Highlighting popular roasters in the U.S.

We love coffee roasters so this article is all about highlighting some of the most popular roasters in the United States. This list is by no means exhaustive, and there are many other excellent specialty coffee roasters throughout the U.S. The popularity of specialty coffee continues to grow, and new roasters are constantly emerging, so it's a good idea to keep an eye on local and regional coffee scenes for the latest offerings.

• Southeast:

  • Counter Culture Coffee (North Carolina): Renowned for its dedication to sustainability, education, and ethical sourcing, Counter Culture offers an array of single-origin beans and carefully crafted blends.

  • East Pole Coffee Co. (Georgia): East Pole Coffee Co. sources and roasts high-quality single-origin coffee beans while fostering strong relationships with coffee producers. They focus on ethical sourcing and unique flavor profiles.

  • Panther Coffee (Florida): This Miami-based roaster specializes in small-batch roasting, offering single-origin coffees and emphasizing transparency and direct trade relationships.

• Northeast:

  • George Howell Coffee (Massachusetts): Known for offering high-quality single-origin coffees, focusing on small farms and limited batches, and promoting sustainable practices.

  • Stumptown Coffee Roasters (New York): With a reputation for sourcing and roasting excellent coffee, they offer a variety of single-origin beans and unique blends, including their famous Hair Bender blend.

  • Blue Bottle Coffee (New York): Committed to offering freshly roasted coffee, they specialize in single-origin beans, emphasizing quality, freshness, and sustainability.

  • Joe Coffee Company (New York): Known for their well-rounded selection of single-origin beans and blends, Joe Coffee Company focuses on sustainable sourcing and direct trade relationships with coffee producers.

• Midwest:

  • Intelligentsia Coffee (Illinois): Known for sourcing, roasting, and serving high-quality coffees, Intelligentsia offers a variety of single-origin beans and unique blends, emphasizing direct trade relationships with coffee producers.

  • Madcap Coffee Company (Michigan): Focused on offering exceptional single-origin coffees, Madcap values transparency and sustainability in sourcing and emphasizes careful roasting to bring out the best flavors in each bean.

  • Colectivo Coffee (Wisconsin): Known for their eclectic cafes and commitment to quality, Colectivo offers a range of responsibly sourced single-origin coffees and blends.

• Southwest:

  • Cuvee Coffee (Texas): With a commitment to quality and ethical sourcing, Cuvee offers a variety of single-origin beans and blends, with an emphasis on direct trade relationships and sustainable practices.

  • Houndstooth Coffee (Texas): Known for their commitment to quality and education, Houndstooth offers a curated selection of responsibly sourced single-origin beans and blends.

  • Cartel Coffee Lab (Arizona): Focused on small-batch, artisanal roasting, Cartel offers a variety of single-origin beans with a commitment to quality and sustainable sourcing.

• West:

  • Verve Coffee Roasters (California): With a focus on high-quality, responsibly sourced beans, Verve offers a variety of single-origin coffees and blends, with an emphasis on farm-level relationships.

  • Sightglass Coffee (California): Committed to sustainable sourcing and direct trade relationships, Sightglass offers a selection of single-origin beans and blends that showcase unique flavor profiles.

  • Heart Coffee Roasters (Oregon): Known for their light roast profiles, Heart offers a variety of single-origin beans, with an emphasis on quality, sustainability, and direct relationships with coffee producers.

• Mountain States:

  • Huckleberry Roasters (Colorado): Focused on sustainable practices and transparent sourcing, Huckleberry offers single-origin coffees and blends, showcasing unique flavor profiles.

  • Boxcar Coffee Roasters (Colorado): Known for their small-batch roasting and high-altitude brewing methods, Boxcar offers a range of carefully sourced single-origin beans and blends.

  • Blue Copper Coffee Room (Utah): With a focus on quality, sustainability, and direct trade relationships, Blue Copper offers a variety of single-origin coffees and unique blends.

  • Publik Coffee Roasters (Utah): Committed to responsible sourcing and sustainable practices, Publik offers a range of single-origin coffees and blends, with an emphasis on quality and transparency.