"1st Place Fundraising Team in the Area" -National Multiple Sclerosis Society
-In 2008 Team Kaldi's raised over $100,000 through the 2008 National Multiple Sclerosis Society 150 mile bike tour, making them the 1st place fundraising team in the area, and beating out Monsanto.
"Favorite Coffee Roaster" in St. Louis -Sauce Magazine
-In 2008, Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company was awarded, "Favorite Coffee Roaster" in St. Louis by Sauce Magazine.
"Best Coffee" -St. Louis Java Journal
-in 2008, Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company was awarded, "Best Coffee" by St. Louis Java Journal Readers.
"Favorite Place to Buy Coffee" -St. Louis Business Journal Reader's Poll
-In 2008, Kaldi's Coffee was awarded "Favorite Place to Buy Coffee" by the St. Louis Business Journal Reader's Poll.
One of the 103 "Must See Places" in St. Louis - St. Louis Magazine
-In 2008, the Original Kaldi's Coffehouse on Demun Ave. was recognized as one of the 103 "must see places" in St. Louis bySt. Louis Magazine.
"Small Business Excellence in Community Development Award" -Progress 64 West
-In 2008, Kaldi's Coffeehouse was awarded the Progress 64 West Small Business Excellence in Community Development Award for Exemplifying excellence in customer service, community service, and commitment to quality.
5 of the Top 15 Baristas Place in the Midwest Regional Barista Competition
-In 2008, Kaldi's Coffee had 5 of the top 15 baristas place in the Midwest Regional Barista Competition.
2 Baristas Place in the Top 25 at the United States Barista Competition
-In 2008, Kaldi's Coffee had 2 baristas place in the top 25 baristas in the country in the United States Barista Competition.
