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Kinder Coffee Lab

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Kinder Coffee Lab; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsKinder Coffee LabMinnesota coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Kinder Coffee Lab is a St. Cloud-based specialty coffee company that emphasizes consistency and local connection. Originally started in 2020, the brand operates cafes and a dedicated roasting facility, Fable Roasters, which supplies their retail and wholesale programs.

Ownership
Kinder Coffee Lab is an independent, family-owned business founded by three friends: Guytano Magno, Taylor Feero, and Ryan Schoepf. The company operates its own roasting division, Fable Roasters, which was spun off as a standalone entity under the same ownership group in 2025.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house (also names Fable Roasters as a partner).
What it's known for
Kinder Coffee Lab is known for its community-focused approach in Central Minnesota and its commitment to consistent, specialty-grade coffee. They are recognized for their locally-inspired roast profiles and their transition from a home-roasting operation to a multi-location cafe and dedicated production roastery.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand focuses on specialty coffee and has historically sourced green coffee through partners like Cafe Imports. While they have expressed an intent to increase transparency by naming farmers and producers through their Fable Roasters division, specific farm names are not currently detailed on their public-facing website.
Notable coffees
  • — Munsinger Light Roast
  • — Wobegon Medium Roast
  • — St. Germain Dark Roast
In the news

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

2026-07-27 · St. Cloud Times
Kinder Coffee owner shares plans for future at Sauk Rapids shop

Following the closure of their original St. Cloud shop, Kinder Coffee owner Guy Magno announced plans to expand the food menu at the Sauk Rapids location. The company also expressed intentions to pursue origin trips to meet coffee producers directly.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. 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 has stated an intention to move toward greater transparency regarding specific farm and producer names, I could not verify a current list of specific farm-level sourcing partners on their website.

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