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Duluth Coffee Company had its humble beginnings, selling coffee out the back of a pickup truck at farmers markets, the first of which was Barker’s Island. “To really cultivate the coffee scene we had to show people a tangible and real Duluth Coffee Company experience so we wanted them to come into our doors to feel the vibe of Duluth Coffee to feel a coffee culture that encompasses you,” said owner, Eric Faust. Read the full article.

Yesterday was National Coffee Day in the United States. We celebrated the informal holiday with a lively search for the best coffee roaster on Lake Superior's North Shore. We found Duluth Coffee Company early in the afternoon. And what a find it was! The baristas are exceptionally friendly and the coffee is fresh, rich, and tasty. Green coffee beans are roasted on site with a high level of craftsmanship and each roast is cupped daily to assure the highest quality.   We enjoyed dark and light roast pour-overs and a magnificent latte made with obvious care. All in all, National Coffee Day was a...

Eric Faust, owner of Duluth Coffee, talks about his passion and vision for Duluth Coffee Company.

Yes, fans of Starbucks, Caribou and Dunn Bros., your caffeinators maintain Duluth outposts. But the chains can’t touch the lattés, cappuccinos, espressos and brewed-to-order cups made at the quality-obsessed Duluth Coffee Co. Every step of the process is scrutinized by owner Eric Faust, from his relationships with small coffee producers to his skill at the roaster. The stylish downtown storefront is warm and inviting — the turntable and record collection are nice touches — and the neighboring How Sweet It Is bakery keeps the place stocked with croissants, pain au chocolat and other pastries. Pick up one of the shop’s...