KBay Caffe & Roasting Co.

05/01/2023

Aloha Friends,
May 1st will mark the 25th Anniversary of K Bay Caffe and 20 years of roasting some of the worlds finest organic coffees. I can think of no better time, place or circumstances to announce that I will be passing on the reigns of K Bay today. Before you freak out, I truly believe the quality and consistency of the coffee will improve and that the absolute best person to steward the company forward will be at the helm. I am passing on K Bay to Carmen Ricciardi of Carmen's Gelato, a local/world class gelato and espresso shop that operates on the Homer Spit during the summer. Carmen is who I go to when I have coffee questions. His knowledge about espresso and machines is current, whereas mine is 10-20-30 years old. He has spent the last decade I have known him, pursuing espresso knowledge and is my current coffee guru. Just as I competed in the world barista championships, Carmen competed in the world gelato championships. We both studied and learned from the best in Italy, the birthplace of espresso and gelato. I have admired his work and attention to detail and quality of product for some time, but after having my daughter work with him last year, I can say I am impressed by all facets of how he leads a business. Again, he is current, he gets "it". He treats people as valuable humans and is wonderful at being able to pass on knowledge and empower folks to succeed. He improves the set up and working conditions as much as he is able and I am excited about the ideas he has already shared, that I know will improve how things are done here on the roasting side. I am really just so grateful knowing that the foundation, family and K Bay community that has been started and developed over the years is going to only improve moving forward, rather than fade into mediocrity as I develop other interests and am called to spend more time with family in Arizona. I'm not taking off and moving to Hawaii, which is a popular and well loved decade long rumor that was definitely the plan for a while but has taken a backseat to wanting a little more family time. I will be around to help facilitate a smooth and successful transition.

I want to thank you all with all the gratitude I can possibly express, for allowing me to be part of your journey, family and community over the years. The relationships, community and support that has been happening for several decades has been foundational in shaping the landscape of Homer and beyond. I am excited to witness the improvement and growth as K Bay gets a new set of hands and hearts to help guide it forward. This is really exciting for me on every level. I wish everyone all the best moving forward with continued success and joy. Thank You for Supporting Me, My Family, the Organic Coffee Farmers, Small Business and Being Part of the K Bay Community. I Love You All and look forward to the next phase of life.
Mahalo

With Love and Gratitude
Michael McGuire

12/18/2022

Now it’s on! Need your help. Team K Bay just got passed by Carlile transportation as the top business team for RAAWC. We are now 1 person behind. Please sign up at www.raawc.com
Use my discount code :Michael5
And join Team K Bay

Also don’t forget the meet and greet/ sunset beach walk/ coffee give away at Mariner Park today at 3:30 for local team members!💞🤙

12/18/2022

Please join me
Having a meet and greet for Homer folks that are part of Team K Bay in the Race Across Alaska Winter Challenge. Sunday the 18th at Mariner Park @ 3:30pm for a sunset, low tide beach walk and to distribute coffee to Team members. If you have been thinking about joining, now is the time. The challenge starts Wednesday on Winter Solstice. Bring a printout of your bib number if you can for a group photo.

There are so many reasons to join this challenge, you get a cool hat and shirt and potentially other swag along the way. If you join Team K Bay you will also get a pound of coffee when the event starts! The biggest reasons to join are the physical and mental health that come from staying active physically and socially through this time of year. The RAAWC group is so supportive and encouraging and provides plenty of opportunities to engage at whatever your comfort level is. It is a three month event and you choose your distance from 60 miles to 2000. All walking, biking, swimming, skiing, running essentially moving counts toward your goal. The event is also a fundraiser for the Alaska Long Trail, which is an awesome project trail from Seward to Fairbanks (500 miles on trails!) and eventually up to 2000 miles. You do not have to be in Alaska to sign up or join my team, I would really love it if you did and encourage you to do so, tell your friends and family. Again, my discount code is Michael5 join. Team KBay
now is the time. You will not regret it
www.RAAWC.com
discount code: Michael5

11/30/2022

Goals…Got em? My goal is to get 50 people to join the Race Across Alaska Wilderness Challenge! www.RAAWC.com
Today is the last day before prices go up and you can save an additional $5 by using the discount code: Michael5

There are so many reasons to join this challenge, you get a cool hat and shirt and potentially other swag along the way. If you join Team K Bay you will also get a pound of coffee when the event starts! The biggest reasons to join are the physical and mental health that come from staying active physically and socially through this time of year. The RAAWC group is so supportive and encouraging and provides plenty of opportunities to engage at whatever your comfort level is. It is a three month event and you choose your distance from 60 miles to 2000. All walking, biking, swimming, skiing, running essentially moving counts toward your goal. The event is also a fundraiser for the Alaska Long Trail, which is an awesome project trail from Seward to Fairbanks (500 miles on trails!) and eventually up to 2000 miles. You do not have to be in Alaska to sign up or join my team, I would really love it if you did and encourage you to do so, tell your friends and family. Again, my discount code is Michael5 and prices go up tomorrow, so now is the time. You will not regret it
www.RAAWC.com
discount code: Michael5

11/01/2022

Today is the day! First day to sign up.
Choose a distance between 60 and 2000 miles
Race is from 12/21/22-3/20/22
Use my discount code: Michael5
If you would like to join a team, join Team K Bay!
Mahalo

The Race Across Alaska Winter Challenge is on Wednesday December 21, 2022 to Monday March 20, 2023. It includes the following events: Anchorage, AK to Sheep Mtn, AK, Anchorage, AK to Denali NP, AK, Anchorage, AK to Delta Junction, AK, Alaska Long Trail, Seward to Fairbanks, AK, Denali Highway Loop,....

08/24/2022

If you ever went to K Bay, donate now.
Seth and Lindsay helped build the community we all enjoy!

Seth and Lindsay Ex’s love story began nearly 20 years ago. They have traveled the world together, … K Baja needs your support for Seth and Lindsay Ex Family

12/10/2021

Selling and giving away a bunch of cafe/life stuff. Please come take some of it away. All the kitchen utensils you could dream of as well as burlap bags, hydro flask inventory cheap furniture, cups, pots, coolers, stove and we will also have coffee available by the pound for $15/lb. Friday December 10th from 12-6 at the cafe space in town. 378 E Pioneer. Mahalo

08/12/2021

You can now grab a pound of K Bay Coffee
’s Market for our east end road family and beyond. They are currently stocked with
K Bay Dream Blend, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Guatemala la Voz, and Bali Kintamani.