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“What began as
a small home- roasting hobby has evolved into one of Nevada’s premier specialty coffee roasters.”
At DragonRidge Country Club, we take pride in offering our members only the finest experiences, and that now includes an exceptional coffee program. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Dark Moon Coffee Roasters, a local favorite that has been making waves in the Las Vegas coffee scene. With their dedication to quality and a focus on creating a unique, craft coffee experi- ence, Dark Moon is a perfect match for our club.
Dark Moon Coffee Roasters was founded by Kyle Porterfield in 2019, a Henderson native with a background in hospitality. After spending over eight years at the Wynn, where he honed his understand- ing of five-star service, Kyle turned his passion for coffee into a thriving business.
‘My goal was to create something that would leave a lasting impression on the Las Vegas/Henderson valley,’ Kyle explains. ‘Dark Moon has become exactly that.’ By roasting in-house and creating an elevated experience, we set ourselves apart, ensuring a level of quality that stands out in the valley.
Kyle shares. "I started roasting coffee at home for family and friends, and it grew from there."
What began as a small home-roasting hobby has evolved into one of Nevada’s premier specialty coffee roasters. Dark Moon Coffee was recently recognized as the "Best Coffee Shop in Nevada" by Food and Wine Magazine and took home honors for "Best Coffee Shop" and "Best Coffee Roaster" in the Best of Las Vegas awards. But accolades aside, what truly sets Dark Moon apart is the quality and care put into every cup.
"We wanted to focus not just on the quality of the coffee, but the overall
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