After more than two years of full-time nomadic travel across the US and Canada starting in 2023, we've made it our mission to seek out and evaluate the finest specialty coffee beans in North America. From hidden gem micro-roasters in small towns to acclaimed urban spots, we've tasted and compared hundreds of offerings firsthand. These 10 roasters made the cut because their coffee beans delivered unforgettable cups, combining outstanding quality, unique profiles, and versatility across brew methods and roast levels. Here's where you can get them shipped straight to your door.
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Denim Coffee - Mechanicsburg, PA - Click here to shop Denim coffee beans
Coffee Bean Notes: "Make Better Coffee" philosophy — Their guiding north star emphasizes constantly improving sourcing, roasting, and brewing. Fresh weekly roasting, Specialty-grade focus top 1% quality specialty coffee beans, diverse and approachable lineup with a vibrant profiles like zesty citrus and mellow nutty finishes in single-origin Colombian drip, with deep complex layers in espresso.
Shop Notes: Denim operates 7 locations in the central Pennsylvania area offering beautiful and modern coffee ambiance often in renovated historic buildings creating unique experiences.
Our Coffee Shop Review: https://chasing-eighty.com/blogs/lees-coffee-shop-reviews/denim-coffee-mechanicsburg-pa
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Forage Coffee Company - Medford, Oregon - https://www.foragecoffee.co/coffee
Coffee Bean Notes: Prioritizing sustainable and ethically sourced beans through their in-house roasting, Forage delivers exceptional flavor profiles with vibrant, balanced notes that highlight regional terroirs in pour overs and espresso.
Shop Notes: Forage Coffee recently launched their own in-house roasting operation.
Our Coffee Shop Review: https://chasing-eighty.com/blogs/lees-coffee-shop-reviews/forage-coffee-company-medfords-coffee-cornerstone
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Snake River Roasting - Jackson, Wyoming - https://www.snakeriverroastingco.com/collections/coffee
Coffee Bean Notes: High altitude roasted in the Northern Italian style, their award winning beans offer unique flavors like rich, smooth drip with berry and floral forward notes in the Ethiopian light roast, enhanced by Wyoming's adventurous spirit.
Shop Notes: Snake River Roasting crafts high altitude roasted beans in the Northern Italian style, enhancing the unique flavors of award winning coffees inspired by Wyoming's adventurous spirit.
Our Coffee Shop Review: https://chasing-eighty.com/blogs/lees-coffee-shop-reviews/snake-river-roasting-jackson-wyoming
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Hub Coffee Roasters - Reno, Nevada - https://hubcoffeeroasters.com/collections/coffee
Coffee Bean Notes: Small batch roasted responsibly sourced single origin beans from regions like Colombia and Nicaragua foster deep connections from farm to cup, yielding smooth, balanced profiles with fresh, vibrant regional notes like citrus brightness or nutty undertones.
Shop Notes: Hub Coffee Roasters specializes in small batch roasting of responsibly sourced single origin beans from regions like Colombia and Nicaragua, fostering deep connections from farm to cup.
Our Coffee Shop Review: https://chasing-eighty.com/blogs/lees-coffee-shop-reviews/hub-coffee-roasters-reno-nevada
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Owl Eye Coffee - Cadillac, Michigan - https://owleyecoffee.com/collections/all
Coffee Bean Notes: Premium single-origin beans like Kenya Peaberry burst with lively berry tones and crisp floral edges, while EA Sugarcane Decaf maintains a smooth, nuanced profile through years of refined roasting development.
Shop Notes: Owl Eye Coffee roasts premium single-origin beans like Kenya Peaberry and EA Sugarcane Decaf, emphasizing years of research and development for superior flavor and quality.
Our Coffee Shop Review: https://chasing-eighty.com/blogs/lees-coffee-shop-reviews/owl-eye-coffee-cadillac-mi
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Dineen Coffee Co. - Toronto, Ontario - https://dineencoffee.shop/collections/coffee
Coffee Bean Notes: Premium sourced beans blend tradition and innovation for nuanced global flavors, featuring intricate layers of fruit-forward brightness and velvety chocolate in a boutique setting.
Shop Notes: Dineen Coffee Co. sources premium beans for their exceptional beverages, blending tradition and innovation in a boutique atmosphere to highlight nuanced global flavors.
Our Coffee Shop Review: https://chasing-eighty.com/blogs/lees-coffee-shop-reviews/dineen-coffee-co-toronto-on
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Overlook Coffee - Burdett, NY - https://overlookcoffeeco.com/collections/all-coffee
Coffee Bean Notes: Unique single origin coffees and complex blends roasted to order offer vibrant, harmonious flavors in drip with deep layered character, bold nutty depth, and clean finishes for peak freshness.
Shop Notes: Overlook Coffee roasts unique single-origin coffees and complex blends to order on Sundays and Wednesdays, ensuring peak freshness and minimal waste for an exceptional drinking experience.
Our Coffee Shop Review: https://chasing-eighty.com/blogs/lees-coffee-shop-reviews/overlook-coffee-burdett-ny
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Passenger Coffee (Flagship) - Lancaster, PA - https://drinkpassenger.com/collections/coffee
Coffee Bean Notes: Singular single origin coffees from unique microclimates feature noteworthy profiles like bright citrus sparks and velvety chocolate finishes in Guatemalan pour overs, preserved frozen for year-round peak freshness.
Shop Notes: Passenger Coffee curates singular single origin coffees from noteworthy plant genetics and unique microclimates, preserved through innovative freezing to maintain peak freshness year-round.
Our Coffee Shop Review: https://chasing-eighty.com/blogs/lees-coffee-shop-reviews/passenger-coffee-flagship-lancaster-pa
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Elemental Coffee - Oklahoma City, OK - https://elementalcoffee.com
Coffee Bean Notes: Finest global coffees roasted in small batches embrace individuality with deep harmonious drip, profound layered espresso, and lively berry tones with crisp floral edges in Ethiopian single origins.
Shop Notes: Elemental Coffee sources, imports, and roasts the finest global coffees in small batches, embracing the individuality of each offering to highlight its unique characteristics and flavors.
Our Coffee Shop Review: https://chasing-eighty.com/blogs/lees-coffee-shop-reviews/elemental-coffee-oklahoma-city-ok
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Gallup Coffee Company - Gallup, NM - https://www.gallupcoffeecompany.com
Coffee Bean Notes: On-site roasted single origin and custom blend beans deliver bold yet refined profiles, such as bright citrus and smooth nutty finishes in Colombian drip or robust toasty kicks in cold brew Super Chief.
Shop Notes: Gallup Coffee Company roasts their own single-origin and custom blend beans on site, delivering fresher and tastier cups with a commitment to quality since 2015.
Our Coffee Shop Review: https://chasing-eighty.com/blogs/lees-coffee-shop-reviews/gallup-coffee-company-gallup-nm
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Goodbean Coffee - Jacksonville, Oregon - https://www.goodbean.com/shop/
Coffee Bean Notes: Award winning fair trade and organic beans roasted via a unique fluidized-bed method on hot air ensure consistent flavors with exceptional clarity, often showcasing bright, fruity highs and smooth, chocolatey finishes.
Shop Notes: Goodbean Coffee employs a unique fluidized-bed roasting method on a bed of hot air, ensuring consistent and exceptional flavor in their award-winning fair trade and organic beans.
Our Coffee Shop Review: https://chasing-eighty.com/blogs/lees-coffee-shop-reviews/goodbean-coffee-jacksonville-or
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Denim Coffee - Mechanicsburg, PA - Click here to shop Denim coffee beans
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