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The Bean Factory

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for The Bean Factory; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsThe Bean FactoryMinnesota coffee roastersBurundiEthiopiaColombiaGuatemalaIndonesiaIndiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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The Bean Factory is a staple independent coffee shop and roastery in Saint Paul, Minnesota, that has served the local community since 2001. Operating out of a cozy brick building, the business focuses on small-batch roasting using a Probat roaster to provide fresh coffee to its neighborhood patrons. It is widely recognized as a welcoming gathering space for residents, business professionals, and local community members.

Ownership
The Bean Factory is an independently owned and operated coffee shop and roastery.
Founded
2001
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Serving as a long-standing neighborhood community hub in Saint Paul's Highland Park area and providing freshly roasted, small-batch coffee.
Sourcing countries
Burundi · Ethiopia · Colombia · Guatemala · Indonesia · India
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources from a variety of countries and regions, often highlighting specific origins like Huehuetenango, Guatemala. While they emphasize quality and relationships with importers, they generally do not publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings. Their catalog includes both single-origin coffees and various blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Organic Colombia French Roast
  • — Organic Farmer to Farmer Guatemala
  • — Moka Java
  • — Espresso Blend
In the news

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

2026-10-09 · Bring Me The News
Fire forces longtime St. Paul coffee shop to temporarily close

JS Bean Factory in St. Paul was forced to temporarily close after a fire broke out in its roasting room while employees were roasting coffee. The business reported that the fire was contained to the roaster and no injuries occurred, though repairs were required due to smoke and water damage.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-25. 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's website and local coverage consistently cite 2001 as the founding year, one LinkedIn profile incorrectly lists 2022, which appears to be unrelated to the established Saint Paul business.

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