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Geneva, Illinois, Illinois · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Coffee Drop Shop

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Coffee Drop Shop; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsCoffee Drop ShopIllinois coffee roastersColombiaCosta RicaEthiopiaGuatemalaIndiaKenyaNicaraguaPapua New GuineaPeruSumatraIndependentRoasts in-house
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Coffee Drop Shop is a traditional, family-operated retail establishment in Geneva, Illinois, that has been serving the community since 1980. The shop specializes in a vast array of loose-leaf teas and locally roasted specialty coffees, offering both flavored and unflavored options. It functions as a classic coffee and tea merchant rather than a modern cafe, focusing on personalized service and product variety.

Ownership
The Coffee Drop Shop is an independent, family-owned business co-owned by Judy and Jerry Jendro.
Founded
1980
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The shop is known for its long-standing history as a local staple, its extensive selection of over 500 varieties of tea, and its wide range of flavored and unflavored in-house roasted coffees.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Costa Rica · Ethiopia · Guatemala · India · Kenya · Nicaragua · Papua New Guinea · Peru · Sumatra
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources raw beans from various countries but does not publicly disclose specific farm, farmer, or washing station names. They offer a mix of single-origin coffees and house blends, such as their 'Topaz' blend.
Notable coffees
  • — Topaz (Sumatra, Colombian, and India blend)
  • — Kenya AA
  • — India Mysore
  • — Ethiopian
  • — Sumatra
  • — Guatemala
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 lists several countries of origin, it does not provide specific details regarding the farms or producers behind its coffee sourcing.

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