Reprise Coffee Roasters is an award-winning specialty coffee roaster and cafe based in Evanston, Illinois, dedicated to direct trade and sustainable sourcing. The company focuses on high-quality, small-batch roasting and provides extensive wholesale and consulting services to the broader coffee industry. Their mission centers on creating positive social impact through transparent relationships with coffee producers worldwide.
Ownership
Reprise Coffee Roasters is an independent, privately-held specialty coffee company.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Reprise is known for its award-winning, small-batch specialty coffee, including recognition as a top 100 coffee shop in North America and winning top honors at the Gold Bean the Americas roasting competition.
Sourcing countries
Panama · Nicaragua · Guatemala · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade relationships and sources many of its coffees from specific farms or producers, such as Finca Quebraditas in Colombia and family-owned farms in Guatemala. They maintain a mix of direct relationships with farmers and partnerships with organizations like Gold Mountain Coffee Growers. While they offer specific single-origin microlots, they also provide approachable blends for everyday consumption.
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Reprise Coffee Roasters was recognized as one of the top 100 coffee shops in North America, ranking 98th on the list. The profile highlights the brand's commitment to direct-trade sourcing and its extensive pour-over menu at its Evanston flagship location.
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 lists Lake Bluff in the prompt, their primary operations and cafe are located in Evanston, Illinois, and their founding year is cited as 2015.
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