roasting
We are proud to offer freshly roasted coffee that is produced weekly right in the lower lobby of our cafe. We small-batch roast each week on our Diedrich Roaster, and offer a variety of beans that range from medium to dark roasts. We opened our shop in a former funeral home and, as you may have noticed, we like to pay homage to what the space used to be while having fun with some killer puns and (less than) subtle references. If you haven't already, stop in, immerse yourself in Undergrounds, and try a cup of our freshly roasted coffee today! It's to die for.
meet our roasting team
Roasting Manager
veronica rongo
​Veronica has been with us since day one, but took on roasting this past year when one our main roasters followed her passion for coffee out west to the coffee capital. After spending time learning under our previous Roaster Veronica took the reins and has been roasting her heart out ever since.
Roaster
Jess stroupe
Jess has been a lover of coffee since she was 5 years old when her Nona gave her a cup of milk and sugar with a splash of Bustelo. She has been working with coffee for over 10 years and was thrilled to have an opportunity to expand her knowledge and continue improving her coffee skills at Undergrounds.
Jess has been roasting for Undergrounds since November 2022. She is currently a supervisor at both our Old First Ward and Seneca One locations. When she’s not at the coffee shop, you can find her cuddled up on the couch with her 3 cats, a cup of our Kenya roast in hand, reading a High Fantasy Novel.
Our roasts
single Origin/house roasts
Our Single Origin and House Roast coffees are all packaged in the black bags and are made using the finest coffee beans and roasted to perfection for a smooth and flavorful cup.
The subtle nod to our killer coffee theme in the bag design adds a touch of fun to your daily routine. And with a variety
of blends to choose from, there's a coffee for everyone.
Try our staple roasts today!
Colombia
Growing Region
Latin America
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Body
Smooth and Balanced
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Acidity
Medium
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Roast
Medium
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Flavor Profile
Nutty with undertones of juicy lemon,
brown sugar and milk chocolate
guatemala
Growing Region
Guatemala
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Body
Smooth
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Acidity
Medium
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Roast
Medium
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Flavor Profile
Rich honey notes, aromatic
kenya
Growing Region
Africa
Body
Balanced and Full
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Acidity
Medium
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Roast
Medium
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Flavor Profile
Robust winey flavors with juicy
berries ​and lemon
sumatra
Growing Region
Indonesia
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Body
Full
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Acidity
Low
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Roast
Dark Flavor
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Flavor Profile
Rich and earthy with notes of maple syrup,​
toasted almond and chocolate
ug espresso
Growing Region
South America and India
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Body
Balanced and Full
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Acidity
Medium
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Roast
Dark
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Flavor Profile
Cocoa, caramel and smoked molasses
decaf colombia
Growing Region
Latin America
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Body
Smooth and Balanced
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Acidity
Medium
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Roast
Medium
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Flavor Profile
Nutty with undertones of juicy lemon,
brown sugar and milk chocolate
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decaf honduras
Growing Region
Central America
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Body
Balanced and Full
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Acidity
Medium
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Roast
Medium
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Flavor Profile
Brown sugar, lemon, and milk chocolate
decaf espresso
Growing Region
South America and India
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Body
Balanced and Full
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Acidity
Medium
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Roast
Dark
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Flavor Profile
Cocoa, caramel and smoked molasses
white light blends
The White Light series, inspired by the ‘go towards the white light’ phenomenon people often experience near death, are heavenly blends crafted with the utmost thought and care. Each blend is specifically crafted to correlate with the killer lady chosen to be the namesake of that blend.
We dedicate many hours to creating each blend so that
the final product may humbly live up to, and honor, it’s namesake.
notorious r.b.g.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, first Jewish and second woman to
be appointed as an associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, spent her legal career flourishing in the face of adversity. From her appointment in 1993 through her
death in 2020 R.B.G. served as an advocate for equality and woman's rights.Her ideas profoundly shaping
human self-understanding and shedding a bright light
on gender discrimination.
Just like R.B.G. this blend is equal parts bold and bright.
It harmoniously balances a floral aroma and complex fruit basket flavor with bright lemony sweetness and notes of milk chocolate, marzipan, peanut butter, cocoa and mild stone-fruit.
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Growing Region
Ethiopia, Brazil, Colombia
Acidity
Low
Roast
Medium
Flavor Profile - Nutty with undertones of juicy lemon, ​brown sugar and milk chocolate
simply the best
Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock and Roll, had an illustrious career spanning decades. She broke barriers for women
in the music industry, winning Grammy after Grammy, becoming one of the best selling recording artists of
all time, and most importantly, taking a stand
for herself in her personal life, leading her to what
was widely believed to be the greatest comeback in
music history. She was nothing short of amazing, inspiring fans worldwide to sing, and dance, and be free.
Much like the renowned icon, Simply the Best is an illustrious blend, carefully crafted and born to stand out
on its own. With a unique blending of Kenyan, Brazilian and Colombian coffees, Simply the Best will dazzle you with its smooth flavor and clean finish. Freshly roasted
as a medium blend, this coffee is perfect for everyone.
And we couldn't be more excited to share it
with you!
Growing Region
Kenya, Brazil, Colombia
Acidity
Medium
Roast
Medium
Flavor Profile
Rich and earthy with notes of maple syrup,​ toasted almond and chocolate
thank you for being a blend
Cozy up to your kitchen table with a blend as iconic as the ensemble of American treasures that graced our
TV screens on The Golden Girls. They reminded us that you get by with a little help from your friends, laughter is the best medicine and your home is where your heart is. Wherever your heart and home may be, Thank You for Being a Blend will perfectly enhance any golden
memories in the making.
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