Every batch is hand-roasted right here in Iowa City, using single-origin beans sourced from the world's finest growing regions — so your first sip feels like a revelation.
Cafe del Sol Roasting was born from a simple conviction: that exceptional coffee shouldn't require a big-city address. Since our founding, we've been roasting small batches right here on Commercial Drive — treating every bag like it's destined for someone's favorite mug.
We source directly from farms that share our commitment to quality and sustainability. The result is coffee that's as thoughtful about its origin as it is about your experience. No mass production. No shortcuts. Just genuinely great coffee, roasted with care.
Each blend is developed in our Iowa City roastery and roasted to order, so you taste the difference freshness makes.
House Favorite
Bold and velvety with notes of dark chocolate, toasted almond, and a hint of smoked caramel. Our most popular roast — smooth enough for any time of day.
New Arrival
Bright and complex with floral aromatics, citrus zest, and a honey-like sweetness that lingers. For the drinker who appreciates nuance in every cup.
Intensely rich with a syrupy body, cocoa powder depth, and a long, warming finish. Pulls a perfect shot every time — whether you prefer black or with milk.
We control the entire journey — so the coffee you brew at home tastes as intentional as the first sip in our roastery.
We travel to origin and build relationships with farms that practice sustainable, high-quality agriculture.
Small batches in our Iowa City roastery, each profile tuned to highlight the bean's natural character.
Every lot is cupped and evaluated before it earns the Cafe del Sol name and makes it into a bag.
Packed fresh and shipped fast — or available for pickup at our roastery on Commercial Drive.
Don't take our word for it — hear from the people who start their days with Cafe del Sol.
"I've tried every local roaster in town, and nothing compares. The Sol Negro Blend is the only coffee I'll drink now — it's that good. Freshness you can actually taste."
"As a home barista, I need coffee that pulls a clean shot and tastes incredible as an pour-over. Cafe del Sol delivers on both. Their Golden Dawn is absolutely stunning."
"We switched our entire office to Cafe del Sol last year. The difference in morale — and in the quality of afternoon coffee — has been remarkable. Everyone notices."
Stop settling for stale supermarket beans. Come taste what small-batch, freshly roasted coffee actually tastes like — right here in Iowa City.
Whether you have a question about our coffee, want to place a bulk order, or just want to say hi — drop us a line or stop by the roastery.
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