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Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsCalvin Fletcher's Coffee CompanyIndiana coffee roastersColombiaGuatemalaBrazilEthiopiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company is a community-focused coffee shop in Indianapolis that transitioned to in-house roasting in 2016. The business is deeply integrated into the Fletcher Place neighborhood, emphasizing hospitality and social impact through its associated charitable foundation. They offer a variety of single-origin coffees and house blends, often highlighting the specific producers and washing stations behind their beans.

Ownership
The company is independent and family-owned, founded by Doug and Jeff Litsey. It operates as a community-focused business with a separate, associated non-profit entity, the Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company Charitable Foundation.
Founded
2009
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Calvin Fletcher's is known for being a community-centric neighborhood staple in the Fletcher Place area of Indianapolis. It is recognized for its welcoming atmosphere, signature drinks like the 'Calvin Pepper,' and its commitment to donating tips and funds to local non-profits through its charitable foundation.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Guatemala · Brazil · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand provides transparency by naming specific washing stations, producers, and farms for its single-origin offerings. For its house blends, it identifies the countries of origin but does not specify individual farms for those components.
Notable coffees
  • — Fletcher Place Blend
  • — Chelbesa One Washing Station (Ethiopia)
  • — Finca El Mirador (Colombia)
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-10-02 · WISH-TV
Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee hosts Blend to aid Indy Reads

Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company hosted its annual "Blend" fundraiser to support Indy Reads, a local nonprofit focused on adult literacy. The event, which celebrated the shop's 17th anniversary, included a matching donation pledge of up to $5,000 from an anonymous donor.

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 provides detailed information on many of its single-origin coffees, it does not explicitly list every farm or producer for all seasonal offerings currently in rotation.

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