Matt Swenson

Male

Indianapolis

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
industry professional, consultant, service tech/repair, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
New York, NY
How many years have you been in the industry?
12
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
no
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
I started out pulling shots in the first Bear Creek Coffee drive thru shop in 2000. I have held several positions since, including district manager, distribution manager, trainer, roaster, owner of Evans & King Coffee Roasters, President of Bear Creek Coffee, and Director of Swensonian Coffee Professionals. I am now the Northeast Coffee consultant for Dallis Brothers Coffee based out of New York. I volunteer regularly for the Specialty Coffee Association of America and I am a certified Lead Instructor for the SCAA, certified SCAA Cupping Judge and a licensed Q grader with the CQI.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Any and all...but South Africa would be nice.
About Me:
I'm a coffee loving, micro-brew drinking, music craving, golfing machine.
About My Company:
Dallis Bros. Coffee was the New York original. Since 1913, it has provided phenomenal Single Origin coffees to the New York area and beyond. Dallis Bros. has set the precedent for many of current specialty coffee standards over the years.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The Coffee and People!
Website:
http://www.dallisbroscoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • Dan Dean

    Mr. Swenson sir - how are ya? Nice to see a BCCC company guy online. We are doing well here in Linden - cool mornings are in the air with many cold-weather regulars popping in - things are picking up - even in the county with the highest unemployment (over 12-percent) in the state with the highest unemployment in the country - don't let the Man take thy cup away! - regards - Danno

    Aug 22, 2008

  • Dan Dean

    Where is Mike going to be? I met the folks moving into the Bloom Hills location - but they are a ways off ...

    Aug 27, 2008

  • Ken Palmer

    everone seems to be a consultant Seems like the "in" thing what real experience do you have?
    Consultant to me means at least 2 decades of all phases of the coffee industry

    Oct 8, 2008

  • Ken Palmer

    I am not offended sometimes I come off all business I am from the "old school" coffee and there are not many of us left with the passing of Peet and Illy. I am pleased that the next generation like yourself have the passion to carry it on.

    Oct 10, 2008

  • Mark Twain Ice & Coal

    youre my first friend...thanks!!!

    Oct 14, 2008

  • Mark Twain Ice & Coal

    still having some minor issues with the machine...trying to get open for Nov. 1st...wish we could have kept you!!!

    Oct 16, 2008

  • Andy

    Thanks for the congrats! I was nice to win but I was surprised that there were not more competitors. It is too bad that the baristas in indy don't get an opportunity thowdowns or at least schmoozing.

    Nov 26, 2008

  • Jason Dominy

    Hey Matt. There's two choices for you. One is right off 77, one off 85. Let me know what you think!
    (the one below is off of Sam Furr Rd. Hwy 73, exit 23 or 25.
    CORNELIUS
    (Village @ Oakhurst)
    9606 Bailey Road, Ste B
    Cornelius, NC 28031

    (the one below is off of Mallard Creek off 85, just past Harris Blvd.)
    HIGHLAND CREEK
    (The Shoppes @ Highland Creek)
    5818 Prosperity Church Road, C-9
    Charlotte, NC 28269

    Dec 12, 2008

  • Jason Dominy

    Glad you dug it, and had a great trip! Let me know next time you're around these parts, I'll take you around!

    Dec 18, 2008

  • Mark Twain Ice & Coal

    I think we have brought some members of the community out of their respective holes. The people really appreciate the environment, the coffee, the pie etc...We are gearing up to take on a morning crowd...long days Matt, Im sure you know. If you ever would like to come down for the weekend...lemme know...we can stun them with velvet. Talk soon.

    Jan 6, 2009

  • Scott Bruggman

    Matt it was great meeting you this weekend, hopefully cross paths again at another show.

    Apr 20, 2009

  • Brady

    Good to meet you too. I hope you had fun teaching that class, didn't get a chance to catch up with you afterward. I'll def. stop in next time I'm in IN... probably this summer.

    Apr 23, 2009