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Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co.

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Owned by Schuil Coffee CompanyRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsLeelanau Coffee Roasting Co.Michigan coffee roastersColombiaMexicoGuatemalaSumatraEthiopiaOwned by Schuil Coffee CompanyOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. is a historic Michigan-based coffee company that has served the Leelanau Peninsula since 1993. Known for its commitment to air-roasted specialty coffee, the brand operates a popular cafe in Glen Arbor and maintains a dedicated roasting facility in Maple City.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. is owned by Schuil Coffee Company

Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. was acquired by Grand Rapids-based Schuil Coffee Company on January 1, 2026. The acquisition united two long-standing Michigan specialty coffee brands while maintaining the Glen Arbor cafe and the roasting facility in Maple City.

Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-25.

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Ownership
Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. was acquired by Grand Rapids-based Schuil Coffee Company on January 1, 2026. The acquisition united two long-standing Michigan specialty coffee brands while maintaining the Glen Arbor cafe and the roasting facility in Maple City.
Founded
1993
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Leelanau Coffee is a long-standing Northern Michigan roaster-retailer recognized for its deep roots in the Leelanau Peninsula community and its use of Sivetz fluid-bed hot air roasting technology.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Mexico · Guatemala · Sumatra · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand works with brokers to source organic, fair trade, and shade-grown coffees from various countries. They do not typically publish specific farm or producer names, focusing instead on regional origins and proprietary blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Lakers Blend
  • — Bakery Blend
  • — 45th Parallel Blend
  • — Cafe Glen Arbor
  • — Blend Six
In the news

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

2026-02-09 · Crain's Grand Rapids Business
Schuil bets on a legacy Michigan brand in deal for Leelanau Coffee

Schuil Coffee Company announced plans to operate Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. as an independent brand following the acquisition. The deal allows Schuil to expand its regional portfolio while maintaining the established identity of the legacy Michigan roaster.

2026-02-04 · Daily Coffee News
In Michigan, Schuil Coffee Acquires Leelanau Coffee Roasting

Grand Rapids-based Schuil Coffee Company acquired the Glen Arbor-based Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co., including its cafe and roasting facility. The acquisition unites two of Michigan's long-standing specialty coffee brands, with Schuil retaining all 25 of Leelanau's employees.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-25. 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 specific countries, it does not provide a public list of specific farms or washing stations for its current coffee offerings.

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