FAQ"S

General

Roasters Map is an online coffee directory and marketplace connecting coffee roasters, businesses, and consumers. The platform offers:

  • A directory where coffee roasters can list their businesses.
  • A marketplace where roasters and third-party sellers can sell coffee-related products and services.
  • A resource hub featuring reviews, events, and educational content.

Roasters Map allows coffee roasters and vendors to list their businesses, while buyers can discover new roasters, purchase coffee-related products, leave reviews, and engage with the coffee community.

Yes. Buyers can browse the directory, discover roasters and read listings for free.

For roasters, we add many listings ourselves so local roasters are easy to find. If your roastery is already listed, you can ask us to correct your details at any time, free of charge.

To take control of your listing, add photos and video, and get the Verified Roaster badge, you can upgrade to a Verified Listing for a one-time fee of $49.

Listing & Membership

Visit our Add Listing page, choose the Verified Listing ($49 one-time), and fill in your business details. If your roastery is already on the map, you can claim and upgrade your existing listing instead of creating a new one.

Prefer not to fill it in yourself? Just email [email protected] and we’ll build the listing for you from your public information.

We add many roasteries to the map ourselves, with basic details like name, location and contact info, at no cost. If yours is already listed, we’ll correct any details for free.

Roasters can’t self-submit a free listing. To add your roastery yourself, or to take control of an existing listing, choose the Verified Listing ($49 one-time). It adds the Verified Roaster badge, an extended description, coffee origins, up to 10 images, a YouTube video, social links and the ability to edit your listing any time.

Basic listings are added by Roasters Map and include essential details such as name, location and contact info.

A Verified Listing ($49, one-time) adds:

  • Verified Roaster badge
  • Extended roaster description
  • Coffee origins and types
  • Logo and up to 10 images
  • YouTube video
  • Social media links
  • Direct contact form
  • Your own account to edit the listing any time

To get started, visit our Add Listing page, or claim your existing listing if your roastery is already on the map.

No, listing fees are non-refundable. The Verified Listing is a one-time payment with no renewal, so there are no recurring charges to cancel.

If something on your listing isn’t right, contact us at [email protected] and we’ll fix it.

  • Increased visibility among coffee enthusiasts and businesses.
  • SEO boost through backlinks to your website.
  • Direct inquiries and lead generation from potential customers.
  • The ability to showcase your coffee, equipment, or services.

Take a look at the listing plans for more details.

Yes! Sellers can log into their account and update business details, images, and offerings anytime.

Yes, customers can leave ratings and testimonials for listed roasters.

Yes, Roasters Map moderates reviews to ensure they meet our community guidelines and do not contain spam, hate speech, or false information.

Reviews must comply with our review guidelines. If a review is false, spammy, or violates our policies, you can request removal. However, legitimate negative reviews cannot be deleted.

Seller

  • Coffee equipment (grinders, brewers, espresso machines)
  • Barista training & roasting workshops
  • Coffee accessories & merchandise

Each independent seller is responsible for shipping and managing returns according to their own policies. Buyers should check the seller’s refund policy before making a purchase.

Roasters Map processes payments securely. Seller payouts are made after 14 days of order completion to prevent fraud and ensure buyer satisfaction.

Roasters Map charges a commission per sale (typically 5% – 15%, depending on the product/service). There are no listing fees for marketplace sellers.

  • Roasters Map encourages sellers and buyers to resolve disputes directly.
  • If no resolution is reached, Roasters Map may step in as a mediator.
  • Sellers who repeatedly fail to resolve disputes may face account suspension.

Failure to fulfill orders or excessive customer complaints may result in account suspension or removal.

Buyer

Every seller must list their policies, refund terms, and customer service contact. We also encourage checking reviews and ratings before purchasing.

Sellers manage their own shipping and tracking.

Returns and refunds depend on the seller’s individual policies. Roasters Map does not handle refunds for third-party sellers. For Roasters Map’s own products (courses, merch, etc.), our refund policy applies.

  • Each seller has their own return and refund policy.
  • Digital content and barista courses are non-refundable once accessed.

Contact the seller directly for resolution. If no resolution is reached, Roasters Map may step in as a mediator.

For assistance, email us at [email protected]

Other

Yes, Roasters Map operates both as a direct seller (offering barista courses, equipment, and merchandise) and a marketplace facilitator where independent sellers list their own coffee-related products.

Yes, some products and listings may contain affiliate links, meaning Roasters Map earns a commission when purchases are made through those links.

Yes, we offer multiple advertising options, including sponsored listings, featured blog posts, and banner ads. Contact [email protected] for rates.

Technical

Visit RoastersMap.caand click Sign Up to create an account.

Log into your account and go to Account Settings to update your details.

Click Forgot Password? on the login page and follow the instructions to reset your password.

For assistance, email us at [email protected]

Use the “Report” button on listings or email us directly at [email protected]

Yes, we follow strict data protection policies. Read our Privacy Policy for details.

We accept credit/debit cards, PayPal, and other secure payment options via Stripe.