The Roasterie

The Roasterie is a Kansas City-based specialty coffee roasting company that has been sourcing, roasting, and delivering premium coffees since 1993. Founded with a core purpose of finding the finest coffees in the world and roasting them to their highest potential, the company has grown into a well-recognized regional coffee brand with a strong identity rooted in Kansas City culture and community. The company offers a diverse portfolio of coffee products including signature blends, cold brew, single-serve options, and limited-edition collaborative blends. Notable offerings include a Whiskey Barrel Aged Blend developed in partnership with local distillery Restless Spirits, as well as cause-driven products like the EmpowerMint Cookie Blend, which supports the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas City and NW Missouri. This community-focused approach reflects the brand's deep ties to the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Roasterie operates multiple retail café locations throughout Kansas City, providing consumers with unique café experiences that complement its packaged coffee offerings. The company also runs a Frequent Flyer loyalty program, allowing customers to earn points, skip lines, and receive rewards through a dedicated mobile app, demonstrating a sophisticated omnichannel retail strategy. A distinctive element of The Roasterie's brand identity is a restored Douglas DC-3 aircraft mounted above its roasting facility, visible from Interstate 35 in downtown Kansas City. This vintage aircraft, historically used to transport passengers and cargo including coffee beans globally during the 1930s and 1940s, serves as a symbol of the company's heritage and its commitment to sourcing coffee from around the world. The company emphasizes responsible sourcing and sustainable business practices as integral to its operations since inception. The Roasterie's product range spans whole bean, ground, cold brew, and single-serve coffee formats, positioning it for both direct-to-consumer retail sales and broader wholesale or foodservice distribution. Its longstanding presence in the Kansas City market, combined with collaborative limited-edition releases and community partnerships, makes it a notable regional specialty coffee brand with potential as a supplier to local foodservice operators, corporate accounts, and specialty retail channels.