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Passion House Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Passion House Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Passion House Coffee Roasters is a Chicago-based specialty coffee company that treats coffee as a creative medium, organizing its menu into musical genres to help customers navigate different flavor profiles. The company focuses on sourcing high-quality beans from diverse global regions while maintaining a strong connection to its local community through its roastery and cafe locations. They are dedicated to innovation in processing and roasting, aiming to provide an inclusive and inspiring coffee experience.

Ownership
Passion House Coffee Roasters is an independent, founder-led company established by Joshua Millman in Chicago.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its unique categorization of coffee offerings into distinct 'genres'—Ambient, Mainstream, and Experimental—which help guide customers based on their flavor preferences and brewing interests. They are also recognized for their deep integration of music and Chicago culture into their brand identity.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Kenya · Colombia · Guatemala · Papua New Guinea · Peru · Ecuador
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources from various global regions and emphasizes relationships with growers who prioritize conscious harvesting and processing. While they highlight the regions and the importance of the growers, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their standard catalog on their website. Their offerings include both single-origin lots and curated blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Bassline Coffee
  • — LSD Blend
  • — Darkest Side of the Moon
  • — Backline Blend
  • — Dragonolia
  • — Take it Slowly
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Passion House Coffee Roasters

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

Standing on the Moon

Chalchuapa, Santa Ana, El Salvador · Washed

A light/medium roast offering tasting notes of tangerine, cacao, dates, and nougat.

Original roaster or listing source

LSD Blend

Guatemala and Ethiopia · 70% washed, 30% natural

This medium roast provides a flavor profile of milk chocolate, roasted walnut, blueberry, and candied orange.

Original roaster or listing source

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.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Passion House Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Passion House Coffee Roasters (Garfield Park Roastery)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical roastery and cafe location in Chicago selling bags of coffee.
Physical
Passion House Coffee Roasters (Goose Island Cafe)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Chicago selling bags of coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Passion House Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offers a full range of coffee beans and subscription services.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's two physical cafe locations in Chicago and their primary online store, but no other third-party retail partners were confirmed through the provided sources.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 14, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. 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 emphasizes its commitment to sourcing from specific growers, I could not verify the names of the specific farms or producers for their current coffee lineup on their public website.

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