Out There Coffee Roasters, the woman-founded specialty roaster behind a busy Fillmore outpost, is actively hunting for a second San Francisco location, founder Erica Ash confirmed. The brand started as neighborhood pop-ups in 2020 and opened its first brick-and-mortar café in 2024, building a following for small-batch roasted beans and seasonal syrups. Ash says the search is underway but there is no signed lease or public opening date yet. For local coffee fans, a second Out There spot would be a notable win in an already crowded market.
Founder confirms Instagram tease
In a recent Instagram post shared with followers, Out There told fans it is getting so close to finding the perfect spot, and Ash confirmed the update to WhatNow. The outlet reports that Ash said negotiations are not finalized and the company cannot yet give a projected opening timeline. Coverage suggests the Instagram note reads more like an early-stage tease than a full-blown announcement.
How Out There grew
According to Out There Coffee Roasters, the company began as a series of pop-ups in 2020 and opened its first café in 2024, positioning itself around approachable specialty drinks and small-batch roasting. Out There Coffee Roasters highlights ethically sourced beans and a rotating seasonal menu that leans on house-made syrups. That combination of retail coffee service plus roasts for home brewing has helped the brand build a local following.
Fillmore outpost draws a crowd
The Fillmore shop, listed at 254 Fillmore Street in neighborhood guides, appears in local listings and review pages as a compact, popular spot for flavored lattes and quick grab-and-go orders. MapQuest lists the Fillmore address and notes regular weekend lines, along with praise for seasonal drinks. The small footprint has been part of Out There’s charm and is likely a factor the team will weigh when locking in a second location.
What’s next for the roaster
Ash told WhatNow that talks are ongoing and no lease is finalized. The company already offers wholesale services, according to Out There Coffee Roasters, which could make expanding to multiple sites easier if the right spot appears. For now, the Fillmore café will remain Out There’s public hub while the team keeps searching.
