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Sputnik Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Sputnik Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsSputnik CoffeeIllinois coffee roastersBrazilColombiaIndonesiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Sputnik Coffee Company is a Chicago-based roaster that prioritizes affordability and consistency over the complex, often exclusionary trends of the specialty coffee industry. Operating out of the Back of the Yards neighborhood, they focus on a single, high-quality medium roast blend designed to be an accessible daily staple. The company emphasizes a down-to-earth business model, serving their local community through their roastery cafe and wholesale distribution.

Ownership
Sputnik Coffee is an independent, employee-owned company founded by four friends: Vova Kagan, Greesha Kagan, Diarmuid Horan, and Michael Roytman.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Sputnik is known for its accessible, no-nonsense approach to specialty coffee, focusing on a single, consistent medium-roast blend that is priced affordably for the everyday consumer.
Sourcing countries
Brazil · Colombia · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand utilizes a single flagship blend composed of Arabica beans from Brazil, Colombia, and Indonesia. They specify that their Brazilian coffee is from the Cerrado region, their Colombian beans are from family-owned farms near Pereira, and their Indonesian (Sumatra) beans are processed by the family-owned Jagong mill.
In the news

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

2024-10-30 · Daily Coffee News
Sputnik Coffee Goes Supernova with Huge New Roastery Cafe in Chicago

Sputnik Coffee Company opened a significant new roastery and cafe facility in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood. The expansion includes a 500-pound capacity blender and a large space designed to serve as both a production hub and a community-focused cafe.

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 identifies the regions and types of farms (family-owned) for their blend components, they do not publish the specific names of individual farms or producers.

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