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Full Menu of Drinks & Fresh Roasted Beans

Broadway Roasting Company is Open
Monday through Friday 8 am to 3 pm
Full Menu of Drinks & Fresh Roasted Beans

Next week, the Roasting Location will be updating our Gift Card system.
The Red Gift cards will be fazed out during this upgrade.
The Red card will work at the Cafe next week.
Any unused $$$ on your card will be transferred to a new Black card when the upgrade happens at the Cafe the week after next.
We are hoping for a quick, simple, transition.

Next week, the Roasting Location will be updating our Gift Card system.
The Red Gift cards will be fazed out during this upgrade.
The Red card will work at the Cafe next week.
Any unused $$$ on your card will be transferred to a new Black card when the upgrade happens at the Cafe the week after next.
We are hoping for a quick, simple, transition.

Coffee Pulp Cascara Drying at Finca BWAY
The fruit of the coffee bush is usually seen as only a byproduct of pulping, removing the meat to get at the seeds inside.
In recent years, some mills have been drying the fruit & preparing it to be brewed as a tea-like beverage. Information is scarce on how it's done at origin.
We were lucky to have cupped 20 different Cascara brews on a visit to Guatemala a few years ago.
It is not like coffee, but it does have trace amounts of caffeine.
The drying needs to be done immediately after pulping, as the berries are extremely juicy. In the heat on a Coffee farm around the Equator, the fruit can begin to ferment very quickly. Wet mills often have a huge pile of fermenting fruit just sitting there waiting to be turned into compost.
The beans are the valuable product.
I decided to use a dehydrator for about 12 hours on the 1.25 lbs of pulped fruit.
When that drying was finished, it was still relatively wet.
Another 3 to 4 days on my raised beds should get it down to a stable moisture content.
We'll prepare it in a French press, just out of curiosity.
It smells sweet, slightly earthy, almost like dried olives.
Hmmm.
Part Art - Part Science

Coffee Pulp Cascara Drying at Finca BWAY
The fruit of the coffee bush is usually seen as only a byproduct of pulping, removing the meat to get at the seeds inside.
In recent years, some mills have been drying the fruit & preparing it to be brewed as a tea-like beverage. Information is scarce on how it's done at origin.
We were lucky to have cupped 20 different Cascara brews on a visit to Guatemala a few years ago.
It is not like coffee, but it does have trace amounts of caffeine.
The drying needs to be done immediately after pulping, as the berries are extremely juicy. In the heat on a Coffee farm around the Equator, the fruit can begin to ferment very quickly. Wet mills often have a huge pile of fermenting fruit just sitting there waiting to be turned into compost.
The beans are the valuable product.
I decided to use a dehydrator for about 12 hours on the 1.25 lbs of pulped fruit.
When that drying was finished, it was still relatively wet.
Another 3 to 4 days on my raised beds should get it down to a stable moisture content.
We'll prepare it in a French press, just out of curiosity.
It smells sweet, slightly earthy, almost like dried olives.
Hmmm.
Part Art - Part Science

Finca BWAY wet milling today.
After an Anaerobic five day cold fermentation, the cherry is ready to be pulped.
At origin, this would be done in a large machine that separates the fruit from the seed inside.
I was surprised to find many cherry's with three seeds, some with only one, and the majority with two seeds inside.
Zero Peaberry, or as my friend Eduardo refers to them, the little snails.
If we stopped the milling at this stage we would have a pulped natural or Honey process.
My plan is to do a Kenya style washing that I observed in El Salvador. Five separate stages, agitation of the beans, draining the water and mucillage, and each step with fresh clean water.
Wit this being our first harvest, I feel that washed coffees should be the standard, and special processing and drying only come with experience.
As a first generation micro producer I have a lot to learn!

Finca BWAY wet milling today.
After an Anaerobic five day cold fermentation, the cherry is ready to be pulped.
At origin, this would be done in a large machine that separates the fruit from the seed inside.
I was surprised to find many cherry's with three seeds, some with only one, and the majority with two seeds inside.
Zero Peaberry, or as my friend Eduardo refers to them, the little snails.
If we stopped the milling at this stage we would have a pulped natural or Honey process.
My plan is to do a Kenya style washing that I observed in El Salvador. Five separate stages, agitation of the beans, draining the water and mucillage, and each step with fresh clean water.
Wit this being our first harvest, I feel that washed coffees should be the standard, and special processing and drying only come with experience.
As a first generation micro producer I have a lot to learn!

Harvest Season at Finca Broadway
Today is the day.
100% Organic, USA grown coffee.
We were able to harvest 2.4 lbs of beautiful Yellow fruit.
Our wet mill will be in full swing 5 days from now, after a Cold Anaerobic Fermentation.
This is the largest Harvest we have seen in 6 years of production.
Stay tuned for the Bean to Cup journey.

Harvest Season at Finca Broadway
Today is the day.
100% Organic, USA grown coffee.
We were able to harvest 2.4 lbs of beautiful Yellow fruit.
Our wet mill will be in full swing 5 days from now, after a Cold Anaerobic Fermentation.
This is the largest Harvest we have seen in 6 years of production.
Stay tuned for the Bean to Cup journey.

Final Days of the 2025 Nicaragua Expedition coming out this afternoon in our Newsletter.
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15% discount for first time Subscribers, and the inside scoop!

Final Days of the 2025 Nicaragua Expedition coming out this afternoon in our Newsletter.
Sign up at the link in our BIO to get it in your Inbox.
15% discount for first time Subscribers, and the inside scoop!

Day 4 & 5 Nicaragua Expedition
If you've enjoyed following along on our Nicaragua Expedition, sign up for our Newsletter to see & hear about the last couple of days.
Ride along in your inbox for a visit to the Farm of the best coffee we tasted on the cupping table, visits to Masaya and Granada, getting past roadblocks, and if you are a new subscriber get 15% off your next online order.
Delivered to your Inbox Friday.
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Saludos!
Saludos!

Day 4 & 5 Nicaragua Expedition
If you've enjoyed following along on our Nicaragua Expedition, sign up for our Newsletter to see & hear about the last couple of days.
Ride along in your inbox for a visit to the Farm of the best coffee we tasted on the cupping table, visits to Masaya and Granada, getting past roadblocks, and if you are a new subscriber get 15% off your next online order.
Delivered to your Inbox Friday.
Sign up for the Newsletter on our website.
Saludos!
Saludos!

Day 4 Pueblo Nuevo, third cupping, Farms Tour
By the fourth day, our Expedition became a blur between nighttime, and siestas.
Awakening at some point I heard the sounds of the Roaster in the lab. I stumbled inside looking for some Coffee.
Brenda had brewed a few cups in the traditional cloth filter stand, and was busy preparing another fabulous breakfast.
I clutched my Coffee and entered the backroom where Norman and Ellen were busy Roasting samples from the selection we brought back from Prodecoop. I should say, Ellen was busy Roasting she said Norman lit the gas, while he explained how he'd done 4 batches at the Roasting Competition in KC, and since she was the Grand Toastador she had better do these batches! Off to the Races & Excellent tasting Roasts.
We had pulled more samples from the Beneficio the previous day, so Norman, myself, and his daughter began hulling the parchment, green grading, and sifting for size. This step is usually done at the dry mill, but when your cupping straight from the patio it must be done by hand. There's nothing that brings folks with a pure love of Coffee together quite like grading coffee prior to Roasting.
Ellen finished up five batches, and by then it was time for breakfast & more coffee.
Milton came over, and I was introduced to his daughter Ammy via video conference. We'd never met as she is a college student in Belgium. She has created a website called Canales Legacy Coffees with the goal of building a market in Europe. My daughter Gracie in Prague, and Ammy in Brussels immediately connected on Instagram. When we go over to Gracie's graduation we coincidentally have a long layover in Brussels. A coffee meeting is on the agenda for June.
Being open to whatever happens on your travels always brings unexpected amazing things.
We drank more coffee, and let the breakfast settle before we raced up to Norman's farm. We passed Los Delirios & Donal's Finca on the way up to the top of the mountain. A beautiful view of Nicaragua on one side & Honduras on the other.
Norman, Brenda, and his manager showed us the potatoes, cabbages, beans, and of course the Coffee. Bourbon, Ethiopia Heirloom plants, Gesha are growing at this Farm.

Day 4 Pueblo Nuevo, third cupping, Farms Tour
By the fourth day, our Expedition became a blur between nighttime, and siestas.
Awakening at some point I heard the sounds of the Roaster in the lab. I stumbled inside looking for some Coffee.
Brenda had brewed a few cups in the traditional cloth filter stand, and was busy preparing another fabulous breakfast.
I clutched my Coffee and entered the backroom where Norman and Ellen were busy Roasting samples from the selection we brought back from Prodecoop. I should say, Ellen was busy Roasting she said Norman lit the gas, while he explained how he'd done 4 batches at the Roasting Competition in KC, and since she was the Grand Toastador she had better do these batches! Off to the Races & Excellent tasting Roasts.
We had pulled more samples from the Beneficio the previous day, so Norman, myself, and his daughter began hulling the parchment, green grading, and sifting for size. This step is usually done at the dry mill, but when your cupping straight from the patio it must be done by hand. There's nothing that brings folks with a pure love of Coffee together quite like grading coffee prior to Roasting.
Ellen finished up five batches, and by then it was time for breakfast & more coffee.
Milton came over, and I was introduced to his daughter Ammy via video conference. We'd never met as she is a college student in Belgium. She has created a website called Canales Legacy Coffees with the goal of building a market in Europe. My daughter Gracie in Prague, and Ammy in Brussels immediately connected on Instagram. When we go over to Gracie's graduation we coincidentally have a long layover in Brussels. A coffee meeting is on the agenda for June.
Being open to whatever happens on your travels always brings unexpected amazing things.
We drank more coffee, and let the breakfast settle before we raced up to Norman's farm. We passed Los Delirios & Donal's Finca on the way up to the top of the mountain. A beautiful view of Nicaragua on one side & Honduras on the other.
Norman, Brenda, and his manager showed us the potatoes, cabbages, beans, and of course the Coffee. Bourbon, Ethiopia Heirloom plants, Gesha are growing at this Farm.

Day 3 afternoon - night
After cupping and touring Prodecoop we sped back over to Pueblo Nuevo for a mid-morning snack of fresh fruit, a little rest, and Brenda's excellent lunch. The lemon chicken from the outdoor kitchen was as delicious as any restaurant. After lunch there were a couple of samples we wanted to taste again. We fired up the Roaster, and cupped another round. Favorites were still the same as picked this morning at Prodecoop.
After coffee, we drove over to the Beneficio to check out the drying patios, and get more parchment samples direct from the bags. Coffee needs to rest in parchment to stabilize water activity. This is the coffee that will go to the Dry Mill for processing and bagging to be prepared for shipment to us. All the bags are tagged with farm, and plot.
The harvest is finished up so the patios and raised beds are close to empty.
We rounded out a day of coffee tasting by going over to the Tree Bar. Norman's eldest daughter recently got married to the owner of the coolest bistro in Pueblo Nuevo. We gifted him a bottle of Cates, I mean Gates Barbecue sauce for the restaurant. Gates Sauce is famous in Managua! It's on the menu at a barbecue joint in Managua. Wild.
The steak with chimichurri was delicious. We washed it down with a taste test between Toña & Victoria. Ellen was introduced to Flor de Caña 8 year and 12 year aged. I had a shot of the new Espresso Rum. A perfect finish to the day!

Day 3 afternoon - night
After cupping and touring Prodecoop we sped back over to Pueblo Nuevo for a mid-morning snack of fresh fruit, a little rest, and Brenda's excellent lunch. The lemon chicken from the outdoor kitchen was as delicious as any restaurant. After lunch there were a couple of samples we wanted to taste again. We fired up the Roaster, and cupped another round. Favorites were still the same as picked this morning at Prodecoop.
After coffee, we drove over to the Beneficio to check out the drying patios, and get more parchment samples direct from the bags. Coffee needs to rest in parchment to stabilize water activity. This is the coffee that will go to the Dry Mill for processing and bagging to be prepared for shipment to us. All the bags are tagged with farm, and plot.
The harvest is finished up so the patios and raised beds are close to empty.
We rounded out a day of coffee tasting by going over to the Tree Bar. Norman's eldest daughter recently got married to the owner of the coolest bistro in Pueblo Nuevo. We gifted him a bottle of Cates, I mean Gates Barbecue sauce for the restaurant. Gates Sauce is famous in Managua! It's on the menu at a barbecue joint in Managua. Wild.
The steak with chimichurri was delicious. We washed it down with a taste test between Toña & Victoria. Ellen was introduced to Flor de Caña 8 year and 12 year aged. I had a shot of the new Espresso Rum. A perfect finish to the day!

Day 3 Morning Pueblo Nuevo & Prodecoop Cupping
Our number 1 mission on the Nicaragua Expedition was to taste and select the lots of coffee to be offered this year.
Cupping with the Professionals at Prodecoop is always an honor, and Norman explained the COOP is like home.
We arrived early, and were able to take a tour of the facilities. The Cooperative is the birthplace of Fair Trade coffee beginning back in the 90s. Don Daniel Canales was one of the founders, and has delivered Los Delirios harvests here for years. Norman and the brothers grew up riding over on top of the bags of parchment in trucks just as their sons and daughters are doing with us today.
Prodecoop mills and exports over 200 containers of coffee per harvest, assisting members in building partnerships with Importers & Direct Trade partners worldwide. Coffee flower Honey is packaged, along with a new Roastery to supply the Nicaraguan market with exceptional coffees.
We zeroed in on 4 different lots. Many tastings are done before we confirm the favorites.

Day 3 Morning Pueblo Nuevo & Prodecoop Cupping
Our number 1 mission on the Nicaragua Expedition was to taste and select the lots of coffee to be offered this year.
Cupping with the Professionals at Prodecoop is always an honor, and Norman explained the COOP is like home.
We arrived early, and were able to take a tour of the facilities. The Cooperative is the birthplace of Fair Trade coffee beginning back in the 90s. Don Daniel Canales was one of the founders, and has delivered Los Delirios harvests here for years. Norman and the brothers grew up riding over on top of the bags of parchment in trucks just as their sons and daughters are doing with us today.
Prodecoop mills and exports over 200 containers of coffee per harvest, assisting members in building partnerships with Importers & Direct Trade partners worldwide. Coffee flower Honey is packaged, along with a new Roastery to supply the Nicaraguan market with exceptional coffees.
We zeroed in on 4 different lots. Many tastings are done before we confirm the favorites.

Day 2 night Day 3
Leaving the Nature Reserve around dusk, we had a long drive ahead of us from the Peninsula close to Honduras and Salvador to reach Pueblo Nuevo.
I've driven the Pan American Highway route going North many, many times.
I had planned to travel this lesser known road from Chinandega to Pueblo during the day. The road looked beautiful on the map.
First thing to do before setting out on this 5 hour drive is Coffee.
We made it into Chinandega, and Google maps sent us on an odd route, so we decided to try gut feeling navigation. We drove the wrong way down a one way street, and passed a brightly lit storefront still open. Dany's Cafe and Coffee Roasting. We parked the correct direction, and wandered in. We were probably a sight to be seen after our Tapir Expedition, but were greeted by everyone inside with a smile. Americanos, were ordered, doubley please.
The cakes in the case looked delicious. Tres Leche cake in the Pyrex baking dish was calling our names. We sat down and began what would be a culinary delight unlike anything either of us have ever had. The Leche in the cake was dripping down my beard, as our Americanos arrived. We took a swig of coffee to wash it down and immediately ordered two more coffees, doubleys!
I feel like the Baristas could tell we were enjoying our dinner very much.
I told the lady that it should be called Quatro Leche Cake, it was so moist!
She said that's the cake she had made to try out in the Cafe. Glad we loved it.
We translated where we were from & going. They couldn't believe we'd be driving up that way in the nighttime. Our Cake and Coffee High were hitting just right.
There's a Broadway Sticker on the display case, so if your in Chinandega go visit Dany's.
WhatsApp was blowing up with calls from Norman Alexis Jr. letting us know the cell service was out in Pueblo. I had wondered earlier why Norman hadn't seen my messages since 12 noon. He maybe checks his phone more often than I do.
Our route was reviewed and corrected so we shaved off about 20 minutes. Brenda's sister Fatima even tried to call us from Leon to find out if we'd driven off the side of a Volcano.
(cont.)

Day 2 night Day 3
Leaving the Nature Reserve around dusk, we had a long drive ahead of us from the Peninsula close to Honduras and Salvador to reach Pueblo Nuevo.
I've driven the Pan American Highway route going North many, many times.
I had planned to travel this lesser known road from Chinandega to Pueblo during the day. The road looked beautiful on the map.
First thing to do before setting out on this 5 hour drive is Coffee.
We made it into Chinandega, and Google maps sent us on an odd route, so we decided to try gut feeling navigation. We drove the wrong way down a one way street, and passed a brightly lit storefront still open. Dany's Cafe and Coffee Roasting. We parked the correct direction, and wandered in. We were probably a sight to be seen after our Tapir Expedition, but were greeted by everyone inside with a smile. Americanos, were ordered, doubley please.
The cakes in the case looked delicious. Tres Leche cake in the Pyrex baking dish was calling our names. We sat down and began what would be a culinary delight unlike anything either of us have ever had. The Leche in the cake was dripping down my beard, as our Americanos arrived. We took a swig of coffee to wash it down and immediately ordered two more coffees, doubleys!
I feel like the Baristas could tell we were enjoying our dinner very much.
I told the lady that it should be called Quatro Leche Cake, it was so moist!
She said that's the cake she had made to try out in the Cafe. Glad we loved it.
We translated where we were from & going. They couldn't believe we'd be driving up that way in the nighttime. Our Cake and Coffee High were hitting just right.
There's a Broadway Sticker on the display case, so if your in Chinandega go visit Dany's.
WhatsApp was blowing up with calls from Norman Alexis Jr. letting us know the cell service was out in Pueblo. I had wondered earlier why Norman hadn't seen my messages since 12 noon. He maybe checks his phone more often than I do.
Our route was reviewed and corrected so we shaved off about 20 minutes. Brenda's sister Fatima even tried to call us from Leon to find out if we'd driven off the side of a Volcano.
(cont.)

Day 2 (cont.)
Chinandega to Eduardo's Private Reserve:
After touring Finca Bella Vista, we prepared ourselves for the 1.5 hour drive to the Tapir Reserve by stopping to pickup a few provisions. Fresh Coconuts & Toña from Eduardo's Casa.
Approaching the Gulf of Fronseca we turned off on a dusty trail that snaked through villages for the next 45 minutes. Gates used as buffers to separate farm animals from the wild Tapirs were opened and closed. Eduardo stopped to explain the different zones we were moving through. A sugarcane farm, shrimp ponds, passing by a river used for access to the secret route to El Salvador...
Upon passing the final gate we entered an area that transported us to what I can imagine a Savanah in Kenya may look like. Sea birds fishing in ponds, quarter horses and goats stood in for wildebeest, and turtles plopped into the water from logs. A hippopotamus surfacing would not have surprised us at all.
The Inner Sanctum of Eduardo and the Tapir. Absolutely Amazing.
We met the caretaker of the Reserve who we learned grew up here, attending the school on the land that was built for the indigenous residents in the 70s.
Mounting up on Horses and Mules, we prepared to quietly search for the elusive Tapir.
We traveled through the jungle to reach the spring fed river we thought the Tapir might be wading in during the heat of the day. They are solitary creatures who are more active in the evening and nighttime hours.
We rode for miles, only coming across tracks in the mud, and mounds of evidence of a nourishing diet of plants!
We attempted one last treck down an overgrown path that took two machetes to cut through the palms in order to reach a slow flowing stream. As we approached the stream, the manager felled a palm tree, and immediately his mule reared back in fear. A nest of African Bees swarmed around us. He and his mule retreated leaving me with no where to go, but forward. I charged my trusty steed directly through the swarm. We didn't stop until we reached the pasture next to the Casa. Ellen and Eduardo arrived with my hat. I can't believe you stayed on the Horse! That was a wild ride!
(continued in the comments)

Day 2 (cont.)
Chinandega to Eduardo's Private Reserve:
After touring Finca Bella Vista, we prepared ourselves for the 1.5 hour drive to the Tapir Reserve by stopping to pickup a few provisions. Fresh Coconuts & Toña from Eduardo's Casa.
Approaching the Gulf of Fronseca we turned off on a dusty trail that snaked through villages for the next 45 minutes. Gates used as buffers to separate farm animals from the wild Tapirs were opened and closed. Eduardo stopped to explain the different zones we were moving through. A sugarcane farm, shrimp ponds, passing by a river used for access to the secret route to El Salvador...
Upon passing the final gate we entered an area that transported us to what I can imagine a Savanah in Kenya may look like. Sea birds fishing in ponds, quarter horses and goats stood in for wildebeest, and turtles plopped into the water from logs. A hippopotamus surfacing would not have surprised us at all.
The Inner Sanctum of Eduardo and the Tapir. Absolutely Amazing.
We met the caretaker of the Reserve who we learned grew up here, attending the school on the land that was built for the indigenous residents in the 70s.
Mounting up on Horses and Mules, we prepared to quietly search for the elusive Tapir.
We traveled through the jungle to reach the spring fed river we thought the Tapir might be wading in during the heat of the day. They are solitary creatures who are more active in the evening and nighttime hours.
We rode for miles, only coming across tracks in the mud, and mounds of evidence of a nourishing diet of plants!
We attempted one last treck down an overgrown path that took two machetes to cut through the palms in order to reach a slow flowing stream. As we approached the stream, the manager felled a palm tree, and immediately his mule reared back in fear. A nest of African Bees swarmed around us. He and his mule retreated leaving me with no where to go, but forward. I charged my trusty steed directly through the swarm. We didn't stop until we reached the pasture next to the Casa. Ellen and Eduardo arrived with my hat. I can't believe you stayed on the Horse! That was a wild ride!
(continued in the comments)

Day 2 Leon to Chinandega
Our Expedition from Leon to Chinandega began with a Pop Up Broadway Cafe in the corridors of the Colonial Period Monastery. Grind, Brew, Caffeinate.
This leg of the Expedition began weeks before when Ellen stumbled across a newspaper article from Costa Rica covering two men whose life work is to rescue, breed, and release wild Tapirs into a Private Reserve.
Jon tracked down Eduardo #1 who retired from being the Head of the National Zoo in Managua. He said Eduardo #2 owns the Reserve and Unfortunately he lives in Miami, and would most likely not be available.
Never one to take NO for an answer, I procured a phone number & made a call.
Eduardo's wife answered in Spanish. A fleeting fear of my poor Spanish was relieved when Eduardo came to the phone with an excited, booming voice!
You want to see the Tapirs? I can arrange my manager to show you the Reserve. This is not a zoo, so be prepared to hike through the jungle. They are solitary creatures. The Reserve extends to the border with Honduras.
That sounds excellent to us! We are coming to visit Coffee Producers, so trekking is on the Agenda.
COFFEE???
I want to show you my Coffee farm. I will meet you.
Well, we will only be there on Thursday. You are in Miami now?
Yes, but this is like a gift from above! I want to meet you, and show you the farm & the Tapirs! I will fly down Wednesday morning & scout for them! We will try our best.
So, Thursday we met Eduardo on the road outside of Chinandega to see the Finca. For over 100 years Eduardos family has watched over this land, and protected the trees, and even the residents around the Farm who have worked there for generations.
Finca Bella Vista in Chinandega is located on the slopes of two active Volcanoes! A different terroir than Northern Nicaragua, even if at a lower altitude.
The Mill machinery has remained the same since the 50s. Pulley's, leather belts, and handbuilt pulpers. Very cool.
Eduardo is retiring from the job he has had in Miami for 40 years next month. The Farm is waiting to be turned into a showpiece close to Leon.
We can't wait to return.

Day 2 Leon to Chinandega
Our Expedition from Leon to Chinandega began with a Pop Up Broadway Cafe in the corridors of the Colonial Period Monastery. Grind, Brew, Caffeinate.
This leg of the Expedition began weeks before when Ellen stumbled across a newspaper article from Costa Rica covering two men whose life work is to rescue, breed, and release wild Tapirs into a Private Reserve.
Jon tracked down Eduardo #1 who retired from being the Head of the National Zoo in Managua. He said Eduardo #2 owns the Reserve and Unfortunately he lives in Miami, and would most likely not be available.
Never one to take NO for an answer, I procured a phone number & made a call.
Eduardo's wife answered in Spanish. A fleeting fear of my poor Spanish was relieved when Eduardo came to the phone with an excited, booming voice!
You want to see the Tapirs? I can arrange my manager to show you the Reserve. This is not a zoo, so be prepared to hike through the jungle. They are solitary creatures. The Reserve extends to the border with Honduras.
That sounds excellent to us! We are coming to visit Coffee Producers, so trekking is on the Agenda.
COFFEE???
I want to show you my Coffee farm. I will meet you.
Well, we will only be there on Thursday. You are in Miami now?
Yes, but this is like a gift from above! I want to meet you, and show you the farm & the Tapirs! I will fly down Wednesday morning & scout for them! We will try our best.
So, Thursday we met Eduardo on the road outside of Chinandega to see the Finca. For over 100 years Eduardos family has watched over this land, and protected the trees, and even the residents around the Farm who have worked there for generations.
Finca Bella Vista in Chinandega is located on the slopes of two active Volcanoes! A different terroir than Northern Nicaragua, even if at a lower altitude.
The Mill machinery has remained the same since the 50s. Pulley's, leather belts, and handbuilt pulpers. Very cool.
Eduardo is retiring from the job he has had in Miami for 40 years next month. The Farm is waiting to be turned into a showpiece close to Leon.
We can't wait to return.

Day One Managua
Grab the 2023 Totota Hilux 4X4 Clean and Road Ready
Drive through N Managua Barrios to Leon.
Try to find a spot to eat that happened to be in a house & all the food was gone!
Ellen found a friend that didn't speak English just hanging out on a front porch.
Stop off at a new overlook with an amazing view of Momotumbo and it's little sister.
Arrive at a Grand Hotel that used to be a Monastery. The sculptures inside brought memories of our friend and baker Laura. Beautiful.
We missed my friend by a couple of years at his restaurant. Catch him on the newest Netflix Telenovela in Mex City Man on Fire!
All the Meat & Toña.
First day is finished.
Day Two to tour Don Eduardos Coffee Finca & find the elusive Tapirs on his Private Reserve within eyesight of El Salvador & Honduras.
Brushing up on our Español & adjusting to the heat in Leon & Chinandega.

Day One Managua
Grab the 2023 Totota Hilux 4X4 Clean and Road Ready
Drive through N Managua Barrios to Leon.
Try to find a spot to eat that happened to be in a house & all the food was gone!
Ellen found a friend that didn't speak English just hanging out on a front porch.
Stop off at a new overlook with an amazing view of Momotumbo and it's little sister.
Arrive at a Grand Hotel that used to be a Monastery. The sculptures inside brought memories of our friend and baker Laura. Beautiful.
We missed my friend by a couple of years at his restaurant. Catch him on the newest Netflix Telenovela in Mex City Man on Fire!
All the Meat & Toña.
First day is finished.
Day Two to tour Don Eduardos Coffee Finca & find the elusive Tapirs on his Private Reserve within eyesight of El Salvador & Honduras.
Brushing up on our Español & adjusting to the heat in Leon & Chinandega.

Last Wednesday morning, Ellen & Jon started out on a quest in Nicaragua to find the Elusive Tapir on a Private Nature Reserve, Visit a friend's restaurant in Leon, drive all night through the mountains to arrive at our Friend's home to taste the new crop of coffees & choose what we need this year, and now we are resting in Granada to board a plane in the morning to fly back to KC.
We will go deep into the Expedition over the next few days.
It's difficult to sum up the Magic that Nicaragua holds quickly.
You have to let it sink in, and brew for a little bit,
Just like Coffee.
First Day, and Last Day.
The real story is in-between.
Ride along with us for the next few days!
Saludos
Jon Cates

Last Wednesday morning, Ellen & Jon started out on a quest in Nicaragua to find the Elusive Tapir on a Private Nature Reserve, Visit a friend's restaurant in Leon, drive all night through the mountains to arrive at our Friend's home to taste the new crop of coffees & choose what we need this year, and now we are resting in Granada to board a plane in the morning to fly back to KC.
We will go deep into the Expedition over the next few days.
It's difficult to sum up the Magic that Nicaragua holds quickly.
You have to let it sink in, and brew for a little bit,
Just like Coffee.
First Day, and Last Day.
The real story is in-between.
Ride along with us for the next few days!
Saludos
Jon Cates

After our most Excellent Adventure today, fear not, we will post photos from the day, we are driving to Nueva Segovia.
First Coffee!
Danys Cafe has been open one year on a dark quiet street in Chinandega. The best Tres Leche cake on the planet and a super fine Americano!
They put a sticker on the case!
We needed to find this place.
Sooo nice!

After our most Excellent Adventure today, fear not, we will post photos from the day, we are driving to Nueva Segovia.
First Coffee!
Danys Cafe has been open one year on a dark quiet street in Chinandega. The best Tres Leche cake on the planet and a super fine Americano!
They put a sticker on the case!
We needed to find this place.
Sooo nice!

The Broadway Cafe is OPEN this morning!
I honestly don't know where all these people came from.
The Coffee is Hot, and it's nice and toasty inside.

The Broadway Cafe is OPEN this morning!
I honestly don't know where all these people came from.
The Coffee is Hot, and it's nice and toasty inside.

The Roasting Location will be closed Tuesday due to a Honey Bear shortage.
The threat of 9 inches of snow overnight may also have an impact on our decision to sleep in.

We are planning on having the Cafe open, but check in tomorrow morning.

The Roasting Location will be closed Tuesday due to a Honey Bear shortage.
The threat of 9 inches of snow overnight may also have an impact on our decision to sleep in.

We are planning on having the Cafe open, but check in tomorrow morning.

Broadway Cafe and Broadway Roasting Co will be closed today due to weather.

Broadway Cafe and Broadway Roasting Co will be closed today due to weather.

How 'bout Those Chiefs!!!
Dynasty
Dynasty
Dynasty!

How 'bout Those Chiefs!!!
Dynasty
Dynasty
Dynasty!

Tuesday Open Regular Hours!

Broadway Cafe
7 am to 8 pm

Broadway Roasting
8 am to 3 pm

The main roads are relatively clear. Side streets and on street parking is still somewhat treacherous.
18 degrees and sunshine feels very nice this afternoon.
Drive, walk, snow shoe, or ski carefully these next few days.

Tuesday Open Regular Hours!

Broadway Cafe
7 am to 8 pm

Broadway Roasting
8 am to 3 pm

The main roads are relatively clear. Side streets and on street parking is still somewhat treacherous.
18 degrees and sunshine feels very nice this afternoon.
Drive, walk, snow shoe, or ski carefully these next few days.

Snow Storm 2025 Update:
Saturday Night Closing Time!
At 5 tonight, we will be Closing the Cafe.
Be safe out there!
You don't have to go home,
but you really should!

Snow Storm 2025 Update:
Saturday Night Closing Time!
At 5 tonight, we will be Closing the Cafe.
Be safe out there!
You don't have to go home,
but you really should!

Winter Storm 2025 Hours!
We will definitely be closed tomorrow, Sunday.

According to Weather Reports, we haven't seen snow and ice in Kansas City like this in about 50 years!

Get in today until 8 pm & stock up on Coffee to brew at home.

Stay warm and safe.

We will update hours for Monday if the roads are dangerous.

Winter Storm 2025 Hours!
We will definitely be closed tomorrow, Sunday.

According to Weather Reports, we haven't seen snow and ice in Kansas City like this in about 50 years!

Get in today until 8 pm & stock up on Coffee to brew at home.

Stay warm and safe.

We will update hours for Monday if the roads are dangerous.

Our Friend, John Couture of Beer Station Fame, has been hard at work getting a new concept in Curated Craft Beverages online these past few months.
Local Liquid is now Open & taking orders!
Pickup from the Warehouse on Troost, with home delivery coming soon.
Check out the site.
You'll find Broadway Coffees & many other Totally Local offerings available to order.
Drink Local - Support Local
link in our bio

Our Friend, John Couture of Beer Station Fame, has been hard at work getting a new concept in Curated Craft Beverages online these past few months.
Local Liquid is now Open & taking orders!
Pickup from the Warehouse on Troost, with home delivery coming soon.
Check out the site.
You'll find Broadway Coffees & many other Totally Local offerings available to order.
Drink Local - Support Local
link in our bio

Our second year partnering with Foundations Realty as a drop off point for donations going to Mimi's Pantry.

Join Foundations Realty in their 'Feed The Need' food drive, and we invite you to be a vital part of this heartwarming initiative aimed at bringing warmth and joy to those facing food insecurity here in the KC Area.
All donations will go to Mimi's Pantry in NKC.

Our second year partnering with Foundations Realty as a drop off point for donations going to Mimi's Pantry.

Join Foundations Realty in their 'Feed The Need' food drive, and we invite you to be a vital part of this heartwarming initiative aimed at bringing warmth and joy to those facing food insecurity here in the KC Area.
All donations will go to Mimi's Pantry in NKC.

Broadway Roasting & Cafe are open Regular hours today!

Thank you for making Broadway a part of your Thanksgiving Tradition!

Our friend Sherman Kampe surprised us with a hand painted sign by the Famous Pinstriper, David Hightower.

The Holidays feel so good to see friends who have moved away, and the first stop is always the Broadway!
#davehightower
#signpainter

Broadway Roasting & Cafe are open Regular hours today!

Thank you for making Broadway a part of your Thanksgiving Tradition!

Our friend Sherman Kampe surprised us with a hand painted sign by the Famous Pinstriper, David Hightower.

The Holidays feel so good to see friends who have moved away, and the first stop is always the Broadway!
#davehightower
#signpainter

FriendsGiving Blend!

Don't leave anyone out. Limited Time of an Ultra Rare Throwback Blend.

Old School Sumatra
Washed Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
FTO Mexico Chiapas

FriendsGiving Blend!

Don't leave anyone out. Limited Time of an Ultra Rare Throwback Blend.

Old School Sumatra
Washed Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
FTO Mexico Chiapas

Fresh Out of the Roaster!

Online & On the Shelves.

Kenya Peaberry Micro-lot from Kirinyaga
Ngariama Farmers Cooperative

The perfect gift for the Coffee Lover in your Life.

Medium Body - Tart Juicy Acidity
Caramelized Sugar with Grapefruit and Herbs

Complex & Delicious
Only available for a limited time this Holiday Season.

Fresh Out of the Roaster!

Online & On the Shelves.

Kenya Peaberry Micro-lot from Kirinyaga
Ngariama Farmers Cooperative

The perfect gift for the Coffee Lover in your Life.

Medium Body - Tart Juicy Acidity
Caramelized Sugar with Grapefruit and Herbs

Complex & Delicious
Only available for a limited time this Holiday Season.

The Holidays are upon us!

We will be Closed on Thanksgiving Day next week at both Locations.

Our shelves are stocked with Coffee this weekend for anyone going out of town to visit family & friends.

Starting Monday, we will be Roasting and Stocking many Coffees, and will be rolling out a couple of surprises for the Holidays!

Next Week:
FriendsGiving Blend
and a Super Special Micro-lot
Kenya Peaberry

Cheers

The Holidays are upon us!

We will be Closed on Thanksgiving Day next week at both Locations.

Our shelves are stocked with Coffee this weekend for anyone going out of town to visit family & friends.

Starting Monday, we will be Roasting and Stocking many Coffees, and will be rolling out a couple of surprises for the Holidays!

Next Week:
FriendsGiving Blend
and a Super Special Micro-lot
Kenya Peaberry

Cheers

We had a great time tasting Washed & Natural coffees from Nicaragua & Ethiopia today with Biology students from UMKC.
Much discussion revolved around our Coffee Tree, and how much work goes into producing a unique & delicious cup of coffee.
This marks the eighth year to have students enrolled in my friend, Dr. Tamas Kapros classes attend our Lecture.
I think I am getting closer to my Honorary Doctorate Degree in All Things Coffee!
Class Dismissed!

We had a great time tasting Washed & Natural coffees from Nicaragua & Ethiopia today with Biology students from UMKC.
Much discussion revolved around our Coffee Tree, and how much work goes into producing a unique & delicious cup of coffee.
This marks the eighth year to have students enrolled in my friend, Dr. Tamas Kapros classes attend our Lecture.
I think I am getting closer to my Honorary Doctorate Degree in All Things Coffee!
Class Dismissed!

New round of Pour Ta packs are in stock!
Sustainably Grown by Donal Canales & his brothers in Nicaragua.

Roasted with Care and Precision by BWAY ROCO.

Packaged in 100% Compostable materials by PourTa.

Available Online,
at the Cafe,
& the Roasting Co.

New round of Pour Ta packs are in stock!
Sustainably Grown by Donal Canales & his brothers in Nicaragua.

Roasted with Care and Precision by BWAY ROCO.

Packaged in 100% Compostable materials by PourTa.

Available Online,
at the Cafe,
& the Roasting Co.

We had a great time meeting with Coffee Producers and Roasters last week at Anthem Coffee's Summit here in Kansas City.
Looking forward to tasting this lot from our new friends from Cafe Narava.
Cheers Amigos!
We'll see you one of these days.
Looking forward to careening through the mountains to the Farm!

We had a great time meeting with Coffee Producers and Roasters last week at Anthem Coffee's Summit here in Kansas City.
Looking forward to tasting this lot from our new friends from Cafe Narava.
Cheers Amigos!
We'll see you one of these days.
Looking forward to careening through the mountains to the Farm!

We made it to the Broadway just before close! As Fate would have it, we grabbed the last few drops of the Don Pio from Los Delirios.
It means so much to finally have you at the Cafe Brother.

We made it to the Broadway just before close! As Fate would have it, we grabbed the last few drops of the Don Pio from Los Delirios.
It means so much to finally have you at the Cafe Brother.

Friday! FRIDAY! FRI-YAY!!!
September 20, 2024
The Atom Weight Title Bout of the Century
Kansas City, Kansas
The Historic Municipal Auditorium
Live and In the Flesh
Andressa "Guachinhamma" Romero takes on Elisandra Ferreira in a No Holds Barred Match for the Title!

Wait up. You may be wondering what Invicta & MMA has to do with Coffee?
Well, Brazil produces a lot of Coffee. Some of our favorites are grown in the Minas Gerais region.
Brazil is also known for producing some of the Greatest Female Athletes in the World, and you'll have the opportunity to experience something unlike you've probably ever seen right here in KC.

We think that's enough of a reason to be excited.

Stop in at the Broadway Cafe the 20th of September on your way to the Auditorium, get a cup of our Brazil Marchador from the Cocarive Cooperative, and get Pumped Up for the Show.

Link to tickets in our Bio.
This is going to be the Event of the Season. See you there.

@cocarive
@invictafc
@gauchinhamma
@liliferreiraa__

Friday! FRIDAY! FRI-YAY!!!
September 20, 2024
The Atom Weight Title Bout of the Century
Kansas City, Kansas
The Historic Municipal Auditorium
Live and In the Flesh
Andressa "Guachinhamma" Romero takes on Elisandra Ferreira in a No Holds Barred Match for the Title!

Wait up. You may be wondering what Invicta & MMA has to do with Coffee?
Well, Brazil produces a lot of Coffee. Some of our favorites are grown in the Minas Gerais region.
Brazil is also known for producing some of the Greatest Female Athletes in the World, and you'll have the opportunity to experience something unlike you've probably ever seen right here in KC.

We think that's enough of a reason to be excited.

Stop in at the Broadway Cafe the 20th of September on your way to the Auditorium, get a cup of our Brazil Marchador from the Cocarive Cooperative, and get Pumped Up for the Show.

Link to tickets in our Bio.
This is going to be the Event of the Season. See you there.

@cocarive
@invictafc
@gauchinhamma
@liliferreiraa__

Labor Day Hours
Broadway Cafe
7 am to 8 pm

Roasting Location
Closed

September 2nd is the date the Broadway Cafe opened the door, way back in 1992.
I've had these demitasse and saucer sets in my mind since we began Roasting our Northern Italian inspired Blend in the back of the Cafe in 1998.

Today seems like a good day to put them out for sale.

2.5 ounce capacity. The perfect size for the home Espresso enthusiast, or just the BWAY Fanatic in your life.
Demitasse and Saucer
$20.00 for the set, limited qty.

Thanks for enjoying our cofee all these years!
It's been a Labor of Love.

Labor Day Hours
Broadway Cafe
7 am to 8 pm

Roasting Location
Closed

September 2nd is the date the Broadway Cafe opened the door, way back in 1992.
I've had these demitasse and saucer sets in my mind since we began Roasting our Northern Italian inspired Blend in the back of the Cafe in 1998.

Today seems like a good day to put them out for sale.

2.5 ounce capacity. The perfect size for the home Espresso enthusiast, or just the BWAY Fanatic in your life.
Demitasse and Saucer
$20.00 for the set, limited qty.

Thanks for enjoying our cofee all these years!
It's been a Labor of Love.

New Door
Labor Day Hours
32 Years on Broadway Sep. 2
1992-2024

Broadway Cafe will be open Monday
7 am to 8 pm

Broadway Roasting Co. will be Closed

New Door
Labor Day Hours
32 Years on Broadway Sep. 2
1992-2024

Broadway Cafe will be open Monday
7 am to 8 pm

Broadway Roasting Co. will be Closed

Broadway Roasting Co.
Will be open Regular Hours Monday, August 19th.

The front door at the Roasting spot was broken last night/early this morning.
No one was harmed. Luckily, our alarm blaring scared off the crooks within 1 minute.
Long enough for the 2 individuals to get in and out.
No damages other than the glass.
We feel for our friends in Kansas City that this has happened to recently.
We've been lucky over the years.
Hold Fast
See you in the am.
I've already brewed a batch of House for energy to clean up this mess.
Jon

Broadway Roasting Co.
Will be open Regular Hours Monday, August 19th.

The front door at the Roasting spot was broken last night/early this morning.
No one was harmed. Luckily, our alarm blaring scared off the crooks within 1 minute.
Long enough for the 2 individuals to get in and out.
No damages other than the glass.
We feel for our friends in Kansas City that this has happened to recently.
We've been lucky over the years.
Hold Fast
See you in the am.
I've already brewed a batch of House for energy to clean up this mess.
Jon

The Broadway Cafe will be open July 4th
7 am to 6 pm
The Roasting Company will be closed.
Regular hours Friday.

The Broadway Cafe will be open July 4th
7 am to 6 pm
The Roasting Company will be closed.
Regular hours Friday.

Coffee
Here it is
The Spot
Ultimate Sign made with Marbles

Coffee
Here it is
The Spot
Ultimate Sign made with Marbles

Just as fresh coffees arrive this week from Nicaragua, our coffee shrub begins the flowering today.
Projections for a bumper crop at Finca Broadway are relatively certain.

Just as fresh coffees arrive this week from Nicaragua, our coffee shrub begins the flowering today.
Projections for a bumper crop at Finca Broadway are relatively certain.

Sabrina, our resident plant guru, stopped in to transplant our three seedlings that have been growing under the shade of the yellow catuai she has generously entrusted us with.
These seeds are of Ethiopian stock, picked on Norman Canales farm, located approximately 100 meters above Los Delirios in Nicaragua.
Our Don Pio plot has landed in Houston, and is currently en route due to arrive next week.
What a nice day to be working in the Coffee garden.

Sabrina, our resident plant guru, stopped in to transplant our three seedlings that have been growing under the shade of the yellow catuai she has generously entrusted us with.
These seeds are of Ethiopian stock, picked on Norman Canales farm, located approximately 100 meters above Los Delirios in Nicaragua.
Our Don Pio plot has landed in Houston, and is currently en route due to arrive next week.
What a nice day to be working in the Coffee garden.

I like to Explore the World with a cup of coffee every Sunday listening to World Sound Radio on KKFI community radio hosted by Tom Crane!
If the stars aligned, an in studio performance as a Trio would rock the World on it's Axis! @magnoemarcieloficial

I like to Explore the World with a cup of coffee every Sunday listening to World Sound Radio on KKFI community radio hosted by Tom Crane!
If the stars aligned, an in studio performance as a Trio would rock the World on it's Axis! @magnoemarcieloficial

Kim has made it through surgery at St. Luke's, and is resting quietly at home with her leg elevated on ten pillows.
The Go Fund Me is going well, but there is still a long way to go before she's able to smile & make your drinks.
Donate by clicking the link in our Bio.

Kim has made it through surgery at St. Luke's, and is resting quietly at home with her leg elevated on ten pillows.
The Go Fund Me is going well, but there is still a long way to go before she's able to smile & make your drinks.
Donate by clicking the link in our Bio.

Kim needs your thoughts, prayers, and maybe some of your hard earned Cash!
She took a tumble down her basement stairs. The cup of coffee in her hand didn't spill a drop! She's a Pro, folks.
The same leg that she broke her ankle on a couple of years ago has two broken bones right now.
If it were me, I'd just have the surgeons at St. Luke's take it off at the knee. Wooden Legs are cool!
Kim has opted for surgery, and Physical Therapy.
Link to the GoFundMe in our bio.

Kim needs your thoughts, prayers, and maybe some of your hard earned Cash!
She took a tumble down her basement stairs. The cup of coffee in her hand didn't spill a drop! She's a Pro, folks.
The same leg that she broke her ankle on a couple of years ago has two broken bones right now.
If it were me, I'd just have the surgeons at St. Luke's take it off at the knee. Wooden Legs are cool!
Kim has opted for surgery, and Physical Therapy.
Link to the GoFundMe in our bio.

Our website is Alive!
If you shop online, you will need to make another account, or order as a guest.
This streamlined platform makes it possible for us to update information, and add new coffees much more easily.
same address as before
broadwayroasting dot com

Our website is Alive!
If you shop online, you will need to make another account, or order as a guest.
This streamlined platform makes it possible for us to update information, and add new coffees much more easily.
same address as before
broadwayroasting dot com

Containers are rolling from Nicaragua to Kansas City! Looking forward to Roasting the Don Pio plot, plus a few more lots from Norman and Donal this harvest.

Containers are rolling from Nicaragua to Kansas City! Looking forward to Roasting the Don Pio plot, plus a few more lots from Norman and Donal this harvest.

Broadway Roasting . Com is currently offline.
We have our Best Computer Technicians working around the clock to remedy the situation.
We will be back up and running As Soon as Google answers the phone!

Broadway Roasting . Com is currently offline.
We have our Best Computer Technicians working around the clock to remedy the situation.
We will be back up and running As Soon as Google answers the phone!

Memorial Day Hours
Monday, Broadway Cafe 7 am to 8 pm
Roasting Company Closed

Memorial Day Hours
Monday, Broadway Cafe 7 am to 8 pm
Roasting Company Closed

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Espresso concoctions, & fresh baked treats that pair with coffee. Order at the bar, and have it for here or to go. The quintessential coffeehouse.

Order online from a selection of our finest coffees. Fresh roasted, and shipped quick.

Broadway Roasting Co.

Green coffee arrives in 150lb burlap sacks from exotic lands. See it, Smell it, Taste it all under one roof.

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