The Crouse House Team
Meet the Crouses
Hello friends! We are the Crouses, a husband and wife team who loves Jesus, community, and… coffee! There is something about that delicious, warm beverage that can make a friend feel at home.
Join us in our mission to be grounded in our community through sharing exceptional and freshly roasted coffee with a neighbor in Lewiston, Auburn, or beyond!
The Crouse House Story
“Crouse House” was truly established long before our time. Damon’s childhood home displays CROUSE HOUSE on a sign as a beloved family name. Though Damon was born and raised in the Lancaster area of PA, he moved to Lewiston in 2015 to volunteer among the community. He fell in love with the people and city of Lewiston and has lived here ever since. Vicky joined Damon in Lewiston following their wedding in 2020. Only months later, our coffee roasting adventure began with the purchase of a small home roaster that was set up in the kitchen cove of our first home. What was purchased on a curious whim turned into a love of roasting (and drinking) our own fresh, single-origin coffee. Preferences for our own home roasted coffee stirred an enjoyment we immediately wanted to share with others.
At that time we were ordering our green, un-roasted coffee beans from Maine Coast Roast in Biddeford. During one of our visits to Maine Coast Roast, Damon inquired about the beautiful blue, Diedrich IR5 roasting machine sitting in the corner of their cafe. Learning it was for sale commenced a hopeful consideration and dreaming of our own Lewiston-centric roastery. As months passed, Damon could not forget about the possibility and set out to purchase the roaster and begin pursuing his dream. We successfully purchased the roaster in 2021 and have worked towards the establishment of Crouse House Coffee Roasters since.
Shout out to Holly from Maine Coast Roast for helping us get set up!
In 2025, the outstandingly talented and humble Travis Spear joined our Crouse House team! He has continued to improve our coffee product, expand our services, and enhance our brand. We are grateful for this guy and his family who has supported our coffee endeavors in countless ways.
As a growing team, our love for the Lewiston community has continued to deepen. And since being open we have learned of so many others who love Lewiston, too! Out of this love for our neighbors and friends, we hope to continue to share the enjoyable experience of drinking freshly roasted coffee from your local roaster.
From our home to yours,
The Crouses + Travis
