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Gobena Coffee The Gobena Difference

In the summer of 2007, Steve and Danae traveled to Ethiopia to adopt their little girl, Eva. The contrast in cultures was amazing.

We small batch roast fresh, high quality Arabica coffee in small town Gridley, IL. 100% of our net profits go to Lifesong for Orphans to benefit children in need. The Ethiopians they met lived in poverty, but were rich in their sense of community and in the closeness of their relationships. Gobena, a 70 year-old farmer, found Eva abandoned in the yard near his home. “Because she is God’s soul,” Gobena and his wife, Mulunesh, took care of the baby girl for 20 days and then took her to an orphanage. Eva is now a permanent member of Steve and Danae’s family. She is truly a blessing from God and a constant reminder that there is always hope, as long as there are people who care. Gobena’s sense of community inspired Steve and Danae to start this coffee ministry where 100% of the net profits were reinvested in the lives of orphan children throughout the world. In 2012, Lifesong accepted the challenge of growing Gobena… where each bag of coffee sold blesses the lives of children. So invite some friends over for coffee and feel good about making a difference by choosing Gobena Coffee.

JOB POSTING: PART-TIME DELIVERY DRIVERWould you enjoy getting paid to drive around and smell fresh coffee all day? Keep ...
10/08/2026

JOB POSTING: PART-TIME DELIVERY DRIVER

Would you enjoy getting paid to drive around and smell fresh coffee all day? Keep reading!

We are looking for a reliable part-time delivery driver who is comfortable driving a transit van and doing some moderate lifting. Perks: no late nights or weekends! Free coffee! (yes, you read that right).

You won't just be delivering boxes; you'll be delivering pure joy and motivation to local businesses in the form of quality coffee beans!

If interested, send us a message or email [email protected]!

10/01/2026

We're always striving to use our heads at work! 🤠

09/25/2026

IT’S FALL Y’ALL 🍁🎃☕️🧥 and we’ve got you covered for your cozy drinks! Reposting our fall-flavored beans for you flavored coffee lovers 🤎🍂 Check it out at www.Gobena.coffee!

09/10/2026

Coffee and Tea is back! The tea today is that we’re officially on Google now. We would be so grateful if you leave us a review!! 🙏😅

09/03/2026

Today we're highlighting our Uganda medium roast! This coffee is a special one - watch this video to see how Lifesong Farms is coming alongside Bududa, Uganda to empower their community and bring you a fantastic cup of coffee as well. 🌍☕ Lifesong for Orphans

Roast details 👇
Process: Washed
Elevation: 4200 FASL
Tasting notes: caramel, chocolate, citrus, dried fig
Cup score: 84-85

Our FTO Sumatra is BACK in stock! 🙌🏽 If you’ve been missing this one for awhile, it’s back up on our website for you to ...
08/18/2026

Our FTO Sumatra is BACK in stock! 🙌🏽 If you’ve been missing this one for awhile, it’s back up on our website for you to order. Thanks for your patience! ☕️ P.S. have you noticed the flavor wheels on our website? We hope these are a helpful tool for you in choosing your preferred coffee!

Address

101 N. Western Avenue
Gridley, IL
61744

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(219) 863-0977

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