Chie Davis

Courier Journal

Good news — if you’re craving a quality cup of locally roasted coffee to get your day started, you’re in the right place.

Louisville received a special nod from Men’s Journal as the home of one of the 25 Best Coffee Roasters in America. Holding its own among swanky, big city locales like Devocion in Brooklyn is Derby City’s very own — Good Folks Craft Coffee.

Found at Please and Thank You Cafe on East Market Street, Good Folks received the No. 11 spot on the coveted list, which spotlights innovative, “almost-wholly independently owned” roasters who are rattling mainstream competition. Basically, Good Folks Craft Coffee is killin’ it.

Their medium roast Day Tripper caught the eye of Men’s Journal for it’s “smooth and balanced” taste that emanates a tantalizing chocolate and caramel aroma. Perhaps the reason is due to Good Folks' simple mission statement: “Coffee should be enjoyable and approachable.” They attribute the dynamic quality of their fresh, craft-roasted coffee to roasting in small batches “with precision and care.”

The roastery is located in Shelby Park.

In addition to Please and Thank You, Good Folks ships their caffeinated blends to restaurants, grocery stores, offices and homes throughout the nation.

Other Midwest cities named on the best coffee roasters list include Intelligentisia in Chicago, Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea in Columbus, Ohio and Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters in Kansas City.

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