CHICAGO’S
SUSTAINABLE,
INDEPENDENT
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2025 US COFFEE ROASTING CHAMPION: DIEGO GUARTAN
Most of you know him! If you don’t, Diego has been our head roaster for 10+ years! Read about his journey to becoming the top roaster in the US below.
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Featured Coffees
Kenya Kichwa Tembo
Kichwa Tembo means "elephant head" in Swahili which fittingly represents the strength in this cup.
Panama Natural Red Bourbon
This Natural Red Bourbon boasts aromas of wild berries with a sweet taste that will brighten your senses! For exotic coffee lovers, this is an option that will leave you speechless.
Nicaragua Red Catuai
This coffee was part of our December 2024 Roaster Workshop!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Best Independent Coffee Shop, USA Today
“With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection.”
Top 25 Best Coffee Roasters in America, Gear Patrol
“[Big Shoulders] eschews the hip pretension of many Third Wavers, and simply works to find the best coffees, continually producing bags you brew and wonder at their quality.”
Best Coffee In Every State (Illinois Winner), Food & Wine
“…in Chicago, for a really good, no-bull cup of coffee, look no further.”
Be well.