
Distinctive Flavor Blends
We craft distinctive blends such as Jamaican rum with French vanilla and chocolate hazelnut, delivering rich taste experiences that surprise your palate, turning each cup into a moment of discovery.