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<h1>Supplier Research</h1>
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<div class="subtitle">The Daily Pour — T00-DRIP</div>
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<div class="meta">Researched: August 2026 | South Bend / NW Indiana<br>75% of products sourced from local small businesses</div>
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<h2>1. Coffee Beans — Local Roasters (Wholesale)</h2>
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<tr><th>Roaster</th><th>Location</th><th>Why</th><th>Contact</th></tr>
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<td><strong>Bendix Coffee Roasters</strong> <span class="tag tag-local">Local</span><span class="tag tag-primary">Primary</span></td>
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<td>South Bend</td>
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<td>Local Michiana roaster, wholesale partner program, small-batch</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.bendixcoffee.com" target="_blank">bendixcoffee.com</a><br>bendixcoffee@gmail.com</td>
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<td><strong>Revenant Coffee</strong> <span class="tag tag-local">Local</span><span class="tag tag-backup">Backup</span></td>
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<td>231 S Michigan St, South Bend</td>
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<td>Premium single-origin, transparent supply chain, specialty grade</td>
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<td><a href="https://revenant.coffee" target="_blank">revenant.coffee</a></td>
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<td><strong>Quad Coffee Lab</strong> <span class="tag tag-local">Local</span></td>
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<td>South Bend area</td>
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<td>Small-batch, electric roasters, consistency</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.quad.coffee" target="_blank">quad.coffee</a></td>
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<td><strong>Cloud Walking Coffee</strong> <span class="tag tag-local">Local</span></td>
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<td>South Bend</td>
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<td>Makes in-house, retail presence, community brand</td>
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<td><a href="https://cloudwalkingcoffee.com" target="_blank">cloudwalkingcoffee.com</a></td>
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<td><strong>Coffee & Me LLC</strong> <span class="tag tag-local">Local</span></td>
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<td>South Bend</td>
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<td>BBB accredited local roaster</td>
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<td>BBB listing</td>
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<td><strong>Main Street Roasters</strong> <span class="tag tag-local">Local</span></td>
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<td>Indiana</td>
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<td>Small-batch, labeled with roast date, ships statewide</td>
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<td><a href="https://mainstreetroasters.com" target="_blank">mainstreetroasters.com</a></td>
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<td><strong>Black Ink Coffee</strong> <span class="tag tag-online">Online</span></td>
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<td>Nationwide (free shipping)</td>
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<td>Wholesale specialty-grade, competitive pricing, backup/overflow option</td>
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<td><a href="https://blackinkcoffee.com/pages/wholesale-coffee" target="_blank">blackinkcoffee.com/wholesale</a></td>
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<strong>Recommended setup:</strong> Bendix (primary house blend + espresso) + Revenant (premium single-origin / seasonal rotation). Both South Bend small businesses = 100% local bean sourcing.
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<h2>2. Cups, Lids & Disposables — Wholesale</h2>
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<tr><th>Supplier</th><th>Type</th><th>Why</th><th>Link</th></tr>
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<td><strong>Dean Supply</strong> <span class="tag tag-local">Local</span><span class="tag tag-primary">Primary (urgent)</span></td>
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<td>Walk-in, South Bend</td>
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<td>Local restaurant supply, same-day availability, no shipping wait</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.shopatdean.com/pages/south-bend-restaurant-supply" target="_blank">shopatdean.com</a></td>
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<td><strong>CiboWares</strong> <span class="tag tag-online">Online</span><span class="tag tag-primary">OFFICIAL SUPPLIER</span></td>
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<td>Online wholesale</td>
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<td>Wide selection, case pricing, cups + lids + sleeves + straws + take-out containers — all disposables from one supplier</td>
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<td><a href="https://cibowares.com" target="_blank">cibowares.com</a></td>
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<td><strong>Hot Cup Factory</strong> <span class="tag tag-online">Online</span></td>
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<td>Online wholesale</td>
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<td>Coffee cup specialist, 80mm + 90mm lids, custom branded cups available</td>
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<td><a href="https://hotcupfactory.com/collections/disposable-coffee-cup-lids" target="_blank">hotcupfactory.com</a></td>
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<td><strong>Servous</strong> <span class="tag tag-online">Online</span></td>
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<td>Online wholesale</td>
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<td>Bulk paper + plastic cups, all sizes, restaurant-focused</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.atyourservous.com/disposable-cups/" target="_blank">atyourservous.com</a></td>
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<td><strong>WebstaurantStore</strong> <span class="tag tag-online">Online</span></td>
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<td>Online wholesale</td>
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<td>Massive selection, lowest bulk prices (slower shipping)</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.webstaurantstore.com" target="_blank">webstaurantstore.com</a></td>
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<td><strong>Amazon Business</strong> <span class="tag tag-online">Online</span><span class="tag tag-backup">Backup</span></td>
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<td>Online</td>
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<td>Fast shipping, price comparison, emergency orders</td>
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<td><a href="https://business.amazon.com" target="_blank">business.amazon.com</a></td>
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<strong>✅ OFFICIAL:</strong> CiboWares — all disposables (cups, lids, sleeves, straws, take-out containers) from one supplier. Dean Supply for walk-in/emergency only. Others kept as backup options.
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<h2>3. Dairy & Milk — Wholesale</h2>
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<td><strong>GFS (Gordon Food Service)</strong> <span class="tag tag-local">Local</span><span class="tag tag-primary">Primary</span></td>
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<td>Multiple IN locations</td>
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<td>Full food distributor, dairy delivery, whole milk, oat milk, cream. No membership required.</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.gfs.com" target="_blank">gfs.com</a></td>
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<td><strong>Dean Supply</strong> <span class="tag tag-local">Local</span><span class="tag tag-backup">Backup</span></td>
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<td>South Bend</td>
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<td>Walk-in restaurant supply, dairy available same-day</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.shopatdean.com/pages/south-bend-restaurant-supply" target="_blank">shopatdean.com</a></td>
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<td><strong>Stanz Foodservice</strong> <span class="tag tag-local">Local</span></td>
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<td>1840 Commerce Dr, South Bend</td>
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<td>Full-line distributor, founded 1923, delivery. Merged with Troyer Foods — verify current status.</td>
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<td>(574) area — verify current contact</td>
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<td><strong>Restaurant Depot</strong> <span class="tag tag-online">Regional</span></td>
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<td>Nearest: Chicago area</td>
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<td>Cash-and-carry wholesale, requires business license. Good for bulk runs.</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.restaurantdepot.com" target="_blank">restaurantdepot.com</a></td>
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<td><strong>Costco Business Center</strong> <span class="tag tag-online">Regional</span></td>
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<td>Nearest: Indianapolis</td>
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<td>Bulk oat milk, whole milk, cream at wholesale prices</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.costcobusinesscenter.com" target="_blank">costcobusinesscenter.com</a></td>
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<td><strong>Pasture's Delights</strong> <span class="tag tag-local">Local</span></td>
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<td>Decatur, IN</td>
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<td>Raw/local milk — niche option if you want "local dairy" marketing angle</td>
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<td><a href="https://pasturesdelights.com" target="_blank">pasturesdelights.com</a></td>
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<strong>Recommended setup:</strong> GFS for regular dairy delivery (reliable, no membership, delivers to business). Dean Supply for walk-in backup/emergency. For Oat Milk (Oatly Barista edition) — order through GFS or direct from distributor; it's your #1 alt-milk and must be consistent.
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<h2>Recommended Supplier Matrix — Summary</h2>
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<tr><th>Need</th><th>Primary</th><th>Backup</th><th>Notes</th></tr>
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<td><strong>Espresso beans</strong></td>
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<td>Bendix Coffee Roasters</td>
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<td>Revenant Coffee</td>
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<td>Both South Bend. Local sourcing ✓</td>
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<td><strong>Drip coffee beans</strong></td>
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<td>Bendix Coffee Roasters</td>
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<td>Main Street Roasters</td>
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<td>Different blend from espresso for variety</td>
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<td><strong>Cups/lids/disposables (all)</strong></td>
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<td>CiboWares (OFFICIAL)</td>
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<td>Dean Supply (local walk-in)</td>
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<td>One supplier for all disposables. Monthly bulk orders.</td>
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<td><strong>Whole milk + cream</strong></td>
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<td>GFS (delivery)</td>
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<td>Dean Supply</td>
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<td>2x/week delivery recommended</td>
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<td><strong>Oat milk (Barista)</strong></td>
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<td>GFS</td>
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<td>Amazon Business</td>
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<td>Keep 2-week buffer stock</td>
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<td><strong>Syrups (Torani/Monin)</strong></td>
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<td>Amazon Business / WebstaurantStore</td>
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<td>GFS</td>
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<td>Monthly order, shelf-stable</td>
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<h2>Next Steps</h2>
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<li>Contact <strong>Bendix Coffee</strong> — fill out wholesale inquiry form, get pricing for 5lb bags (espresso + drip blends)</li>
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<li>Contact <strong>Revenant</strong> — ask about wholesale partnership for a second premium blend</li>
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<li>Set up <strong>GFS account</strong> — register as a business customer for delivery</li>
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<li>Visit <strong>Dean Supply</strong> (South Bend) — walk through, see what they stock, get pricing</li>
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<li>Get quotes from <strong>CiboWares + Hot Cup Factory</strong> — compare case pricing for 12/16/20oz cups + lids</li>
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<li>Once branding is final: get <strong>branded cup quote</strong> from Hot Cup Factory (minimum order qty?)</li>
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<footer>
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The Daily Pour — SnS Hospitality Group LLC<br>
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Supplier research — August 2026<br>
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<em>75% locally sourced. Good Coffee. Great Vibes. On Purpose.</em>
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