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Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co.
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsThe Breaks Coffee Roasting Co.South Dakota coffee roastersGuatemalaCosta RicaEthiopiaNicaraguaIndependentRoasts in-houseAnaerobic
Visit The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co.'s site The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co. is a locally-owned roastery and cafe situated in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that serves as a hub for coffee enthusiasts seeking high-quality, freshly roasted Arabica beans. Founded by Corey Gerlach, the company emphasizes the technical and sensory aspects of the coffee lifecycle, from the precision of small-batch roasting on their 3-kilo Mill City roaster to the final craft of brewing. Their industrial-style storefront on 12th Street functions as both a production facility and a community space, aiming to elevate the daily coffee ritual through transparency and expertise. By focusing on the intersection of art and science, the brand has established itself as a dedicated specialty roaster within the regional South Dakota market.
Ownership
The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co. is an independent, family-owned business co-founded and operated by Mary Campbell and Corey Gerlach.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, freshly roasted Arabica coffee and its industrial-style downtown cafe that emphasizes the entire coffee experience from roasting to brewing.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Costa Rica · Ethiopia · Nicaragua
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources high-quality Arabica beans from various origins, including Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, and Nicaragua. They do not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names on their website, focusing instead on the quality of their small-batch roasting process.
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from The Breaks 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.
Ethiopia - Banko Chelchele - Anaerobic Natural
Ethiopia · Anaerobic Natural
Specific tasting notes are not provided on the product page.
Absolute Blend
Specific tasting notes are not provided on the product page.
86 Espresso
Specific tasting notes are not provided on the product page.
Heavy Axe
Specific tasting notes are not provided on the product page.
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: The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co.
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's own physical cafe in Sioux Falls that sells retail bags of coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): A local market in Sioux Falls that carries the brand's retail coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): A local establishment in Sioux Falls that retails the brand's coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): A local grocery cooperative in Sioux Falls that retails the brand's coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): A local market in Sioux Falls that retails the brand's coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): A local specialty shop in Sioux Falls that retails the brand's coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website where they sell whole bean coffee and subscriptions.
Website
I was able to verify the brand's physical retail presence in several local Sioux Falls businesses and their own online store through their official 'Find Us' page and product catalog; I could not find evidence of the brand being sold on major third-party online marketplaces like Amazon.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 30, 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 The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co., as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2025-09-08 · Daily Coffee News
The Breaks Gets Cracking at Larger Sioux Falls Roastery The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co. expanded its operations by opening a new 2,000-square-foot production facility in Sioux Falls. The new site features a 15-kilogram capacity roaster, while the company continues to operate its original 6-kilogram machine at its cafe location.
2025-08-27 · SiouxFalls.Business
Coffee company to expand roasting operation Owners Corey Gerlach and Mary Campbell announced the expansion of their roasting operations to a new warehouse space in central Sioux Falls. The move was necessitated by the company's growth nearly a decade after its founding.
Sources used in this deep dive
- http://www.thebreakscoffeeroasting.com/find-us
- http://www.thebreakscoffeeroasting.com/purchase
- http://www.thebreakscoffeeroasting.com/purchase/wji6i19i1cog5znqu2kxz83qiy5ovm
- http://www.thebreakscoffeeroasting.com/purchase/the-daily
- https://menuradar.net/place/XU1FVXMlRytFpmMA7mrXgH
- http://www.thebreakscoffeeroasting.com/
- https://siouxfalls.business/coffee-company-to-expand-roasting-operation
- https://605magazine.com/2020/11/30/605-stops-by-the-breaks
- https://roastersmap.com/coffee-roasters-south-dakota/sioux-falls/the-breaks-coffee-roasting-co
- https://dailycoffeenews.com/2020/09/01/the-breaks-coffee-roasting-co-perseveres-to-open-first-shop-in-sioux-falls-sd
- https://dailycoffeenews.com/2020/09/01/the-breaks-coffee-roasting-co-perseveres-
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-04. 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 lists specific countries of origin on third-party platforms, they do not publish specific farm or producer names on their primary website.