At a glance
- Roasts inGreenwood Village, CO
- CafesGreenwood Village and Denver
- VisitorsOpen to the public
Moonrise Coffee Roasters is one of the beloved local roasters we follow in Colorado: an independent roaster based in Greenwood Village. Here is what their own pages and public sources say about them, in our words.
Their story
The company traces its outlook to island life on Maui and now air roasts its beans in small batches in Colorado, roasting after each order is placed. Beans are held on a stream of hot air during roasting rather than tumbled in a drum, a method the roaster says gives an even, smooth cup. The Ohana Blend is half Maui coffee mixed with a Central American bean, while Grand Lanai is made entirely from Maui coffee.
A third Maui blend, Maui Mahina, was put on hold while the island recovers from its wildfires, the product listing says. Philosopher's Blend is the house espresso, named for the owner's fondness for both espresso and quiet thinking. Its Costa Rica Hot Springs lot from Tarrazu is washed in volcanic thermal spring water, which the roaster says adds clarity and minerals to the cup.
What they roast
House blends include Ohana Blend, Philosopher's Blend, All Stars Blend, Local Paradise, Full Moon, Dark & Early and Cold Moon. Single origins on the list when we checked: Guatemala Antigua, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Brazil Cerrado, Nicaragua Jinotega, Papua New Guinea Simbai, Costa Rica Jaguar Honey, Mexico Chiapas and Indonesia Java. Espresso: Philosopher's Blend. Decaf: Colombia Valle Del Cauca Decaf. Offerings change with the seasons, so this is what their own pages listed on 2026-09-28.
Where to drink it
Two Denver-area cafes serve the coffee, with daily hours posted.
- Moonrise Coffee Roasters DTC: 5322 DTC Blvd #200, Greenwood Village
- Moonrise Coffee Roasters Santa Fe: 900 West 1st Avenue #180, Denver
Address
The roastery's street address is not published.
Why buying from Moonrise Coffee Roasters matters here
The Santa Fe cafe, in the Baker neighborhood at the southern edge of the Denver Art District, hangs art by Colorado and Maui artists and hosts community wellness events. Wholesale pricing starts at a 20 pound order with free local delivery, and businesses can order corporate gifts with custom labels.
Every bag bought from a Greenwood Village roaster pays roasting and cafe wages in Colorado, and the coffee reaches you days after roasting instead of months. That is the reason the club exists. Why local roasters matter.
About this listing
Listed as a local favorite. A listing does not mean Moonrise Coffee Roasters is part of the club.
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