Organic Peru San Fernando
Maple Candy, Roasted Almond, and Meyer Lemon on a washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
LightMaple SyrupAlmondLemon
ROTY 2010 roaster
77CBI
$2.28/oz
Typical $2.09 to $3.35/oz
Broad comparison
Roaster · Viroqua, WI
Kickapoo Coffee Roasters
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Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterShop tour
Kickapoo Coffee Review (Milwaukee) | Hunter Pence
Lets Get Lexi (Alexis Pence) · 1.1K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
The video features a visit to a Kickapoo Coffee Roasters cafe in Milwaukee. The hosts discuss their experience with the shop's atmosphere, service, and coffee, while also sharing personal reflections on finding excitement and passion in life.
Inside this video
From Lets Get Lexi (Alexis Pence):
“This is as good a coffee shop. Like you guys nail everything. You can tell that they put a lot of heart, work, and soul into this, and they love coffee here.”
“It's basically like your magnetic north. Like what excites you or feels the most fun in all moments. It's like I could read a book, I could go for a walk, I could go to the movies. Pick the one that excites you the most.”
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The roaster
23 lots in stock, mostly Ethiopia, Peru and Colombia.
Roaster of the YearRoast Magazine · 2010
- In stock
- 23
- House Index · limited data
- 68
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
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OriginsEthiopiaPeruColombiaBurundiHondurasGuatemala
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202641 lots seen; 23 in stock now
- Origins
- 7 countriesEthiopia, Colombia, Peru
- Process mix
- Washed 44% · Other 35% · Natural 22%
- Price position
- 26% above what its profiles predictMedian of 13 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 78% of lots name the producer or farm18 of 23
- Coverage
- 1 reviewer video · 3 press mentions · 3 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗Facebook ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- 3 locations, Viroqua, WI302 South Main Street
- Merch
- 61 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 27% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit88/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 23 in-stock lots.
- SCA grade65/1001/23 lots · weight 25%
- Coffee Review65/1004/23 lots · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency55.2/10023/23 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge23/23
- stale decay18/23
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
The catalog
23 in stock · 18 archived
LightMangoBergamot
ROTY 2010 roaster
73CBI
$5.78/oz
Typical $3.61 to $5.78/oz
Guatemala Tojquia
Washed lot with Honeycrisp Apple, Hazelnut, and Hibiscus in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
DarkAppleHazelnutHibiscus
ROTY 2010 roaster
72CBI
$2.72/oz
Typical $1.84 to $2.94/oz
PeachOrangeBergamot
ROTY 2010 roaster
72CBI
$2.83/oz
Typical $2.04 to $3.27/oz
Organic Ethiopia Natural Process
Expect Strawberry, Floral, and Blueberry from this natural lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
LightStrawberryFloralBlueberry
ROTY 2010 roaster
72CBI
$2.28/oz
Typical $2.22 to $3.56/oz
NectarineLime
ROTY 2010 roaster
72CBI
$3.63/oz
Typical $2.04 to $3.27/oz
Colombia Los Pinos
Cupping notes point toward Blackberry, White Peach, and Blood Orange.
Antioquia, CO
Medium-LightBlackberryPeachGrapefruit
ROTY 2010 roaster
71CBI
$4.54/oz
Typical $2.42 to $4.60/oz
Ethiopia Alo Bombe
Expect Blueberry, Concord Grape, and Cooked Peach from this natural lot.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
BlueberryGrapePeach
ROTY 2010 roaster
71CBI
$3.06/oz
Typical $2.21 to $3.53/oz
Colombia Guazcoloma
Washed lot with Goldenberry, White Chocolate, and Apple Blossom in the cup.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Other FruitWhite Chocolate
ROTY 2010 roaster
71CBI
$3.06/oz
Typical $2.16 to $3.46/oz
Peru Llaqta Pata
Expect Green Grape, Starfruit, and Lemon Candy from this washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
GrapeCandy
ROTY 2010 roaster
71CBI
$3.40/oz
Typical $3.70 to $5.93/oz
Broad comparison
Burundi Ninga Lot 11
Expect Grape Candy, Blueberry Jam, and Ginger Tea from this natural lot.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
GrapeBlueberryGinger+1
ROTY 2010 roaster
70CBI
$3.06/oz
Typical $2.16 to $3.46/oz
Broad comparison
BlackberryPeachTangerine
ROTY 2010 roaster
70CBI
$3.17/oz
Typical $2.10 to $3.37/oz
Organic Mexico Santuario
Washed lot with Chocolate Cookie, Toffee, and Raisin in the cup.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
Medium-LightToffeeRaisin
ROTY 2010 roaster
67CBI
$2.28/oz
Typical $1.87 to $2.99/oz
Broad comparison
Decaf Ethiopia Abdo Aba Mecha
Natural lot with Orange, Plum, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Jimma, ET · Natural
OrangePlumMilk Chocolate
ROTY 2010 roaster
67CBI
$2.83/oz
Typical $2.09 to $3.35/oz
Broad comparison
Organic Colombia Agua Blanca
Washed lot with Raspberry, Baked Apple, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Medium-LightRaspberryAppleBrown Sugar
ROTY 2010 roaster
66CBI
$2.28/oz
Typical $1.97 to $3.16/oz
Organic Heartstrings
Natural lot with Plum, Dried Fruits, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Ethiopia · Natural
MediumPlumDried FruitMilk Chocolate
ROTY 2010 roaster
66CBI
$1.90/oz
Typical $1.63 to $3.11/oz
Limited comparison
Organic Harvest
Roaster flags Yellow Apple, Milk Chocolate, and Baking Spices in the cup.
Medium-LightAppleMilk ChocolateSpice
ROTY 2010 roaster
66CBI
$1.90/oz
Typical $1.56 to $2.98/oz
Limited comparison
Organic Driftless
Think Plum, Toffee, and Cocoa Powder.
Medium-DarkPlumToffeeCocoa Powder
SCA 93.0
64CBI
$1.81/oz
Typical $1.45 to $2.76/oz
Limited comparison
Last Light Half Caff
Washed Natural lot with Berries, Marzipan, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Washed Natural
MediumBerryMarzipanDark Chocolate
ROTY 2010 roaster
62CBI
$1.90/oz
Typical $1.50 to $2.85/oz
Limited comparison
Organic Off Grid — Super Dark Roast
Cupping notes point toward Bittersweet Cocoa, Smoke, and Roasty.
DarkDark ChocolateSmokyRoasted
ROTY 2010 roaster
62CBI
$1.81/oz
Typical $1.47 to $2.80/oz
Limited comparison
Organic Big Dipper
Cupping notes point toward Fudge, Brown Butter, and Vanilla Wafer.
DarkChocolateVanilla
ROTY 2010 roaster
60CBI
$1.81/oz
Typical $1.51 to $2.88/oz
Limited comparison
Organic Flyway
Cupping notes point toward Dried Cherry, Citrus, and Caramel.
MediumDried FruitCitrusCaramel
ROTY 2010 roaster
60CBI
$1.90/oz
Typical $1.50 to $2.86/oz
Limited comparison
Organic Star Valley Decaf
Roaster flags Cream, Wafer, and Nut in the cup.
Medium-DarkNutty
ROTY 2010 roaster
60CBI
$1.90/oz
Typical $1.37 to $2.62/oz
Limited comparison
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Single Origin Flight
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
ROTY 2010 roaster
64CBI
$3.31/oz
Archived (18)
CranberryFigSpice
ROTY 2010 roaster
79CBI
$2.61/oz
Out of stock
Organic Peru Sol Naciente Gesha Inka
Expect Plumcot, Caramel, and Lime Curd from this washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
LightPlumCaramelizedLime
ROTY 2010 roaster
78CBI
$3.97/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Raro Nansebo
Raspberry, Honeydew, and Bomb Pop on an anaerobic natural lot.
Guji Zone, ET · Anaerobic Natural
RaspberryMelonCandy+3
ROTY 2010 roaster
75CBI
$2.81/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Alo Fermentation Study
White Grape, Peach, and Ripe Berries on an anaerobic washed lot.
Sidamo, ET · Anaerobic Washed
PeachBerryMelon+6
ROTY 2010 roaster
74CBI
$2.43/oz
Out of stock
LightMelonPeachJasmine
ROTY 2010 roaster
73CBI
$3.54/oz
Out of stock
Peru Nueva Alianza Yellow Gesha
Washed lot with Pink Szechuan Peppercorn, Blooming Coffee Flower, and Mango in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
PepperFloralMango+8
ROTY 2010 roaster
73CBI
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Colombia La Cañada
Expect Cantaloupe, Orange Zest, and Star Anise from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
MelonOrangeAnise
ROTY 2010 roaster
73CBI
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
Organic Peru Inispata
Black Cherry, Red Delicious Apple, and Chocolate Ganache on a washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
CherryAppleChocolate
ROTY 2010 roaster
73CBI
$2.40/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Finca Liquidambar
Washed lot with Green Apple, Key Lime, and Honeycomb in the cup.
Francisco Morazan, HN · Washed
AppleLimeHoney
ROTY 2010 roaster
72CBI
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Toldopamba
Expect Strawberry Candy, Cacao Fruit, and Lingonberry Jam from this natural lot.
Nariño, CO · Natural
StrawberryCocoaCranberry
ROTY 2010 roaster
72CBI
$3.17/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Benti Nenka
Expect Peach Tea, Dried Apricot, and Jasmine from this washed lot.
Gedeo Zone, ET · Washed
PeachDried FruitJasmine+3
ROTY 2010 roaster
72CBI
$2.61/oz
Out of stock
Peru La Margarita Sidra
Anaerobic Washed lot with Huckleberry, Kaffir Lime, and Jasmine in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Anaerobic Washed
MediumBerryLimeJasmine
ROTY 2010 roaster
72CBI
$2.35/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Haru Wachu
Natural lot with Peach Preserves, Galia Melon, and Honeysuckle in the cup.
Guji Zone, ET · Natural
PeachMelonHoneysuckle+1
ROTY 2010 roaster
72CBI
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Halo Hartume
Expect Lemon Curd, Honeysuckle, and Champagne Grape from this white honey lot.
Gedeo Zone, ET · White Honey
LemonFloralGrape+1
ROTY 2010 roaster
71CBI
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
Colombia La Esperanza
Expect Lemon Wafer, Gyokuro, and Caramel from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
LemonGreen TeaCaramel
ROTY 2010 roaster
71CBI
$2.95/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightLemonPeachCaramel+1
ROTY 2010 roaster
69CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
Tropical FruitCitrusHerb
ROTY 2010 roaster
68CBI
$5.53/oz
Out of stock
Organic Bloom Blend
Expect Red Berries, Navel Orange, and Pistachio from this washed natural blend lot.
Washed Natural Blend
Medium-LightBerryOrangeNutty
ROTY 2010 roaster
67CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 88/100
Three Reddit posts give Kickapoo Coffee Roasters strongly favorable marks. One commenter said they had always found it excellent, another called a cafe shot of The Answer fantastic, and a third preferred two Kickapoo Ethiopians over several other roasters' offerings.
consistent excellenceThe Answer espressoEthiopian coffees
Threads cited (3)
- r/Coffee · 16↑ · Tried some new coffee blends last week as recommended, here. But I still find Stumptown's
I'm really disappointed to hear that about the Kickapoo...I've always found it excellent. :(
- r/Coffee · 14↑ · Horizon Line Coffee in Des Moines
...the menu because that's how I try new cafes (shot of espresso and a macchiato), so it was cool to see it by name on a menu. Added bonus is that it's maybe 5 minutes, if that, from Mars Cafe, who is now carrying Cat & Cloud in addition to Kickapoo Coffee. I had them pull a shot of The Answer for me and it was FANTAST
- r/Coffee · 7↑ · What are some good fruit forward light roast coffees right now?
Just looking for some very fruity coffees to try. Just got done with some gedeb from s&w that was great and a couple Ethiopians from Kickapoo. Also had the ethiopian offerings Olympia, Heart and Stumptown. Not as good as the s&w and kickapoo imo. I brew with a 185. Thanks!
Press · Sprudge
- In Good Taste Episode Three: Appropriation In The Coffee Industry2021-03-19·sprudge
Host Ever Meister interviews Wonderstate Coffee co-founder TJ Semanchin and Lester Randall, a tribal chairman of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas.
- Citing Appropriation, Kickapoo Coffee Announce They Will Change Names2019-04-18·sprudge
The new name is expected to take effect in early 2020.
- Kickapoo’s New Minimum Price Guarantee For Green Coffee Buying2017-03-13·sprudge
Kickapoo Coffee’s new minimum price guarantee hopes to raise stagnating coffee prices.
Flagship cafe
Viroqua Cafe
302 South Main Street, Viroqua, WI
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