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Wichita, Kansas · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Local Roasters Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Local Roasters Co.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsLocal Roasters Co.Kansas coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Local Roasters Co. was founded in 2018 in Wichita, Kansas, by Colby Short and Jason Gardner with the goal of focusing on the craft of roasting rather than operating a traditional coffee shop. The company roasts its coffee in small batches at its facility in the Douglas Design District, utilizing nitrogen-flushed packaging to maintain freshness. They are documented for their commitment to offering a wide variety of roasts that cater to diverse flavor preferences, ranging from light to dark profiles. The business serves customers through its online store, wholesale partnerships, and a retail location where they provide beans for home brewing.

Ownership
Local Roasters Co. is an independent, family-owned business founded by Colby and Jason.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its community-focused 'coffee cult' culture and its commitment to roasting a wide variety of coffees for all tastes in small batches.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources green coffee from brokers and suppliers who support coffee-producing communities. They do not publicly list specific farm or producer names on their website, focusing instead on offering a rotating selection of light to dark roasts.
Notable coffees
  • — Mexico Chiapas Siltepec
  • — Colombia Huila Tabi
  • — Costa Rica Hacienda La Amistad
  • — Nicaragua La Bastilla Anaerobic Yeast
  • — Bolivia Finca Rosita
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. I could not verify specific sourcing countries or a list of notable single-origin coffees as the brand does not publish these details on their website.

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