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Duluth Coffee Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Duluth Coffee Co.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsDuluth Coffee Co.Minnesota coffee roastersMexicoPeruColombiaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaIndonesiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Duluth Coffee Company is a specialty roaster based in Northern Minnesota that prioritizes intentionality and integrity from cultivation to cup. Founded by Eric Faust, the company has grown from a small garage operation into a significant regional roaster that maintains a strong focus on single-origin sourcing and direct farmer relationships. They operate a downtown Duluth cafe and roastery, emphasizing education and the craft of highlighting unique coffee characteristics.

Ownership
Duluth Coffee Company is an independent, founder-owned business established by Eric Faust.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its commitment to single-origin coffees, direct-trade relationships with farmers, and its focus on highlighting the inherent flavor profiles of beans through careful, intentional roasting.
Sourcing countries
Mexico · Peru · Colombia · Central America · South America · Africa · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The company emphasizes direct relationships and travels to origin to contract coffee directly with farmers. They focus exclusively on single-origin offerings, often identifying specific regions or producers, such as their Peruvian Washed Gesha from Gilmer Cordova.
Notable coffees
  • — Gilmer Cordova - Peruvian Washed Gesha
  • — Chiapas, Mexico
  • — Cajamarca, Peru
  • — Huila, Colombia
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Duluth Coffee Co.

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.

Waghi Valley - Papua New Guinean Washed

Waghi Valley, Papua New Guinea · Washed

This coffee features notes of pine, raw cacao, and black currant.

Original roaster or listing source

Diego Abarca Costa Rican Washed

Tarrazu, Costa Rica · Washed

This coffee offers classic and bold flavors balanced by rich and syrupy sweet notes.

Original roaster or listing source

Gilmer Cordova - Peruvian Washed Gesha

Peru · Washed

Specific tasting notes were not provided for this specific offering on the product landing page.

Original roaster or listing source

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: Duluth Coffee Co.

Documented physical retailers
Duluth Coffee Co. Cafe
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's flagship cafe and roastery located in downtown Duluth, Minnesota, selling fresh bags of coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Duluth Coffee Co.'s online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offering their full range of coffee, subscriptions, and merchandise.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own physical cafe and their official online store; while the brand mentions distributing to various regional grocers and cafes, they do not provide a specific, up-to-date list of these third-party retail partners on their website.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 19, 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 Duluth Coffee Co., as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-07-10 · Duluth News Tribune
Duluth Coffee Company doubles downtown cafe space

Duluth Coffee Company has expanded its downtown cafe at 105 E. Superior St. by taking over adjacent space formerly occupied by a popcorn business. The expansion includes a redesigned layout and checkout area, with owner Eric Faust emphasizing a continued focus on sustainability to support the company's growth.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. 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 company emphasizes direct relationships and names specific producers for some coffees, it does not consistently publish a comprehensive list of every farm or farmer for all current offerings on their website.

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