"My journey into roasting really began over a decade ago when I first dove into the industry as a barista, manager, and trainer. Throughout this time, I developed a true respect for the craft, often daydreaming (over lattes, of course) about how I might my love for coffee into a life someday".

Recognizing where his passion was rooted, Kyle began pursuing roasting opportunities wherever he could find them, ultimately advancing his career to roast master positions at both large- and small-scale operations across the country. Thanks to some great mentors at this time, Kyle was encouraged to take the expertise he developed and venture out on his own. With the blessing of loved ones he moved back home to the Rocky Mountains and set out to make the long-awaited Wander Coffee dream a reality.

We excitedly opened the doors to the Fort Collins roastery in November of 2016. Starting off with a single online order on the first day in business, we never imagined that just a few years later we would have so many loyal wholesale partners throughout the region and so many amazing customers throughout the country. It’s been a wild ride, and we’re so grateful for every minute of it.

Though much has changed and expanded since our opening day, what guided us then still guides us now: Great flavor and good conscience should never be mutually exclusive. Always keeping this mindset at the forefront, we have learned how to utilize both technological advancements and sustainable practices to not only roast exceptional coffees, but to roast exceptional coffees without social or environmental compromise. Through our commitment to produce beans that are as ethical as they are delicious, we are humbled to now represent some of the most popular coffees in the area. 

We never take for granted how fortunate we are to see our decade-old daydream come to fruition—especially with our kids by our side—and we have so many of you to thank for that. Whether you’re a wholesale partner, a casual customer, or a devoted fan—thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your support. We can’t wait to continue wandering the world of coffee with you for many years to come!

  • Whether you’re a wholesale partner, a casual customer, or a devoted fan—thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your support.

  • We can’t wait to continue wandering the world of coffee with you for many years to come!

our values

  • Quality

    Wander sources its beans from the highest quality providers around the world. We take great care to roast each lot such that the flavors are enhanced to retain the essence of the farms.

  • Sustainability

    As avid nature lovers ourselves, we are inspired to sustain the earth through all of our actions. From using environmentally conscious equipment to packaging all of our products with biodegradable materials, we are proud to raise the bar in eco-friendly roasting.

  • Integrity

    We believe that all coffee farmers deserve fair compensation for the crops they so artfully raise. By working closely with our importers, we are able to ensure that all payments to our farmers are higher than even the fair-trade standard.

  • Community

    We love how coffee’s common grounds allow people from all walks of life to become cohesive groups. Thrilled to take part in these caffeinated connections, we promise to promote diversity and community in all that we do.