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Grand Rapids, Michigan · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.

Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. brand artwork
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
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Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. is a historic Grand Rapids-based roaster that has been operating for a century. They combine a commitment to specialty coffee with a robust selection of house-crafted snacks and nuts. The company maintains a focus on direct sourcing and sustainable relationships with coffee producers.

Ownership
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. is an independent, family-owned business. Leadership was passed to the next generation of the Van Tongeren family in 2023.
Founded
1924
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Ferris is a long-standing Michigan institution recognized for its dual focus on specialty coffee roasting and high-quality nut and snack production.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Kenya
Farm-level sourcing
The company emphasizes direct relationships with producers, ranging from small family-owned micro-lots to larger farms. They frequently identify specific origins and washing stations, such as the San Miguel mill in Guatemala, and prioritize coffees graded 80 points or above.
Notable coffees
  • — Kenya Gatomboya
  • — West Coast Blend
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Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-25. 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 emphasizes direct relationships and names specific mills or regions, it does not consistently publish a comprehensive list of every farm or farmer for all of its current retail offerings.