Kansas City, MO, Kansas · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Blip Roasters

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsBlip Roasters Kansas coffee roasters Independent Roasts in-house

Blip Roasters is a Kansas City-based coffee company that integrates specialty coffee with motorcycle culture. Founded in 2014, the brand operates a large facility in the West Bottoms that serves as a roastery, cafe, and community space. They are known for fostering a distinct lifestyle brand that emphasizes community, loyalty, and the craft of roasting.

Ownership

Blip Roasters is an independent, founder-led company established by Ian Davis.

Founded

2014

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Blip Roasters is widely recognized for its unique motorcycle-culture-inspired aesthetic and its role as a community hub for riders and coffee enthusiasts in Kansas City.

Farm-level sourcing

The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names on its website. Their offerings typically include a variety of single-origin coffees and blends, but detailed sourcing information regarding specific regions or washing stations is not provided in their public-facing materials.

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. 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. I could not verify specific sourcing countries or farm-level details as the brand's website does not provide a dedicated transparency report or detailed origin information for its current coffee lineup.

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