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Madcap Coffee Company

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Madcap Coffee Company; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsMadcap Coffee CompanyMichigan coffee roastersEl SalvadorEthiopiaIndependentFarm & producer levelRoasts in-house
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Madcap Coffee Company is a specialty roaster based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, dedicated to providing an elevated coffee experience through meticulous sourcing and precise roasting. Founded in 2008, the company has built a reputation for transparency and long-term partnerships with coffee producers globally. They operate their own roastery and a network of cafes, focusing on clean, expressive coffees that highlight the unique characteristics of their origin.

Ownership
Madcap Coffee Company is an independent, family-founded business.
Founded
2008
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Madcap is widely recognized as a pioneer of the third-wave coffee movement in Michigan, celebrated for its rigorous quality standards, direct-trade sourcing relationships, and highly technical approach to roasting.
Sourcing countries
El Salvador · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
Madcap emphasizes direct, traceable relationships with producers and frequently highlights specific farms, washing stations, and individual farmers. They offer both single-origin selections and curated blends, often documenting the specific processing methods and producer practices behind each lot.
Notable coffees
  • — Gloria Rodriguez (El Porvenir, El Salvador)
  • — Ardi (Guji, Ethiopia)
  • — Gitwe (Heza Washing Station, Burundi)
In the news

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

2026-07-25 · Prism News
Madcap Coffee opens new cafe location in Ferndale, Michigan

Grand Rapids-based Madcap Coffee Company has opened a new cafe at 430 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, Michigan. This marks the company's fourth location and its first new storefront opening since 2019, signaling a strategic retail expansion for the roaster.

2025-11-26 · Crain's Grand Rapids Business
Madcap plans fourth coffee shop and tasting bar in Ferndale

As part of a post-pandemic retail pivot, Madcap Coffee Company announced plans to open a new location in Ferndale featuring a ticketed, chef's-table-style coffee tasting experience. The expansion follows the company's efforts to rebuild its retail operations after pandemic-related losses impacted its wholesale business.

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 provides extensive information on its direct-trade relationships and specific producers, a comprehensive list of every current sourcing country was not explicitly aggregated in a single document.

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