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South Burlington, Vermont · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Kestrel Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Kestrel Coffee Roasters's site Kestrel Coffee Roasters is a Vermont-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator dedicated to sourcing and roasting high-quality single-origin beans. Founded in 2018, the company emphasizes consistency, ethical partnerships, and a welcoming cafe experience. They operate multiple locations in the Burlington area, serving both their own roasted coffee and house-made food.
Ownership
Kestrel Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by husband-and-wife team Johnny and Charlotte Steverson.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Kestrel is known for balancing high-quality specialty coffee with an approachable atmosphere. They are also recognized for their commitment to ethical sourcing and their unique no-tipping model in their cafes.
Sourcing countries
Peru · Papua New Guinea
Farm-level sourcing
The brand focuses on ethically sourced single-origin coffees from small farms. They explicitly name the specific farms or washing stations for their offerings, such as La Victoria Cerro Blanco in Peru. Their selection rotates seasonally to ensure quality and freshness.
Notable coffees
- — La Victoria Cerro Blanco (Peru)
- — Kovachii (Peru)
- — Waghi Valley Peaberry (Papua New Guinea)
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://kestrelcoffees.com/
- https://kestrelcoffees.com/product-category/coffee
- https://www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/maglianero-cafe-to-become-kestrel-coffee-roasters-cafe-28509798
- https://sprudge.com/build-outs-of-summer-kestrel-coffee-roasters-in-burlington-ve-135564.html
- https://findlocalcoffeeshops.com/vermont/south-burlington/store/kestrel-coffee-roasters
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 emphasizes ethical sourcing, specific details regarding their direct trade certifications or the full list of their current sourcing partners beyond the featured single-origin coffees were not fully detailed on their website.