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Thunder Coffee

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level

TagsThunder Coffee North Dakota coffee roasters Colombia Guatemala Ethiopia Independent Origin / region level Roasts in-house

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Thunder Coffee is a specialty roaster and cafe operator based in North Dakota that focuses on building community through high-quality coffee. Originally launched as a mobile cart, the company has grown into a multi-location business that emphasizes approachable, balanced coffee profiles and local engagement.

Ownership

Thunder Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by brothers Skyler and Dexter Dutton along with Nicole Dutton.

Founded

2017

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Thunder Coffee is known for its community-driven approach, active involvement in local fundraising, and being recognized as one of the top independently owned coffee shops in the United States.

Sourcing countries

Colombia · Guatemala · Ethiopia

Farm-level sourcing

The brand works with various importers to source beans from Central America, South America, and Africa. They typically identify the country and region of origin for their coffees, often utilizing blends or rotating single-origin offerings.

Notable coffees

— Old Friend Espresso Blend
— Rhinestone Cowboy
— Matador

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-04. 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 identifies specific countries and regions for its coffees, it does not consistently publish the names of individual farms or producers for all of its current offerings.

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