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The Get Down Coffee Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for The Get Down Coffee Co.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsThe Get Down Coffee Co.Minnesota coffee roastersRwandaIndependentRoasts in-house
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The Get Down Coffee Co. is a North Minneapolis-based roaster founded to foster inclusivity and economic growth within the specialty coffee sector. By blending community-focused initiatives with high-quality roasting, the company aims to create a more welcoming and diverse coffee culture. While the brand recently closed its physical retail shop, it continues to operate as a coffee company.

Ownership
The Get Down Coffee Co. is an independent, Black-owned business co-founded by entrepreneur Houston White and Dan Anderson of Dogwood Coffee Company.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its mission to diversify the specialty coffee industry and its deep roots in the North Minneapolis community, specifically the Camdentown cultural district.
Sourcing countries
Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand utilizes a mix of sourcing strategies, relying on importers like Cafe Imports for blends and niche importers for single-origin coffees. While they have established relationships with specific suppliers like Higa for Rwandan coffees, they do not consistently publish farm or producer names for all offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Turntables
In the news

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

2025-04-27 · CBS Minnesota
The Get Down Coffee Co. enters the K-Cup market

Minneapolis-based The Get Down Coffee Co. has expanded its product offerings by entering the K-Cup market. This move marks a significant step for the brand in increasing the accessibility of its coffee products to a wider consumer base.

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 roasting operations and sourcing philosophy are documented, specific farm-level details for their current rotating single-origin offerings are not consistently disclosed on their public website.

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