Raise the bar
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LEVEL UP
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Minneapolis
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September 27-29
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Raise the bar ☆ LEVEL UP ☆ Minneapolis ☆ September 27-29 ☆
Welcome to Level up
presented by raise the bar
a space for baristas to connect, learn and stay
@ Mill City Roasters Minneapolis, MN
27-29
september
2025
80 working baristas from across the U.S.
20+ industry mentors from coast-to-coast
2 full days + field trips!
Day 1: Foundations Classes
Day 2: Workshops + Public Café Service
Day 3: Local Field Trips (optional half-day)
Level Up is what happens when a bunch of ex-baristas, roasters, and educators come together to make coffee education more fun, useful, and real
Designed for working baristas, this event offers practical workshops, public service experience, and space to build lasting community-- all while keeping cost and access at the center.
Join us if you are:
☆ seeking to expand your coffee community
☆ believe in hands-on learning
☆ looking to build and expand your coffee skills
☆ committed to showing up for a heckuva good time!
Who should attend ?
Dialing in.
Moving with intention.
Making drinks that matter.
It’s also about navigating the industry with more clarity, care, and support. You’ll leave with a stronger sense of what’s possible in coffee — and how to stay in it.
From the west coast to the east coast, we are deeply excited for the talented coffee industry veterans who will be gracing Level Up with their expertise and leadership!
☆ Coffee educators ☆
Meet your incredible
☆MORGAN ECKROTH ☆ LAILA GHAMBARI ☆ KAT MELHEIM ☆ LAUREN LATHROP ☆ ERIC GRIMM ☆ NATHANAEL MAY ☆ ERICA ESCALANTE ☆ CARLY GREEN ☆ JAYMIE LAO ☆ EVER MEISTER ☆ KAILEIGH MULLIGAN ☆ RACHEL APPLE ☆ SANDRA LOOFBOUROW ☆ JOHN DIXON ☆ KRISTINA HOLLIE ☆ ALEXANDRA LITTLEJOHN ☆ & MORE!
make a difference
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together
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make a difference ☆ together ☆
donate & Support Baristas
Your donation goes directly towards creating an experience that is truly accessible to working baristas, sustainable for educators (paying instructors!), and meaningfully contributing to the future of coffee professionals.
Every donation is a free entry into a raffle for awesome prizes!
Title Sponsor
HOST Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
Track Sponsor
Local Sponsor
have other Questions?
Please reach out to our team at levelup@raise-the-bar.coffee anytime!
You may also find the answers in our FAQs. We look forward to hearing from you!