Lucid Coffee Roasters

Lucid Coffee Roasters is based in Belfast and was founded in 2021 by Stephen Houston, a coffee professional with 12 years of industry experience across competition, judging and events. Houston's competition record includes the Irish Brewers Cup Championship in 2017 and 2019, the Irish AeroPress Championship in 2019, third place at the Irish Cup Tasters Championship in 2026, and second place at the UK SCA Roasting Championships in 2023.

The roastery's operating philosophy centres on transparency. Lucid publishes green coffee prices, roast profiles and brewing advice alongside staff profiles, with the stated aim of making the full chain from producer to cup understandable to customers.

The name itself refers to clarity of expression. The range covers espresso and filter coffees, and a subscription service is available.