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Wildflyer Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Wildflyer Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsWildflyer CoffeeMinnesota coffee roastersEthiopiaCosta RicaGuatemalaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Wildflyer Coffee is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit social enterprise that operates coffee shops to provide job training and employment for youth experiencing homelessness. By combining specialty coffee with a structured work and life skills program, they aim to create permanent pathways out of housing instability. The organization balances its operations through a mix of earned income from coffee sales and charitable donations.

Ownership
Wildflyer Coffee is an independent, mission-driven nonprofit social enterprise.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Wildflyer is known for its social mission of providing employment, life skills training, and stability for youth aged 16-24 experiencing homelessness and housing instability in the Twin Cities.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Costa Rica · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from specific washing stations and cooperatives, often highlighting the specific producers or programs behind the beans. They emphasize ethical sourcing and are actively working to shift their supply chain toward farms that support youth development initiatives.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia Nansebo (Testi West Arsi Washing Station)
  • — Dark Night Blend
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 mission and general sourcing philosophy are well-documented, the exact founding year is not explicitly stated on their primary 'About' pages, though it is widely cited in local media coverage as 2017.

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