Oval Coffee Roasters

Oval Coffee Roasters is a New York City–based specialty coffee company built around a simple belief: coffee quality comes first. Roasted in Hunts Point in the Bronx, Oval focuses exclusively on light-roast coffee, emphasizing sweetness, balance, and clarity through precise, repeatable roasting rather than aggressive darkness or flavor masking.

Oval’s approach is intentionally accessible. The brand is designed to welcome consumers into specialty coffee without intimidation, using clear language, thoughtful sourcing cues, and blends that deliver consistency and enjoyment across everyday routines. Each coffee offers a lens into specialty coffee while remaining approachable for shoppers transitioning from conventional brands.

The lineup centers around three core blends, each anchored in a distinct sourcing and flavor philosophy.
Bowling Green is a women-produced blend sourced exclusively from women-owned and women-operated farms, highlighting clean structure and layered sweetness.
The Natural features naturally processed, sun-dried coffees known for expressive aromatics and fruit-forward character.
Riverside is a half-caffeinated light-roast blend designed for smoother energy without sacrificing flavor or complexity.

Oval is co-founded by Christopher Alspach, Director of Coffee and an SCA-certified roaster since 2014. Christopher developed his craft over seven years in Portland, Oregon’s specialty coffee scene, roasting tens of thousands of commercial batches and helping shape one of the most quality-driven coffee markets in the country. His experience brings technical rigor, sourcing discipline, and long-term consistency to every Oval roast.

The brand offers whole-bean coffee, single-serve pour-over formats designed to deliver café-quality coffee anywhere using only hot water and a mug, and coffee catering for hospitality, retail, and events across New York City’s five boroughs. All formats are built to perform across common brew methods including pour-over, drip, Chemex, AeroPress, and espresso.

Oval Coffee Roasters stands at the intersection of craftsmanship and modern retail execution. With transparent sourcing, disciplined roasting, and design-forward presentation, Oval educates consumers gently while meeting them where they are, offering specialty coffee that is intentional, reliable, and easy to love.

Andrew Itzkowitz, Managing Director and Co-Founder, leads Oval’s commercial strategy across sales, marketing, operations, and finance. Andrew brings over 20 years of consumer packaged goods experience, having held leadership roles across both legacy and emerging brands. His background includes work with companies such as Bonne Maman Preserves, Yogi Tea, and multiple venture-backed food brands, where he focused on retail expansion, brand positioning, and go-to-market execution. At Oval, Andrew bridges specialty craftsmanship with scalable retail discipline, ensuring the brand resonates with both consumers and the broader food and beverage industry.

Wholesale Retail Oval offers packaged specialty coffee for retail, including whole bean formats and single serve pour over coffee designed for accessible, everyday specialty coffee consumption. Products are built for consistency, shelf performance, and clear consumer communication, supporting both national natural retailers and independent specialty stores.

Wholesale Foodservice Oval supplies coffee programs for cafés, restaurants, offices, hospitality groups, and specialty foodservice operators. Offerings are designed to perform across common brew methods including pour over, batch brew, espresso, AeroPress, and Chemex, with an emphasis on reliability, flavor clarity, and ease of execution for operators.

Single Serve Pour Over Solutions Oval’s single serve pour over format delivers café quality coffee anywhere using only hot water and a mug. This format supports retail, office pantries, hospitality, travel, and event use, offering an elevated alternative to pods or instant coffee without additional equipment.

Coffee Catering and Events Oval provides bespoke coffee catering services for brand activations, private events, corporate gatherings, retail openings, and cultural events throughout NYC and the Tri State area. Services range from curated pour over bars to full espresso service, tailored to the scale, audience, and experience of each event.

Local Roasting and Supply Chain Proximity Roasting in Hunts Point in the Bronx allows Oval to offer responsive production, fresh inventory, and close collaboration with local partners across retail and foodservice, supporting both planned programs and custom needs

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