Gregory Kolsto founded Oddly Correct in 2008 as a garage roasting operation in Kansas City, Missouri, before opening a public shop in June 2011 that would introduce specialty coffee expertise to a city eager for quality. Starting with a 2.5 kilogram Ambex roaster featuring 20 minute roast cycles, the operation demonstrated that thoughtful coffee could emerge from modest beginnings. In the startup phase, Kolsto delivered beans by bicycle, a commitment to direct customer relationships that became central to the roasterys identity. Co operator Mike Schroeder joined in 2011, strengthening the team and operation; their focus on sourcing wild and unique coffees earned the roastery recognition as Best Small Coffee Roaster in Kansas City in 2015.