Toby’s Estate began in 1997 when Toby Smith, a lawyer with a love for coffee, made a bold decision. He left his legal career to follow his passion. Toby travelled to remote coffee-growing regions around the world. He lived with local farmers and saw the care and effort they put into growing top-quality coffee beans. Inspired by their dedication, Toby wanted to share this special coffee with others. But there was a challenge: how could he bring these amazing beans from farms to people’s cups while keeping their quality and story alive?
Worried about mass-produced coffee taking over the market and driven by his respect for the farmers, Toby took action. Back home, he turned his mum’s garage into a small roastery. There, he learned the art of roasting specialty coffee, and Toby’s Estate was born.
In 2016, the brand came to Kuwait through Pinnacle Group, opening its first café in Sharq. That café has since evolved into a fully digital experience. Today, Toby’s Estate has over 20 locations across Kuwait, KSA, UAE, and Qatar.
Our mission is to serve coffee that is always fresh and high in quality. We honor the origins of each bean and give our customers a premium coffee experience in an elegant and welcoming space.
Toby’s Estate is made up of a passionate team of over 100 coffee lovers, including baristas, coffee experts, and skilled professionals from all areas of the coffee world.
We don’t just enjoy coffee it’s a big part of our lives. It’s what excites and motivates us every day.
We’re always exploring, learning, and improving. We love discovering new coffee flavors, blends, and beans while honoring the hard work of the farmers who grow them.
We’re proud to bring you our specialty coffees, always fresh and high in quality. You’ll find them at our own cafés and at select partner locations where Toby’s is the coffee of choice.
