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Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsMaple Leaf Coffee RoastersIllinois coffee roastersIndonesiaMexicoColombiaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters is an Illinois-based artisan roaster that focuses on small-batch production and community-oriented service. Founded in 2018, the company provides a variety of coffee roasts and loose-leaf teas while maintaining a transparent roasting process that customers can observe in person. They operate both a roastery in Roselle and a cafe location in St. Charles.

Ownership
Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Alex and Lynn.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, artisan roasting process and its commitment to community engagement, including offering educational roaster tours and demonstrations at their Roselle location.
Sourcing countries
Indonesia · Mexico · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various origins, such as Indonesia, Mexico, and Colombia, but does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for its offerings. Their selection includes both signature blends and single-origin coffees, with a focus on water-processed decaf options.
Notable coffees
  • — Toronto Blend
  • — Hartford Espresso Blend
  • — Bali Blue Moon
  • — Mexico EA Natural Decaf
  • — Colombia Honey EA Decaf
  • — Red Line Half Caff Blend
In the news

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

2024-01-28 · Daily Herald
St. Charles riverfront coffee shop gets new name, hours

Following their acquisition of the St. Charles cafe in September 2023, owners of Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters officially rebranded the location to Maple Leaf Coffee House. The transition maintains existing staff while integrating the roastery's branding and coffee program into the cafe space.

2024-01-26 · Shaw Local
St. Charles riverfront coffee shop Kava Diem to change name

Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters owners Alex Behrens and Molly Duntemann rebranded the St. Charles cafe Kava Diem to Maple Leaf Coffee House. The change aligns the cafe with the owners' existing wholesale coffee brand and includes updates to the menu and signage.

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 mentions sourcing from specific countries, I could not verify the specific farm or washing station names for their current coffee lineup.

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