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Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsKaldi Gourmet Coffee RoastersNorth Carolina coffee roastersEthiopiaColombiaIndonesiaMexicoBrazilGuatemalaTanzaniaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters is a Wilmington-based, family-owned roastery that has been custom-roasting coffee to order since 1995. They serve a national wholesale market, providing a wide range of single-origin coffees, blends, and flavored beans alongside coffee shop equipment. The company emphasizes freshness by roasting and shipping orders on the same business day.

Ownership
Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned and operated business founded by Alex and Tracey Torello.
Founded
1995
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known as the longest-running independent roaster in Wilmington, NC, specializing in custom-roasted, made-to-order wholesale coffee with a vast selection of over 40 varietals and 60+ flavored coffees.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · Indonesia · Mexico · Brazil · Guatemala · Tanzania
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources 100% Arabica coffee from various global regions including Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. They offer Organic, Fair Trade, and Rainforest Alliance certified options but do not typically publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopian Harrar
  • — Colombian Supremo
  • — Sumatran Mandheling
  • — Guatemalan Antigua
  • — Tanzanian Peaberry
In the news

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

2026-05-10 · Roast Local
Best Independent Coffee Roasters in Wilmington, NC (2026)

Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters is profiled as the longest-running independent roaster in Wilmington, North Carolina. The article highlights the company's evolution since its 1995 founding into a wholesale-anchored operation that supplies cafes and restaurants across the country.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-04. 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 provides extensive information on their roasting process and certifications, they do not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for their single-origin offerings.

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