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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Iowa · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Dash Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Dash Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsDash Coffee RoastersIowa coffee roastersGuatemalaColombiaCosta RicaEthiopiaPeruIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Dash Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dedicated to fostering community through meticulously crafted coffee. Founded in 2017, the company emphasizes a transparent roasting process, often utilizing a viewing room to engage customers with their craft. They prioritize high-quality, seasonal beans and employ roasting techniques that highlight the inherent fruit-like qualities of the coffee.

Ownership
Dash Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Phil and Rebecca Davidson.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Dash Coffee Roasters is known for its community-focused cafe space in Cedar Rapids and its commitment to showcasing the unique characteristics of coffee as a fruit through precise, light-to-medium roast profiles.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ethiopia · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources seasonal coffees from various global regions, often utilizing importers like Cafe Imports and Genuine Origin to facilitate their supply chain. They focus on highlighting the specific characteristics of each origin rather than roast level, though they do not consistently publish specific farm or farmer names for their current retail offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Guatemala Blue Ayarza
  • — Decaf Colombia
  • — Costa Rica Chirripo
  • — Ethiopia Guji
  • — Peru Cajamarca
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. 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's website lists specific coffee origins, it does not provide detailed farm-level transparency for every offering, and there is some conflicting online information regarding a separate entity with a similar name based in Finland.

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