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Shimoji Coffee

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsShimoji Coffee Illinois coffee roasters Ethiopia El Salvador Brazil Mexico Uganda Tanzania Peru Nicaragua Independent Roasts in-house

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Shimoji Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and drive-thru operator based in southern Illinois. They focus on small-batch roasting and offer a diverse menu of handcrafted espresso drinks, sodas, and scratch-made baked goods. The company operates locations in Vandalia and Greenville, emphasizing quality service and community-focused hospitality.

Ownership

Shimoji Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Sheba and Kyle Barker.

Founded

2016

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

The brand is known for its drive-thru espresso service, handcrafted syrups made with pure cane sugar, and scratch-made baked goods in southern Illinois.

Sourcing countries

Ethiopia · El Salvador · Brazil · Mexico · Uganda · Tanzania · Peru · Nicaragua

Farm-level sourcing

The brand sources 100% Arabica Fair Trade Organic coffee from various global origins. They do not provide specific farm or producer names for their offerings, focusing instead on the country of origin.

Notable coffees

— Decaf MC Ethiopia
— Brazil Natural Processed
— Tanzania Peaberry
— Peru Fair Trade Organic

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 lists several countries of origin on their website, they do not provide specific farm or producer details for their current coffee lineup.

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