Iluminar Coffee & Bud's Beans: A Legacy of Quality Coffee

Iluminar Coffee was founded with the goal of making great coffee accessible to all. Roasted in Vermont and shipped nationwide, we use only the finest and ethically sourced beans to bring out their fullest potential. The journey started as a small roasting business in Daniel's parents' basement before moving to Uncommon Coffee in Essex, Vermont. However, after hauling hundreds of pounds of coffee an hour and a half each way, the need for a dedicated roasting space led us back to where it all began, at Bud's Beans.

Bud's Beans, a small-batch coffee roaster in Middlebury, VT, was started in 2000 by William “Bud” Smith with a quest for a truly great cup of coffee. Over the years, Bud's Beans grew to become a staple in and around Middlebury, providing quality fresh coffee. In 2022, Grace & Daniel took over the 22-year-old legacy from Leah and Brian, with Bud continuing to offer his words of wisdom. Today, we continue the traditions of both Iluminar Coffee and Bud's Beans, blending the best of both brands to bring you the finest specialty coffee.