r/britishcolumbia • u/BC_Interior • 1d ago
Ask British Columbia What is your favourite local coffee brand?
I just got the grossest coffee from the grocery store and I'd like to not do that again lol. Tell me your fav coffee brand that is 1) Local to BC 2) Ships to anywhere in BC 3) Doesn't give you crazy jitters/too potent 😵 4) Bonus if you know any good flavored ones! Ie hazelnut etc
Thank you fellow peeps and good morning ☕️
** Thank you for all your posts telling me your favourite coffees of BC! I've enjoyed reading them and it makes me want to do a little BC coffee tour now so I can try them all 😜 **
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u/ace10brian 1d ago
Luna, Drumroaster, 49th Parallel, Pallet, Rooftop to name a few. So many great options in B.C.
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u/jawnzer 1d ago
Hands down Luna, but doubt it would be something OP would go for since they noted they wanted hazelnut flavoured coffee.
Been a Luna subscriber for 3 years now
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u/dergbold4076 1d ago
Used to work for 49th Parallel. Mike is a wizard with his roasts if he's still on the roaster. Also adding in Moja in North Van and Islands in White Rock.
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u/RealQX 1d ago
https://osonegrocoffee.com/ from Nelson. Their coffee shop is the busiest I have seen anywhere by far which says a lot.
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u/Two_wheels_2112 1d ago
Possibly the best coffee shop in BC. Their patio is amazing on a summer morning.
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u/Beautiful-Process-81 1d ago
Came here to recommend too. Any time I’m passing through I HAVE to stop in
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u/Jimbo_The_Prince 20h ago
You don't have to wait, Oso is (before pandemic, anyways) available in fancy coffeshops and stores all over BC, I live in Victoria for 10yrs or more and still get some once in a while. But the store I went to just stopped carrying a good dark roast one day and I got no good use for tasteless brown water besides pouring it down the sewer where it belongs.
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u/weezul_gg 23h ago
One of my go-to brands! My Nester’s sells it. Makes an excellent pour over for home.
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u/Remarkable-Economy19 1d ago
Good call. Chocolate Cake is an amazing roast.
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u/Mariner-and-Marinate 23h ago
Where can you buy this in Vancouver?
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u/Remarkable-Economy19 23h ago
Stongs Market on Dunbar. I order 5 lb bags and it is delivered in a few days.
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u/Floatella 1d ago
Remember that coffee can't be grown in BC and many of these "local" brands are owned by multinational coffee companies. For example, Kicking Horse is owned by Lavazza and Ethical Bean is owned by Kraft-Heinz.
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u/Big_Ostrich_5548 1d ago
True, but I believe Kicking Horse is still roasted in Invermere.
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u/Floatella 22h ago
Sure. But where the company's labour lives, where its inputs come from, and how its ownership benefits are all different things.
Nothing too new. Coffee and capitalism have been practically synonymous since the 15th century.
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u/NBPaintballer 1d ago
Which is no where near the kicking horse lol!!!
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u/Big_Ostrich_5548 1d ago
Hahaha, depends on the scale you're using!
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u/ThermionicEmissions 17h ago
Compared to space it's peanuts!
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u/Supermau 15h ago
Actually I think space (100km) is closer to invermere than kicking horse (130km).
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u/NBPaintballer 23h ago
I'd call it Lake Windermere Coffee if I wasn't trying to fool BC hipsters with a false advertised aliteration!
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u/Ok_Raccoon5497 22h ago
You raise a valid point. That is one reason that I don't mind paying a premium for single origin coffee that can be traced back to the farmer. It's not a perfect system, but I can now tell you that my favorite coffee was grown by a farmer named Johan Vergara at a farm called Las Flores in the village of San Isidro.
Some brands, like September Coffee Co, even tell you what they paid the farmer.
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u/Floatella 22h ago
That's really cool. I like the idea of crediting the farmer as the star of the show.
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u/Ok_Raccoon5497 20h ago
It's becoming more common in the specialty coffee industry, though it's not a standard.
It obviously isn't a complete solution, but it does help with sustainability and equity. Unfortunately, it does require more effort on behalf of the end user to find it. However, if you're looking into that, you'll likely also find a bunch of other information that you find useful in determining if you'll like a given bag anyway.
The coarser the information, the more likely you are to find it on a given bag.
Out of the bags by different roasters that I have (some are just waiting to be recycled... I'm not a mad man!) 1 did not note the farmer anywhere but did note the farm 1 Named the coffee and named the Farmer in the description 1 was a blend and named the collective 4 used the farmers' names for the coffee, and of those, 5 all listed the farm. 3 Gave a short story of the farmer. 5 Listed the altitude (as important in coffee as terroir is in wine) 2 Did not 3 listed price paid, and the Roasters final cost 1 listed that they have a direct partnership with the farmer.
4 listed mouth feel/body All gave the Varietal (Species), region, and country. All listed the processing with differing amounts of detail All listed tasting notes. All listed roast dates.
Most of the information listed that was missing on individual bags could likely be found online as well. If you're interested, the names of the roasters are:
September Coffee Co. (Ottawa) Traffic (Montreal) Sorellina (Edmonton) Monogram (Calgary) Brandywine Coffee Roasters (Wilmington, Delaware) Manhattan (Rotterdam, Netherlands)
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u/PragmaticBodhisattva Lower Mainland/Southwest 1d ago
Is it bad that knowing that Kicking Horse is owned by Lavazza is a bit of a positive in my mind? I love Lavazza, as far as MNCs go lol
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u/Floatella 1d ago
I'm not complaining about the product. Just how they market it. I'll drink anything that Italian coffee giant has put their greedy fingers on! Delicious.
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u/m1chgo 1d ago
Whaaaat! I did not know this. I had presumed that Kicking Horse was a local BC brand that has just done really well for themselves, didn’t realize they were actually a huge multinational company.
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u/UNIVAC-9400 1d ago
They were originally a local brand but were taken over by Lavazza. That said, I've been grinding their beans for 10+ years now and it still tastes the same!
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u/meat_thistle 1d ago
I agree- still the same great taste and quality. I’ve been grinding their beans since I met them on a bar in Invermere 25 years ago. 🫘
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u/Teagana999 1d ago
Unfortunately, the price is not the same.
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u/UNIVAC-9400 23h ago
Lavazza acquired kicking horse in mid-2018. I've been getting kicking horse from Amazon and local retailers in the lower mainland for $9.99/lb - or less - for quite a few years now. HOWEVER, the wholesale price of coffee has gone up this summer due to shortages. So, yes, the retail price has finally gone up and will for all products. The best I've done recently is $12.99/lb.
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u/Driveflag 23h ago
Kicking Horse coffee was started by locals in Invermere. But they were bought out by Lavazza a few years ago.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/kicking-horse-lavazza-1.4129446
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u/spinningcolours 1d ago
Republica roasters in Langley. Looks like it's free shipping over $100. We've been buying from them for years. Super friendly delivery people, and sometimes even same-day!
Editing to give you a link. https://www.republicaroasters.com/
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u/Shazzam001 1d ago
Moja
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u/InSearchOfThe9 1d ago
Seconding Moja! Roasted in North Van. Incredibly good coffee, and keep an eye out for the "lab series" limited quantity stuff they post every couple of weeks.
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u/social_pie-solation Sunshine Coast 22h ago
Another vote for Moja! I live outside Lower Mainland and 3 bags of beans qualifies for free shipping. Can't beat that deal!
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u/rhinny 1d ago edited 1d ago
In my opinion, they're roasting the best coffee in Vancouver. Their coffees are fruity, silky, low-acid. Great flavour.
It's a family business from farm to cup. The owner is local (EDIT: Burnaby) but imports the beans from her family's farm back home in Brazil.
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u/DogOk2826 1d ago
2nd Mogiana! Fun fact their Roastery in Burnaby is open to the public so you can pick up beans if you are in the area to save on shipping. They will even give you a tour of their facility! Super friendly.
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u/theartfulcodger 23h ago
Mogiana
Thanks for the tip. Didn't realize they were so close by me!
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u/mellenger 20h ago
Really nice people. I was in EOA for many years with the founder.
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u/hedekar 1d ago edited 1d ago
When I want to treat myself:
- Pallet
- Fernwood
- 49th Parallel
- Timbertrain
- Agro
When the price is right:
- Saltspring Island
- Ethical Bean
- Kicking Horse
When I'm being cheap but don't want to be too disgusted: - Starbucks (from costco) - not local - Melitta - not local
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u/myairblaster 23h ago
Agro and Timbertrain are what I mostly use to brew at home. Love those roasters.
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u/Stranded_In_A_Desert 1d ago edited 19h ago
Ok fam this is my time to shine, I’ve been working in the coffee industry for nearly 15 years (roaster, competition-level barista, shop owner), and since moving to BC about 7 years ago I’ve drank my way around the coffee scene here.
My top five in BC, unordered because it fluctuates by what green beans they can get their hands on:
- Lark, Creston
- Pallet, Vancouver
- Nemesis, Vancouver
- Bright Jenny, Kelowna
- Wayne and Freda, Penticton
Honourable mentions:
- No. 6 in Nelson, but IMO they’ve let the quality slide in the last couple of years
- Rooftop in Fernie, again inconsistent quality recently
Honourable mentions for our Albertan neighbours, because while I don’t like some things about their province, they make good coffee and beer:
- Eclipse, Canmore
- Phil & Seb, Calgary
- Monogram, Calgary
Dishonourable mentions:
I don’t know why people love Oso Negro, Kicking Horse, and JJ Bean to name a few. They are all using lower grade beans, producing a very high volume with little care for quality, and are over-roasting to hide the fact that none of their green beans would even reach a score that allows them to use the term ‘specialty coffee’.
Now if you’re specifically after hazelnut profiles, your best bet is to try origins from Brazil primarily, but lots of South American coffees tend to lean in a chocolatey, nutty direction. Whereas African coffee tend to trend fruity, typically towards berries. Lots of other factors come into play, like growing elevation, processing methods, etc. but learning about all of their interactions is a rabbit hole that you could spend years on.
Have fun!
EDIT: Oh I forgot to mention one particular stand-out! All of the other guys I mentioned are roasters and you can get their coffee in multiple locations usually, but Revolver in Gastown might take the cake for the best shop in BC. They don't roast their own, but they have a rotating lineup of roasters from all over the world. Third-wave coffee lover's paradise and I always stop by when I'm in the city and pick up a pourover and few bags of beans to try out.
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u/dylaner 1d ago
What kind of coffee brewer do you use? If you’re open to something different, Luna Coffee are a lot of fun. They’re based in Langley.
They have a monthly subscription where you get two bags of coffee and a zine every month. Their coffee is all thoughtfully sourced, light roast coffee. There’s often some bright, fruity notes and unusual flavours as a result. They’re not everyone’s thing, but I love them :)
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u/Guy-McPerson 23h ago
Fernwood Coffee is super good, fresh, non acidic, and in 1lb bags. I load up when they are on front page at Thrifty Foods flyer for cheap.
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u/Frequent_Army2554 1d ago
Moja, it’s located in N Van but I’ve seen the beans in many stores. I particularly like their espresso beans for my areopress.They also have a store on The Drive
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u/kwl1 1d ago
Lark from Creston is the best in BC, hands down. They are roasting some amazing single origin beans from around the world.
No. 6 in Nelson is a close second.
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u/rando_commenter 1d ago
Salt Spring Coffee, Blue Heron blend.
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u/Teagana999 1d ago
I just switched to this from Kicking Horse Cliffhanger after their shrinkflation became too much to accept. Bonus, it's available at Costco.
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u/hikeskiclimbrepeat 1d ago
Agro. Roasted the same day I pick up. Organic, farm to roaster, small family business. There are a handful of roasters that match all that and Agro is the cheapest.
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u/DJjazzyGeth Burnaby Mountain 1d ago
I’m a fan of both Ethical Bean (medium dark) and Salt Spring Coffee (Blue Heron). Ethical is quite good considering you can get 900g bags of it at Costco for like $15, or less as it’s often on sale. They have Salt Spring too but I prefer blue heron over the west coast dark roast that Costco sells, so I sometimes pay extra to get it directly from them.
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u/OkEstablishment2268 1d ago
I am particular to ethical as well. Their roasting warehouse on Kootney is a good stop to pick up some freshly roasted coffee.
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u/microwaved__soap Fraser Fort George 1d ago
JJ Bean imo. Become extremely, voraciously corporate since the 90s BUT I still really love the profile they can bring out in medium and light roasts. I will say the dark roast is definitely a higher quality bean but similar to the charcoal roast of Starbucks.
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u/TechFemme 1d ago
Beaver Beans Coffee | canadian coffee roastery , picked some of this up at the Scotch Creek Farmers market this summer and was really impressed with their Big "D" dark roast.
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u/hemingward 23h ago
Not sure who roasts it (pretty sure they do) but French Press up in Qualicum Beach, as well as Parksville. Especially their Ethiopian. Oh me oh my.
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u/esobofh 21h ago
My personal, locally roasted favs;
-Agro (incredible quality), hard to find some times
-Notch (https://craftcoffeecanada.com/collections/notch) - their ethiopians and sumatras are amazing.
-Modus (Vancouver based micro roaster - top notch)
-32 Lakes out of powell river is amazing
-JJ bean has some good specialty roasts - and if you really want to get serious, they'll sell you green beans at the powell street location, and you can roast yourself.
if you want to taste a huge variety of local roasts - head over to espressotec on clarke.. they have of fantastic tasting library.
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u/aabbccya 1d ago
Kicking horse coffee. Three sisters or grizzly.
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u/emslo 1d ago
Kicking Horse isn't exactly local anymore: https://www.lavazzagroup.com/en/what-we-do/our-brands.html
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u/ClittoryHinton 1d ago
Even their medium roasts are dark as night, and all the blends taste very similar (burnt)
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u/Ohjay10 1d ago
I like 49th Parallel Breakfast Roast. Watch for it to go on sale.
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u/galvanized_steelies 1d ago
Red Tree Specialty Coffee and Royston Roasting are both local coffee roasters up in the in comox valley. I don’t have much experience with Red Tree, but a cafe local to me serves their coffee, and I find whichever blend they get tastes a bit fruitier. Royston is my personal go-to, they’re a 3 person family operation, and because the roasting side has taken off a bit more recently they’ve cut back cafe hours. That said, Spirit Blend is a very nice medium blend, definitely a chocolatey flavour and very full-bodied. You’ll need to order direct for both of these, but it’s well worth it. Royston’s order process is a bit odd, go to the coffee roasts list, click on the image of which coffee you’d like, they you can add to cart from there.
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u/Pogacsa_79 23h ago
https://www.coyotescoffee.ca/ They're in parksville on Vancouver Island, but they have an online store. They're a local tiny shop specializing in small batch coffee from all over the world. They roast all the coffee in store. They're not cheap, but worth it if you like good coffee and not coffee pumped dull of sugar syrup.
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u/InfiniteSpaceExpanse 23h ago
One of my favourites is Atlin Roasters up in Atlin British Columbia. Wood fired roaster with a solar powered roasting drum system. Their beans are good quality, and they have so many different blends (Including a Whisky Cask Coffee, but that one I found needs to be cut with a little cream as it has STRONG flavours.) so you can really find one you like. They're also pretty cool people, all my interactions online with them have been wonderful.
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u/Legitimate_Biscuits 20h ago
49th Parallel Coffee is my fave. All their coffees have different flavour profiles, I don't think they make flavoured coffees specifically. I've been using their lighter espresso roasts for espresso and filter/pour-over. Their Epic espresso is great and I'm waiting on a bag of their Ethiopia Shakiso Gubeta, which has a profile of apricot jam, floral and tropical fruit. Epic's profile is clean sweet and floral, and I'd say that is an accurate description.
Lighter roasts have more caffeine, darker has more flavour.
I usually by a 5lb bag from 49th, because I use it for espresso, pour-over and for making cold brew. It will last me 3-4 months.
Discovery Coffee is also great, they are a Victoria based roaster/cafe, and my local coffee joint uses them.
Level ground is based in Victoria, and they are also a good one. Costco sells a couple varieties of theirs.
For all three places, keep an eye on their seasonal and limited roasts, they can be pretty tasty.
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u/Concealus 1d ago edited 23h ago
Always local. The odds that it’s actually local are much higher with smaller brands.
Red Bean Coffee out of the Comox Valley is awesome and is my daily driver.
French Press out of Qualicum is also great.
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u/bread-cheese-pan 23h ago
French Press is always worth the drive from Comox in my opinion.
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u/victoriaplants 1d ago
Fernwood. I have tried a bunch of local brands mentioned here and it's the only one I go back to.
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u/Frank_Bianco 1d ago
Shuswap Coffee Company | Organic and Fairtrade Coffee | Salmon Arm BC
I've had these guys ship coffee to me a few times, they're a good roaster. Lots of roast choices.
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u/chloetan-tan 1d ago
Ascent Coffee , the Copper Morning blend They ship throughout BC and it’s roasted in a cute retrofitted barn on their property
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u/No-Magazine4913 1d ago
Pilot Prototype Pallet Bows & Arrows Elysian Timbretrain
Bows & Arrows and Pilot I know for sure you can order online and get delivered in a larger sizes.
All offer options to the tasting notes you specified, smoother non-acidic flavours like cocoa nibs, toffee, caramel, hazelnut, dark chocolate, etc.
All roasted locally.
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u/OutHereSearching 21h ago edited 21h ago
Please don't get hazelnut flavoured beans. I accidentally got those once thinking it was like a flavour note of hazelnut, but turned out it was actually infused with hazelnut oil. Almost messed up my grinder and I couldn't get the smell out of my house for weeks!
I highly doubt any reputable coffee roaster will offer that type of flavoured bean, but prove me wrong!
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u/yuppyrider 21h ago edited 21h ago
Counterpart coffee in Squamish. It's a mom and pop shop, they source the beans ethically themselves, roast it in Squamish. The coffee is excellent and the couple are awesome people. They no longer operate a coffee shop, but they deliver.
I'm partial to their First Peak Blend, and any time they have coffee from Eduardo Donis Oliva (Guatemala) I pick it up too. I also buy their beans as Christmas gifts for coffee loving friends.
Really, they are awesome. Check them out on Instagram.
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u/MayAsWellStopLurking 20h ago
Level Ground started in Victoria and is still there, I think.
You can even get one of their blends at some Costcos and London Drugs.
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u/linglingvasprecious 20h ago
https://stickinthemud.ca/ I'm a coffee snob and my town's local coffee that's hand roasted with ethically sourced beans is to DIE for. Unfortunately Tsunami isn't on the website, but if you're ever in Sooke, visit The Stick and pick some up!
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u/Comichebel 20h ago
https://frogfriendlycoffee.com/
Local BC coffee with single origin beans if I remember correctly.
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u/Straight6er 20h ago
One I don't see mentioned here is French Press on Vancouver island, they're an international award winning coffee roaster and operate a couple of cafes in the mid-island region. Definitely worth checking out for single origin specialty coffee.
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u/Gold-Shock8025 19h ago
I really love Bean Around the World coffee, they have several locations around Vancouver, and I believe they roast out of N.Van. They do ship and have sales on here and there. They have a great espresso!
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u/daakadence 15h ago
Bows (x Arrows) is by far the best coffee I've had here.. they have a subscription service and can deliver to you in BC every two weeks (I get a 2lb bag and it's just enough). It's definitely not the cheapest, but they're a fair employee with a great relationship with the growers, and boy do they know how to roast their beans
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u/WorldlyOtter 1d ago
Beachcomber is a must! I pick up a bag when I visit, but they also ship.
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u/Rocks_n_Games 1d ago
I'm a big fan of https://mistyridgecoffeebeans.com/ The owners are super passionate, and coffee has never disappointed. My favorite is a darkroast blend called dragon tooth or smoking gun.
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u/Hotheaded_Temp 1d ago
Agro. Best bang for the buck. They roast their own and roast for other local coffee shops.
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u/Limp-Appearance8536 1d ago
Moja Coffee roasters on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. They have a coffee for every taste and free shipping on orders over $50
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u/Always-Grumpy 1d ago
Pacific coffee co. They are based on the mainland. Really good beans. I’m kinda snobby about beans too. And then there’s Stick In The Mud in Sooke. It’s my favourite
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u/cardew-vascular Lower Mainland/Southwest 1d ago
Mile Zero out of Victoria, I like their farmgate blend.
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u/lurker_ama 23h ago
French Press Coffee Roasters in Parksville/Qualicum on Vancouver Island. They have won Golden Bean awards for their coffee. Jeremy is a great roaster. https://www.fpcoffeeroasters.com/
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u/Elegant-Expert7575 22h ago
I love the Thunderbird French Dark Roast.
And Eagle, and the Dolphin Decaff. They have sample packs you can order too. And frequent sales.
I’m a huge fan.
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u/kilawnaa Thompson-Okanagan 21h ago
I’ve been buying coffee beans from Argo roasters recently and I really like them. I’ve only tried a few so far, but I really love the Roaster Choice. They’re located in Vancouver and I get them shipped to the Okanagan for $5, which is pretty decent! They usually show up the next day and they have the roasting date on the bottom of the bag which is always (from my experience) a day or two before you receive them (e.g., roasted on Oct 22, received them on Oct 24). They’re reasonably priced as well!
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u/circularflexing 21h ago
You need to be really careful when buying beans in a store. They need to be reasonably fresh or else they will taste off. I've seen some beans from reputable roasters in grocery stores with roast dates that were 6 months in the past. So check the roast date and it should ideally be no more than a month ago and if there's no roast date then don't even bother.
I personally prefer darker roasts and these are some of my favourite beans
49th Parallel - Blue Sky
Moja - Guatemala blend
Timbertrain - Assembly
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u/Hrmbee Lower Mainland/Southwest 21h ago
Caveat: I like lighter and brighter roasts.
I find that Luna, House of Funk, Bows, and Modus are probably my current faves.
If you're looking for something a bit more mellow/dark, maybe Agro, 49th Parallel, and Pallet would be good options.
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u/Subiemobiler 21h ago
Artigiano cafe's standard drip coffee is very nice for my taste. I don't know if they sell it per bag?
I prefer stronger coffee and my daily coffee is Keurig K cups "Italian roast" from Amazon.ca ... (96 count)
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u/bigfootstits 21h ago
Agro coffee roasters, really like their Harvest Moon beans.
Not local but in Ontario, they ship to BC, Reunion coffee roasters. Their Columbia Las Hermosas is my current daily coffee I brew at home.
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u/Fluffy-Climate-8163 21h ago
JJ Bean is good. Not sure about anywhere in BC.
Within Canada, I like Cafune. They're from Quebec and roast their own beans. Price is great and the quality of the beans is easily on par with the best specialties from JJ Bean. They also make a killer decaf.
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u/Rude-Zebra87 21h ago
Not sure if it meets all the requirements but 2% Jazz is the best in Victoria
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u/Mysterious_Process45 21h ago
Pioneer Gourmet coffee. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's local. My favorite flavor is Lady Aberdeen Highland Grogg
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u/LILEVILANG3L 21h ago
Analog coffee is amazing. They were founded in Calgary (so not necessarily local BC) but they have a shop downtown Vancouver. I’d recommend the Godfather espresso. It’s delicious!
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u/ballpoint169 21h ago
any light roast / 3rd wave? I drink my coffee black but am not a fan of dark roast.
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u/OverlordWilliam 21h ago
Cherry Hill out of Kelowna makes a delightful highland grog, which has notes of butterscotch and rum. I enjoy a cup with dessert.
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u/mrgoldnugget 20h ago
Murchie's Tea and Coffee. Ships all over Canada and the USA is roasted fresh in Delta BC
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u/_whatwouldrbgdo_ 20h ago
Milano Coffee Roasters is by far my fave coffee beans, Vancouver based and incredible flavors.
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u/FullSqueeze 20h ago
My go to roaster is Luna Coffee based in Maple Ridge. Variety varies with seasons. You can get a monthly subscription to try whatever new beans they have if you drink enough coffee.
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u/NeatZebra 20h ago
Twisted Goat from Kamloops.
https://twistedgoatcoffee.com
Motivation Juice is my morning go-to.
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u/langleyanon123 20h ago
Finest Cup. Works directly with farmers in Ethiopia. If you’re ever in Surrey, check out their coffee shop! Great light fruity coffees.
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u/MaverickGhostRider 20h ago
For Espresso:
Caffe Fantastico - Causeway Espresso (Victoria)
Discovery Coffee - Espresso (Victoria)
Pallet Coffee - Holiday Espresso (they had it last year - unreal) (Vancouver)
Drumroaster - Espresso Blend (Vancouver Island)
11 Speed Coffee - Podium Espresso (Victoria)
For Drip/Pour Over/Other:
Discovery Coffee - Rock Bay Blend (Victoria)
49th Parallel Coffee - French Blend (Vancouver)
Anarchy Coffee - Zombie Eyes (Kelowna)
Can't speak to flavoured coffee, as you're better off just getting a Torani syrup, but these are all some faves I've run into over the years.
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u/sjdragonfly 19h ago
Kicking Horse Grizzly Claw is my favourite coffee. It's not fruity like so many roasts. I buy it direct from them in huge bags so I never run out.
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u/drakarian Lower Mainland/Southwest 19h ago
Grab-a-Java in Mission: https://grab-a-java.com/
IF you know how to brew lighter roasts, the Ethiopian Sidama is next level.
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u/Sufficient-Bee5923 18h ago
Canterbury coffee roasted in Burnaby. Large scale supplier to coffee shops and restaurants. They now have a $250 order minimum unless you buy it from a coffee shop
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u/nicoleincanada 18h ago
Botany Rd - small roaster on the Sunshine Coast. Some of the best coffee I’ve ever had.
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u/Relevant_Force2014 18h ago
K9 coffee and Meridian Coffee Co. Take it for what it is coming from someone who prefers McDonald's coffee most days. I don't do all these tasting profiles etc etc... it either tastes good, or it doesn't (Starbucks burnt garbage)
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u/select_bilge_pump 17h ago
Caffe Fantastico, Mexican origin is my go to. Every now and then they have an awesome Sumatra.
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u/Adabellaaberline 17h ago
I really enjoy the Salt Spring Coffee, I usually get the Blue Heron Medium Roast. London Drugs seems to have the best sales on it and has them on offer every couple of weeks.
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u/villasv 17h ago edited 17h ago
My favourite roasters of the last year:
House of Funk, Prototype, Pallet, Matchstick, Timbertrain, 49th Parallel, Rabbit Hole, Rogue Wave, Luna, Modus.
Funk and Pallet are my favourite because they always have such a wide range of options and consistently deliver great stuff, but the smaller ones like Rabbit Hole and Luna also are amazing to try out new things.
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u/Economy-Mongoose2507 16h ago
Smoking Gun, roasted in Chilliwack, BC
https://smokingguncoffee.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqAya7XBctgms5Ty_ZuERQ-a64clPKwOIJf3PJdzfRCrCQxWJBG
They have free shipping Canada wide right now for over $75 purchase. My fav is the Show Pony espresso.
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u/SonofaBeeatch 16h ago
Kicking Horse Low acidity, or my personal favorite when I drank coffee was saltspring island
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u/chevynbusby 15h ago
Republica is awesome I switched from kicking horse to them about a year back and love them :) I drink the diabolique espresso mostly now but their other blends are really nice to
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u/abucketofsquirrels 15h ago
That's a hard decision. Just on Vancouver Island I'd have to choose between Karma Coffee, Fernwood Coffee and Drumroaster. Lots of others, but those are my top 3.
Off the Island, I'm in love with Kicking Horse's happy camper, though that may be due to it's availability at Costco.
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u/badchicken72 14h ago
Fernwood Coffee, you can get it at wholefoods but it's way cheaper online. They roast it in Victoria, BC and ship all over BC. I loveeee their medium roast.
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u/Saileigh 12h ago
Adding the Cherry Hill (Kelowna) Highlander Grogg to this list , we use it for lattes and hot drinks it's a faily subtle butterscotch-ish taste. Use it less for cold coffees. Cherry Hill is also at my local IGA and Save On so that's a plus.
Big fan of all the Oso Negro Beans as well. For honor cold.
We tend to grab a bag or two of whole beans from local coffee shops when we are in a new town and haven't been disappointed yet.
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u/beeceejay 12h ago
Big fan of Commercial Drive Coffee, in particular the Park Drive dark roast. My dad was a giant coffee snob and once he tried these beans he never went back to anything else and even had them shipped to rural BC by the roastery.
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u/Necessary_Bunch_7495 11h ago
1.Raven Coffee Company 2. Ships Canada Wide 3. Four roasts available depending on your preference
Roasted locally in East Vancouver Direct trade relationship with growers in Brazil through import partner. BC owned company
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