Caffeina Coffee Roasting Company was founded in April 2018, but the roots of the company dig deeper. The story begins with Lyndsey Hopkins, who fell in love with roasting coffee during her time in college. “Through college, I worked for a local coffee roaster, and when I was nearing graduation, I found myself dreading the thought of quitting my job at the coffee shop,” Hopkins said. “I called my mom and asked her if she would help guide me in starting my own coffee company. She agreed, but with conditions. I knew I had one shot to make it work, so I poured my heart into this venture, and today, I’m incredibly proud of how far we've come.”
The original vision behind Caffeina began as Coffee Studio in 2011, when it was first opened as a brick-and-mortar café in Meridian, Idaho. In the following years, Caffeina expanded to three café’s.
As a women-owned and operated business, Lyndsey started this journey with her mom, and their entire family has worked together to grow Caffeina into what it is today. "Our community—employees and customers alike—is what makes Caffeina truly special. It’s not just about coffee; it’s about connecting with people, building an environment where everyone feels like part of an extended family. We’ve built a culture that extends beyond our business, with a focus on both customer and employee relationships. We truly believe that everything we need in life can be found in a coffee shop: networking, relationships, coffee, water, wine, fruit, veggies, protein, and even plants,” Lyndsey said.
The company culture is built on a foundation of hard work, integrity, and support. Small business is equally challenging and rewarding, and Lyndsey has learned that leadership is about taking care of what’s living—our employees, our customers, and our brand. She believes in dreams, hard work, and focus. She has learned that when she supports and believes in her team, everything else falls into place. "Excellence is the key to success, and we’ve worked hard to build a company that thrives on these principles."
It takes a village to make a business thrive, and Lyndsey is grateful for the community that has supported them along the way. This year Caffeina was rewarded with the Idaho Veterans
Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Supporter of the Year award.
Currently, there are four locations across Boise and Meridian, and the future looks bright. In
2025, Lyndsey plans to open a new café in the North End/Southeast Boise area and has already launched Caffeina Kiosks at Micron and ESI. Looking ahead, she is preparing to open a second roastery, café, and commissary kitchen in Alpine, Wyoming. Caffeina faculty is proud to be part of this incredible community, and look forward to continuing to serve you, one cup at a time.