Grimes, IA, Iowa · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Lightbrite Coffee Roasters

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsLightbrite Coffee Roasters Iowa coffee roasters Guatemala Ethiopia Independent Roasts in-house

Lightbrite Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster based in Grimes, Iowa, dedicated to the craft of manual roasting using a San Franciscan gas drum roaster. The company focuses on building ethical supply chain relationships and providing a welcoming cafe experience with a rotating seasonal menu. They prioritize quality and transparency, aiming to highlight the unique characteristics of their sourced beans through careful, hands-on roasting techniques.

Ownership

Lightbrite Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Matt and Megan McNeece.

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

The brand is known for its high-quality, hand-roasted coffee, creative seasonal drink menu, and a commitment to ethical sourcing and transparency in the supply chain.

Sourcing countries

Guatemala · Ethiopia

Farm-level sourcing

The brand emphasizes working with importers of integrity and pays premiums for raw coffee to support producers. While they identify the country of origin and processing methods for their coffees, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names on their public-facing product pages.

Notable coffees

— Flashlight (Espresso Blend)
— Huehuetenango (Guatemala)
— Luminary (Ethiopia)

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. 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. The exact founding year of the company is not explicitly stated on their website or in available public coverage.

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