There is an abundance of wonderful and freshly roasted coffee to be explored across Ottawa. Here are the five best coffee roasters in Ottawa that every coffee enthusiast must try.
1. Opulence Coffee
Opulence Coffee is the highest rated roaster in Ottawa. JP thoughtfully and responsibly sources his coffee.
Customers describe him as being very knowledgeable and incredibly passionate about his craft. We appreciate how Opulence eagerly features the story behind the each producer the company sources from.
Opulence is an easy pick for our top spot in Ottawa. A must visit for any coffee enthusiast.
| Average rating | 5.0 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Coffee sizes | 454g |
| Price range | $19.50-$20.50 CAD |
| Bean process | Washed, Washed and Sundried, Double Washed |
| Bean varieties | Catimor, Typica, Caturra, Bourbon, Pacas, Villa Sorchi, Castillo, Jackson, Mbirizi |
| Bean origins | Peru, Honduras, Colombia, Burundi |
| Subscription available | No |
| Address | 261 Dalhousie St., Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 7E3 |
| jp@opulencecoffee.com | |
| Phone | 613-301-6760 |
| Website | https://www.opulencecoffee.com |
| Operating hours | Everyday: 8am-4pm |
Reviews
Great coffee (one of the best I had in Canada). We cannot resist and return for coffee bean after trying their coffee. I can tell owner is very passionate about coffee and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this coffee place. Will definitely return when I visit Ottawa in the future!
Clara, from Google
Excellent Coffee. Best in Ottawa. You can tell the passion that goes into each cup. From roasting the beans on site to the different options on the menu, this coffee shop hits the mark. Delicious espresso. Happy I found this coffee shop!!
Kevin, from Google
2. Happy Goat Coffee Co.
Happy Goat Coffee Company has en excellent local reputation with more than happy 1,000 reviews. They offer a good variety of high quality roast options.
Happy Goat offers a moderately good variety of bean origins, which are sourced responsibly. If you love coffee, then you won’t be dissappointed by what Happy Goat has to offer.
A nice feature is that when ordering online, they offer custom grind options based on your prefered coffee making method.
| Average rating | 4.7 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Coffee sizes | 340g, 1kg |
| Price range | $19.00-$61.00 CAD |
| Bean process | Natural, Washed |
| Bean varieties | Unknown |
| Bean origins | Ethiopia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, Colombia |
| Subscription available | Yes, starting at $42.00 CAD |
| Address | 35 Rue Laurel St, Ottawa, ON k1y 4M4 |
| info@happygoatcoffee.com | |
| Phone | 613-792-1309 |
| Website | https://www.happygoatcoffee.com |
| Operating hours | Everyday: 8am-6pm |
Reviews
Hands down the best coffee in town! I’ve been going for years and putting all my friends onto Happy Goat coffee. They sell their beans, which I recommend buying. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! They know exactly how to grind up your coffee based on how you make it. They also know what type of coffee would be best suited for you.
Eazy, from Google
Been buying beans from here for as long as I can remember, I haven’t found any other roaster that compares. I am a big fan of light roasts so their Ethiopian Yirgacheffe hits the spot for me.
Ciaran, from Google
3. The Ministry of Coffee and Social Affairs
The Ministry of Coffee and Social Affairs offers one of the best overall selections of coffee in Ottawa. Their variety of washed and natural beans and roasts mean every coffee drinker will find something they enjoy.
Most customers agree that The Ministry has a exceptional cafe experience with friendly and helpful staff.
| Average rating | 4.5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Coffee sizes | 340g |
| Price range | $19.00-$21.00 CAD |
| Bean process | Washed, Semi-Washed, Natural |
| Bean varieties | Bourbon, Typica, Caturra, Castillo, Catuai, Heirloom |
| Bean origins | Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Rwanda, Colombia |
| Subscription available | Yes, starting at $18.05 CAD |
| Address | 1013 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y1 |
| Unknown | |
| Phone | 613-695-9002 |
| Website | https://www.theministryofcoffee.com |
| Operating hours | Everyday: 8am-5pm |
Reviews
My favourite cafe in the city. All of their locations are beautifully cozy inside and staffed by some very friendly people. They also roast their own coffee on a zero-emissions roaster, which I appreciate. Their Rwandan bourbon is delicious. As advertised on the bag, it is a complex, sweet, and balanced coffee that is worth spending a few minutes of undivided attention to enjoy.
Kyle, from Google
The takeaway coffees are TOP NOTCH! Love all their seasonal stuff, always really cool flavours that you can’t find at other spots! Grabbed some beans for home too.
Morgan, from Google
4. Little Victories Coffee Roasters
Little Victories Coffee Roasters offers exceptionally roasted coffee at great prices. They do have a somewhat limited selection with regards to origin country. Most of their beans are from Guatemala.
| Average rating | 4.7 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Coffee sizes | 340g, 5lb |
| Price range | $15.00-$90.00 CAD |
| Bean process | Natural, Washed |
| Bean varieties | Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Colombia |
| Bean origins | Brazil, Guatemala, Colombia |
| Subscription available | Yes, starting at $15.00 CAD |
| Address | 801 Bank St. Ottawa, ON K1S 3V7 |
| info@lvcoffee.ca | |
| Phone | 613-286-8647 |
| Website | https://www.lvcoffee.ca |
| Operating hours | Varies by location |
Reviews
Exceptional coffee, affordable prices and amazing community. My partner and I have been exclusively buying blends from here since moving to Ottawa in September. If you value high quality coffee of the third wave variety, I can’t recommend this local roaster and cafe enough.
Ilana, from Google
I’ve tried pretty much every roaster in Ottawa, and Little Victories hands down creates the best light roast coffees around! Their house blend is always consistent, and their specialty roasts are phenomenal. I rarely order beans from anywhere else these days. A true gem in this city!
J. Lawrence, from Google
5. Bridgehead Roastery and Coffeehouse
Bridgehead Roastery and Coffeehouse is one of the most popular roasters across Ottawa. They offer a good selection with enough variety to please any specialty coffee enthusiast.
We appreciate that they offer different grind options when buying online based on your prefered coffee making method.
| Average rating | 4.5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Coffee sizes | 340g, 900g, 2.3kg, 3.2kg |
| Price range | $16.00-$153.83 CAD |
| Bean process | Washed, Natural |
| Bean varieties | Parainema, Caturra, Catuaí, Catimor, Bourbon, Typica, Pache |
| Bean origins | Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Indonesia, Guatemala |
| Subscription available | Yes, starting at $16.00 CAD |
| Address | 130 Anderson St. (at Preston), Ottawa, ON K1R 6T7 |
| inquire@bridgehead.ca | |
| Phone | 613-233-1221 |
| Website | https://www.bridgehead.ca |
| Operating hours | Monday-Sunday: 7am-5pm |
Reviews
Great place for coffee lovers. Enjoy watching the process of roasting coffee while having a cup at your hand. It makes it unique and special. 👍👍👍
David, from Google
I love this place. Delicious food. Great coffee. Awesome space with roasting going on right there.
Craig, from Google
