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Hillsboro, Oregon · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Dapper & Wise
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
Visit Dapper & Wise's site Dapper & Wise is a specialty coffee roaster based in Hillsboro, Oregon, dedicated to sourcing high-quality beans through direct, long-term producer relationships. Founded by the team behind Insomnia Coffee Co., the brand focuses on making specialty coffee approachable and fun for all customers. They operate a roasting facility and tasting room, emphasizing education and kindness in every cup they serve.
Ownership
Dapper & Wise is an independent, family-owned company founded by Evan Aldrete and Tyler Geel. It operates as a sister company to Insomnia Coffee Co., which was also founded by the same owners.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Dapper & Wise is known for its approachable, unpretentious approach to specialty coffee and its commitment to long-term relationship-based sourcing. They are recognized for making high-quality coffee accessible through a friendly service model and a full spectrum of roast profiles.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia · Mexico · Nicaragua · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes long-term relationships with producers and organizations, frequently highlighting specific farms, families, and cooperatives such as Los Guácharos in Colombia and the Familia Quinayas. They provide detailed information about their sourcing partners and regions through their 'Producer Spotlight' blog series. Their offerings include both single-origin coffees and consistent blends that utilize these established producer relationships.
Notable coffees
- — Los Guácharos (Huila, Colombia)
- — Hateso Dambi Uddo (Guji, Ethiopia)
- — Bonfire Blend
- — Tortoiseshell Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://dapperandwise.com
- https://dapperandwise.com/pages/about-us
- https://dapperandwise.com/blogs/producer-spotlight/12-laps-around-the-%E2%98%80%EF%B8%8F-with-dapper-wise-and-los-guacharos
- https://dapperandwise.com/blogs/producer-spotlight/74112-and-other-delicious-coffees-%F0%9F%A4%96
- https://dailycoffeenews.com/2018/12/04/unpacking-coffee-with-kandace-and-ray-dapper-wise/
- https://every.coffee/roaster/dapper-wise
- https://beanbox.com/coffee/roaster/dapper--wise/28
- https://dapperandwise.com/pages/wholesale
- https://dapperandwise.com/blogs/producer-spotlight
- http://dapperandwise.com/
- https://dapperandwise.com/blogs/producer-spotlight/dalgona-coffee-recipe
- https://dapper-wise.myshopify.com/
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-30. 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 frequently discusses its commitment to ethical sourcing and supporting producers, I could not verify any specific, ongoing charitable or philanthropic programs with defined financial commitments.