Where Is Peet’s Coffee From? The 1966 Berkeley Roaster and Its New Owner

Quick Answer

Peet’s Coffee was founded by Alfred Peet in Berkeley, California, in 1966 and is known for dark-roast coffee, with more than 200 US stores. It has been part of JDE Peet’s since 2019. In August 2025, Keurig Dr Pepper agreed to acquire JDE Peet’s for about US$18 billion; its annual report expected closing in Q2 2026.

Peet’s at a Glance

Item	Details
Founded	1966, Berkeley, California
Founder	Alfred Peet
US stores	200+
Parent	JDE Peet’s (since 2019)
2025	Keurig Dr Pepper agrees to buy JDE Peet’s for about US$18 billion

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