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Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co.; not a documentary photograph
Owned by FairWave Specialty Coffee CollectiveRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsSpyhouse Coffee Roasting Co.Minnesota coffee roastersOwned by FairWave Specialty Coffee CollectiveRoasts in-house
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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.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co. is owned by FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective

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.

Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-02.

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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
Reported to roast in-house.
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.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co.

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: Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co.

Documented physical retailers
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters (Whittier)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Minneapolis selling whole bean coffee.
Physical
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters (Uptown)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Minneapolis selling whole bean coffee.
Physical
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters (Northeast)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location and roasting facility in Minneapolis selling whole bean coffee.
Physical
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters (North Loop)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Minneapolis selling whole bean coffee.
Physical
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters (St. Paul)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in St. Paul selling whole bean coffee.
Physical
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters (Downtown / Emery)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Minneapolis selling whole bean coffee.
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Spyhouse Coffee Roasters (Rochester)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Rochester selling whole bean coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co.'s online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website selling whole bean coffee, instant coffee, and subscriptions.
Website

I was able to verify that Spyhouse Coffee Roasters sells its products exclusively through its own seven physical cafe locations in Minnesota and its official e-commerce website; no third-party retail partners were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 19, 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 Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co., as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-02. 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 emphasizes farm-direct relationships, I could not verify a specific list of current sourcing countries or individual farm names on their public website.

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