At Rochester Brewing and Roasting, we take our house roasted coffee to a new level. To our head roaster, Philip, it’s both a craft and a passion.
Every batch of Rochester’s house roasted coffee is the result of meticulous attention to detail, a deep respect for origin and an unwavering focus on flavor. From selecting high-quality green beans from trusted producers to dialing in the perfect roast, Philip is hands-on every step of the way. Whether you’re sipping a single origin pour-over or our signature Rochester Original, you’re tasting the result of hours of thoughtful, intentional work.
Roasted Right Here in Kansas City
Our roastery, nestled in the heart of the Crossroads Arts District, is where the magic happens. With each roast, we strive to bring out the best in every bean, highlighting the unique characteristics of their growing region, processing method and variety. Our house roasted coffee is created in small batches to maintain quality and consistency. Philip is always tasting, tweaking and perfecting.
Retail Coffee Varieties
Our full line of house roasted coffee is available in-store and online, ready to brew at home or gift to a fellow coffee lover. And we just released two new coffees:
Papua New Guinea
Floral • Balanced • Juicy Body • Candied Citrus • Complex Finish
Grown in the highlands of the Tairora region, Virgin Mountain lives up to its name—pristine, remote and deeply rooted in tradition. Cultivated by longtime grower Mr. Ben Akike, this coffee is grown without chemical fertilizers, hand-picked and sun-dried on the steep mountain slopes of Arona and Yonki Valley. We roast it to highlight its delicate floral aroma, juicy body, and candied citrus sweetness, ending with a lingering complexity that makes every cup feel like a journey into the wild.
- Region: Arona and Yonki Valley, Papua New Guinea
- Elevation: High-altitude mountain valleys
- Varietals: Arusha & Blue Mountain
- Processing: Fully washed, sun-dried
Ethiopia
Bright • Fruity • Juicy • Honey • Ripe Stone Fruit • Sugar Browning
Welcome to Yirgacheffe, the birthplace of coffee and a region legendary for its rich, fruit-forward flavor profiles. This naturally processed coffee is grown by a network of over 200 smallholder farmers, cultivating heirloom varietals in vibrant, biodiverse gardens. With tasting notes of honey, stone fruit and sugar browning, this coffee delivers a smooth, clean finish that keeps you coming back for more.
- Region: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
- Altitude: 1,800–2,000 masl
- Varietal: Ethiopian Heirloom
- Processing: Natural (sun-dried)
- Producers: 200 smallholder farms
Rochester for Business: Wholesale Coffee Program
Beyond our café doors, Rochester’s house roasted coffee can be found fueling other great local spots around Kansas City. We proudly partner with a growing number of bakeries, restaurants, offices, and cafés who want to serve quality, Kansas City-roasted coffee to their customers.
Our wholesale partners get more than just great beans. We offer:
Custom blends and roast profiles tailored to your brand
- Staff training on brewing and equipment use
- Ongoing support to ensure consistency and satisfaction
- Local delivery and competitive pricing
Whether you’re opening a new café or looking to upgrade your office coffee game, we’re here to help. Because coffee should never be an afterthought, it should be part of what makes your business stand out.
July 10% Off Special: Let’s Brew Something Great Together
We’re proud to be a Kansas City company, with house roasted coffee for the people and places that make our city shine. And for the month of July, we are offering 10% off our retail whole bean coffee. Next time you’re in, grab a bag of beans or ask about our wholesale program. We’d love to work with you.
Rochester Brewing and Roasting is Kansas City’s first craft beer brewery and coffee roastery under one roof. We’ve created welcoming spaces to gather for the best of both worlds – a Kansas City brewery and Kansas City coffee shop – all in one place. Our head coffee roaster sources the best quality coffee beans, roasting each batch meticulously to bring out our house roasted coffee’s unique character. Our head brewer blends the art and science behind brewing beer to create a rotating slate of beer styles, focusing on tradition with an eye on innovation. You can find local KC coffee beans for sale in shop, and our current beer tap list online.
We would love to see you in person to pour you a cold one or whip up one of our popular specialty coffees. We also have a rotating menu of delicious sandwiches, breakfast burritos and fresh-made-in-house pastries and donuts. Stop by our spacious Kansas City brewery and coffee shop, located in the city’s vibrant Crossroads Art District. Or check out our charming Parkville coffee shop and brewery, located inside two vintage train cars. We also host public and private events at the Crossroads location ~ details on our spacious Kansas City event space can be found on our website. Both locations are open day and night, so come early for the coffee, stay late for the beer!