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Thiensville, Wisconsin, Wisconsin · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters
Owned by FairWave Specialty Coffee CollectiveRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsFiddleheads Coffee RoastersMexicoIndonesiaOwned by FairWave Specialty Coffee CollectiveLimited public infoRoasts in-house
Visit Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters's site Fiddleheads Coffee is a Wisconsin-based specialty coffee company that operates a network of cafes, an artisan bakery, and a small-batch roasting facility. Founded in 1996, the company emphasizes community connection and quality control through in-house cupping and roasting practices. Following its 2026 acquisition by FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective, the brand continues to serve the Greater Milwaukee area.
Ownership
Fiddleheads was acquired by FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective in January 2026. FairWave is a shared-services collective backed by the private equity firm Great Range Capital.
Founded
1996
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Fiddleheads is known for its long-standing presence in the Milwaukee area as a family-founded roastery and cafe chain that integrates an artisan bakery with its coffee operations.
Sourcing countries
Mexico · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand states they hand-select green beans from farms across the globe, but they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names on their public-facing website. Their current offerings include a mix of single-origin coffees and signature blends.
Notable coffees
- — Bali Kintamani Natural
- — Decaf Mexico
- — Morning Blend
- — Breakfast Blend
- — Decaf Espresso
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://fiddleheadscoffee.com
- https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/01/07/what-to-know-about-fairwave-new-owner-of-fiddleheads-coffee/88030814007
- http://dailycoffeenews.com/2026/01/05/fairwave-acquires-milwaukees-fiddleheads-coffee
- https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/fiddleheads-coffee-embraces-new-ownership-local-legacy-lives-on
- http://fiddleheadscoffee.com/about-us
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. 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 high-quality farms globally, specific farm-level details or direct trade partnerships are not explicitly documented on their website.