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Branch Street Coffee Roasters is an independent roaster from Boardman, Ohio, built on respect for the beans and the farmers behind them. They source specialty single origins from all over — often with adventurous experimental processing — and roast twice a week, shipping the same day so it lands fresh. Their café is worth a stop too, pulling shots on a Slayer if you're passing through Boardman. There's a subscription (Endless Brews) and wholesale for cafés. If you want thoughtfully sourced, freshly roasted single origin specialty coffee from a genuinely independent Midwest roaster, Branch Street is an easy recommendation.