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Maps Coffee & Chocolate

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Maps Coffee & Chocolate; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsMaps Coffee & ChocolateColorado coffee roastersEthiopiaColombiaGuatemalaIndonesiaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Maps Coffee & Chocolate is a specialty roaster and chocolatier based in the Kansas City area. They specialize in small-batch coffee roasting and produce handmade chocolate using traditional methods. The company operates as a direct-to-consumer brand with a strong emphasis on subscription services and quality craftsmanship.

Ownership
Maps Coffee & Chocolate is an independent, family-owned business founded by Vincent, who expanded the company to include artisanal chocolate production in 2017.
Founded
2013
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its dual focus on small-batch specialty coffee roasting and handcrafted, bean-to-bar chocolate production.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · Guatemala · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes working directly with farmers and producers, though their website does not consistently publish specific farm or washing station names for their current offerings. They offer a variety of single-origin coffees alongside signature blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Milk Blend
  • — Sprint Espresso
  • — Gathering Blue Seas
  • — Abyssinian Flower
  • — So Guji!
  • — Temple of the Great Jaguar
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Maps Coffee & Chocolate

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 29, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

In the news

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

2024-05-28 · The Brazen Gourmets
Maps Coffee & Chocolate, Coffee Roaster in Lenexa, Kansas

A local food writer visited the Lenexa-based roastery and cafe, highlighting the shop's geography-themed decor and the quality of their house-roasted mocha. The review notes the dual focus on coffee roasting and chocolate production at the facility.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-16. 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 user prompt identified the brand as being based in Grand Junction, Colorado, but all verifiable evidence confirms the company is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas.

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