Lucky's Coffee Roasters was founded in 2019 by Tyler Smith in Upland, California, drawing on more than a decade of experience in the specialty coffee industry. Smith's background includes machine design, barista training, and involvement with the Specialty Coffee Association and Roasters Guild. The roastery focuses on single origin profiling, sourcing through personal connections and trusted importers who prioritize long term relationships and ethical farming practices. Lucky's is a roaster grounded in deep industry knowledge, where technical expertise and personal sourcing networks shape every batch.