Cain's Coffee Building
Cain's Coffee Building is a 1918 industrial structure in Oklahoma City made of white glazed brick with five floors plus a basement. The building was designed with large iron doors and tall windows to accommodate coffee roasting, grinding, and storage operations.
The building was constructed in 1918 and initially housed various businesses before William Morgan Cain established his coffee company in 1919. For decades it remained a hub for coffee processing in the region until Farmer Brothers took ownership, followed by a sale to Tulsa-based investors in 2024.
The building is named after William Morgan Cain, who founded his coffee company in 1919 and shaped local business life. Visitors can see how it served different purposes over the decades and what role it played in the city's daily commerce.
The building is located on Northwestern Twelfth Street near Kilpatrick Turnpike in a primarily industrial area of the city. Access may vary depending on current development plans, so visitors should check locally before planning a visit.
William Morgan Cain developed his passion for coffee during naval service in Brazil, which inspired him to start his business. This Brazilian connection shows how global experiences shaped local enterprise and Oklahoma City's development.
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