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DOCR – Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters
Ferndale, MI, USA
Dessert Oasis began in 2009 as a family-run dessert and live-music café in downtown Rochester, Michigan. Nathan Hamood, then 13, fell for the coffee side, saved up for a tiny rotisserie oven converted into a drum roaster and taught himself to roast — the business soon added "Coffee Roasters" to its name. DOCR now runs four cafés across Southeast Michigan (Rochester, Detroit’s Capitol Park, Royal Oak and Ferndale) and roasts daily at its Ferndale headquarters, which opened in 2023 and also houses its bakery, training lab and the DOCR Academy for public coffee classes. Expect single-origin pour-overs, espresso drinks and in-house cheesecakes and pastries, plus weekly open-mic nights.
8
coffees
USA
base
Locations
DOCR – Rochester
336 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307Mon–Thu 07:00–22:00 · Fri–Sat 07:00–23:00 · Sun 10:00–22:00
+1 248-731-5555
DOCR – Detroit (Capitol Park)
1220 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226Mon–Sat 07:00–21:00 · Sun 09:00–20:00
+1 313-338-3515
Coffees
8 coffees
A bright, clean decaf coffee with sweet notes of red apple, chocolate, and caramel. This Washed Sugarcane Decaf comes to us from the CDNT: Caficultores Diferenciado del Norte del Tolima (Association of Differentiated Coffee Growers of Northern Tolima) in Norte Del Tolima, Colombia . This collective has been working for years to create sustainable careers in coffee farming in their region by sharing knowledge and resources amongst local farmers. Approachable and bright, this Colombia is everything you can ask for in a decaf . Source: docr.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Red apple, chocolate, caramel
A balanced, yet dynamic coffee from renowned producer Elkin Guzman with notes of pink moscato, blueberry compote, and lavender lemonade. Introducing an incredibly meaningful partnership with world-renowned coffee producer Elkin Guzman . We're thrilled to bring you our latest release — from the Pink Bourbon varietal to the Pink Champagne processing method , everything about this coffee is special. You can expect a dynamic cup with a sweet finish. We’re tasting notes of pink moscato , blueberry compote , and lavender lemonade . We hope you love this coffee as much as we do! Source: docr.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Pink moscato, blueberry compote, lavender lemonade
A vibrant Chiroso that pairs juicy mandarin, ripe mango, and delicate white tea with the promise of Colombia's next generation of coffee producers. This exceptional Chiroso Washed coffee comes from the Young Producer Program in Antioquia, Colombia—an initiative led by our longtime exporting partner, Unblended Coffee , that invests in the future of specialty coffee by supporting emerging producers. In the cup, expect notes of mandarin orange , mango , and white tea . Source: docr.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Mandarin orange, mango, white tea
Your new house espresso — warm, fruit-forward, and built for the shot. Our current house espresso comes from the legendary Aquiares Estate in Turrialba, Costa Rica — the largest farm in the country and one of the most celebrated in all of Central America. Managed by award-winning producer Diego Robelo , Aquiares has become a model for what specialty coffee production can look like when quality, community, and sustainability are treated as inseparable. Source: docr.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Raspberry, apricot, cinnamon roll
Approachable, balanced, and quietly stunning — our new house coffee is one to savor. Our current batch brew comes from the legendary Aquiares Estate in Turrialba, Costa Rica — the largest farm in the country and one of the most celebrated in all of Central America. Managed by award-winning producer Diego Robelo , Aquiares has become a model for what specialty coffee production can look like when quality, community, and sustainability are treated as inseparable. Source: docr.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Raspberry, apricot, cinnamon roll
An approachable, yet complex cup with notes of plum syrup, lime candy, and molasses — sourced from an award-winning farm. This Black Honey Elite Bourbon comes from the legendary Los Pirineos farm in Usulután , El Salvador , produced by fifth-generation coffee farmer Diego Baraona . Known as a legacy farm with more than 130 years in providing high-quality coffee with innovative and sustainable practices, Los Pirineos consistently produces some of the country’s most celebrated coffees. Source: docr.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Plum syrup, lime candy, molasses
A well-rounded, sweet cup of coffee with tasting notes of strawberry jam, butterscotch, and sweet tea. This Natural processed Parainema and Pacamara variety lot comes from the Finca La Sierra farm in Santa Ana, La Paz . Owned and operated by Jocsan Otoniel Mendoza and his family, the farm has been tirelessly working to grow and process high quality coffee. This is one of very few Honduras releases to hit DOCR’s menu along with our first time working with Jocsan , and through a new partnership with Honduran Coffee Alliance . Source: docr.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Strawberry jam, butterscotch, sweet tea
A sparklingly clean Kenyan AA with juicy black currant, pomegranate, and bright tropical pineapple. This Kenya AA Kiamugumo comes from the Kiamugumo Washing Station in Kirinyaga, located on the slopes of Mount Kenya. Produced by smallholder farmers in the surrounding Ngariama community, this washed lot showcases the vibrant acidity, juicy fruit character, and remarkable clarity that Kenyan coffees are known for. Expect a lively cup with notes of black currant, pomegranate, and pineapple , layered with softer plum and purple grape. Source: docr.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Black currant, pomegranate, pineapple