Where is CBC Roasters located in Chicago?

CBC Roasters is located at 541 West Golf Road in Arlington Heights, IL 60005, serving the greater Chicago area. We're open Tuesday through Friday from 12pm to 5pm, and we welcome visitors to tour our roasting facility.

What makes CBC Roasters different from other Chicago coffee roasters?

We roast all coffee fresh to order—never pre-roasted. We're SCA-certified, source only specialty-grade beans scoring 83.5 or higher, and maintain an open-door policy for facility visits. Our small-batch approach ensures maximum freshness and quality.

Does CBC Roasters offer tours of the roasting facility?

Yes! We have an open-door policy and welcome coffee enthusiasts to visit our Arlington Heights facility. Stop by Tuesday through Friday between 12pm and 5pm to see our roasting process, meet our SCA-certified team, and learn about specialty coffee.

What is specialty-grade coffee?

Specialty-grade coffee scores 80 or higher on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) scale. At CBC Roasters, we only source beans scoring 83.5 or higher, ensuring exceptional quality, unique flavor profiles, and ethical sourcing practices.

How fresh is the coffee from CBC Roasters?

All our coffee is roasted to order, meaning we don't roast until you place your order. Your coffee is typically roasted within days of shipping, ensuring you receive the freshest possible beans. We never keep pre-roasted inventory.

Chicago's Small Batch Specialty Coffee Roaster | Fresh Roasted to Order

Welcome to CBC Roasters, Arlington Heights' premier specialty coffee roaster serving the greater Chicago area. Since 2017, we've been roasting small-batch, specialty-grade coffee fresh to order—never pre-roasted, always exceptional. Our 2,000+ square foot roasting facility in Arlington Heights is where we hand-roast over 16 single-origin coffees and 10 artisan blends using SCA-certified techniques. Whether you're a Chicago coffee enthusiast looking for ethically sourced beans or a café seeking a wholesale partner, we invite you to experience the difference that on-demand roasting makes. Visit us Tuesday through Friday, 12-5pm, or order online for delivery throughout Illinois.

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customer reviews

Excellent Sumatra Aceh dark roast!

Rated the Sumatra Aceh dark roast as excellent! I definitely would buy it again...wait, i did buy it again... I bought it again more than once! It also makes very good cold-brew....

- Bill Schwerin

Good Coffee, Well Roasted

Brazilians coffees are my favorite, and CBC Roasters roasts them just right. A sweeter, smooth taste that is not too acidic.

- Yamir Ortiz

Brazil Salmo Blend

This is our favorite! We order whole bean and love the quick turn-around from small batch roasting to in our hands in just a few days. A great flavor profile for you to enjoy

- Bill

“ Soooooo good!

I love the scent and taste of this tea. Its so fruity and fresh, and tastes so bright and summery. Its good hot and iced. Perfect for summer ” (8 mins @ 212°F)

- Adella Strong

Aceh Sumatra

Love the CBC Roasters (freshly roasted) coffee. Using their website is easy to order & arrange puckup at weekend market. Roasted to order with progress updates.

- Bill Schwerin