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St. Charles, Missouri · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Course Coffee Roasters

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCourse Coffee RoastersBrazilCosta RicaTanzaniaEl SalvadorColombiaRwandaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Course Coffee Roasters is a micro-roastery and coffee bar located in the historic Frenchtown district of St. Charles, Missouri. They focus on small-batch, light-roast coffee and foster a community-oriented space that features local collaborations, educational workshops, and seasonal drink menus.

Ownership
Course Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business co-founded by Brandon Runk, Sarah Runk, and Andrew Mueller.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its focus on lighter roast profiles, in-house made syrups, and an educational approach to coffee that includes coffee flights and tasting events.
Sourcing countries
Brazil · Costa Rica · Tanzania · El Salvador · Colombia · Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various growing regions and has highlighted specific relationships, such as the Dukunde Kawa cooperative in Rwanda. While they emphasize direct trade and exploration, their public-facing menu typically lists coffees by country or region rather than providing a comprehensive list of individual farm names for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — Dukunde Kawa (Rwanda)
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-27. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand mentions sourcing from direct trade distributors and specific cooperatives like Dukunde Kawa, a complete, up-to-date list of all current farm-level partners is not publicly documented on their website.