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Marquis Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Marquis Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsMarquis Coffee RoastersIllinois coffee roastersColombiaEthiopiaZimbabweIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Marquis Coffee Roasters has been operating as a family-owned business in Decatur, Illinois, since 1980. The company roasts coffee daily at its local facility, utilizing small-batch techniques to maintain consistent flavor profiles across its single-origin and blended offerings. They are documented for their long-standing role as a wholesale and retail distributor of specialty coffee throughout central Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area. The roastery is recognized for its commitment to sourcing beans from global regions and providing a diverse selection of artisanal coffee products.

Ownership
The company is independent and family-founded, established by Dave Cooper in 1980 and originally known as Marquis Beverage.
Founded
1980
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Marquis is known for its long-standing presence in central Illinois as a wholesale and retail coffee roaster that emphasizes small-batch roasting and consistent flavor profiles.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia · Zimbabwe
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources beans from various international regions and farms, but does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for its offerings. Their catalog includes a mix of single-origin coffees and signature blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Colombian Supremo
  • — French Roast
  • — Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
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 like Colombia and Ethiopia, they do not provide a transparent list of specific farms or washing stations for their current coffee lineup.

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