Good Folks Coffee Roasters

“The best cups of coffee are usually when you aren’t thinking about tasting notes, brew method, and extraction, but you raise the mug to your lips for another drink and realize it is all gone. That’s our goal with every coffee.”

Founded as Argo Sons Coffee in October 2010, Good Folks Coffee Company was founded by Matt Argo in Louisville, Kentucky with a passion to make “a positive impact on everyone that is a part of our coffee chain.”

After travelling the world over eight years in the Army National Guard and several trips with his wife to Africa, Matt “developed a love for coffee -- particularly the social aspect and the economic impact it has in producing countries." He knew he wanted to start a business after his military contract was complete, and already loved to travel and work with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Coffee seemed to be a perfect fit.

Coffee Travels

In the search for “sweetness, balance, and complexity,” Good Folks “traveled to Guatemala to cup and purchase some fresh coffees. Several unique coffees that we purchased are currently on the water between Guatemala and the US, and we are excited to share the stories of the farmers, as well as the coffees themselves. A few of the coffees are experimental processes and/or rare varieties, resulting in some very small lots.”

Coffee + Bourbon + Louisville

While Good Folks doesn’t have a Brick and Mortar store front, you can find their coffee in Louisville at cafes like Please and Thank You, North Lime Donuts, Pearl Street Game & Coffee House, and restaurants including Proof on Main, Butchertown Grocery, Bar Vetti, and Decca.

Beyond coffee, “The Louisville Slugger Museum and Evan Williams Bourbon Experience in downtown Louisville are must-visits. Keep an eye out at Evan Williams for a bourbon barrel aged coffee from yours truly. A quick stop at El Mundo for a house margarita (or two) and nachos with pork is a great option,” said Matt.

Now on Bar: Congo North Kivu

Good Folks Congo North Kivu is our first coffee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo this year! We’re serving Kivu on Espresso and Pourover and we’re really enjoying the nice pairing of sweet chocolate and bright peach notes in the cup! This coffee will only be on bar for a short time so stop in and let us know what you think!