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Thiensville, Wisconsin, Wisconsin · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Fiddleheads Coffee

Owned by FairWave Specialty Coffee CollectiveRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsFiddleheads CoffeeWisconsin coffee roastersRwandaOwned by FairWave Specialty Coffee CollectiveFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Fiddleheads Coffee is a Wisconsin-based roastery and cafe chain that combines a small-batch coffee program with an artisan bakery. Founded in 1996, the company has grown from a single location into a multi-cafe operation serving the Milwaukee area. They focus on quality control through an in-house lab and traditional roasting techniques learned from industry experts.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Fiddleheads Coffee is owned by FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective

Fiddleheads was a long-standing family-owned and operated business until it was acquired by FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective in January 2026. The acquisition was intended to preserve the brand's legacy and community focus under a larger specialty coffee collective.

We disclose ownership for every brand we profile — corporate parents can shape sourcing, pricing and independence claims. Facts are documented from public sources as of 2026-10-01.

Ownership
Fiddleheads was a long-standing family-owned and operated business until it was acquired by FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective in January 2026. The acquisition was intended to preserve the brand's legacy and community focus under a larger specialty coffee collective.
Founded
1996
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Fiddleheads is known for being a pioneer of the specialty coffee scene in Ozaukee County and the greater Milwaukee area. They are recognized for their small-batch roasting process, artisan bakery, and their commitment to community-focused cafe spaces.
Sourcing countries
Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes hand-selecting green beans from high-quality farms across the globe. They provide specific details for some single-origin offerings, such as naming the specific washing station or region, though they also offer a variety of house blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Rwanda Kivubelt Murundo
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand mentions sourcing from farms across the globe, their website currently provides limited public documentation for the specific farm names of their entire current catalog beyond select single-origin highlights.