Grounds for Living
A small, but mighty, roaster in the midwest providing coffee for everyday activities.
On the counter
roasted fresh
Night Moves Coffee
That evening cuppa, but it can work anytime. An espresso in the late afternoon to improve your mood and energy levels for a night of action. Night moves is that. Elegant and light, this coffee adds some class to accompany some of our other coffees. REGION: Ethiopia TASTING NOTES: Light-bodied coffee with strong floral notes. Tastes...

It started in a 1966 Airstream.
We built a coffee shop inside a trailer and served our neighbors out of a window until we had enough of a following to buy a roaster.
We still roast in small batches, and we still pack every bag by hand.
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everything we know, freePick a brew method and how much you want. We give you the grams, the water, the grind, the temperature and a timer.
How to dial in espresso, froth milk, pick a grinder, and tell when your beans are too fresh.
Twenty-nine drinks and house syrups for your menu, from espresso tonics to coffee soft serve.
Pour Smalley at your place.
We know the cash flow of running a cafe. Partner with us and you get beans, gear, free training and advisement — or a private label that’s entirely your own.

