Culture · February 25, 2026
The First Solar-Powered Roastery
Wonderstate Coffee
In the rolling hills of
Viroqua, Wisconsin
, a once-small coffee roastery is quietly reshaping how the world thinks about sustainable coffee.
Wonderstate Coffee
has long been known for its commitment to ethical sourcing, paying farmers well above fair-trade minimums and building deep, direct relationships with producers around the globe. But beyond what goes into the cup, it’s what powers the roasting that truly sets Wonderstate apart: a roastery that runs entirely on solar energy.