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Youngblood Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Youngblood Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsYoungblood Coffee RoastersNorth Dakota coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Founded in 2016 by Tim and Elisha Griffin, Youngblood Coffee Roasters operated as a specialty coffee roastery and cafe in downtown Fargo, North Dakota. The company was documented for its commitment to ethically sourced, fully washed Arabica beans which were hand-roasted on-site using a Probat roaster. The business gained recognition for bringing West Coast-style, light-roast coffee and a minimalist aesthetic to the Midwest. Following a decade of operations, the company abruptly ceased all business activities and closed its storefront in July 2026.

Ownership
The brand was independent and family-owned by Tim and Elisha Griffin, who acquired the brand name and concept from founder Ian Johnson in 2016.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Youngblood was known for bringing West Coast-style, light-roast specialty coffee to the Midwest, characterized by bright, nuanced flavor profiles and a minimalist cafe aesthetic.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand marketed its coffee as ethically sourced, fully washed Arabica beans. While they emphasized high-quality, light-roast profiles, they did not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Oatmeal Nitro Latte
  • — Cold Brew
  • — Pour Over
In the news

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

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. The brand permanently closed all operations in July 2026, and its website and social media accounts were subsequently deleted, making it impossible to verify current sourcing details or specific coffee offerings.

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