[1][2] The business began operating from a single espresso cart in 1984.

By 2021, there were fifteen stores in the U.S. states of Alaska and Washington.

[6] In 2021, there were fifteen stores in the U.S. states of Alaska and Washington.

[7] Willona M. Sloan included Kaladi in Paste magazine's 2017 list of "The Best Coffees Coming Out of Alaska".

[8] Mia Mercado included selected the company for Alaska in Eat This, Not That's 2021 list of "The Best Coffee Shop in Every State".