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Dakota Roasters Coffee Company

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Dakota Roasters Coffee Company; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsDakota Roasters Coffee CompanyNorth Dakota coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Dakota Roasters is a Minot-based coffee roastery that specializes in small-batch, made-to-order coffee using 100% Arabica beans. Operating primarily as a direct-to-consumer retailer, the company emphasizes freshness by roasting to order and providing free local delivery to the Minot, Surrey, and Burlington areas. Beyond their core roasting operations, they maintain a strong local presence through wholesale partnerships with area businesses and participation in community events. The brand is also known for offering handcrafted mugs and curated gift boxes, reflecting their identity as a locally-focused artisan business.

Ownership
Dakota Roasters is an independent, family-owned business based in Minot, North Dakota.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its made-to-order, fresh-roasted coffee and its commitment to providing free local delivery within the Minot, Surrey, and Burlington areas.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm, farmer, or washing station information for its coffee offerings. Their website focuses on the freshness of their made-to-order roasting process rather than specific origin details.
Notable coffees
  • — Rough Rider (Dark Roast)
  • — Magic City Mud (Medium-Dark Roast)
  • — Durum Decaf (Medium-Dark Roast)
  • — Badlands Blend
  • — Flickertail Blonde
  • — Wild Prairie Rose
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Dakota Roasters Coffee Company

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Dakota Roasters Coffee Company

Documented physical retailers
The Teal Door
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries the brand's roasted coffee products.
Physical
Fort Stevenson State Park
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries the brand's roasted coffee products.
Physical
The Buffalo Gap
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries the brand's roasted coffee products.
Physical
The Market on 4th
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries the brand's roasted coffee products.
Physical
Grateful Cratefulls
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries the brand's roasted coffee products.
Physical
The Station
Historical source note (not live inventory): A local coffee shop in Minot that serves coffee brewed with the brand's beans.
Physical
Documented online sources
Dakota Roasters Coffee Company's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offering direct-to-consumer sales with local delivery and shipping options.
Website

I was able to verify several local retail partners in North Dakota and the brand's own e-commerce platform, though I could not confirm if the brand is currently sold on any major national third-party marketplaces.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 25, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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

2025-10-04 · KFYR-TV
Dakota Roasters brewing up business in Citizens Alley

Minot-based Dakota Roasters has reported increased customer interest following recent marketing efforts and community events near their roasting facility. While the current location is not open to the public, owners Kari and her husband are exploring the possibility of adding retail shopping and coffee tastings to the space by next summer.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-05. 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 using 100% Arabica beans and specific decaffeination processes, they do not publish a list of sourcing countries or specific farm names on their website.

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