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Wholesale coffee roasters — bulk beans for cafés, offices & restaurants

2586 roasters in this directory run wholesale programs — fresh-roasted beans in bulk for coffee shops, restaurants, offices, bakeries, and bars. Buying from a local roaster instead of a national distributor usually means beans roasted days (not months) before they hit your grinder, a roaster who'll help you dial in your equipment, and a supply relationship you can walk into. Every listing marked Wholesale supplies businesses.

How wholesale coffee programs work

What do minimums look like?
Most independent roasters set an order minimum somewhere between a single 5 lb bag and a 20–30 lb weekly commitment — far lower than people expect. Small cafés and offices are the bread and butter of local wholesale programs, so don't assume you're too small to ask. Pricing is tiered: the more volume you commit to, the lower the per-pound rate.
How does pricing compare to retail?
Wholesale pricing typically runs meaningfully below the retail shelf price, because you're skipping retail packaging and margin. Most roasters quote per pound, with breaks at volume tiers, and invoice on terms (net-15 or net-30 is common for established accounts) rather than card-at-checkout.
What is private label?
Many roasters will roast a blend to your spec and bag it under your brand — your café's name on the shelf bag, your restaurant's logo on the retail line at the register. Private label usually carries higher minimums than plain wholesale, but it turns your coffee program into a product you own.
Do roasters help with equipment and training?
Often, yes — this is the biggest hidden value of a wholesale relationship. Common support includes barista training for your staff, help dialing in espresso recipes for their beans, brewing-equipment guidance, and sometimes equipment loan or lease programs tied to a supply commitment. Ask what's included before comparing on price alone.
How do I choose between roasters?
Ask for a tasting. Nearly every wholesale roaster will send samples or sit you down for a cupping (a structured side-by-side tasting) so you can compare their coffees brewed the way you'll actually serve them. Taste on your own equipment if you can. Our wholesale buying guide walks through the whole process, including the questions to ask.
How fresh is wholesale coffee?
Local roasters usually roast to order on a weekly schedule — your beans are often roasted the same week they're delivered. That gap matters: coffee is at its best in roughly the first month after roasting (see fresh-roasted vs. supermarket coffee), and a standing weekly or biweekly delivery keeps you inside the window.

Wholesale coffee suppliers by city

Cities with at least two roasters running wholesale programs — enough to taste competitively before you commit.

Top wholesale coffee roasters in the directory

Ranked by customer rating and review volume. Wholesale status comes from each roaster's own website or listing — always confirm current program details directly.

787 Coffee Co.

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,685 reviews

251 W 30th St, New York, NY

Wholesale fresh pastriesfriendly baristascozy atmosphere

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 4,744 reviews

204 W 10th St, New York, NY

Wholesale cold brew on tapcozy atmosphereSubscriptions

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 4,314 reviews

100 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Wholesale pour-over barfriendly baristascozy atmosphere

Casual coffee shop featuring Puerto Rican mountain-grown beans and infused cold brews, plus vegan pastries.

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,951 reviews

310 W 14th St, New York, NY

Wholesale friendly baristascozy atmosphereSubscriptions

Cozy coffeehouse featuring Puerto Rican coffee and teas, plus quick bites such as empanadas.

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,808 reviews

93 Worth St, New York, NY

Wholesale cozy atmosphereSubscriptionsCuppings & Classes

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,778 reviews

5038 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX

Roasts in-house Wholesale cozy atmosphereSubscriptionsCuppings & Classes

Cool, comfortable coffee shop offering single-origin roasts, plus empanadas and other snacks.

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,391 reviews

2120 N Zaragoza Rd Ste 2A, El Paso, TX

Wholesale fresh pastriescozy atmosphereSubscriptions

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,244 reviews

2419 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX

Wholesale dog-friendlyfriendly baristascozy atmosphere

787 Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,846 reviews

60 W 129th St, New York, NY

Wholesale friendly baristascozy atmosphereSubscriptions

Wholesale coffee FAQ

Can an office buy wholesale, or is it only for cafés?
Offices are a growing share of most roasters' wholesale books. A standing order of a few 5 lb bags a week qualifies at many programs, and some roasters bundle brewing equipment or grinder recommendations for break rooms.
Should I buy whole bean or ground for my business?
Whole bean, ground on-site, if you possibly can — ground coffee stales in days, whole beans hold for weeks (the science is in our storage guide). If you don't have a grinder, many roasters will grind to your brew method at no charge; just order smaller amounts more often.
Do I need a contract?
Usually not for straight wholesale — most accounts run on standing orders you can adjust. Contracts show up with private label, equipment loans, or locked pricing, where the roaster is investing in your account.
What if there's no wholesale roaster in my city?
Most roasters ship wholesale orders regionally or nationwide — freshly roasted coffee travels fine for the few days shipping takes. Start with roasters in your state and ask about shipped wholesale accounts.

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