About Us

 

Flatland Coffee was built over 20+ years of coffee industry experience. Working at every level from barista, to production, to executive roles, we’ve learned what actually matters and what doesn’t. We wanted to take everything we’ve learned and experienced with high-quality, specialty coffee and strip away any pretense in order to make it more approachable, without lowering our standards of excellence. 

The Midwest doesn't need gatekeeping. It deserves great coffee that speaks for itself.

At Flatland Coffee, we’re proud to be Fair Trade certified because it’s one of the last standards in coffee that carries real weight. In a world of pay to play stamps and awards, being Fair Trade certified helps ensure that farmers are being paid fairly for their work, experience better working conditions, and have more stability in an industry that’s anything but predictable. 

For us, this isn’t a marketing angle. It’s a responsibility. 

For you, lovely customer, this means that with every bag of Flatland coffee you are supporting a more transparent, equitable supply chain without sacrificing quality. 

After decades of working, learning, and influencing this industry we know what it takes to make a great cup of coffee. Our goal is to bring that knowledge to you