A Century of Roasting Excellence
Art meets Science in every small batch since 1930.
The Art & Science
We apply our principles using our STA-Impianti perforated-drum roasting machines, imported from Italy. These incorporate a patented method of combining conduction and convection heat transfer. Our roasters artfully develop time and temperature profiles for each coffee, integrating state-of-the-art measurement with meticulous quality control.
360° Wholesale Solutions
- Wholesale Single Origins & Specialty Blends
- Equipment Sales, Install & Professional Service
- Private Label Programs (Very Low Minimums)
- Full Line of Allied Syrups, Sauces & Mixes
The Chauvin Legacy Timeline
1920s – 1950s
Ike Rose begins roasting coffee under the Rose Coffee name, selling from his mercantile business at 1624 S. Jefferson in St. Louis. In the mid-1950s, Ike’s stepson Joe Charleville buys into the business, beginning a 4-generation journey.
1973: Specialty Pioneers
Dave Charleville Sr. opens Coffee Charleville in Frontenac. As one of the first specialty coffee and espresso retail stores in the Midwest, we were curating “gourmet” small-batch roasts long before the market became mainstream.
1984: Chauvin Coffee Founded
Joe and Marge Charleville, along with Jim Brickey, found Chauvin Coffee. They set up operations in Miss Hulling’s Cafeteria on Locust Street, focusing on the small-batch control that remains our hallmark today.
1995: The Next Generation
Dave Charleville Sr. re-enters the business with his son Mike, an experienced roaster. Chauvin becomes one of the first Authorized Dealers for Nuova Simonelli and Rancilio, integrating equipment expertise with premium coffee.
2000: Meramec Street
After years at the Thomas Coffee building on South Boyle, Chauvin moves to South City on Meramec Street. here, we expanded our packaging capabilities and purchased our first STA-Impianti roaster.
2016: Kirkwood & SQF
Seeking Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification, we moved to our current facility in Kirkwood. With 40-foot ceilings and high-speed packaging, we provide the scale and safety required for modern retail.
2026 & Beyond: Chauvin Specialty Coffee Group
As we approach a full century of operation in the St. Louis area, we are proud to announce our evolution into the Chauvin Specialty Coffee Group. This transition honors our decades of unwavering commitment to the specialty craft while embracing a bold future of innovation.
While our name has grown to reflect our expanded capabilities and resources, our core mission remains unchanged: protecting the four-generation legacy of excellence and ensuring that the next century of St. Louis roasting is even more exceptional than the first.