Higher Grounds Trading Company

Roasting 100% Fair Trade and Organic Handcrafted Coffees

• Visit Us
  • The Coffee Bar
  • The Roastery
  • Cuppings & Tours
  • Directions & Hours
• The Farmers
  • Colombia
  • Ethiopia
  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua
  • Peru
  • Sumatra
  • Uganda
• The Coffees
  • About the Beans
  • Roasting Philosophy
  • Brewing Tips
• Giving Back
  • Coffees for Change
  • Chiapas Water Project
  • On the Ground
• About Us
  • Our Mission
  • Our Blog
  • Our Friends
  • Fair Trade Tours
  • eNewsletter
  • Contact Us

Go Shopping

• Single Origin
• Blends
• Decaf
• Coffees For Change
• Green Beans
• Coffee Samplers
• Monthly Java Clubs
• Gift Baskets
• Gift Certificates
• Fair Trade Olive Oil
• Fair Trade Chocolate
• Gifts and Gear
• Equipment
• Music

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Visit Us

Experience Higher Grounds Trading Co. on your next trip to Traverse City! We're tucked away on the campus of the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, within walking distance of downtown. Meet our roasters and baristas, watch the roasting process, take a tour, shop our global artisan boutique, or just sit back in our café with a latte and relax!

Follow the drop-down links above for hours, directions, tour times, and more information on our coffee bar and roastery, and the rich history of our location at the Grand Traverse Commons.

Can't wait to see you!