Roaster · United States
Metric Coffee Co.
Metric Coffee Co. is a Chicago-based roaster focused on coffee sourcing, transparency, and sustainability.

Metric Coffee Co. is a coffee roasting company based in Chicago, Illinois, that operates as a collection of people, stories, and places centered around the coffee industry. The company emphasizes a commitment to quality, radical transparency, and the importance of paying fair prices to producers. Their operations involve sourcing coffee from eight different countries, each offering unique profiles and origins. Metric Coffee Co. provides a variety of coffee offerings, including single-origin micro-lots, mainstay blends, and subscription services that deliver coffee directly to customers. Beyond roasting and selling coffee, the business maintains a physical presence in Chicago and offers services such as wholesale, catering, and coffee education. Their business model is built upon principles of sustainability and direct engagement with the stories and people behind their coffee supply chain. Customers can access their products through an online shop or visit their location to engage with their broader mission of championing quality in the coffee industry.
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Beans from Metric Coffee Co.
Big Riff
Big Riff is a sweet, creamy, and balanced medium roast that features notes of dried fruit, plum, and milk chocolate.
Burundi · Kayanza
Burundi Heza Hills
This coffee is a carefully constructed lot from the Heza Washing Station that represents the community and the hill's harvest.
ViewColorized
Colorized is a vibrant, kaleidoscopic coffee selection that offers a playful profile bursting with juicy tropical fruit and confectionery sweetness.
Costa Rica · Tarrazú
Costa Rica Imperio Rojo 18
This washed Catuai coffee from producer José Elandio Alvarado highlights the quality and structure of high-elevation Costa Rican coffee production.
ViewGuatemala · Antigua
Crimson [Seasonal Blend]
Crimson is a seasonal medium roast blend featuring Caturra and Bourbon varieties that balances crisp apple highlights with a butterscotch finish.
Decaf
This year-round decaf offering provides a comforting, approachable cup with notes of chocolate, caramel, and ripe fruit.
Last updated: October 14, 2026