Madcap Coffee: Grand Rapids' Specialty Roaster Built for Curious Drinkers
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Madcap Coffee has cultivated a devoted following across the Midwest with a philosophy that prizes transparency, accessibility, and genuine curiosity about where coffee comes from. Their current CoffeeByMe catalog is compact but carefully chosen: a pair of sessionable, easy-drinking blends designed for everyday moments, alongside a high-elevation single-origin Guatemala that showcases what thoughtful sourcing looks like at its most direct.
The Weekend blend—medium roast, moderate body, with easy-drinking caramel richness—signals Madcap's instinct for comfort without dumbing things down. Spark offers a similar medium-roast approachability but leans slightly drier with its dark cherry and chocolate character, making it the more espresso-friendly sibling. Then there is Mauricio Bravo, a washed Caturra from 1,950 meters in Guatemala that drops the curtain entirely: watermelon, rose, and raspberry in a light-medium cup that rewards slow sipping and reveals what a well-grown Caturra can do. CoffeeByMe's AI recommendation engine is especially well-suited to helping you decide between Madcap's crowd-pleasing blends and this expressive single-origin, depending on whether you're brewing for a quick morning or a slow weekend pour-over.
Single Origins
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Bravo | Medium Light | WatermelonRaspberryRose | $14.00 |
Blends
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | Medium | ChocolateCrushableDark Cherry | $15.99 |
| Weekend Blend | Medium | RichCaramelEasy Drinking | $15.99 |
Roast Profile & Flavor Range
Madcap keeps its roast range tight and intentional. Both core blends sit at medium (level 3) with moderate acidity and body—designed to be reliably great without demanding specific brew methods. Mauricio Bravo is the outlier, roasted lighter (level 2) with a higher acidity to let the Guatemala terroir shine. At $14 for 4 ounces, it's a small-batch treat; the blends at $15.99 for 12 ounces offer some of the most accessible specialty coffee pricing in the Midwest market.
Why Buy Madcap Coffee
Weekend and Spark: are ideal entry points for drinkers moving from commercial coffee to specialty, offering familiar caramel and chocolate notes at a friendly price.
Mauricio Bravo: is a single-estate Guatemala at nearly 2,000 meters—an excellent choice for pour-over enthusiasts who want to explore fruit-forward Caturra with watermelon brightness and floral rose notes.
Price accessibility: All three offerings sit below $16 for standard sizes, making Madcap one of the most wallet-friendly Midwest roasters in the CoffeeByMe catalog.
Ideal for: Specialty beginners seeking a reliable everyday blend, weekend pour-over explorers, and anyone curious about how high-altitude Guatemalan growing conditions translate into the cup.
