Columbia, Missouri, Missouri · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Lakota Coffee Company

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsLakota Coffee Company Missouri coffee roasters Independent Roasts in-house

Lakota Coffee Company is a family-owned roaster and coffeehouse that has been a fixture in Columbia, Missouri, since 1992. They focus on small-batch roasting and providing a community-oriented space for coffee enthusiasts. The company is dedicated to quality sourcing and maintaining a traditional coffeehouse experience.

Ownership

Lakota Coffee Company is an independent, family-owned business founded by Skip DuCharme and his family.

Founded

1992

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Serving as a long-standing community staple and coffeehouse in downtown Columbia, Missouri, known for its fresh, small-batch roasted coffee and welcoming atmosphere.

Farm-level sourcing

The brand sources Arabica beans from various global regions, emphasizing that they purchase beans rated in the top 2% for quality. They do not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names, instead working with coffee importers to source their supply.

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 mentions sourcing from various global regions, they do not provide a specific list of countries or farm-level details on their website.

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