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Rising Star Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Rising Star Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Rising Star Coffee Roasters is a Cleveland-based specialty coffee company that operates its own roasting facility and several retail cafes throughout the region. Founded on the principles of cultural exchange and fair compensation for farmers, the brand focuses on small-batch roasting and fostering inclusive community spaces. They provide a wide range of coffee services, including retail sales, subscriptions, and a robust wholesale program for local businesses.

Ownership
The company is independent and currently owned by a group consisting of three former employees and one investor, following the retirement of founder Kim Jenkins in 2020.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Rising Star is a prominent Northeast Ohio roastery recognized for its extensive wholesale program and multiple cafe locations across the Cleveland area. They are known for their commitment to direct relationships with coffee producers and a focus on fresh, small-batch roasting.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes sourcing from farmers and producers who prioritize quality and sustainability, stating a commitment to paying fair prices. While they highlight a dedication to relationship coffee, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their current offerings on their public website.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Rising Star 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.

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: Rising Star Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Rising Star Coffee Roasters (Cleveland Heights)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location selling fresh roasted coffee beans and craft coffee drinks.
Physical
Rising Star Coffee Roasters (Ohio City Firehouse)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in the historic firehouse selling roasted beans and coffee drinks.
Physical
Rising Star Coffee Roasters (Lakewood)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location selling fresh roasted coffee beans and craft coffee drinks.
Physical
Rising Star Coffee Roasters (The Arcade)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location inside the Hyatt Arcade selling roasted beans and coffee drinks.
Physical
Documented online sources
Rising Star Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offering a wide selection of specialty coffee beans and merchandise.
Website
Rising Star Coffee Roasters's subscription service
Historical source note (not live inventory): A direct-to-consumer subscription platform for monthly delivery of roasted coffee beans.
Website

I was able to verify multiple physical cafe locations in the Cleveland area and the brand's own robust online store and subscription platform; however, no third-party retail partners (such as grocery chains) were identified in the provided search results.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 25, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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

2026-02-05 · Ideastream Public Media
Cleveland's Rising Star Coffee workers vote to unionize

Employees at Rising Star Coffee Roasters have officially voted to form a union across the company's six Cleveland-area cafes and roastery. This vote follows a period of significant labor unrest, including a month-long closure of the Lakewood location and allegations of union-busting activities by ownership.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-05. 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. I could not verify a comprehensive list of current sourcing countries or specific farm names, as the brand's website does not maintain a public, updated list of current single-origin producers.

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