The Story Behind Hopetown

When we started building Conch Coffee, we wanted every detail to matter. We searched for real authenticity. A true reason behind what we did and why we did it. We spent hours on the small things—choosing the right coffees, picking the right packaging. Naming the roasts was no different.

Here’s a glimpse into how each name came to be. We hope the stories from our past make you smile and think of your own.

Hopetown holds a special place in my heart. It’s where memories are carved into you, the kind that comes with firsts—first time doing something with those you love. The first trip to the Bahamas with my family, before my son was born. Just my wife, my daughter, and me. We rented a small house on Lubbers Quarters Cay. My best friend and his wife came, with their daughter, close to the same age as mine. 

We flew into Marsh Harbour and rented a small Albury Brothers skiff to explore. Lubbers is just inside Tilloo Cut, where Elbow Cay and Tilloo Cay meet. A short boat ride from our dock, heading toward Elbow Reef Lighthouse, and you’re in Hope Town Harbour. That was our starting point.

We’d fuel up the boat, wander the local shops, pick up groceries, and grab fresh bread from Vernon’s Grocery in the morning. Each day, we explored the empty beaches of Abaco, watching the girls play in the sand and water. 

It was an epic trip, and it won’t ever be forgotten.