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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wisconsin · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
Owned by FairWave Specialty Coffee CollectiveRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsAnodyne Coffee Roasting Co.EthiopiaOwned by FairWave Specialty Coffee CollectiveOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.'s site Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. is a Milwaukee-based specialty coffee roaster that has been operating since 1999. The company is known for its commitment to small-batch roasting and maintaining a strong presence in the local community through its cafes and event spaces.
Ownership
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. was acquired by the Kansas City-based FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective in June 2023. The brand continues to operate its cafes and wholesale business under the new ownership structure.
Founded
1999
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Anodyne is a long-standing staple of the Milwaukee coffee scene, recognized for its small-batch roasting approach and its role as a community-focused hub that often hosts live music and events.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand focuses on sourcing quality beans and emphasizes the journey from farm to cup, though their public-facing product descriptions typically highlight the origin, region, and processing method rather than specific farm or producer names. They offer a mix of single-origin coffees and signature blends.
Notable coffees
- — Ethiopia Banko Gotitti
- — Ano-Dyner
- — Kind Tonic: A Community Blend
- — Nothin' Finer
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://anodynecoffee.com/pages/about
- https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2023/06/14/anodyne-coffee-roasting-co-sold-to-fairwave.html
- https://anodynecoffee.com/pages/walkers-point-roastery
- https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2013/12/11/city-business-anodyne-coffee-roasting-company
- https://biztimes.com/company/anodyne-coffee-roasting-co/
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand provides information on the origin and processing of its coffees, it does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for all its current offerings.