The Buena Vista Roastery is a specialty coffee roaster that has been serving premium organic coffee since 1994, originally starting as Bongo Billy's Coffees before transitioning to the Buena Vista Roastery brand in 2007. Located at 8,000 feet above sea level in Colorado's Arkansas River Valley, they have perfected the unique art of high-altitude roasting over more than 25 years. The company was founded by Bill and Cheryl Mehaffey as Bongo Billy's Coffees and later purchased by Joel and Laurie in 2007, who expanded the brand recognition while maintaining the core values of quality and community support. Their high-altitude location in Buena Vista, surrounded by the highest concentration of fourteeners (14,000-foot mountains) in the contiguous United States, provides unique roasting conditions that require longer roast times due to less oxygen, allowing sugars to fully caramelize and resulting in smoother, more complex flavors. The Buena Vista Roastery is committed to sourcing 100% USDA certified organic, specialty grade coffee, maintaining Fair Trade certifications, and supporting sustainable farming practices. They are on-demand, small-batch roasters who roast coffee to order to ensure maximum freshness. Their philosophy centers on supporting healthy people and a healthy planet, recognizing the interconnection between their actions and global communities. The company's environmental commitment extends beyond coffee sourcing to include compostable Biotre packaging that reduces their carbon footprint by up to 200%, and comprehensive recycling of all materials used in daily processing. They actively support coffee-growing communities through micro-credit loans via their Kiva.org team and are proud members of the Madres e Hijos Artisan Project, supporting women, families, and communities worldwide. Their core beliefs are guided by Indigenous Wisdom, looking seven generations forward and seven generations behind, emphasizing respect and integrity for all people they work with. They believe good products start with quality raw resources sourced through environmentally and socially aware practices. While they prefer organic and Fair Trade certifications, they also support farmers who practice these standards but cannot afford certification. The Buena Vista Roastery offers a diverse selection of single-origin coffees and signature blends, including their popular Coffee of the Month program featuring rotating selections at special pricing. Their operation serves both retail and wholesale customers, with free local delivery to wholesale accounts within Chaffee County.
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The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Caramel • Chocolate • Tree Nut
10th Mountain Espresso is Buena Vista's medium roast blend of Central and South American coffees, named for Colorado's mountain troops. Caramel, chocolate, and tree nut in a hut-trip-ready organic cup.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Almond • Dark Chocolate • Peanut Butter
Black Canyon Blend is Buena Vista Roastery's dark roast of Central and South American coffees, once called Out of Bounds. Almond, dark chocolate, and peanut butter in a deep organic cup from Colorado's high country.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Nutmeg • Cocoa • Earthy
Blue Sky Blend is Buena Vista's medium roast of African and South American coffees, named for Colorado skies. Nutmeg, cocoa, and earthy notes in their lightest-leaning organic blend for drip or espresso.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Spice • Chocolate • Citrus
Bongo Billy's Blend is Buena Vista Roastery's dark homage to its 1994 roots, pairing African and Central American coffees. Spice, chocolate, and citrus in a full, sweet organic mountain-town classic.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Berry • Nougat • Nutty
Buena Vista Blend is the roastery's hometown medium roast staple, blending African, Central, and South American coffees. Berry, nougat, and nutty notes in a versatile organic cup for drip, pour-over, or espresso.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Nougat • Roasted Chicory • Hazelnut
Colombia Organic is The Buena Vista Roastery's medium roast from Colombia, certified organic. Nougat, roasted chicory, and hazelnut in a smooth, gently bright everyday cup roasted to order in Buena Vista, Colorado.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
$12.50 · $1.56/oz
Caramel • Chocolate • Tree Nut
Confluence Half-Caf is Buena Vista Roastery's medium roast equal parts water-processed decaf and caffeinated Central and South American coffees. Caramel, chocolate, and tree nut with gentler morning amperage.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Cinnamon • Maple Syrup • Milk Chocolate
Cosmic Love Blend is Buena Vista Roastery's medium roast of African, Far East, and Central American coffees. Cinnamon, maple syrup, and milk chocolate in a colorful organic cup named for a Peace Corps cohort.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
$12.50 · $1.56/oz
Nougat • Cherry • Milk Chocolate
Decaf Espresso Organic is Buena Vista's Dolce medium roast blend of rotating Central and South American decafs. Nougat, cherry, and milk chocolate in a rich, satisfying organic decaf espresso-minded cup.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
$12.50 · $1.56/oz
Hazelnut • Caramel • Milk Chocolate
Decaf Honduras Organic is Buena Vista's water-processed decaf from COMSA farmers in Marcala, Honduras. Medium roast with hazelnut, caramel, and milk chocolate—full-flavored without the caffeine, roasted organic in the Rockies.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
$12.50 · $1.56/oz
Citrus • Milk Chocolate • Earthy
Decaf Mexico Organic is Buena Vista's medium-dark roast from Cadena Tres farms in Chiapas, Mexico. Citrus, milk chocolate, and earthy notes in a certified organic decaf roasted at elevation in Buena Vista.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Blueberry • Lemon • Bright
Ethiopia Organic is Buena Vista Roastery's medium roast from Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee. Blueberry, lemon, and bright aromatics in a lively organic cup from high-elevation smallholder farms.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Brown Butter • Milk Chocolate • Maple Syrup
Full City Roast Organic is Buena Vista Roastery's Central American blend roasted to a Full City profile. Brown butter, milk chocolate, and maple syrup with hearty body that still shows origin nuance.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Almond • Plum • Honey
Guatemala Organic is Buena Vista's medium roast from the volcanic highlands of Guatemala, Fair Trade and certified organic. Almond, plum, and honey in a smooth, balanced cup with gentle sweetness.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
$12.00 · $1.50/oz
Peanut Butter • Allspice • Tree Nut
High Country Espresso Organic is Buena Vista's medium-dark blend of Indonesian and South American coffees, an original Adventure Blend since 1994. Peanut butter, allspice, and tree nut in a balanced organic espresso-minded cup.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
$12.00 · $1.50/oz
Hazelnut • Caramel • Milk Chocolate
Honduras Organic is Buena Vista Roastery's medium roast from COMSA growers in Marcala, Honduras. Hazelnut, caramel, and milk chocolate in a certified organic cup from a protected designation of origin.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Orange • Cantaloupe • Earthy
Leadville Blend is Buena Vista's medium-dark roast of Central American coffees, named for neighboring Leadville. Orange, cantaloupe, and earthy notes in a certified organic cup from Colorado's high country.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Berry • Citrus • Floral • Honey
Light Ethiopia Organic is Buena Vista's light roast Ethiopian lot, roasted a touch lighter to keep berries, citrus, and floral aromatics vivid. Soft honey sweetness in a bright, clean organic cup.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Caramel • Chocolate • Black Cherry
Mexico Organic is Buena Vista's medium roast from high mountain farms in southern Mexico. Caramel, chocolate, and black cherry in a comforting, balanced organic everyday cup roasted in Buena Vista.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Allspice • Berry • Tobacco
Mocha Java Blend is Buena Vista's medium roast take on the classic Far East and African pairing. Allspice, berry, and tobacco in a time-tested organic blend roasted in Buena Vista, Colorado.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Mount Princeton Blend is Buena Vista Roastery's medium roast of Central American coffees, named for the Arkansas Valley fourteeners peak. An approachable, crowd-pleasing organic morning cup roasted at elevation.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Caramelized Sugar • Baker's Chocolate • Tobacco
Mount Yale Blend is Buena Vista's dark roast pairing their Full City roast with Central American coffee, named for a local fourteener. Caramelized sugar, baker's chocolate, and tobacco in a big organic cup.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Nicaragua Organic is a medium-dark single origin from The Buena Vista Roastery in Colorado. USDA organic specialty coffee, high-altitude roasted since 1994 for a clean, balanced cup.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Honey • Roasted Chicory • Cherry
Peru Organic is Buena Vista's medium-dark roast from high Andes smallholders in Peru. Honey, roasted chicory, and cherry in a balanced organic cup with chocolate and almond warmth.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Almond • Milk Chocolate • Earthy
River Blend is Buena Vista Roastery's medium-dark tribute to the Arkansas River, blending African and Central American coffees. Almond, milk chocolate, and earthy notes in a certified organic cup.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Blueberry • Apple • Roasted Chicory
Salida Blend is Buena Vista Roastery's medium roast love letter to neighboring Salida, blending African and Central American coffees. Blueberry, apple, and roasted chicory in a certified organic cup.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Earthy • Dried Fruit • Cinnamon
Sumatra Organic is Buena Vista's dark roast from Gerlang and Takengon in Aceh, Sumatra. Earthy, dried fruit, and cinnamon in a certified organic cup from high-elevation Indonesian highland farms.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Nougat • Vanilla • Sweet Oats
Uganda Organic is Buena Vista Roastery's medium roast washed lot from Sipi Falls farms on Mount Elgon. Nougat, vanilla, and sweet oats in a certified organic, Rainforest Alliance cup from Bugisu.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
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Campfire Marshmallow • Peanut Brittle • Dark Cherry
Vienna Roast Organic is Buena Vista Roastery's Vienna-profile blend of South and Central American coffees. Campfire marshmallow, peanut brittle, and dark cherry in a dark-but-not-too-dark organic cup.
The Buena Vista Roastery • Buena Vista, CO
$12.50 · $1.56/oz
Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee is Buena Vista Roastery's medium roast Organic Nicaragua aged three weeks in Deerhammer whiskey barrels in Buena Vista, Colorado. A local distillery collaboration with unique barrel-driven character each roast.