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Minneapolis, Minnesota · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co.
Owned by FairWave Coffee CollectiveRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsSpyhouse Coffee Roasting Co.Owned by FairWave Coffee CollectiveLimited public infoRoasts in-house
Visit Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co.'s site Spyhouse Coffee Roasters is a Minneapolis-based specialty coffee company that operates multiple café locations and an in-house roasting facility. Founded in 2000, the brand focuses on providing unique coffee experiences through a combination of direct sourcing and careful roasting. They serve their local community through a network of retail shops while also distributing coffee to wholesale partners and online customers.
Ownership
Spyhouse was acquired by the Kansas City-based FairWave Coffee Collective in 2021. Following the acquisition, the brand has maintained its original operations and branding while leveraging FairWave's network for business growth and operational best practices.
Founded
2000
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Spyhouse is recognized as a prominent Twin Cities roaster and retailer known for its destination cafés and commitment to artful, high-quality coffee experiences.
Farm-level sourcing
Spyhouse emphasizes farm-direct sourcing and cultivating relationships with farmers to influence processing techniques and flavor profiles. While they highlight a commitment to ethical sourcing and community impact, their website does not currently provide a public list of specific farms or producers for their current coffee offerings.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://spyhousecoffee.com/
- https://spyhousecoffee.com/pages/about
- https://dailycoffeenews.com/2021/07/16/fairwave-acquires-minneapolis-based-spyhouse-coffee-roasters
- https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-spyhouse-chain-sold-to-missouri-specialty-coffee-collective/600078756
- https://spyhousecoffee.com/blogs/news/2020-roaster-of-the-year-finalist-micro-roasters
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-27. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand emphasizes farm-direct relationships, I could not verify a specific list of current sourcing countries or individual farm names on their public website.