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Pedestrian Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Pedestrian Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsPedestrian CoffeeIllinois coffee roastersEthiopiaColombiaKenyaPanamaBrazilMexicoGuatemalaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Pedestrian Coffee is a Chicago-based roaster dedicated to making extraordinary, ethically sourced coffee accessible to everyone. Founded by industry veteran Tim Taylor, the company focuses on roasting fresh, fruit-forward beans in small batches at their Logan Square facility. They operate several neighborhood cafes and prioritize fair compensation for farmers through direct, sustainable trade relationships.

Ownership
Pedestrian Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Tim Taylor, who previously founded Ipsento Coffee.
Founded
2019
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Pedestrian Coffee is known for making high-quality, ethically sourced specialty coffee approachable and accessible to everyday consumers. The brand is recognized for its commitment to paying farmers significantly above Fair Trade rates and its mission to remove the pretension often associated with the specialty coffee industry.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · Kenya · Panama · Brazil · Mexico · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources directly from farms or through like-minded importers, maintaining ongoing relationships with growers and co-ops. While they emphasize direct farm relationships and pay 2-3 times the Fair Trade price, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for every coffee in their public-facing catalog. Their offerings include both single-origin coffees and blends.
Notable coffees
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In the news

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

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-19. 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 direct relationships with farms, specific farm or producer names are not consistently listed on their public website for all current offerings.

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