Most coffee companies stick to one lane. Fontaineece Coffee Co. operates in several—and has its sights set on the racetrack.
The Kansas City-area business, run by husband-and-wife team Michael and Amanda Fontaineece along with Amanda’s mother Judy Neece, has built something unusual: a company that sells fire-roasted organic coffee and specialty wellness supplements while funding an admittedly ambitious goal of entering Formula One racing.
At the heart of the operation is an old-school approach to roasting. While many specialty roasters have moved to air-roasting methods, Fontaineece uses traditional open-flame fire-roasting to coax out the natural oils in their beans. The result is a bolder, smokier flavor profile that appeals to customers tired of mass-produced coffee. Their lineup includes a signature 6 Bean Blend, single-origin options from Peru, Mexico, and Bali, plus varieties like Cowboy and Breakfast blends.
Beyond the Bean
What sets Fontaineece apart is how far it’s expanded beyond coffee. The company has developed a full line of health supplements aimed at what they call “bio-hacking” wellness. Their product range includes sublingual strips for cognitive support, energy, sleep, and digestive health—designed for rapid absorption. They also offer protein isolates in vanilla and chocolate, joint and bone support supplements, and NAD+ products.
The physical and online store even includes a plant shop with houseplants, succulents, and soil-free air plants like Tillandsia Xerographica. It’s an eclectic mix that reflects the family’s broader philosophy of promoting peak performance and nature-integrated living.
For local businesses, Fontaineece has established a white-glove office coffee service throughout the Kansas City metro. Companies get professional-grade brewing equipment installed at no cost, along with ongoing maintenance, cleaning, and breakroom inventory management. It’s positioned as a way for firms to upgrade their workplace culture without the hassle of managing the logistics themselves.
Punk Rock Meets Tech Entrepreneurship
Amanda Fontaineece brings an unconventional background to the family business. A punk rock musician influenced by Joan Jett and Halestorm, she channels personal loss into raw, defiant songwriting. She’s also a tech entrepreneur with multiple degrees and certifications in information technology. That combination of artistic authenticity and technical skill shapes her leadership approach at the coffee company, where tradition meets modern innovation.
The family’s ultimate vision ties everything together: using the business to fund their entry into Formula One racing. It’s an audacious plan that gives customers a sense they’re supporting more than just another coffee brand—they’re backing a family legacy with high-speed dreams. Whether that goal materializes or not, Fontaineece has already created something distinctive in the crowded specialty coffee market: a third-generation business that refuses to stay in one category.
For now, the focus remains on expanding their commercial coffee services and wellness product lines while maintaining the fire-roasting tradition that started it all. The Formula One paddock may still be a long way off, but the Fontaineece family is clearly comfortable operating at their own pace—and in their own lane.