Great Coffee
Doesn’t Just Happen

At Roast & Toast, we have been roasting and brewing some of the finest coffee since 1993, embracing the SCA philosophy that “great coffee doesn’t just happen.” Using carefully select beans from around the world, we roast according to bean profile, create blends, and conduct small batch techniques to maintain a selection of freshly roasted varieties.

OUR STANDARD:
Never sell coffee more than two weeks old. Any coffee inventory roasted over two weeks prior is donated to Brother Dan’s Food Pantry in Petoskey.

IN HOUSE:
We brew different varieties each week, rotating offerings with coffee sourced from around the world. Sample the globe with our daily brews. For those with a favorite origin, ask for our expertly made French-pressed coffees…we all have our passions.

A Slice of History

In 1993, Bob and Mary Keedy had a vision: offer the best, house-roasted coffee, house-made foodie creations, all in a comfortable and fun atmosphere. Roast & Toast was born. And now, 25 years later with Ben Walker as partner, Roast & Toast has become a local’s favorite and visitor’s destination spot.

Humble Beginnings

Owner Bob Keedy trained as a roaster in New York City. Honing his craft as a professional roaster at Roast & Toast for 15 years, key team members apprenticed under him maintaining a 25-year history of high-quality coffee.

Seasoned roasters, under the guidance of Keedy and partner Ben Walker, have mastered the craft, creating the finest small-batch, house-roasted coffees. Many continue their coffee education with certifications as SCA-trained roasters and baristas.

Talented Baristas

Our highly trained baristas are passionate about coffee, whether crafting a cappuccino, espresso, or one our many specialty mochas or lattés. For those who prefer a little sweetness and flavor, we offer Northwoods Soda & Syrup’s small-batch syrups made with real cane sugar. Known for our extensive beverage menu, favorites include The Zen, Milky Way Mocha, and The Accidental Tourist.

We are proud to partner with two local businesses that utilize our coffee. Northwoods Soda makes Espresso Root Beer with our Roast & Toast Espresso, and Beards Brewery serves Beards Blend coffee and makes Malabar Black IPA with our Indian Monsoon Malabar coffee. Additionally, Roast & Toast coffee is exclusively served at City Park Grill and Palette Bistro, sister restaurants under the Wineguys Restaurant Group umbrella.

The Kitchen

From baked goods to salad dressings, from hand-cut sandwich meats to breads — everything is made in-house using local growers whenever available and in season. Dine in, take out or have your event catered.

Proudly Supporting
Local Purveyors & Farmers

Alden Mill House
Beards Brewery (beer)
Big Apple Bagels
Bill’s Farm Market
Fustini’s Oils and Vinegars
Great Lakes Potato Chips
Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery (maple syrup)
Martinchek Dairy
Michigan Dried Cherries and Cherry Concentrate
Northwoods Soda & Syrup
Petoskey Plastics (garbage bags)
Plath’s Meat’s (bacon)

Roast & Toast proudly supports northern Michigan communities and neighbors.

Local and Michigan Products

Bill’s Farm Market (produce)
Big Apple Bagels
Alden Mill House (spices)
Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery (maple syrup)
Petoskey Plastics (garbage bags)
Great Lakes Potato Chips
Northwoods Soda & Syrup
Michigan Dried Cherries and Cherry Concentrate
Fustini’s Oils and Vinegars
Beards Brewery (beer)
Plath’s Meats (bacon)
Martinchek Dairy

Monetary Donations

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Little Traverse Conservancy
Manna Food Project
CMU Public Radio
Petoskey Curling Club
City of Petoskey Parks & Recreation
Groundwork
Camp Daggett
Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Northern Michigan — Kathleen Jontz Breast Health Fund
Stars & Stripes Committee
Junior Achievement
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society
Baraga Radio Network
Harbor Hall Foundation

Food & Brewed Coffee Donations

Brother Dan’s Food Pantry (soup every Tuesday)
Top of Michigan Trails Council
One Voice One Vision
Crooked Tree Arts Center
Friendship Centers of Emmet County
All Hands on Deck
Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Northern Michigan
Harbor Light Christian School
Government 101
Petoskey Girls 6th Grade Basketball
Petoskey Band Program
Emmet County Recycling
Little Traverse Historical Society

Product and/or Gift Certificate Donations

Youth in Government
Petoskey Education Foundation
ACT team – North Country Community Mental Health
Emmet Conservation District
Jordan Rivers Church
Douglas Lake Improvement Association
Raven Hill Discovery Center
St. Francis Xavier School
Central Elementary School
Montessori Childrens House
Petoskey Northmen Night
Friendship Centers of Emmet County
Petoskey High School Ski Team

Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

In 2018, Roast & Toast diverted 25,893 lbs (that’s 8,608 gallons) of food scraps from landfills for composting through Emmet County’s food scrap collection program. Since program’s inception in 2015, Roast & Toast has diverted 77,919 lbs (that’s 25,904 gallons) total.

23857

Pounds of Coffee Roasted in 2017

Community Organizations Supported

77919

Pounds of Food Scraps Diverted from Landfill for Composting Since 2015

50000

Gallons Annually of Recycling

250

Cubic Yards of Recycling

65500

Pounds of Recycling

DOWNTOWN HOURS

Every Day
7 am – 7 pm

231.347.7767
309 E. Lake Street
Petoskey, MI 49770

BURNS BUILDING HOURS

Monday – Friday
7:30 am – 4:30 pm

231.758.3499
560 W. Mitchell Street
Petoskey, MI 49770

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Since its humble beginning over 20 years ago, Wineguys Restaurant Group has developed a collection of three distinct dining destinations in Petoskey’s Gaslight District: City Park Grill, Palette Bistro and Roast & Toast Cafe. Through these successful ventures, the group expanded their enterprise to include Wineguys Catering for functions like weddings, rehearsals and corporate events. Today, Wineguys Restaurant Group continues its dedication to providing excellent guest dining experiences, to empowering staff and to supporting the community.

Great Coffee Doesn’t Just Happen