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Good Folks Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Good Folks Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsGood Folks CoffeeKentucky coffee roastersColombiaGuatemalaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Good Folks Coffee is a Louisville-based wholesale roaster that prioritizes freshness by roasting beans to order for cafes, businesses, and home consumers. The company emphasizes building strong relationships with both coffee farmers and wholesale partners to deliver consistent, approachable coffee. They offer a diverse range of roasts, including single-origin selections and signature blends.

Ownership
Good Folks Coffee is an independent company owned by Matt Argo and Zach Hensley. While the owners recently participated in an acquisition of the brand Please & Thank You, Good Folks Coffee itself remains an independent entity.
Founded
2010
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Good Folks Coffee is known for its wholesale roasting operations and its commitment to roasting coffee to order to ensure maximum freshness for its customers. The brand is also recognized for its long-standing community presence in Louisville and its focus on approachable, high-quality coffee.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various regions globally, often highlighting specific countries like Colombia and Guatemala. While they emphasize ethical sourcing and relationships with farmers, they generally market their offerings by country or roast profile rather than consistently naming specific farms or producers for every coffee.
Notable coffees
  • — Fast Track Espresso
  • — Day Tripper Medium Roast
  • — Guatemala Waykan
  • — Colombia Sugar Cane Process Decaf
  • — Globe Trotter Dark Roast
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Good Folks Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-10-20 · Lexington Herald Leader
Please & Thank You closes one of its Louisville locations

Approximately one month after acquiring the Please & Thank You brand, the new ownership group led by Good Folks Coffee owners closed the chain's Frankfort Avenue location. This closure is part of the new owners' efforts to restructure the business following its bankruptcy proceedings.

2026-09-14 · Daily Coffee News
In Louisville, Please & Thank You Sold to Owners of Coffee Supplier Good Folks

Following a Chapter 11 asset sale, Good Folks Coffee owners Matt Argo and Zach Hensley, alongside Wild Eggs founders, acquired the Please & Thank You coffee and cookie chain for $175,000. The acquisition formalizes the relationship between the two companies, as Good Folks had served as the primary coffee supplier for the chain for over a decade.

2026-07-09 · Louisville Courier Journal
Coffee roastery, Wild Eggs founders step in to manage Please & Thank You

Good Folks Coffee owners Matt Argo and Zach Hensley were tapped to provide operational support and management for the Louisville-based coffee and cookie chain Please & Thank You during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. This move marked the beginning of a deeper involvement for the roastery owners in the struggling local brand.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-22. 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 working with coffee farmers, specific farm names are not consistently provided for all offerings, and the exact founding year is estimated based on industry reporting of their 15-year history.

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