Night Shift

Night Shift isn't just a coffee—it's a nod to the ones who keep this city moving when most people are asleep. The street sweepers, the overnight nurses, the late-shift line cooks, the warehouse teams loading and unloading in the cold dark hours. The ones who aren't looking for applause. They just show up and get the job done.

That's the soul of Chicago. No frills. No excuses. Just grit, loyalty, and a good pair of boots.

This coffee is built for them.

Night Shift is a darker roast—more developed, full-bodied, and unapologetically bold. It's the kind of coffee that grabs you by the collar and gets you out the door, even when the wind off the lake is cutting through your coat. You'll taste:

• Dark chocolate

• Peanut butter

• Caramel

• Toasted marshmallow finish

We roast this coffee with intention. It's not about scorched beans or bitter endings—it's about depth. Weight. Comfort. It's a cup that holds up to cream and sugar if that's your thing, but also stands tall black. Just like the people we made it for.

Because while the city sleeps, there's a heartbeat under it all. Someone's unloading crates in a warehouse in Back of the Yards. Someone's scrubbing down a bakery kitchen in Andersonville. Someone's watching monitors in an ER in Uptown. They don't get the spotlight—but they keep the lights on.

Night Shift is for them.

It's coffee with callouses. And heart. And pride.

And it tastes damn good at 3 a.m.

Available as 12oz and 5# bags!

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Night Shift, a signature offering from Big Shoulders Coffee, is crafted to highlight the comforting, dessert-like qualities often sought in a classic dark roast. By focusing on a profile defined by dark chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel, this coffee leans into the rich, savory-sweet spectrum of the flavor wheel. The inclusion of a toasted marshmallow finish suggests a deliberate approach to roast development, aiming to create a smooth, lingering sweetness that balances the deeper, more robust base notes.

While every roast profile is unique, coffees with these specific characteristics are frequently enjoyed as a morning staple or a decadent afternoon treat. Whether prepared as a drip coffee or a concentrated espresso, the profile is designed to provide a full-bodied experience that emphasizes depth and warmth. This selection serves as a testament to the roaster's commitment to consistency and the pursuit of a balanced, approachable cup.