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Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters

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Owned by Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Co.Named roasting partner: Dillanos Coffee RoastersSourcing: Origin / region level
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Batdorf & Bronson is a historic American coffee roaster that helped pioneer the specialty coffee movement in the Pacific Northwest and Atlanta. After a period of rebranding as Dancing Goats Coffee, the brand has returned to its original name under a split-ownership model between Kaldi's Coffee and Dillanos Coffee Roasters. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and high-quality roasting standards.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters is owned by Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Co.

Batdorf & Bronson was acquired by Kaldi's Coffee in 2022. In 2024, the brand's West Coast operations were transitioned to Dillanos Coffee Roasters, while Kaldi's retained the East Coast operations and the brand's presence in Atlanta.

Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-20.

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Ownership
Batdorf & Bronson was acquired by Kaldi's Coffee in 2022. In 2024, the brand's West Coast operations were transitioned to Dillanos Coffee Roasters, while Kaldi's retained the East Coast operations and the brand's presence in Atlanta.
Founded
1986
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Dillanos Coffee Roasters. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
A long-standing specialty coffee institution known for its sustainable 'Relationship Coffee' sourcing model and its popular Dancing Goats blend.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Colombia · Ethiopia · Indonesia · Costa Rica · Brazil
Farm-level sourcing
The brand utilizes a 'Relationship Coffee' model, focusing on long-term direct trade partnerships with producers and cooperatives. While they emphasize these relationships, their public-facing product descriptions typically highlight regions and flavor profiles rather than specific farm or farmer names for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — Dancing Goats Blend
  • — Whirling Dervish Blend
  • — Finca el Valle (historical reference)
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-08-25 · Daily Coffee News
Dillanos Coffee Roasters Officially Revives Batdorf & Bronson Brand

Dillanos Coffee Roasters has officially relaunched the Batdorf & Bronson brand following their acquisition of the West Coast customer base from Kaldi's Coffee. This move marks the return of the historic Pacific Northwest coffee name, which had previously been folded into the Dancing Goats brand in 2022.

2024-11-22 · Daily Coffee News
With Acquisition in WA, Dillanos Plans Batdorf & Bronson Revival

Dillanos Coffee Roasters announced the acquisition of the West Coast business of Dancing Goats Coffee from Kaldi's Coffee. The deal included plans to consolidate roasting operations at the Dillanos facility in Sumner, Washington, and revive the legacy Batdorf & Bronson brand name.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-20. 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 historically emphasized specific direct-trade relationships, current product listings on the website are managed by regional partners, making it difficult to verify if specific farm names are currently published for all active single-origin offerings.

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