Persevering with DCN’s 2024 12 months in Overview, listed here are 10 thrilling new espresso retailers that opened all through the Midwest United States in 2024. 

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In Wichita, Kansas, Pennant Espresso Roasters is swinging for the fences with a brand new cafe that’s greater than 10 instances larger than its earlier house base… learn extra

Inside the brand new Pennant Espresso store in Wichita, Kansas. Courtesy photograph.

The bustling centerpiece of 1 room is a bar that was hand-built by Wanderlust Espresso Founder and Head Roaster Walt Cornelius, who was additionally the craftsperson behind the cafe’s massive concrete lamp, built-in bench seating and a few of the shelving… learn extra

On the new Wanderlust Espresso Roasters cafe in downtown Lafayette, Indiana. Photograph by @brother.yeshua – yesuelhu.com, courtesy of Wanderlust Espresso.

A brand new day is dawning for specialty espresso alongside the western shore of Lake Michigan, the place East View Espresso is providing tastings and different academic alternatives in Kenosha, Wisconsin… learn extra

Inside the brand new East View Espresso Co. cafe and roastery in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Courtesy photograph.

St. Louis-area roaster Upshot Espresso dropped the needle on its third espresso store this month in Clayton, Missouri, drawing inspiration from Japanese file listening rooms… learn extra

Inside HiFi by Upshot Espresso. Photograph by Blake Shaiper, courtesy of Upshot.

Although permanence hasn’t come simple, Hardline Espresso has solidified its place in Sioux Metropolis, Iowa, with the opening of its new roastery and cafe… learn extra

Contained in the Eco Hub and Hardline Espresso store in downtown Sioux Metropolis, Iowa. Courtesy photograph.

4 years after shuttering its authentic Columbus, Ohio, cafe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Mission Espresso has returned to the house, persevering with a quest for high quality… learn extra

Contained in the revamped Mission Espresso store in Columbus. Courtesy photograph.

A swashbuckling espresso firm close to the shores of Lake Erie referred to as Calico Jack Espresso Roasters has raised the flag on its first brick-and-mortar cafe… learn extra

Inside the brand new Calico Jack Espresso store in Mentor, Ohio. Courtesy photograph.

Beans roasted in Ternopil, Ukraine, utilizing a United States-made Diedrich CR-25 roaster at the moment are shipped to Chicago inside one week off the roast… learn extra

Inside the brand new Soloway Espresso bar in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Courtesy photograph.

The plant-filled 2,200-square-foot new store in Regular options roasting on web site, serene inside styling and an emphasis on tools that balances quantity with precision… learn extra

Inside the brand new Lvl Up Espresso Bar in Regular, Illinois. Courtesy photograph.

The proprietor of a Nicaraguan farm and ecotourism enterprise has carved a candy path again into his house metropolis of Chicago with the opening of Oro Chocolate & Espresso… learn extra

Inside the brand new Oro Chocolate & Espresso cafe in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Courtesy photograph.