Cedar Falls, Iowa, Iowa · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Sidecar Coffee Roasters

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsSidecar Coffee Roasters Iowa coffee roasters Peru Ethiopia Guatemala Independent Roasts in-house

Sidecar Coffee is a Cedar Falls-based roaster and retailer that operates multiple cafes across the Cedar Valley. They focus on small-batch roasting in a historic, LEED-certified facility and prioritize community engagement through their local shops and coffee education initiatives.

Ownership

Sidecar Coffee is an independent, locally owned business founded in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Founded

2012

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Known as a cornerstone of the Iowa specialty coffee scene, the brand is recognized for its small-batch artisanal roasting, commitment to coffee education, and community-focused cafe culture.

Sourcing countries

Peru · Ethiopia · Guatemala

Farm-level sourcing

The brand emphasizes sourcing from sustainable farms worldwide but does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names on its public-facing website. Their offerings include a mix of single-origin coffees and signature blends.

Notable coffees

— Ethiopia Guji
— Sidecar Project Blend

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. 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 mentions sourcing from sustainable farms, specific farm-level transparency details are not explicitly listed on their website, and they are frequently confused in search results with an Australian roaster of the same name.

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