What started as a husband-and-wife venture in Green Bay quickly became something bigger — a local roastery built on craftsmanship, integrity, and community connection. For twenty years, Mark and Catherine Semrau nurtured LaJava into a place where quality mattered and relationships mattered even more.
Today, that legacy continues. Under the new ownership of Dawn and Darin Tuschy plus there partner Michael Byars.
We remain committed to small-batch roasting, ethical sourcing, and serving Northeast Wisconsin with coffee that’s thoughtfully chosen and carefully crafted
We source premium beans from coffee-growing regions around the world, including organic and Fair Trade Certified selections, and roast them right here in Green Bay.
Every batch is handled with intention. Every roast is dialed in for balance, depth, and character.
But excellence doesn’t stop at the cup.
We believe great coffee should leave a positive footprint — from farm to café to community.
Our Master Roaster produces nearly 1,000 pounds of coffee weekly using our Probat P12 roaster, balancing science, instinct, and experience to bring out the best in every bean.
Small-batch roasting allows us to maintain freshness, consistency, and complexity. It also allows us to stay hands-on, because quality deserves attention.
Price range: $8.00 through $16.00
Price range: $2.50 through $31.98
Price range: $8.00 through $16.00
Price range: $7.75 through $15.50
From fundraising partnerships to local collaborations, LaJava has helped organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin, Green Bay Salvation Army, and Providence Academy raise thousands of dollars for their missions.
And we’re proud to keep investing in it.
The quality of our staff directly impacts the experience of our guests and we take the task of assembling a great team seriously.
We are continually on the lookout for amazing people to join our team across all LaJava locations. If you would like to begin the conversation please download an application online, print & complete it, and stop by our Cardinal or Velp location to drop it off.
Printed copies of applications can also be picked up at any LaJava location.
LaJava is more than cafés and drive-thrus.
More than wholesale programs and private label partnerships.
Whether you’re stopping by for your morning latte, shopping online for fresh roasts, or exploring a partnership for your business, we’d love to welcome you.
