Rodaks Coffee and Grills, Hidden in plain sight Whether you are powering a V8 American muscle car or yourself, Rodaks might be worth a Gander or, better yet, a visit. This Fort Worth business is located on Pafford St. behind the Elementary school and the tint shop. This powerhouse of a roastery was recommended by none other than Chris Coulter. Looking at the bags and choosing a coffee here is like being on the docks as the stuff is imported and picking the cream of the crop. The time between ordering and roasting was less than 30 mins when I visited; honestly, I got lucky. Let me tell you I am excited to share this place with you all. Let us start with the origin story behind Rodak’s. The way Marvin ( The owner and operator) tells it, he was a car mechanic who took over his father’s shop. He wanted better coffee for the shop, so he started roasting his own, and once the customers took a sip, they pressured him to sell part of his secret stash, so to speak. Reluctantly, he began to sell coffee on the side, and boy, are we glad he did. Fast forward, the techs and Marvin had a falling out, and the coffee and BBQ grills took over as the main gig as a result. Nowadays, Marvin is a one-man show; he has four small propane-powered air roasters and one bigger roaster for large orders. For BBQ needs, he has a couple of grills for sale and some accessories to make it a one-stop shop for outdoor cooking needs. What is so fun about Rodaks for me is that it is a hole in a hole-in-a-wall joint that legends are made of. Marvin is a working man who is also a gentleman. Not…