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Elm City Roastery

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Elm City Roastery; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsElm City RoasteryIllinois coffee roastersEthiopiaKenyaBrazilIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Elm City Roastery is a specialty coffee shop and roaster based in downtown Jacksonville, Illinois. They focus on providing fresh, site-roasted whole bean coffee and hand-crafted espresso drinks to the local community. The business operates as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing quality preparation and a welcoming environment.

Ownership
The brand is an independent, family-operated coffee roastery located in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its hand-crafted, in-house roasted coffees and its signature Due Gatti Latte, which is a staple of their local coffee shop experience.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Kenya · Brazil
Farm-level sourcing
The roastery offers single-origin coffees from countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Brazil, but does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names. Their offerings include various processing methods like natural and washed, as well as Swiss Water Process decaf.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia (Natural Process)
  • — Kenya (Washed Process)
  • — Brazil (Natural Process)
  • — Decaf (Swiss Water Process)
In the news

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

2024-12-01 · The News-Gazette
It's Your Business | New owners bring flair to Danville Floral

Elm City Roastery, a coffee roaster based in Jacksonville, Illinois, announced plans to expand its operations with a new location in Urbana. The company scheduled the opening of the new storefront at 208 W. Main St. for early December 2024.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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. The exact founding year of the company could not be verified through their official website or public business directories.

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