84Maple Candy, Roasted Almond, and Meyer Lemon on a washed build.
PE · Washed
Medium-LightMaple SyrupAlmondLemon
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.56/oz
Roaster
Kickapoo Coffee Roasters
Viroqua, WIkickapoocoffee.com ↗
Roaster of the YearRoast Magazine · 2019Price-transparentSCTG data donorUSDA Organic
- Coffees in catalog
- 21
- Also available
- 1
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 79.6
- Reddit sentiment
- 80/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsPEETCOHNMXBI
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 38% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit80/100weight 18%
- YouTube95/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 21 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review66/1005/21 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency61.7/10021/21 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge21/21
- roty21/21
- stale decay15/21
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.
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
Kickapoo Coffee Roasters is consistently regarded as a high-quality roaster within the coffee community. They are frequently cited as a benchmark for excellence, particularly for their light roasts and fruit-forward Ethiopian offerings. While one user found a specific Colombian roast too acidic, the overall consensus is highly positive, with users comparing other roasters to them as a standard of quality.
excellent light roastsfruit-forward profilesbenchmark for qualityconsistent subscription offeringsjammy flavor notes
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Tried some new coffee blends last week as recommended, here. But I still find Stumptown's
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Horizon Line Coffee in Des Moines
- r/Coffee · ↑ · I think I'm in love with the Congo
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Kickapoo Supernova. My favorite dark roast!
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Best Coffee In Las Vegas?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Old beans
- r/Coffee · ↑ · What are some good fruit forward light roast coffees right now?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Which is more important, the roaster or the bean?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Do you keep brew time consistent each time or do you alter it for each new roast of beans
- r/roasting · ↑ · Organic Honduras Royal Reserva
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.
On YouTube
2 videos · 23k combined views
Outside coverage of Kickapoo Coffee Roasters highlights a strong sense of intentionality and passion within their cafe spaces. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as welcoming and well-executed. The brand is perceived as having a deep commitment to their craft that resonates with visitors.
High level of intentionalityWelcoming cafe atmosphereVisible passion for coffee craftConsistent quality execution
Flagship cafe
Viroqua Cafe
302 South Main Street, Viroqua, WI
Open in maps →The Viroqua Cafe is listed first among their three retail locations.
The catalog
21 in stock · 6 archived
84
83Raspberry, Honeydew, and Bomb Pop on a anaerobic natural build.
Guji Zone, ET · Anaerobic Natural
RaspberryMelonCandy+3
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.81/oz
83Expect Canary Melon, Red Peach, and Jasmine from this washed.
Cusco, PE · Washed
LightMelonPeachJasmine
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.54/oz
83Washed lot with Green Apple, Key Lime, and Honeycomb in the cup.
Francisco Morazan, HN · Washed
AppleLimeHoney
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.83/oz
82Expect Strawberry Candy, Cacao Fruit, and Lingonberry Jam from this natural.
Narino, CO · Natural
StrawberryCocoa FruitBerry
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.19/oz
82Washed lot with Chocolate Cookie, Toffee, and Raisin in the cup.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
Medium-LightChocolateToffeeRaisin+2
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.56/oz
82Expect Cantaloupe, Orange Zest, and Star Anise from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
MelonOrangeAnise
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.83/oz
82Cranberry, Dried Fig, and Allspice on a washed build.
Kayanza Province, BI · Washed
CranberryFigPepper
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.61/oz
81Washed lot with Raspberry, Baked Apple, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Medium-LightRaspberryAppleBrown Sugar
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.56/oz
81Expect Peach Tea, Dried Apricot, and Jasmine from this washed.
Gedeo Zone, ET · Washed
PeachDried FruitJasmine+3
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.61/oz
80Expect Lemon, Peach Tea, and Caramel from this washed.
Gedeb, ET · Washed
Medium-LightLemonPeachTea Like+1
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.56/oz
80Black Cherry, Red Delicious Apple, and Ganache on a washed build.
Cusco, PE · Washed
CherryAppleChocolate+1
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.40/oz
79Expect Strawberry, Floral, and Blueberry from this natural.
Gedeo Zone, ET · Natural
Medium-LightStrawberryFloralBlueberry+1
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.56/oz
77Washed Natural Blend lot with Berries, Marzipan, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Washed Natural Blend
MediumBerryAlmondDark Chocolate
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.90/oz
77Roaster flags Cream, Wafer, and Nut in the cup.
PE
Medium-DarkOverall SweetCerealNutty
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.90/oz
77Cupping notes point toward Dried Cherry, Citrus, and Caramel.
MediumCherryCitrusCaramelized+2
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.90/oz
77Natural lot with Plum, Dried Fruits, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
ET · Natural
MediumPlumDried FruitMilk Chocolate+3
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.90/oz
76Think Black Currant, Goldenberry, and Rose Tea.
BlackcurrantOther FruitRose+8
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.50/oz
76Cupping notes point toward Fudge, Brown Butter, and Vanilla Wafer.
GT
DarkChocolateBrown SugarVanilla
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.81/oz
76Cupping notes point toward Bittersweet Cocoa, Smoke, and Roasty.
DarkDark ChocolateSmokeRoasted
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.81/oz
74Think Plum, Toffee, and Cocoa Powder.
PE
Medium-DarkPlumCaramelizedCocoa
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.81/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
78Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.31/oz
Archived (6)
83Washed lot with Pink Szechuan Peppercorn, Blooming Coffee Flower, and Mango in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
PepperFloralMango+9
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
82Anaerobic Washed lot with Huckleberry, Kaffir Lime, and Jasmine in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Anaerobic Washed
MediumBerryLimeJasmine
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.35/oz
Out of stock
81Natural lot with Peach Preserves, Galia Melon, and Honeysuckle in the cup.
Guji Zone, ET · Natural
PeachMelonHoneysuckle+1
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
81Expect Plumcot, Caramel, and Lime Curd from this washed.
Cusco, PE · Washed
LightPlumCaramelizedLime
ROTY 2019 roaster
$3.97/oz
Out of stock
81Expect Lemon Curd, Honeysuckle, and Champagne Grape from this white honey.
Gedeo Zone, ET · White Honey
LemonFloralGrape+1
ROTY 2019 roaster
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
77Expect Red Berries, Navel Orange, and Pistachio from this washed natural blend.
Washed Natural Blend
Medium-LightBerryOrangeNutty
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
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