Our brand partners

IL

Big Shoulders

As veterans of the hospitality industry, Patricia and Tim Coonan founded Big Shoulders Coffee in 2012 on the principle that specialty coffee should be approachable to everybody. Hospitality is woven into the fabric of everything we do and with a combined century+ experience among our team, Big Shoulders has become one of the Midwest’s favorite independent specialty coffee roasters.  

Product: Coffee, Frac Packs, Draft

IL

Brewpoint Coffee

The founder of Brewpoint Coffee, inspired by her husband, left the corporate world to pursue her passion for coffee. In 2014, she bought a coffee shop she found on Craigslist, and Brewpoint has since grown to include four shops, a roastery, and an event space. Brewpoint is dedicated to high-quality coffee and creating a welcoming community space.

Product: Coffee, WB, RTD

NC

Change Please

When is a cup of coffee, more than a cup of coffee? When it’s a Change Please coffee. Where every award-winning cup helps change someone’s life for the better. Where 100% of our profits, go into giving people experiencing homelessness, a living wage job, housing, training, onwards opportunities – and a fresh shot at a life. And it’s all made possible by your support.

Product: Coffee, Frac Packs, RTD

IL

Connect Coffee Roasters

Since May 2020, sales of Connect’s Quarantine Coffee have supported the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and for the first time, the Connect team volunteered in person. They helped repackage over 13,000 pounds of apples for distribution to local food pantries, like the Free-N-Deed Market. Through coffee sales, Connect has provided 24,000 meals to those in need, and they express gratitude to their customers for making this support possible.

Product: Coffee, WB, Draft, RTD

Colombia

Green Coffee Co

Green Coffee Company (GCC) partners directly with farmers to provide transparent, farm-direct Colombian coffee, ensuring sustainable practices that benefit local communities. They invest in advanced processing, agroforestry, and reducing waste throughout the supply chain. Offering customizable roasted coffee programs, GCC delivers consistent, traceable coffee at scale, tailored to specific needs, and roasted in a state-of-the-art U.S. facility.

Product: Coffee, WB, Frac Packs

IL

Hexe Coffee

Hexe Coffee began as a small project in 2016, supplying cold brew and coffee to local markets and festivals without plans for a café. And in September 2019, Hexe opened its doors as a café. Despite the challenges of the 2020 pandemic, the café thrives, providing jobs for locals and serving coffee and food to the Chicago community.

Product: Coffee, WB, Draft, RTD

Italy

illy

illycaffè, an Italian family business founded in Trieste in 1933 by Francesco Illy, is now led by the third generation. The company is globally recognized for its high-quality Arabica coffee blend, enjoyed in various settings worldwide. Beyond coffee, illycaffè has created a rich experience that includes coffee machines, designer cups, illy Caffè coffee shops, and the Università del Caffè, which promotes coffee culture internationally.

Product: Coffee, WB, Frac Packs, RTD, In-Room

IL

Intelligentsia Coffee

Intelligentsia is a specialty coffee pioneer, rising from humble Chicago roots to a company driven by curiosity, empowerment, and the never-ending quest for the most extraordinary coffee in the world. Our mission: to make extraordinary coffee an agent of change

Product: Coffee, Frac Packs, Draft

Italy

Lavazza

Lavazza’s journey began in 1895 when Luigi Lavazza opened his first store in Turin, where he pioneered the art of coffee blending. Over the years, the company expanded from a small family business to an industrial giant, innovating in packaging, branding, and blending techniques. Today, Lavazza remains a global leader in the coffee industry, with a strong commitment to sustainability and a presence in over 140 countries.

Product: Coffee, WB, Frac Packs, RTD, Draft, In-Room

PA

La Colombe Coffee

We believe in investing in, uplifting, and protecting the treasured communities we source our coffee from who are being hit hardest by economic strife, climate change, and other issues. Through responsible sourcing practices, investment in infrastructure and education at origin, and direct communication with producers, we aim to improve and uphold the wellbeing of coffee-growing communities who contribute so much to our industry and culture.

Product: Coffee, Frac Packs, Draft, RTD

IL

Metropolis Coffee

Great coffee should improve the lives of everyone who touches it. For us, this means sourcing quality coffees from producers and importers we know and trust, ensuring sustainability and fair prices for farmers. It means working hard to build a diverse, supportive environment for our employees. Finally, it means putting an immense amount of love and care into roasting, packaging, and brewing for our customers.

Product: Coffee, Frac Packs, Pod, Draft

IL

Passion House Coffee

Our story began in 2012 with an unwavering commitment to sourcing and roasting quality coffee. Since then, our partnerships with farmers, producers, baristas, roasters, businesses, and customers have helped us grow and nurture a shared coffee culture and experience.  We are only as great as the sum of our partners. As partners in coffee, we thank you for being part of this journey and helping us become who we are today.

Product: Coffee, WB, Draft, RTD

Certification: Organic, Rainforest Alliance

NY

Stone Street Coffee Company

Stone Street offers artisanal coffee crafted for every New Yorker, with a strong emphasis on freshness. Each bean is roasted locally in Brooklyn, right across the bridge. Committed to quality, Stone Street focuses on sourcing the finest beans and roasting them in small batches to ensure top-notch flavor and freshness.

Product: Coffee, WB, Frac Packs

Australia

Vittoria

Vittoria Coffee, a third-generation family business, introduced espresso to Australia in 1958, helping to shape the nation’s coffee culture. Starting with small-scale roasting, they grew into a household name, known for quality coffee served in top restaurants. Their commitment to excellence remains strong, with the family personally overseeing all aspects of production.

Product: Coffee, WB, Frac Packs, In-Room

CA

Art of Tea

Art of Tea is a tea importer and wholesaler based in Los Angeles, California. They hand blend and custom craft the world’s finest organic teas and botanicals. Their teas are carefully selected directly from growers, each one offering a unique story.

Product: Tea

NY

Harney & Sons

Harney & Sons, from its modest beginnings to its international acclaim, has remained committed to providing the finest quality tea. Now led by the third generation, the company continues to educate tea enthusiasts about global tea traditions and varieties. Through their products and experiences, Harney & Sons helps customers discover and cultivate their own passion for tea.

Product: Tea

WI

Rishi Tea

RISHI TEA & BOTANICALS is the culmination of a life dedicated to travel, tea and the botanical arts. It is our highest purpose to be both the authority and vanguard of these pursuits while honoring our core values of direct trade and organic agriculture. Established in 1997, Rishi remains privately owned and founder-led. Directly-sourced organic teas & botanicals from 20+ countries assuring higher quality and diversity as well as increased transparency and traceability. Packaged in the USA in our SQF certified facility in Milwaukee, WI.

Product: Tea, RTD

Certification: Certification: Organic