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Bozeman, Montana · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Ghost Town Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Ghost Town Coffee Roasters's site Ghost Town Coffee Roasters is a Bozeman-based specialty coffee company that operates as a roaster, retailer, and wholesale distributor. Beyond roasting, they provide professional barista training and equipment services through their affiliate, Lamplighter Cafe Services. The company is deeply rooted in the local community, focusing on creating welcoming spaces and supporting regional non-profits.
Ownership
Ghost Town Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Chad Kimm and his wife Clarissa.
Founded
2006
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Ghost Town is known for its strong focus on community engagement and wholesale distribution within the Bozeman area. They are recognized for operating approachable, welcoming cafes and providing professional barista training alongside their specialty coffee roasting.
Sourcing countries
Rwanda · El Salvador · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty coffee from around the world and identifies specific origins and cooperatives, such as the Sholi Cooperative in Rwanda. They emphasize social, economic, and agricultural responsibility in their purchasing practices. Their offerings include both single-origin selections and signature blends.
Notable coffees
- — Rwanda - Sholi Cooperative - Washed
- — Colombia Mikilillo - Caturra Chiroso
- — Colombia Mist - Gesha
- — El Salvador - La Providencia
- — Emerald Espresso
- — Specter Seasonal Espresso
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.ghosttowncoffee.com/
- http://ghosttowncoffee.com/pages/about-us
- https://www.ghosttowncoffee.com/pages/ghost-town-coffee-roasters-wholesale-program
- http://bozemanmagazine.com/articles/2023/10/01/118678-ghost-town-coffee-roasters
- https://platform.tracxn.com/a/d/company/531c7d6ae4b0f7e1664f293c/ghost%20town%20coffee%20roasters
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-27. 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 lists specific cooperatives and farm names for several single-origin coffees, it does not consistently publish the names of individual farmers for every offering.