Grounds for Living
A small, but mighty, roaster in the midwest providing coffee for everyday activities.
On the counter
roasted fresh
Soul Sessions Coffee
Soul Sessions is vibe. Friends talking; Motown on the speakers; incense is simmering; conversations humming. Truly, a vibe. This one is for our people. All love. Sharing and caring in a cup. Brazil | Light roast with a slightly nutty flavor and notes of tart cherry. Full bodied, this is great as a drip and cold...
Every morning, the table is set.
A cafe is where you find out what the world is talking about. Ours arrives by email — the morning’s news filtered down, a few reads worth your time, and a longer sit on Sundays.
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.