Archetype Coffee
Omaha, United States
Omaha specialty roaster known for quality and strong community engagement in the Midwest.
North America$20–$50
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Bean & Bean Coffee
New York, United States
New York City women-founded specialty roaster known for sourcing auction-winning lots including Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha (92pts) and Honduras CoE (90pts). Asian-American owned.
North America$25–$120
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
La Jolla, United States
San Diego specialty roaster with multiple cafés. Multiple national roasting championship wins. Known for precise sourcing.
North America$20–$50
Black & White Coffee Roasters
Wake Forest, United States
NC-based micro-roaster known for extremely rigorous quality standards. Mail-order focused with a passionate following.
North America$22–$55
Blendin Coffee Club
Sugar Land, United States
Texas roaster and café founded by 2024 WBC-affiliated figure. Known for competition coffee and community events.
North America$20–$55
Blue Bottle Coffee
Oakland, United States
Oakland roaster founded 2002. One of the most globally recognized specialty brands. Now majority-owned by Nestlé. Known for 48-hour fresh roast commitment.
North America$18–$45
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Botz Coffee
Whiting, United States
Indiana micro-roaster with a dedicated following. Known for precision roasting of rare lots.
North America$22–$55
Cat & Cloud Coffee
Santa Cruz, United States
Santa Cruz roaster with café and popular "Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast." Known for community focus and approachable specialty coffee.
North America$18–$45
Counter Culture Coffee
Durham, United States
Durham NC roaster founded 1995. Pioneer of transparency and sustainability. One of the most respected US roasters for education and sourcing.
North America$18–$45
Devoción Coffee
Brooklyn, United States
Brooklyn roaster founded 2006 by Steven Sutton. Known for roasting Colombian coffee within 10 days of harvest—industry record for freshness.
North America$20–$55
Dragonfly Coffee Roasters
Henderson, United States
Nevada specialty roaster. Roast Magazine 2019 Micro Roaster of the Year.
North America$18–$45
Driftaway Coffee
Brooklyn, United States
Brooklyn immigrant-owned subscription roaster. Roast Magazine 2025 finalist. Known for personalized coffee profiles and equitable sourcing.
North America$18–$45
Flower Child Coffee
Oakland, United States
Oakland micro-roaster with a devoted Bay Area following. Known for sustainable sourcing and community focus.
North America$22–$55
George Howell Coffee
Acton, United States
Massachusetts roaster founded by specialty coffee legend George Howell. Pioneer of Cup of Excellence and direct trade. Known for terroir-driven approach.
North America$22–$60
Heart Coffee Roasters
Portland, United States
Portland-based roaster focused on fruit-forward light roasts. Owners Wille and Rebekah Yli-Luoma emphasize direct relationships and seasonal buying.
North America$20–$50
Hex Coffee
Charlotte, United States
Charlotte-based specialty roaster with a café. Known for thoughtful sourcing and a strong Southeast US following.
North America$20–$50
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Hula Daddy Kona Coffee
Holualoa, United States
Hawaii estate roaster. #1 Coffee Review Top 30 of 2024. One of the world's most acclaimed estate-grown coffees.
North America$40–$120
Idle Hands Roasting Company
Salt Lake City, United States
Salt Lake City specialty micro-roaster focused on Cup of Excellence lots. RoastDB featured with Nicaragua CoE #15.
North America$22–$55
Ilse Coffee
North Canaan, United States
Connecticut micro-roaster known for extremely limited and exclusive lots. Cult following among US specialty coffee connoisseurs.
North America$30–$75
Intelligentsia Coffee
Chicago, United States
Chicago-born pioneer of Direct Trade. Founded 1995. One of the original third-wave roasters. Now owned by JAB Holdings.
North America$20–$50
Klatch Coffee
Rancho Cucamonga, United States
California four-generation family roaster. Multiple US championship wins. Known for approachable quality and community.
North America$18–$48
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
Philadelphia, United States
Philadelphia roaster founded 1994. Known for pioneering draft lattes and quality espresso. Multiple café locations nationwide.
North America$18–$45
Little Waves Coffee Roasters
Durham, United States
Durham NC micro-roaster and roasting arm of Cocoa Cinnamon (Latina co-owned). Roast Magazine 2022 Micro Roaster of Year. RoastDB featured with competition-grade lots.
North America$20–$55
Madcap Coffee
Grand Rapids, United States
Grand Rapids Midwest specialty roaster with multiple café locations. Known for thoughtful sourcing and strong competition history.
North America$20–$50
Mayorga Coffee
Rockville, United States
Maryland Latino-owned specialty roaster. 2024 US Coffee Roasting Champion (Eduardo Choza). Known for Latin American sourcing.
North America$15–$40
Moonwake Coffee Roasters
San Jose, United States
San Jose CA micro-roaster specializing in experimental and exotic processing. Known for anaerobic and mosto thermal shock lots. RoastDB featured with multiple high-scoring competition lots.
North America$22–$60
Old Soul Co.
Sacramento, United States
Sacramento specialty roaster and café. RoastDB featured with 90pt Nicaragua single varietal. Known for approachable quality and community focus.
North America$18–$45
Onyx Coffee Lab
Rogers, United States
Arkansas-based powerhouse. Multiple national barista and roasting championship titles. Known for innovative processing and transparency.
North America$20–$60
Paradise Coffee Roasters
Hilo, United States
Hilo Hawaii estate roaster known for premium Kona and Geisha lots. RoastDB featured with Kona Geisha Coffee (96pts). One of Hawaii's top specialty operations.
North America$30–$120
Passenger Coffee
Lancaster, United States
Lancaster PA-based roaster known for thoughtful sourcing and welcoming café. One of the top mid-Atlantic specialty operations.
North America$20–$55
Prodigal Coffee
Boulder, United States
Boulder micro-roaster known for ultra-transparent sourcing and light meticulous roasts. Mail-order focused with a devoted following.
North America$22–$55
PT's Coffee Roasting Co
Topeka, United States
Kansas specialty roaster and café. Former Roast Magazine Macro Roaster of the Year.
North America$18–$45
Sey Coffee
Brooklyn, United States
Brooklyn-based precision roaster. Known for exceptional clarity and traceability. Strong competition pedigree. One of the most respected US specialty roasters.
North America$22–$60
Speedwell Coffee
Philadelphia, United States
Philadelphia micro-roaster. Coffee Review Top 30 of 2024. Known for value-driven specialty coffee.
North America$15–$40
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Stamp Act Coffee
Seattle, United States
Seattle specialty roaster. GCA 2026 Blend category winner. Known for exceptional blending and global sourcing.
North America$18–$45
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Portland, United States
Portland pioneer founded 1999. One of the original third-wave roasters. Now owned by JAB Holdings/Peet's.
North America$18–$45
Tandem Coffee Roasters
Portland, United States
Portland Maine roaster and café. Known for community-centered approach and excellent regional reputation.
North America$20–$50
Thread Coffee Roasters
Baltimore, United States
Baltimore worker-owned cooperative specialty roaster. Founded 2012. Known for equitable trade and community focus.
North America$15–$40
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Three Keys Coffee
Houston, United States
Houston's first solar-powered roastery. Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance certified. Known for accessibility and diverse team.
North America$15–$40
Utopian Coffee
Fort Wayne, United States
Indiana specialty roaster. Roast Magazine 2025 Macro finalist and Coffee Review Top 30. Known for sustainability and accessibility.
North America$15–$40
Verve Coffee Roasters
Santa Cruz, United States
Santa Cruz roaster founded 2007. Multiple national championships. Known for seasonal sourcing and California surf culture aesthetic.
North America$18–$50
Wonderstate Coffee
Viroqua, United States
Wisconsin roaster with 450k lb/yr output. Roast Magazine 2025 Macro Roaster of the Year. Values-driven B-Corp approach.
North America$15–$40
Hatch Coffee
Markham, Canada
Toronto-area specialty roaster. Known for carefully crafted single-origins and strong online presence.
North America$20–$50
Luna Coffee
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver specialty roaster with a strong Pacific Northwest following and a warm approachable brand.
North America$20–$50
Monogram Coffee
Calgary, Canada
Calgary specialty roaster with multiple cafés. Known for accessible quality and excellent barista training programs.
North America$20–$50
Pirates of Coffee
Mississauga, Canada
Mississauga ON micro-roaster specializing in ultra-premium Panama Geisha lots. Known for ABU Geisha series (93-93.8pts on RoastDB). Small-batch mail-order focused.
North America$50–$120
Rosso Coffee Roasters
Calgary, Canada
Calgary's leading specialty roaster with multiple café locations. Known for consistent quality and strong community focus.
North America$20–$50
September Coffee
Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa micro-roaster known for thoughtful sourcing and a quiet dedication to quality.
North America$20–$50
Subtext Coffee
Toronto, Canada
Toronto specialty roaster known for thoughtful sourcing and minimalist brand identity.
North America$22–$58
% Arabica
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto-origin specialty chain now with 154 stores across 13 countries. Minimalist design and consistent quality. Major Asian coffee brand.
Asia$20–$55
19grams Coffee Roasters
Berlin, Germany
Berlin specialty roaster founded 2002 by Sascha Spittel and Robert Stock. Pioneer of direct-trade specialty in Germany. Multiple cafés and a roastery. Known for accessibility and education.
Europe$18–$48
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20 Grams Coffee Roastery
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore specialty roaster with café. Known for accessible high-quality single-origins and a strong local following.
Southeast Asia$18–$45
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7 Grams
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Saudi specialty coffee shop and roaster based in Khobar, Eastern Province. Operates multiple café locations across the Eastern Region and Riyadh, known for V60 pour-overs and house-baked desserts.
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8oz Coffee
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Saudi specialty coffee roaster and café based in Dammam, Eastern Province.
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A Matter of Concrete
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam specialty roaster with a distinctive minimalist brand. Known for well-sourced single-origins.
Europe$22–$55
Allpress Espresso
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand roaster founded 1986. One of the Southern Hemisphere's earliest specialty pioneers. Roasts for cafés across NZ/AU/UK/SG.
Oceania$18–$45
Amor Perfecto
Bogotá, Colombia
Colombia's premier specialty roaster and café chain. Known for exceptional Colombian sourcing and championing Colombian coffee culture.
Latin America$15–$40
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Apartment Coffee
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore specialty café and roaster. Ranked in World's 100 Best Coffee Shops. Known for intimate curated approach.
Southeast Asia$20–$52
Apollon's Gold
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo-based specialty micro-roaster known for competition-grade lots and Japanese precision.
Asia$25–$80
April Coffee Roasters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded by WBC 2022 finalist Patrik Rolf. Known for minimalist branding and extreme precision in sourcing and roasting. Seasonal microlots.
Europe$25–$70
Archers Coffee
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
UAE-based specialty roaster known for showcasing unique microlots. A leader in the Middle Eastern specialty scene.
Middle East$20–$55
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Arriyadh Roaster
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh-based Saudi specialty roaster sourcing only beans scoring 80+ on the SCA scale. Uses hot-air and halogen roasting techniques, with sustainability practices integral to the brand.
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Artificer Coffee
Sydney, Australia
Surry Hills, Sydney at 547 Bourke St — founded by Dan Yee (ex-Salvage, former barista of the year) and Shoji Sasa (ex-Mecca, ex-Single Origin, former barista of the year). Coffee-only concept: no food, no other drinks. Minimalist Scandinavian-inspired space with American oak and a brushed-brass bar. Roasts in-house on a Joper visible behind the counter; brews on a Slayer espresso machine. Focus on seasonal rotations from Colombia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Kenya — avoid pre-shipment samples, buy in small batches for freshness, new selection every month, roast for the qualities of each particular coffee. Hours: Mon–Fri 7 am–1 pm, Sat–Sun 8 am–1 pm.
Oceania$20–$50
Assembly Coffee
London, United Kingdom
Bermondsey-based London roaster with multiple cafés and a strong wholesale presence. Known for accessible quality and community focus.
Europe$20–$50
Audun Coffee
Bydgoszcz, Poland
Polish specialty roaster. GCA World Championship 2026 Decaf category winner. Known for high-quality sourcing.
Europe$18–$48
Axil Coffee Roasters
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne roaster and multi-café operation. Run by WBC 2015 competitor Zach Waldron. Known for approachable quality.
Oceania$18–$45
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Baked Coffee
Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta and Bali specialty roaster with zero-waste focus. Multiple brew bars. Opened dedicated Bali roastery in 2024.
Southeast Asia$15–$38
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Barista & Co
Nairobi, Kenya
Family-owned Nairobi specialty roaster with multiple café locations. Registered at Nairobi Coffee Exchange. Exports coffee internationally.
Africa$15–$38
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Barn's
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's first contemporary home-grown specialty coffee brand, founded in 1992 by Al Amjaad Establishment and headquartered in Jeddah. Pioneered the drive-thru coffee model in the Kingdom. Currently led by CEO Mohamed Al Zain.
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Black Knight Roastery
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saudi specialty coffee roaster based in Riyadh.
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bnw-dev-shop
Calicut, India
Rooted in Kozhikode's rich trading heritage, we source single-origin beans from the highlands of Wayanad and Coorg — just hours from our roastery. Every lot is small-batch roasted to bring out the natural sweetness of Indian arabica. Specialty coffee, made local.
Asia$20–$25
BOB Coffee Lab
Bucharest, Romania
Romania's leading specialty roaster with a strong café presence. Known for accessible quality and pioneering specialty coffee in Eastern Europe.
Europe$18–$45
Bonanza Coffee Roasters
Berlin, Germany
Berlin roaster with a stylish café. Known for accessible light roasts and strong Berlin community presence.
Europe$20–$50
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Brew92
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah-based Saudi specialty café and roastery founded in 2016 by co-founders Abdul Aziz Al-Musbahi and Hussain Ibrahim. Team trained to SCA professional level. Made headlines in 2018 by paying $105/lb for Gori Gesha at the Gesha Village auction in Ethiopia, then the highest price ever paid for African beans. Sources via Cup of Excellence auctions.
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Bunista
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Khobar-based Saudi specialty coffee roaster founded in 2009. One of the earliest specialty roasters in the Kingdom, focused on storytelling the journey from farmer to cup. Name is a portmanteau of "Bun" (Arabic for bean) and "barista." Uses Diedrich roasters with infrared technology.
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Buon Caffe
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei specialty café and roaster. RoastDB featured with 97pt Guatemala El Injerto auction lot. Part of Taiwan's vibrant specialty scene.
Asia$20–$65
Café Cultor
Bogotá, Colombia
Bogotá specialty roaster. GCA World Championship 2026 top 3 finisher. Known for Colombian sourcing excellence.
Latin America$15–$40
Café de las Nubes
Alvarado, Mexico
Mexican specialty roaster. GCA 2026 Blend category winner (3 Reinas). Showcasing Mexican terroir from Veracruz.
Latin America$15–$38
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Café Diego Campos
Bogotá, Colombia
WBC 2021 Champion Diego Campos' roastery and café in Bogotá. Known for exceptional Colombian producers and competition culture.
Latin America$18–$55
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Café Granja La Esperanza
Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Colombia's most acclaimed farm-roaster. Founded 1945. Winner of Best of Panama (Geisha). Known for innovative fermentation and rare varieties.
Latin America$25–$80
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Caffe San Domenico
Imola, Italy
Italy's legendary family-owned espresso roaster. Blending artisan tradition since 1966. Historic Imola roastery.
Europe$15–$40
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Caffeine Lab
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah-based Saudi specialty coffee café and roaster, selling premium coffee beans, brewing tools and equipment with delivery across Saudi Arabia.
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Calendar Coffee
Galway, Ireland
Ireland's standout specialty micro-roaster. Mail-order focused with a devoted following across Ireland and the UK.
Europe$22–$55
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Camel Step
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saudi specialty coffee pioneer established in 2014 by Abdullatif Alwshigry, with a "knowledge-first" approach to elevating coffee quality and education across the Gulf. Sources rare-origin and uniquely processed lots, and supplies coffee equipment to consumers and businesses. Award-winning architectural concepts blend heritage materials with modern design.
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Campos Coffee
Sydney, Australia
Sydney specialty roaster and multi-café operator. Known for approachable quality and wholesale excellence.
Oceania$18–$45
Code Black Coffee
Brunswick, Australia
Melbourne-based roaster and café with strong Australian following. Known for bold approachable roasts and excellent training programs.
Oceania$18–$45
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Coeur Coffee Roasters
France, France
French specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 12th place (Erwan Alonso). Emerging French specialty talent.
Europe$20–$50
Coffea Circulor
Gothenburg, Sweden
Swedish micro-roaster with a minimalist approach. Known for extremely high-quality sourcing and precision.
Europe$25–$65
Coffee Collective
Frederiksberg, Denmark
Danish specialty icon. Known for transparent sourcing and direct trade. Multiple Copenhagen cafés and a strong global following. Co-founders include multiple National Barista Champions.
Europe$22–$55
Coffee County
Kurume, Japan
Fukuoka Prefecture roaster known for exceptional quality and Japanese-style hospitality.
Asia$22–$60
Colonna Coffee
Bristol, United Kingdom
Bristol-based roaster run by competition champion Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood. Author of The Coffee Dictionary. Precision-focused.
Europe$22–$65
Common Man Coffee Roasters
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore specialty roaster running a full café chain and barista academy across Singapore and Asia. Approachable quality-focused.
Southeast Asia$18–$45
Connect Coffee Roasters
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi's leading specialty roaster. Handles green coffee exports for global roasters. Known for direct farmer relationships.
Africa$15–$40
Cupping Room
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong specialty roaster with multiple café locations. Known for high-quality training programs and sourcing.
Asia$20–$55
DAK Coffee Roasters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam-based roaster known for thoughtful sourcing and distinctive packaging. Strong café and wholesale presence.
Europe$22–$55
Dark Arts Coffee
London, United Kingdom
Hackney-based London roaster known for bold branding and experimental natural and fermented lots.
Europe$20–$50
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Daterra Coffee
Patrocínio, Brazil
Brazil's most innovative farm-roaster. Founded 1980s. First farm to vacuum-pack green coffee. Rainforest Alliance certified.
Latin America$20–$55
Dear Green Coffee Roasters
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow roaster founded by Lisa Lawson in 2011. Roast Magazine 2025 Micro Roaster of Year. B-Corp. Organizes Glasgow Coffee Festival.
Europe$20–$50
Ditta Artigianale
Florence, Italy
Florence specialty roaster and café. Known for blending Italian espresso tradition with third-wave philosophy.
Europe$20–$50
Doubleshot Coffee
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague's leading specialty roaster with a café. Known for high-quality sourcing and pioneering specialty coffee in Central Europe.
Europe$20–$50
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Drop Coffee Roasters
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm roaster with Scandinavian precision. Multiple competition winners on their team. Known for bright and clean light roasts.
Europe$22–$55
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Durruti Coffee
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona niche specialty roaster. Known for anarchist-inspired brand values and excellent single-origins.
Europe$20–$52
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Elixir Bunn
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh-based Saudi specialty coffee roaster founded in 2014 (as Ekseer Albunn), inspired by the global specialty coffee movement the founders experienced in the US, Europe and Japan. Independent local café and roastery serving distinctive Latin and African origins, with regional blends representing Saudi Arabia's coffee traditions.
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Endiro Coffee
Kampala, Uganda
Ugandan social enterprise founded 2011 with mission to end child vulnerability. Operates cooperatives and cafés in Uganda/Kenya/USA. Women-farmer sourcing.
Africa$15–$38
exitcoffee roasters
South Korea, South Korea
South Korean specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 5th place finisher. Known for competition culture.
Asia$20–$52
Fathers Coffee Roastery
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Ostrava specialty roaster known for quality sourcing and strong regional presence.
Europe$20–$50
Five Elephant
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's most internationally recognized specialty roaster. Known for single-origins and specialty cheesecake café. Strong European presence.
Europe$20–$55
Fjord Coffee Roasters
Berlin, Germany
Berlin-based roaster with Scandinavian roots and café presence. Known for clean and transparent sourcing.
Europe$20–$50
Friedhats Coffee Roasters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam specialty roaster known for experimental processing and their popular café. Strong presence in European specialty scene.
Europe$22–$58
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Fritz Coffee Company
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul-based specialty roaster with multiple locations. One of Korea's most beloved and respected coffee brands with strong community values.
Asia$20–$50
Frukt Coffee
Turku, Finland
Finnish specialty micro-roaster known for Scandinavian approach and high-quality sourcing.
Europe$22–$58
Fuglen Coffee Roasters
Oslo, Norway
Norwegian café and roaster with iconic Tokyo outpost. Known for bridging Scandinavian design and Japanese coffee culture.
Europe$22–$55
Gardelli Specialty Coffees
Forlì, Italy
Italian specialty roaster known for sourcing incredibly rare and competition-grade lots. Multiple World Coffee championships involvement.
Europe$22–$70
Garden of Coffee
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa artisan roaster founded by Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu (SoleRebels founder). Traditional hand-roasting methods. Ethical sourcing model.
Africa$15–$40
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GK Coffee
Chiayi, Taiwan
Chiayi Taiwan specialty roaster. RoastDB featured with multiple Taiwan CoE winners. Showcasing Taiwanese terroir including Alishan competition lots.
Asia$15–$60
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Glitch Coffee & Roasters
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo micro-roaster pushing the boundaries of single-origin coffee. Known for precision filter brewing and rare geisha and exotic processing lots.
Asia$25–$80
Günter Coffee Roasters
Viersen, Germany
German specialty roaster run by Philip Weller (German Roasting Champion 2024 & 2025) and Aurore Ceretta (World Coffee Tasting runner-up). Known for competition-level sourcing and precision. 9th at World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024. Roasts fresh to order in Viersen with a café in Freiburg.
Europe$20–$50
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Hana Roastery
Jakarta, Indonesia
Indonesian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 10th place. Leading Indonesian specialty presence.
Southeast Asia$15–$40
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Hola Coffee
Madrid, Spain
Madrid specialty roaster known for direct farmer relationships and empowering producers across Latin America and Africa.
Europe$18–$48
Homeground Coffee Roasters
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore specialty roaster with café. Known for accessible quality and a strong local community presence.
Southeast Asia$18–$45
Horsham Coffee Roaster
Horsham, United Kingdom
Sussex UK family-run roaster founded 2012 by Bradley & Amelia Steenkamp. One of the first UK roasters to feature Chinese coffee. Coffeevine and RoastDB featured.
Europe$18–$48
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Huracán Coffee
Vilnius, Lithuania
Lithuanian specialty roaster. GCA World Championship 2026 winner. One of the Baltic states' leading specialty operations.
Europe$18–$48
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Johan & Nyström
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm specialty roaster founded 2004. One of Sweden's largest and most influential specialty brands. Strong Scandinavian distribution.
Europe$18–$48
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Jorn Roastery
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saudi specialty coffee roastery founded in 2021, headquartered in the Al-Malqa district of Riyadh. The name "Jorn" refers to the Arabic process of coffee grinding. Focuses on diverse, high-demand crops aligned with Gulf-market preferences.
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KAFEA Terra
Athens, Greece
Greek specialty roaster. GCA World Championship 2026 runner-up. Greece's most internationally recognized specialty roaster.
Europe$18–$48
Kaffa Roastery
Helsinki, Finland
Finland's most internationally acclaimed specialty roaster. Home of World Barista Champions. Known for Scandinavian precision and sourcing.
Europe$22–$55
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Kaffeelix Roastery
St. Pölten, Austria
Austrian specialty roaster with café. Known for high-quality sourcing and pioneering specialty coffee in Austria.
Europe$20–$50
Kaffeeschreiner
Haigerseelbach, Germany
German micro-roaster in Haigerseelbach near Siegen. Focuses on washed light roasts that express terroir rather than fermentation. Seasonal and transparent sourcing. Award-winning lots on RoastDB (90pts Gesha Natural).
Europe$10–$25
Kaffi Roastery
Iceland, Iceland
Icelandic specialty roaster co-founded by multiple National Barista Champions. Iceland's premier specialty operation.
Europe$22–$58
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Kafiex Roasters
Philippines, Philippines
Philippines specialty roaster. Roast Magazine 2026 Micro Roaster of the Year. Pioneering specialty coffee in the Philippines.
Southeast Asia$15–$38
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Kakalove Cafe
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei-based specialty café and roaster. RoastDB featured with multiple high-scoring lots including Taiwan CoE and Guatemala Geisha auction lots. Growing Taiwan specialty scene.
Asia$15–$65
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Kanso Coffee Lab
Munich, Germany
Munich specialty coffee lab opened in 2024 in the Residenzpassage courtyard off Theatinerstraße. Japanese-inspired minimalist aesthetic ("Kanso" = simplicity/elimination of clutter). Rotating pour-over bar with 10+ origins (often 85-90 SCA scores), precise espresso, and a focus on transparency and respect for origin.
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Kawa Coffee Roasters
Paris, France
Leading Paris specialty roaster. Known for transparent sourcing and a refined French approach to specialty coffee.
Europe$22–$55
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Kayon Mountain Coffee Farm
Guji, Ethiopia
Ethiopian farm-to-cup specialty operation in Guji zone. Known for exceptional naturally processed Ethiopians used by top global roasters.
Africa$20–$55
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KB Coffee Roasters Paris
Paris, France
Paris specialty roaster and café. Known for their bright and vibrant sourcing and community-focused events.
Europe$20–$52
Keen Coffee
Utrecht, Netherlands
Utrecht Netherlands specialty roaster. RoastDB featured with 90.4pt CoE Costa Rica. Growing Dutch specialty presence.
Europe$20–$52
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Kielo Coffee Roasters
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo specialty coffee roaster founded in 2019 by Yoshiike, inspired by Finnish coffee culture. KIELO means "lily of the valley" in Finnish. Focus on Nordic-style light roasting of single-origin beans from around the world. Vegan-friendly bakery, also placed 4th in a Japanese roasting competition.
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Koffee Mameya
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo's most acclaimed specialty destination. Known for bespoke coffee prescription service. Features best coffees from Japan and globally.
Asia$25–$80
Koppi Roasters
Helsingborg, Sweden
Swedish roaster run by husband-and-wife team Anne and Charles Nystrand. Consistently ranked among the world's best. Known for elegant light roasts.
Europe$22–$55
Kurasu
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto-based roaster and lifestyle brand with café and coffee gear. Popular globally for their multi-roaster subscription.
Asia$22–$60
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La Bespoke Coffee Roasters
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne micro-roaster known for bespoke approach to sourcing and roasting for high-end café clients.
Oceania$20–$52
La Cabra Coffee Roasters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Premium Danish roaster with cafés across Copenhagen and select international locations. Known for fruit-forward light roasts and beautiful design language.
Europe$24–$65
Le Café Cerise
Toulouse, France
Toulouse micro-roastery founded 2015 by Valentin Tihy (trained La Caféothèque Paris + Esperanza Café Barcelona) and his wife Stéphanie Mirouse-Tihy. In-house roasting workshop added 2017. Located on the Garonne river at 20 Rue Maury / 4 quai de la Daurade. All coffees pure origin with traceability to farm or cooperative. Team: Valentin, Stéphanie, Loïc, Anaïs, Andrea, Pauline, Paloma, Barbara, Clémentine, Flora, Laurent.
Europe$18–$48
Leaves Coffee Roasters
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo specialty roaster known for exceptional quality and precision. One of Japan's most internationally recognized roasters.
Asia$22–$65
Lilo Coffee Roasters
Osaka, Japan
Osaka specialty roaster known for Japanese precision and a strong local following.
Asia$22–$60
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MAMAM Coffee
Szczecin, Poland
Polish specialty collective from Szczecin. Founded by barista champions from Alternatywnie and Fjord Coffee. Known for fashion-inspired branding and exceptional quality.
Europe$18–$48
Mame Specialty Coffee
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich specialty roaster known for Scandinavian-inspired precision and a beautiful café. Switzerland's most-awarded specialty roaster.
Europe$24–$65
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Man Versus Machine Coffee Roasters
Munich, Germany
Munich specialty coffee roaster (MVSM) founded in 2014 by Marco and Cornelia Mehrwald. 100% independent from day one, focused exclusively on specialty-grade Arabica (>80pts). Roasts on a Loring roaster in a balanced, sweet, nordic-influenced style. Coffee served in Michelin-starred restaurants and partner cafés across the UK, EU and UAE. Voted one of Germany's best roasters by Der Feinschmecker.
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Manhattan Coffee Roasters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam-based roaster with a strong European reputation. Clean approachable style with high-transparency sourcing.
Europe$22–$60
Market Lane Coffee
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne institution with multiple café locations. Known for seasonal buying and transparent sourcing from farms across the globe.
Oceania$20–$50
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Medd Café & Roastery
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah-based Saudi specialty café and roastery.
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MOK Coffee
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels specialty roaster with multiple café locations. Leading Belgium's specialty coffee scene.
Europe$20–$50
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Mokado Lab de Cafés
Brazil, Brazil
Brazilian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 21st place. Growing Brazilian specialty scene.
Latin America$15–$38
Moklair Coffee Roasters
Reims, France
Reims specialty roaster founded 2020 by Kévin David and Charity Cheung. Light-roasting specialists with a competition DNA — 7 trophies in 3 years. Kévin: 2022 French Barista Champion (World Semi-Final), 2024 3rd place French Barista Championships, 2025 French Barista Champion. Charity (Q-Grader): 2022 French Brewers Champion, 2024 French Brewers Cup Champion + 5th worldwide, 2024 French CIGS Champion. Minimum SCA 85+ scores. Focus on microlots from unusual corners (Galápagos, Yunnan China) with innovative processes at every stage. Shop opened early 2022 at 1 Rue Andrieux, 51100 Reims.
Europe$22–$55
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Momos Coffee
Busan, South Korea
South Korea's most internationally acclaimed specialty roaster. Known for precise roasting and exceptional hospitality.
Asia$22–$55
Morgon Coffee Roasters
Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg specialty roaster known for meticulously sourced coffees and a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic.
Europe$22–$58
Moyee Coffee
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
First FairChain coffee company roasting at origin in Ethiopia. Dutch-Ethiopian partnership for more equitable value chain.
Africa$15–$38
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Musangas Coffee Roasters
Klaipėda, Lithuania
Klaipėda Lithuania specialty roaster based in a modern loft space. Part of Lithuania's growing specialty scene alongside Huracán Coffee.
Europe$18–$48
Newav Coffee
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne specialty micro-roaster. RoastDB featured with Panama Anaerobic Pacamara. Experimental-processing focused.
Oceania$22–$60
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Niji Coffee Co.
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 8th place. Turkey's growing specialty scene.
Middle East$18–$48
Nomad Coffee
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona's premier specialty roaster. Known for their high-altitude sourcing and meticulous roasting profiles. Strong local café presence.
Europe$20–$55
Notes Coffee Roasters
London, United Kingdom
London specialty roaster with café known for sourcing rare and underrepresented origins including Myanmar. Community-recommended for quality.
Europe$18–$48
Nylon Coffee Roasters
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore's most dedicated specialty roaster. Known for their focused approach and high-quality single-origins.
Southeast Asia$18–$45
Olivo Coffee Culture
Bucharest, Romania
Romanian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 11th place (Andreea Duda). Pioneer of Romanian specialty.
Europe$18–$45
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Oma Coffee Roaster
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong's most acclaimed specialty roaster. Known for precision and a Japanese-influenced roasting style.
Asia$22–$60
ONA Coffee
Canberra, Australia
Home of 2015 World Barista Champion Sasa Sestic. One of Australia's most respected specialty roasters. Strong competition culture.
Oceania$22–$80
One Half Coffee
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Malaysia's most internationally recognized specialty roaster. Known for Southeast Asian sourcing and innovative approach.
Southeast Asia$18–$48
Onibus Coffee
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo specialty roaster with multiple cafés. Known for Brazilian-Japanese connections and clean light roasts.
Asia$22–$58
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Paper Mill Coffee
Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia's leading specialty roaster. Founded 2020 by veterans from London's specialty scene. Two Tallinn cafés. Known for vibrant single-origins.
Europe$20–$50
Philocoffea
Funabashi, Japan
Funabashi-based Japanese specialty roaster. Multiple-time Japan Brewers Cup champion. Known for extreme precision and rare lots.
Asia$25–$75
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Pincle Coffee
Nantong, China
Chinese specialty roaster. 2024 World Coffee Roasting Champion (Taiyang Liu). Nantong-based roaster with 9 years specialty experience.
Asia$18–$48
Process Coffee
Belfast, United Kingdom
Belfast specialty roaster known for high-quality sourcing and excellent café.
Europe$22–$55
Prolog Coffee
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen specialty roaster and café. Known for precision and Scandinavian design sensibility.
Europe$22–$58
Proud Mary Coffee
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne and Portland (OR) roaster known for exotic processing and beautiful presentation. One of the most photographed café brands globally.
Oceania$22–$65
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Roasting House
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh-based Saudi specialty roaster known for innovative, funky processing and an educational, heritage-focused approach. Distributed widely across Saudi Arabia.
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Roastworks Coffee Co.
Exeter, United Kingdom
Devon UK specialty roaster. Community-recommended on HN for high quality and affordability. Known for approachable specialty pricing.
Europe$16–$42
Roca Junior
Munich, Germany
Munich's most acclaimed specialty roaster according to community recommendations. Known for quality German specialty roasting and café presence.
Europe$18–$50
Rose Coffee Roasters
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich-based specialty roaster known for refined sourcing and a beautiful minimalist café space.
Europe$24–$65
Rösttrommel Kaffeerösterei
Nuremberg, Germany
Nuremberg specialty roaster. German Roaster of the Year 2017. 4 shops + coffee school + bakery. One of Germany's most established specialty operations.
Europe$16–$42
Round Hill Roastery
Bath, United Kingdom
Bath UK micro-roaster. Known for extremely high-quality sourcing and a devoted following.
Europe$22–$58
Seven Seeds Coffee
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne institution founded 2008. Multiple cafés and a respected training campus. One of Australia's most influential specialty roasters.
Oceania$18–$45
Simple Kaffa
Taipei City, Taiwan
Taipei roaster founded by Berg Wu. Multiple World Brewer's Cup championships. Taiwan's most internationally acclaimed specialty roaster.
Asia$22–$65
Single O
Surry Hills, Australia
Sydney specialty roaster known for innovation including self-serve taps. Strong café network and wholesale presence.
Oceania$18–$45
Skybury Coffee
Mareeba, Australia
Australia's largest coffee grower and roaster. Located in Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. Unique farm-to-cup operation.
Oceania$18–$45
Slowmov Coffee
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona specialty roaster serving multiple cafés including Noah's Coffee. Known for clean and thoughtful sourcing.
Europe$18–$48
Small Batch Roasting
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne roaster and café. Known for accessible quality across espresso and filter categories.
Oceania$18–$45
Special Guests Coffee
London, United Kingdom
London micro-roaster known for ultra-premium and rare lots. Subscription focused with a devoted collector following.
Europe$25–$70
Square Mile Coffee Roasters
London, United Kingdom
East London roaster founded by WBC champions James Hoffmann and Anette Moldvaer. Extremely influential in shaping modern specialty coffee culture globally.
Europe$22–$55
Standout Coffee
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm specialty roaster with café. Known for consistent quality and Scandinavian precision.
Europe$22–$55
Story Coffee Roasters
London, United Kingdom
London specialty roaster known for approachable quality and excellent single-origins including Ethiopia Sidamo. Community-recommended.
Europe$18–$45
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Story of Ono
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur specialty café and roaster. Ranked in World's 100 Best Coffee Shops. Malaysia's most internationally acclaimed specialty spot.
Southeast Asia$15–$40
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Stray Coffee Roasters
Munich, Germany
Munich micro-roastery founded in November 2021 by Feldi (chef-turned-roaster) and Ilan (artist and self-taught roaster). Light roast profiles emphasizing origin character. Direct trade sourcing. Also roasts for other Munich cafés including Café Faber.
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Style Coffee
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto specialty roaster known for traditional Japanese aesthetics and excellent coffee quality.
Asia$22–$60
Substance Café
Paris, France
Paris micro-roastery founded by Joachim and Alexandrine in the 2nd arrondissement at 30 rue Dussoubs. Unique concept: bar-only seating (reservation-only), no takeaway cups, no sugar, no pastries, no music. Roasts on a Loring S7 Nightmare visible at the back of the store. Brews on a Slayer 2-group espresso machine. €12–15 per cup. Thomas — veteran of French Brewers Cup competitions. Post-brew re-mineralisation with Apax Lab mineral blends. Premium-focused selection.
Europe$22–$55
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Supremo Coffee Roasters
Unterhaching, Germany
German specialty roaster founded in 2005 by the Braune family (co-founder Raphael Braune also founded Comandante grinders). Independent direct-trade roastery sourcing coffees from Costa Rica (where they own Finca Doña Elsa), Nicaragua, Brazil, India and beyond. Named German Roaster of the Year 2008 and 2020. Official partner of the Munich Ravens American football franchise.
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Suuapinga
Munich, Germany
Munich-based specialty coffee roaster, bakery and café group founded in 2019 by Peter Baumann, Lucas Wiltfang and Emanuel Etzersdorfer. The name references the year 782 historical mention of Schwabing district. Focus on Nordic-style light roasting, 100% Arabica, small-batch, with house-baked cinnamon and cardamom buns.
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Swerl Coffee Roasters
Falkenberg, Sweden
Swedish micro-roaster known for high-quality sourcing and Scandinavian precision.
Europe$22–$55
Syra Coffee
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona specialty roaster and café chain. One of Barcelona's most visible specialty brands with multiple locations.
Europe$18–$48
Takamura Coffee Roasters
Osaka, Japan
Osaka specialty roaster uniquely combined with a wine shop. Known for exceptional curation and Japan's growing specialty market. RoastDB featured with 90.2pt Thailand CoE lot.
Asia$22–$80
Terarosa Coffee
Gangneung, South Korea
South Korean specialty roaster with architecturally acclaimed cafés including the iconic Gangneung location. One of Korea's most visited.
Asia$18–$48
Terres de Café
Paris, France
Paris specialty roaster known for exceptional sourcing directly from producers. Strong sustainability focus.
Europe$22–$58
The Barn Coffee Roasters
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's premium specialty roaster with multiple cafés. Claus Zimmer founded one of Europe's earliest third-wave roasteries. Strong international presence.
Europe$22–$58
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The Quantum Crack Coffee Roasters
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 17th place. Pioneering Mexican specialty scene.
Latin America$15–$38
Three Marks Coffee
Barcelona, Spain
Founded 2018 by three men all named Marc. Ex-Nomad Coffee alumni. Barcelona roaster and café in Fort Pienc. Supplies wholesale across Barcelona. Known for competition-grade lots including Hacienda La Esmeralda (98pts on RoastDB).
Europe$16–$50
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Three Mississippi
Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukrainian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 20th place. Resilient specialty operation amid challenging circumstances.
Europe$18–$48
Tim Wendelboe
Oslo, Norway
World Barista Champion turned roaster and café owner. Pioneer of light Nordic-style roasting with direct relationships at origin. One of the most influential specialty roasters globally.
Europe$25–$60
Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters
Sydney, Australia
Sydney pioneer founded by Toby Smith. Credited with advancing specialty coffee in Australia. Multiple international locations.
Oceania$18–$45
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Tomassi Coffee Roastery
Italy, Italy
Italian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 6th place (Emanuele Tomassi).
Europe$20–$50
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Tornado Coffee Roasters
Granollers, Spain
One of the first specialty coffee micro-roasters in Spain, founded in 2006. Started in a Peñíscola hostel café, now operates a roastery in Granollers (Catalonia) with custom 20kg roasters. B2B-focused, serving ~60 restaurants and cafés across Catalonia, Valencia, Madrid, Zaragoza and Mallorca. Won 1st place at IBCF 2018 in the Africa category.
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Townsfolk Coffee
Kanazawa, Japan
Kanazawa-based Japanese specialty roaster known for thoughtful sourcing and a calm aesthetic. Featured on RoastDB with Nicaragua Java lot.
Asia$22–$60
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TREVO Coffee Roastery
Austria, Austria
Austrian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 bronze medalist (Andrea Trevisan).
Europe$20–$50
Trigger Roastery
Poland, Poland
Polish specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 silver medalist (Mateusz Derkacz). One of Poland's top specialty operations.
Europe$18–$45
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Ultra Coffee Indonesia
Indonesia, Indonesia
Indonesian specialty roaster founded by Taufan Mokoginta. 2023 World Coffee Roasting Champion. Pioneer of Indonesian specialty scene.
Southeast Asia$15–$38
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Way Specialty Coffee Roasters
Ghent, Belgium
Belgian specialty coffee micro-roastery and café in Ghent. Small-batch roasting that rotates seasonally. Web shop ships internationally.
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Weekenders Coffee
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto-based roaster known for their café and meticulous Japanese approach to specialty coffee. Popular with international coffee tourists.
Asia$22–$60
Wes Ngopi
Shah Alam, Malaysia
Shah Alam Malaysia specialty roaster. RoastDB featured with multiple experimental processing lots including Ethiopia anaerobic and Colombia Lychee Thermoshock. Growing Southeast Asian specialty.
Southeast Asia$15–$40
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WONDERROOM.BKK
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok specialty café and roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 18th place. Thailand's emerging specialty scene.
Southeast Asia$15–$40