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Hours Location

Mon-Friday: 7am - 6:30 pm, Saturday: 9:30am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Aqua: Mon-Friday 6am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday: 7am-4pm

2924 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201
225 N Columbus, Chicago, IL 60601
 
 
 
 
Company Background/ History
 
 

 Establlished in 1993, Casteel Coffee is long recognized as Evanston's artisan roaster with a reputation for quality of product, source and service. Owned by Carol Harris, the company continues the tradition establlished by roast master Lee Casteel, with its attention to handcrafted detail in the roasting of Arabica coffees from around the world.

Carol notes that great coffee begins with great beans; Casteel offers one of the largest selections of varietal coffes available in Metropolitan Chicago. In addition to high quality specialty grade Arabica coffes and fair trade selections, Casteel's decaf coffees are naturally processed so that customers enjoy environmentally-friendly coffee without chemicals.

Casteel's customers fondly recognize the staff as the "Casteel Family". Furthermore Casteel is committed to the community as the company supports local schools, religious and not-for-profit organizations.

We invite you to enjoy a cup of coffee "fresh from our roaster to your cup" while you browse our selection of coffees, teas and accessories of brewers, grinders and espresso makers. We also carry and extensive choice of specialty items, gourmet foods, gifts and a great selection of educational toys.

 
 
 
 
Facts At A Glance
 
 

 1987

Roast master Lee Casteel begins roasting coffee in Evanston, with a hands-on approach to roasting small batch coffee.

1993

The Bean Counter Cafe opens on Central Street in Evanston and becomes renowned for its three day weekend live music performances and a family friendly atmosphere. Casteel's roasting in-house adds to the cafe's reputation for quality, fresh coffee and creates a customer following.

1995

Casteel Coffee opens on Main Street in Evanston, serving retail and wholesale customers "fresh from our roaster to your cup."

2001

Casteel Coffee moves to larger premises at 2924 Central Street in Evanston. With a connected, yet separate space for roasting, Casteel hosts a retail coffee and gift space with window-side cafe seating.

2008

Casteel Coffee celebrates 15 years as Evanston's artisanal roaster.

2009

Casteel Coffee@ Aqua opens in downtown Chicago at 225 North Columbus