Three years ago Xavier Alexander, a roasting manager and QC specialist from Intelligentsia, and Darko Andrejovic, owner of Chicago's Caffe Streets, came together to build something unique out of their individual experiences: a service-forward roasting company that would both reflect their midwestern roots and enhance their global coffee community.Working on a vintage 1960s German roaster out of an historic Chicago factory building, Metric represents the utilization of time-tested methods evolving to build new traditions, The mission is to bring in the most exceptional coffees sourced from all over the world,and roast them with both integrity and a willingness to experiment, so that each shines in your cup with a warm familiarity and a sense of adventure and excitement