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LongStory Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for LongStory Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsLongStory CoffeeIllinois coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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LongStory Coffee is a community-focused roastery and cafe located in a renovated train depot in Belleville, Illinois. Founded by a former brewer, the company applies principles of brewing science to its small-batch roasting process to highlight distinct flavor profiles. They are particularly recognized for their experimental approach to barrel-aged coffees.

Ownership
LongStory Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Erik Busch.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, artisanal coffee roasting and its focus on unique wine and spirit barrel-aged coffee offerings.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand describes its sourcing as farm gate and mentions a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution's Bird Friendly Program. However, it does not publicly list specific farm or producer names for its current coffee offerings on its website.
In the news

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

2026-09-04 · City of Belleville
City Council Agenda - September 8, 2026

The Belleville City Council reviewed a request from LongStory Coffee to host a Harvest Festival on September 26, 2026. This highlights the roastery's active role in local community event programming.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-20. 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 claims to use farm gate sourcing, I could not verify specific farm or producer names or a comprehensive list of sourcing countries on their public-facing website.

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