Why Crankshaft?

  • Freshly Roasted In-House

    Roasted on our fluid bed air roaster for a cleaner cup with no over-roasted bitterness.

    Every batch is specialty grade coffee, backed by a multi-stage quality control process.

  • Premium Equipment

    We're an authorized distributor for La Marzocco, La Spaziale, Fetco, Eureka, Curtis, and more — sourcing, installing, and dialing in the equipment your coffee program actually deserves.

  • Water Filtration

    We install and service the filtration systems your machines actually run on — protecting your equipment, extending its life, and keeping every cup consistent.


  • Branded Apparel

    Uniforms, hats, and merch for your team and your customers — embroidered and printed under the same roof as your coffee, so ordering both is one relationship, not two.

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Who We Serve

Crankshaft Roasters is a trusted wholesale coffee provider for businesses throughout Northern Illinois. We supply freshly roasted coffee, equipment, water filtration, and branded apparel to cafés, restaurants, bakeries, gyms, churches, banquet halls, detail shops, and offices across the greater Chicagoland area.

Outside the Chicagoland area?

We've got you covered — enjoy free shipping on wholesale orders throughout the continental US!

Our MAS Program:

Mutually Assured Success

We're a wholesale partner invested in more than just moving beans. Your success is our success, from your first layout sketch to your regulars ordering by name.

Layout & Strategy

Planning your space and workflow before a single machine gets installed.

Buildout Support

Guidance through your café's physical setup, start to finish.

Machinery

Equipment sourced, installed, and dialed in for your specific space.

Water Filtration

Systems installed and maintained so every cup is consistent.

Regular Check-Ins

Ongoing visits and support, not a one-time setup and goodbye.

Menu Consulting

Help building a menu that sells, using your equipment and beans.

Marketing Support

Guidance on promoting your coffee program to your customers.

Co-Branded Promotions

Joint marketing opportunities between your business and Crankshaft. We have over 5,000 followers on social media and a wide network of fans.

Let's Build Your Coffee Program!