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Café Corazón

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Café Corazón; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCafé CorazónMissouri coffee roastersArgentinaMexicoIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Café Corazón is a multi-location, family-owned coffee company in Kansas City that celebrates Latin and Indigenous heritage through specialty coffee, traditional yerba mate, and cultural programming. The brand operates its own roasting facility and is recognized for its commitment to community, ethical sourcing, and inclusive hospitality.

Ownership
Café Corazón is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Miel Castagna-Herrera, Curtis Herrera, and Dulcinea Herrera.
Founded
2019
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for being Kansas City's first Latin and Indigenous-owned coffee house, specializing in Latin American coffee culture, traditional yerba mate, and specialty drinks featuring ingredients like horchata and atole.
Sourcing countries
Argentina · Mexico
Farm-level sourcing
The brand maintains direct ethical sourcing relationships with farms across Latin America. While they emphasize direct relationships and "beyond fair trade" practices, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their coffee offerings on their public website.
In the news

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

2026-05-27 · Kansas City Business Journal
Café Corazón wins 2026 Mr. K Award for business model centered on inclusion

Café Corazón received the prestigious Mr. K Award from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. The award honors the coffee company for its focus on entrepreneurship, inclusion, and its role in positioning Kansas City as a hub for globally sourced specialty coffee.

2026-05-27 · KCTV5
Café Corazón named 2026 Small Business of the Year

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce awarded Café Corazón the 2026 Small Business of the Year title. The recognition highlights the company's growth from a single storefront to a multi-location business and its commitment to community and cultural connection.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. 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 direct sourcing relationships, I could not verify a public list of specific farm or producer names for their current coffee offerings.

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