Oddly Correct

Overview

Oddly Correct is an independent specialty coffee roaster and cafe located in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded on the principle of doing business differently, the company focuses on high-quality coffee sourcing and roasting while maintaining a distinctive brand identity through custom letterpress artwork on packaging. The company operates both a roasting facility and a cafe, and has gained recognition in the specialty coffee community for its participation in national barista competitions and commitment to community building on Main Street.

History

Oddly Correct was founded in 2008 by Gregory Kolsto, who started the company after deciding to create a business with a culture he agreed with rather than work for an existing company. The company began roasting coffee for wholesale accounts before opening its first cafe to customers in June 2011 at a location on Main Street in Kansas City. The business expanded from a small 10-person seating area integrated with the roasting operation to a full cafe three doors south at the corner of Westport and Main. In 2024, the company relocated to 4141 Troost Avenue to consolidate its roasting operation and cafe under one roof. The company has pursued organic certification and collaborated with local breweries while maintaining its independent status.

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Manufacturing

Oddly Correct roasts coffee in-house at its Kansas City facility. The company handles its own roasting operations and custom letterpress printing of coffee bags, maintaining direct control over production quality and design aesthetics. Products are distributed primarily through the company's own cafe and select wholesale accounts.

Notable Products

• Custom Letterpress Coffee Bags - Coffee packaged in bags featuring original artwork printed via letterpress, a signature element of the brand's design philosophy
• Single-Origin Pour-Over Coffee - Specialty single-origin beans prepared fresh to order using pour-over methods at the cafe
• Domain Cold Brew - Cold brew concentrate product launched to expand the company's retail offerings beyond the cafe
• House Espresso Blend - Proprietary blend formulated for espresso preparation and served at the cafe

Reputation

Oddly Correct is respected within the specialty coffee community for its commitment to quality and distinctive brand identity. The company is known for strong performances in national barista competitions and for its outspoken social media presence on social and political issues. The brand has built a loyal following in Kansas City for its role in revitalizing Main Street and its focus on community engagement. Some recognition exists for the company's integration of letterpress art and design into its coffee culture, though the company remains relatively small and regionally focused compared to larger specialty roasters.