The john conti Coffee Company is a roaster and supplier of high-grown Arabican coffees.^[1] The company was founded in 1962 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky, where its roasting facility also resides.^[1][2] Since 1990, it has used the trademark "The Best Coffee in Town". Beyond coffee, the company also makes Contea brand iced tea^[3] and Aqua Conti bottled water.^[4]

John Conti started the company in 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky^[5][2][6] as the john conti Vending Co.^[7] The company began installing coffee units at offices in 1971 and opened a coffee store in 1976.^[7] With the coffee business expanding, the vending business was sold in 1982.^[7]

In 1977, the Louisville Today Magazine named it "The Best Coffee in Town". In 1990—after winning that distinction in all following contents—the company applied for and received that tagline as a trademark.^[7]

A coffee museum that offered free coffee was built next to the Louisville factory,^[8] and operated until 2011.^[9] The brand expanded its market, being sold at Wal-mart^[10] and offered in single-serve brewing pods.^[11] It made a number of acquisitions to expand its presence.^[2][12]

John Conti retired in 2014, with Canteen of Kentuckiana subsequently running the business.^[2][13]

john Conti makes small batches of artisanal coffee.^[14] It has been noted for using the best Arabican coffee beans.^[7] Beyond coffee, the company also makes Contea brand iced tea and Aqua Conti bottled water.^[4]