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Waterloo, Iowa, Iowa · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Fat Cup Coffee Company

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Fat Cup Coffee Company; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsFat Cup Coffee CompanyIowa coffee roastersBrazilPeruIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Fat Cup Coffee Company is a Waterloo-based roastery that specializes in small-batch, fluid bed air-roasted coffee. By utilizing hot air roasting instead of traditional gas flame methods, the company aims to provide a cleaner, more natural coffee experience. They operate as both a local coffee bar and a roaster, serving the northeast Iowa community with a focus on freshness and artisan quality.

Ownership
Fat Cup Coffee Company is an independent, family-owned and -operated business based in Waterloo, Iowa.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its use of fluid bed air roasting technology, which they claim produces a cleaner, more flavorful cup of coffee by removing chaff and debris that can be trapped in traditional gas drum roasters.
Sourcing countries
Brazil · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources quality green coffee beans from around the world and emphasizes direct trade partnerships, such as their work with the Siebt family in Brazil. While they highlight specific origin-based flavor profiles and direct trade relationships, they do not consistently publish the names of individual farms or producers for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — Espresso
  • — SupaFreak
  • — Cock-A-Doodle-Doo
  • — House
  • — Peru
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 mentions direct trade partnerships and specific origins like Brazil and Peru, they do not provide a comprehensive list of all sourcing countries or specific farm names for their entire product catalog.

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