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Kickapoo Coffee

Wonderstate Coffee is a B Corp-certified specialty coffee roaster based in Viroqua, Wisconsin, dedicated to ethical sourcing, direct farmer partnerships, and community-focused business practices since 2005.

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Founded in 2005 and operating out of a solar-powered roastery in Viroqua, Wisconsin, Wonderstate Coffee roasts specialty coffee with a strong emphasis on ethical sourcing and transparency. The roaster partners directly with farmers and cooperatives, paying compensation described as well above industry standards, and publishes an annual Transparency Report to make its business decisions public. Wonderstate holds B Corp certification and operates multiple café locations in Wisconsin, including Bayfield, Madison, and Viroqua. The company offers a range of coffees spanning blends, single origins, and reserve lots, alongside subscriptions and brewing equipment. Its stated mission centers on producing exceptional coffee in service to a collective future, guided by the belief that value should be shared equitably across the supply chain—from smallholder farmers to end consumers. Wonderstate positions itself as a roaster for whom meaningful impact does not require large scale.

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Last updated: June 27, 2026