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Columbia Street Roastery

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Columbia Street Roastery; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsColumbia Street RoasteryIllinois coffee roastersBrazilColombiaDominican RepublicEthiopiaGuatemalaPapua New GuineaRwandaSumatraIndependentRoasts in-house
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Columbia Street Roastery is a family-owned coffee roaster based in Champaign, Illinois, that has been operating since 1998. They provide a wide selection of whole bean coffees, including single-origins and blends, alongside coffee brewing equipment and accessories. The business is deeply integrated into the local community and emphasizes a welcoming, accessible approach to specialty coffee.

Ownership
Columbia Street Roastery is an independent, family-owned business operated by the Herriott family.
Founded
1998
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Serving as a long-standing staple of the Champaign-Urbana coffee scene, the roastery is known for its wide variety of fresh-roasted single-origin beans, signature blends, and flavored coffees.
Sourcing countries
Brazil · Colombia · Dominican Republic · Ethiopia · Guatemala · Papua New Guinea · Rwanda · Sumatra
Farm-level sourcing
The roastery sources coffee from various countries around the world but does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names on its website. Their offerings include a mix of single-origin coffees and proprietary blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Columbia Street Blend
  • — Crane Alley Blend
  • — Bourbon-Barrel Blend
In the news

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

2026-06-23 · Smile Politely
Stock up on the best cold brew for summer

This piece features Columbia Street Roastery's 'cold brew shandy'—a blend of cold brew, lemonade, and lavender—as a recommended summer beverage. It notes the availability of the product in 12-ounce cans at the roastery and the Columbia Street Cafe.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-19. 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 farmers they can add value to, I could not verify specific farm or producer names for their current single-origin offerings.

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