Cafe Kaldi
Blend
This house blend features coffee from Ethiopia that provides a touch of complexity.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
St. Louis, Missouri · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Kaldi's Coffee
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsKaldi's CoffeeMissouri coffee roastersColombiaEthiopiaKenyaPapua New GuineaRwandaOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Kaldi's Coffee's site Kaldi's Coffee is a prominent St. Louis-based roaster and cafe operator that focuses on balanced, approachable coffee profiles. Since its founding in 1994, the company has grown into a regional leader, maintaining its own roasting facility while fostering community through education and sustainable sourcing practices. They are recognized for their commitment to quality and their recent expansion through the merger with Dancing Goats Coffee.
Ownership
Family-operated multi-brand group: Kaldi's Coffee acquired Batdorf & Bronson and its Dancing Goats brand in 2019, operating several coffee brands under one roasting company.
Founded
1994
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Kaldi's is known for its long-standing presence in the St. Louis specialty coffee scene, its commitment to balanced roasting profiles, and its expansion into a regional brand that includes the acquisition of Dancing Goats Coffee.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia · Kenya · Papua New Guinea · Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes long-term relationships with farming partners and importers to source high-quality harvests. While they highlight specific regions and occasionally name washing stations or specific community lots, they do not consistently publish full farm-level transparency for every offering. Their catalog includes both curated single-origin selections and signature blends.
Notable coffees
- — Colombia Community
- — Ethiopia Agaro Duromina
- — Kenya Kirinyaga
- — Papua New Guinea Kinmuga
- — Cafe Kaldi
- — Dancing Goats Blend
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Kaldi's Coffee
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
700
Blend
A medium-roast core espresso blend that is versatile enough to taste great as a drip coffee.
Original roaster or listing sourceDancing Goats® Blend
Blend
A more developed roast that results in a bolder cup of coffee.
Original roaster or listing sourceHighlander Grogg
Blend
A fan-favorite flavored coffee blend.
Original roaster or listing sourceEthiopia Agaro Duromina
Agaro, Ethiopia
A single origin coffee featuring notes of blueberry, toffee, and lemon candy.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.
Verify original product sources
Retailer information: Kaldi's Coffee
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Clayton, MO that sells whole bean coffee bags.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Kirkwood, MO that sells whole bean coffee bags.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in St. Louis, MO that sells whole bean coffee bags.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Chesterfield, MO that sells whole bean coffee bags.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical drive-thru location in St. Charles, MO that sells whole bean coffee bags.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website sells a wide variety of whole bean coffee, cold brew concentrate, and coffee subscriptions.
Website
I was able to verify numerous physical cafe locations across Missouri and Georgia through the brand's official store locator, as well as their comprehensive online shop; however, no third-party retail partners were identified.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 20, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Kaldi's Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-03-04 · St. Louis Business Journal
Labor dispute escalates: Union activists target Kaldi’s newest cafe with boycott Union activists initiated a boycott against a new Kaldi's Coffee location on the Washington University campus in March 2026. The action is part of an ongoing labor dispute where workers are demanding fair pay and union recognition.
2026-01-13 · University Services (Washington University in St. Louis)
Kaldi’s Coffee Opens at Bauer Brew Kaldi's Coffee expanded its presence in St. Louis by opening a new location at Bauer Hall on the Washington University campus in January 2026. The cafe serves the university community with a selection of the brand's signature roasts and blends.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://kaldiscoffee.com/pages/kaldis-locations
- https://kaldiscoffee.com/pages/atlanta
- https://kaldiscoffee.com/collections/coffee
- https://kaldiscoffee.com/pages/dancing-goats-merger
- https://www.kaldiscoffee.com/
- https://www.thepitchkc.com/latteland-espresso-and-tea-to-officially-become-kaldi
- https://www.trademarkia.com/kaldi-s-coffee-roasting-co-est-1994-86343808
- https://www.acg.org/stlouis/events/2023-stl-womens-peer-group-event-featuring-tr
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/kaldis-coffee/28083466
- https://www.kaldiscoffee.com/pages/dancing-goats-merger
- https://sprudge.com/kaldis-coffee-merges-with-dancing-goats-coffee-212837.html
- https://urnex.com/blog/kaldis-is-raising-the-coffee-game-in-americas-heartland
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-15. 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 information on their sourcing philosophy and specific regions, I could not verify a comprehensive, publicly accessible database that lists every individual farm or farmer for all current single-origin offerings.