A coffee company founded and operated by Montgomery County natives is gaining attention locally by bringing authentic Salvadoran and Guatemalan coffee directly to the community through farmers markets and pop-up events across the county.
Tz’ikin Cafe, named after the Mayan word for “eagle,” was created to celebrate culture, community, and connection through coffee. The business was founded by Silver Spring native Allan Gonzalez alongside his brother Alessandro Romero and business partner Allistair Roper (all Springbrook graduates) with a mission centered on ethically sourced Central American coffee and authentic representation of Salvadoran and Guatemalan heritage.
After years of working in the coffee industry and traveling throughout El Salvador and Guatemala, Gonzalez noticed what he described as a gap in the market for truly authentic Central American coffee sourced directly from local farmers. The company established relationships with farmers in both countries, focusing on fair compensation and sustainable farming practices while bringing those flavors directly to Montgomery County residents…