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Black Rabbit Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Black Rabbit Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsBlack Rabbit CoffeeIllinois coffee roastersPeruColombiaZambiaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Black Rabbit Coffee is a specialty roaster and café based in Hillsboro, Illinois, dedicated to providing high-quality, small-batch coffee to its local community and wholesale partners. Founded by Isaac and Bailey Reynolds, the company combines a passion for coffee education with a welcoming, community-focused retail environment. They emphasize a hands-on approach to roasting and sourcing to ensure accessible, flavorful coffee for their customers.

Ownership
Black Rabbit Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Isaac and Bailey Reynolds.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, craft-roasted coffee and for serving as a community hub in downtown Hillsboro, Illinois.
Sourcing countries
Peru · Colombia · Zambia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources single-origin coffees from various international regions, including Peru and Colombia. While they emphasize a search for high-quality beans, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their current offerings.
In the news

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

2026-08-24 · The Journal-News
Black Rabbit Opens At Hillsboro Health

Black Rabbit Coffee has expanded its operations by opening a new location inside the Hillsboro Health facility. The coffee shop occupies the space formerly used by the hospital's gift shop.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 mentions sourcing from specific countries like Peru and Colombia, I could not verify specific farm or producer names for their current coffee lineup.

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