Bad Ass Coffee Hits Orange County, New Franchise To Open Doors

TUSTIN, CA — A new coffee franchise is opening its doors in Orange County, and Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is gearing up to open its newest location this October in Tustin.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is a leading coffee franchise known for its premium sourcing, roasting and quality of 100 percent Hawaiian coffees and international blends, according to a news release.

With a new location opening at 17243 17th St., the coffee shop will offer premium coffees with a kick, branded merchandise and a delicious food menu inspired by the Hawaiian Islands.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii in Tustin is owned and operated by the Borba family, the news release said. The Borbas have a long-standing history of running family businesses, and originally worked as dairy farmers in the '20s.

While running the family farm passed down to him through generation, Tom Sr. developed a love for coffee through his wife, Karen, who would brew delicious pots of coffee every morning. He discovered Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii through his son, Eric, and was drawn to the name and business approach.

According to the news release, the name Bad Ass Coffee, as well as the donkey mascot, sources from Kauai and Maui. The name pays tribute to the donkey, a very important animal in Hawaiian coffee history.

"Legend has it that for generations, donkeys could be heard bellowing as they carried precious loads of coffee beans down the steep mountains of the Big Island," said a Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii spokesperson. "The people of Kona named these hard-working donkeys the 'Bad Ass Ones' because of their reliably strong, but stubborn nature in carrying their precious cargo."

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii - Tustin will open early October at 17243 17th St. in Tustin. For more information on hours, visit the coffee shop's website.