North Dakota Health and Human Services records indicate that Balancing Goat Coffee Company failed its most recent health inspection conducted on June 23, 2026. The report, aggregated by the independent service CleanPlate, notes that the establishment did not meet health requirements at the time of the inspection.
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Mandan, North Dakota, North Dakota · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Balancing Goat Coffee Co.
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsBalancing Goat Coffee Co.North Dakota coffee roastersEthiopiaTanzaniaColombiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Balancing Goat Coffee Co.'s site Balancing Goat Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee shop and roastery in Mandan, North Dakota, that emphasizes a balanced lifestyle through high-quality coffee and fresh, made-to-order food. They roast their own beans on-site and provide a community-focused space that serves both drive-through customers and those looking to dine in.
Ownership
The business is independent and family-owned, with Karen Schmidt listed as President/Co-Owner.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Balancing Goat Coffee Co. is known for its in-house roasted single-origin coffee, smooth espresso, and a full kitchen menu featuring fresh, healthy breakfast and lunch options.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Tanzania · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources single-origin beans directly from farms, though they generally list the country of origin rather than specific farm or producer names on their public menu. They offer a rotating selection of light, medium, and dark roasts.
In the news
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2026-06-23 · CleanPlate
BALANCING GOAT COFFEE COMPANY — Health Inspection Grade in Bismarck-Mandan, ND Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.balancinggoat.com/
- https://www.balancinggoat.com/about
- https://www.balancinggoat.com/menu
- https://www.prideofdakota.nd.gov/companies/profile/balancinggoatcoffeeco
- https://www.bbb.org/us/nd/mandan/profile/coffee-shop/balancing-goat-coffee-co-0704-1000067708
- https://www.bbb.org/us/nd/mandan/profile/coffee-shop/balancing-goat-coffee-co-07
- https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Balancing-Goat-Coffee-Company-coming-to-Mand
- https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Grant-for-Restaurant-Employees-Impacted-by-C
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-04. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand emphasizes ethical sourcing from single-origin farms, specific farm or producer names are not publicly disclosed on their website or menu.