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Dunn Brothers Coffee

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Owned by Gala Capital PartnersRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsDunn Brothers CoffeeMinnesota coffee roastersIndonesiaEast AfricaSouth AmericaCentral AmericaBrazilPeruColombiaCosta RicaGuatemalaOwned by Gala Capital PartnersOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Dunn Brothers Coffee is a long-standing Minneapolis-based coffee chain that distinguishes itself through a decentralized, in-store roasting model. By training certified roasters at each location, the company prioritizes extreme freshness and community-focused service. They maintain a broad sourcing program across major coffee-growing regions, emphasizing sustainable and ethical partnerships.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Dunn Brothers Coffee is owned by Gala Capital Partners

Dunn Brothers Coffee is an independent, franchise-based company where the majority of individual shop locations are independently owned and operated by local community members.

Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-24.

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Ownership
Dunn Brothers Coffee is an independent, franchise-based company where the majority of individual shop locations are independently owned and operated by local community members.
Founded
1987
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Dunn Brothers is known for its commitment to roasting coffee in small batches on-site at each individual shop location daily, ensuring that no coffee served is more than five days old.
Sourcing countries
Indonesia · East Africa · South America · Central America · Brazil · Peru · Colombia · Costa Rica · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources from various regions and partners with cooperatives and farms, often citing specific regions like Huehuetenango or Cauca. While they emphasize ethical sourcing and visit farms, they generally provide origin and regional information rather than consistently publishing specific farm or farmer names for every offering. They offer both single-origin coffees and blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Brazil, Minas Gerais
  • — Colombia Cauca
  • — Costa Rica, Central Valley
  • — Guatemala, Huehuetenango
In the news

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

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. 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 visiting farms and partnering with cooperatives like CENFROCAFE, I could not verify a comprehensive, publicly accessible database that lists every specific farm or producer for their entire current product line.

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