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Here Are The 50 Best Coffee Shops In Canada

The 50 Best Coffee Shops In Canada

After ranking Europe and the USA’s top 50 coffee shops as well as the best pizzas in Canada, it was time for our to tackle the best coffee shops in Canada – and the competition was seriously tough.

We looked to our audience for suggestions regarding their favourite coffee shops, as well as contributions from the Big 7 Travel editorial team. Online reviews, previous media coverage and notable blogs were also included in the overall rating. The result? One impressive list of the best coffee in Canada.

So, if you’re traveling around Canada anytime soon then bookmark this list and use it as you go; or if you’re lucky enough to live in one of the featured cities then you’d better get down to your local winner ASAP.

The 50 Best Coffee Shops In Canada, How do these rankings work?

1. Dineen Coffee Co – Toronto, Ontario

1. Dineen Coffee Co – Toronto, Ontario

This big, bold cafe first opened its doors in spring 2013 at the corner of famous Yonge Street. A bright airy room, it’s a perfect place to get away from the madness outside and sip one of their delicious drinks with a good friend.

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2. Pikolo Espresso Bar – Montreal, Quebec

2. Pikolo Espresso Bar – Montreal, Quebec

A cute little bar that has some of the friendliest staff you will ever come across. Rather than lots of food or treats, the main focus here is on the coffee. Very rarely will you taste anything this good.

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3. Flatland Coffee Roasters – Gimli, Manitoba

3. Flatland Coffee Roasters – Gimli, Manitoba

The best coffee you’ll find within a large radius, by some distance. Flatland Coffee Roasters do their own roasting with a focus on small batches and keeping up a seriously high standard.

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4. East Van Roasters – Vancouver, British Colombia

4. East Van Roasters – Vancouver, British Colombia

Any company that specialises in roasting coffee and producing super high-end chocolate gets top marks in our books. Try them both together and prepare to be wowed.

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5. Neo Coffee Bar – Toronto, Ontario

5. Neo Coffee Bar – Toronto, Ontario

Really great coffee and selection of drinks that are complimented by their gorgeous Japanese themes cakes and sweet treats. The perfect combination.

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6. Bean North Coffee Roasting- Yukon

6. Bean North Coffee Roasting- Yukon

Don’t let the snow put you off getting in here for one of their great coffees. Bean North Coffee Roasting has super friendly staff who will quickly get to know your favourite drink.

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7. Monogram Coffee – Calgary,  Alberta

7. Monogram Coffee – Calgary, Alberta

The have over 20 years of experience in sourcing, roasting and serving the very best coffee going. With three locations in the city, you’ll always be close to your fix.

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8. The Old Apothecary –  Halifax, Nova Scotia

8. The Old Apothecary – Halifax, Nova Scotia

A brilliant cafe that has some of the best baked treats and breads, but it’s their rich coffee that will keep you coming back time and time again. The iced coffee in summer is a thing of sheer beauty.

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10.  Odin – Toronto, Ontario

10. Odin – Toronto, Ontario

What strikes you first when walking in is the fantastic design that gives the place a bright and vibrant feel. You’ll soon discover the coffee is every bit as exciting.

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11. Aubade Coffee – Vancouver, British Colombia

11. Aubade Coffee – Vancouver, British Colombia

Aubade Coffee are absolute perfectionists when it comes to really high end coffee, and everything they do is to within an inch of perfection. They were recently named as one of the top 150 coffee shops in the world, which won’t come as surprise once you try it.

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12. Rocket Bakery – St John’s, Newfoundland

12. Rocket Bakery – St John’s, Newfoundlanda

This feels more like walking into a family house than a coffee store. Their baked goods and cakes are the perfect treat to have with your coffee; it’s the sort of place you would linger for a second cup.

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13. Cannon Coffee Co – Hamilton, Ontario

13. Cannon Coffee Co – Hamilton, Ontario

Cannon Coffee Co. has super chilled out vibes and a wonderful place to come and unwind. Throw in some tasty breakfast and lunch options (try the waffles!) and this is one of those coffee stores that ticks all the boxes.

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14. Receiver Coffee Company – Prince Edward Island

14. Receiver Coffee Company – Prince Edward Island

The talented guys behind this store are expanding with a thriving wholesale business and a second store meaning, you are never too far away from their wonderful coffee.

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15. Timbertrain Coffee Roasters – Vancouver, British Colombia

15. Timbertrain Coffee Roasters – Vancouver, British Colombia

The high ceilings, wooden floors and massive windows of this heritage building in one of Vancouver’s most historic neighbourhoods is a joy to spend time in. The coffee is absolutely top notch too.

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16. Les Cafés du Soleil – Quebec City, Quebec

16. Les Cafés du Soleil – Quebec City, Quebec

This lovely spot has been around since 1993 which is a pretty good indicator of a business doing something well. They also sell wholesale, but drinking one of their dark rich coffees in store is the key.

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17. Analog Coffee – Calgary, Alberta

17. Analog Coffee – Calgary, Alberta

Analog Coffee has quickly grown into having nine cafes, but that doesn’t mean they feel like a chain. Their focus on farmers markets and unique drinks keep their customers excited and coming back.

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18. Thirty3coffee – Regina, Saskatchewan

18. Thirty3coffee – Regina, Saskatchewan

Fresh, seasonal, and ethically sourced specialty coffee that is served by people are seriously passionate about what they do. The passions is infectious to all the customers coming in.

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19. Birchwood Coffee Kǫ̀ – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

19. Birchwood Coffee Kǫ̀ – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Yellowknife is about as far off the beaten track as you can get, and often away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities it can be hard to get great coffee. Not here – it’s absolutely superb.

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20. Ubuntu Coffee – Selkirk Manitoba

20. Ubuntu Coffee – Selkirk Manitoba

Ubuntu Café and Bakery is owned by Anna and Jana Badenhorst. Both are professionally-trained bakers and baristas, with a collective background and experience in nutrition, chocolate work and it shows with the amazing drinks and treats they produce daily.

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21. Box Car Social – Toronto, Ontario

21. Box Car Social – Toronto, Ontario

Box Car Social now has four coffee stores now that are always buzzing with lines waiting for coffee, which tells you everything you need to know.They serve alcohol as well and place a huge emphasis on education of both their staff and their customers.

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22. Pilot Coffee Roasters – Toronto, Ontario

22. Pilot Coffee Roasters – Toronto, Ontario

They take the whole coffee making process incredibly seriously, right back from the green bean all the way through to what ends up in your favourite drink. They even offer barista training and a large wholesale business.

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23. Phil & Sebastian – Calgary, Alberta

23. Phil & Sebastian – Calgary, Alberta

You could argue that the focus of their business is mainly online subscriptions but that would be doing a disservice to their absolutely gorgeous stores. Like walking into a coffee inspired palace.

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24. Bridgehead Roastery and Coffeehouse – Ottawa, Ontario

24. Bridgehead Roastery and Coffeehouse – Ottawa, Ontario

A truly modern coffee shop that does so much more than serve drinks. They trace and source their coffee ethically, work with staff and customers to build community and serve some of the best sweet treats in the business.

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25. The Standard – Montreal, Quebec

25. The Standard – Montreal, Quebec

A super stylish small coffee shop where they serve pilot coffee which is so pretty it feels like it should be home to magazine shoots. The drinks and sweets are seriously Instagrammable too.

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26. Jimmy’s Coffee – Toronto, Ontario

26. Jimmy’s Coffee – Toronto, Ontario

Engaging baristas with unique spirits sealed the deal. Jimmy’s Coffee made a name for itself and word of mouth did the rest. The west side of Toronto is their home and their customers are all super fans.

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27. Studio.89 – Mississauga, Ontario

27. Studio.89 – Mississauga, Ontario

Studio.89 is not your average cafe. To begin with, they’re a non-profit organisation who provide a free space for events, workshops and resources. They encourage arts, activism, empowerment, & conscious consumerism with a specific focus on youth leadership, employment, and volunteerism. A truly great place to spend your money.

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28. Philosafy – Calgary, Alberta

28. Philosafy – Calgary, Alberta

Simple and stylish cafes where they keep the menu simple and focus on quality. You never leave here with a bad cup and their iced coffee during the warmer months is the stuff of dreams.

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29. Kuugaq Cafe – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

29. Kuugaq Cafe – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

Kuugaq Cafe is a remote spot but that doesn’t mean that you won’t get a cup of coffee that’s every bit as good as in the city. It’s badly needed to warm you up here. They also have some great gluten free options.

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30. Rosso Coffee Roaster – Calgary, Alberta

30. Rosso Coffee Roaster – Calgary, Alberta

Another business who source their coffee ethically while telling their story super well via their social media channels. Big focus on wholesale online but the stores are superb too.

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31. Equator Coffee Roasters – Ottawa, Ontario

31. Equator Coffee Roasters – Ottawa, Ontario

They’ve four great stores where the baristas really are the star of the show, talking you through new coffees and making and more than likely remembering your drink exactly as you like it every time. Lovely places to spend time in.

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32. The Kettle Black – Prince Edward Island

32. The Kettle Black – Prince Edward Island

They’ve built a brand that people are super passionate about, with their customers doing most of the marketing for them with word of mouth. Great simple brews that always leave you feeling satisfied.

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33. Tommy –  Montreal, Quebec

33. Tommy – Montreal, Quebec

Tommy has stunning interiors and a really buzzing room, that coupled with the large menu with some unusual drinks make this an absolute must visit. Some of their drinks are like works of art.

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34. Agro – Vancouver, British Colombia

34. Agro – Vancouver, British Colombia

Agro Roasters is a locally owned and operated, certified organic coffee roaster. They believe that great coffee begins at the farm level and work directly with farmers that are committed to producing the highest quality specialty coffee, while ensuring sustainable and ethical agricultural practices in their farms. Having a cup of coffee here means knowing a tonne of work has gone into the whole process.

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35. Lock Stock Coffee – Edmonton, Alberta

35. Lock Stock Coffee – Edmonton, Alberta

A gorgeous wood panelled room where you can easily slip into one of those benches, have a spot of breakfast and not want to leave for hours.

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36. Sissiboo Coffee Roaster – Bear River, Nova Scotia

36. Sissiboo Coffee Roaster – Bear River, Nova Scotia

They work on single batches of roast and have relationships that stretch right back to the farmer. They say their mission is to “lift your day” and they do that over and over again for their customers.

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37. Elysian Coffee Roasters- Vancouver, British Colombia

37. Elysian Coffee Roasters- Vancouver, British Colombia

Elysian Coffee Stores have four great stores around the city, where the focus is very much on stripping everything else away and just serving up outstanding coffee. Staff are super good at transferring their knowledge and sharing their passion.

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38. Happy Goat Coffee, Ottawa, Ontario

38. Happy Goat Coffee, Ottawa, Ontario

Apart from having what we think is one of the best names for a coffee shop ever, you can expect a buzzy room, lots of people co-working and some of the very best coffee in the region served with minimum fuss.

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39. De Mello Palheta Coffee Roasters – Toronto Ontario

39. De Mello Palheta Coffee Roasters – Toronto Ontario

These guys take the relationships they have built up with the farmers very seriously and explain how important that is to portray, both online and through their staff. Coffee doesn’t really get much better than it is here.

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40. Tunnel Espresso Bar – Montreal, Quebec

40. Tunnel Espresso Bar – Montreal, Quebec

A tiny little spot that often has a line outside but which ensures that commuters have the right amount of caffeine running through their veins for the day ahead. Short on space, high on quality.

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41. Olive + Ruby – Vancouver, British Colombia

41. Olive + Ruby – Vancouver, British Colombia

The cafe is named after the 2 young girls belonging to the two girls who own and run the cafe. The atmosphere in here is always upbeat, the decor uplifting and the coffee perfect. You couldn’t really ask for more.

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42. Te Aro – Toronto, Ontario

42. Te Aro – Toronto, Ontario

Te Aro serve pilot coffee in a super chilled room which is often filled with coworkers. Chilling on their terrace during the warmer months with your favourite coffee is a must.

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43. Transcend Coffee – Edmonton, Alberta

43. Transcend Coffee – Edmonton, Alberta

Transcend Coffee say that through thick and thin, they have intentionally kept our relationships with the growers and that’s how they able to roast with some of the best beans in the world. The end result in terms of taste is outstanding.

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44. Rogue Coffee – New Brunswick

44. Rogue Coffee – New Brunswick

Rogue Coffee is Atlantic Canada’s first Mod Bar, where they offer espresso service and a variety of brew methods featuring a rotating selection of single origin offerings. They also serve kombucha and nitro-infused cold brew on tap and a variety of tasty snacks!

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45. Propeller Coffee – Toronto, Ontario

45. Propeller Coffee – Toronto, Ontario

You’ll find them tucked away by Junction district, just steps from Bloor St. This small batch roasters has a legion of super loyal fans, with many claiming it is the best they’ve ever tasted. Hard to argue with that.

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46.  Café Saint-Henri – Montreal,Quebec

46. Café Saint-Henri – Montreal,Quebec

This coffee roaster’s store in Montreal includes a mini-laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment dedicated exclusively to training. High quality and absolutely delicious coffee.

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47.  Collective Coffee – Saskatchewan

47. Collective Coffee – Saskatchewan

Collective Coffee do online subscription packages to have the coffee sent straight to your door, as well as courses for amateurs and professionals. The best experience of all though, is having one of their coffees made for you in the store.

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48. Fixed Coffee and Baking – St. John’s, Newfoundland

48. Fixed Coffee and Baking – St. John’s, Newfoundland

They brew one single-origin coffee of the day and insist on never serving brew blended coffee. All their coffees are seasonal and in line with world coffee harvest; along with their cakes you are in for a real treat.

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49. Matchstick- Vancouver, British Colombia

49. Matchstick- Vancouver, British Colombia

One of the best businesses at explaining their philosophy behind the coffee, why they make it and the choices they make. Nothing feels rushed here, the processes well thought out and the coffee as an end product is mesmeric.

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50. Coffee Bureau – Edmonton, Alberta

50. Coffee Bureau – Edmonton, Alberta

Coffee Bureau is a place that makes seriously good coffee, does it without fuss and always has friendly and knowledgable staff who go above and beyond. A super place to sit with a cup and do a bit of people watching.

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