About the Ottawa Coffee Scene
Ottawa's specialty coffee scene punches above its weight. Despite being Canada's capital — a city better known for government than gastronomy — the specialty coffee community here is tight-knit, passionate, and growing steadily.
The ByWard Market, Glebe, and Westboro neighbourhoods have the highest density of specialty cafés. Ottawa roasters tend to be community-oriented, with strong ties to local food culture and a focus on education. Many run cupping events and offer transparent information about their sourcing.
Local Tips
- →Ottawa has a smaller scene than Toronto or Vancouver but a dedicated community — expect more personal, relationship-driven roasters
- →Several Ottawa roasters collaborate with local bakeries and shops, making them part of a broader local food movement
- →Worth checking which local roasters have subscription services — fresh beans ship across Ontario quickly
19 Roasters in Ottawa
Little Victories Coffee Roasters - Queen
Ottawa, ON
Francesco's Coffee Company Inc.
Ottawa, ON
The Ministry of Coffee
Ottawa, ON
Little Victories Coffee Roasters - Elgin
Ottawa, ON
Montana Coffee & Tea Service
Ottawa, ON
Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Laurel)
Ottawa, ON
Little Victories Coffee Roasters - Glebe
Ottawa, ON
The Artery Community Roasters
Ottawa, ON
Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Glebe)
Ottawa, ON
Joe The Dog Coffee
Ottawa, ON
BH Coffee Roasting Inc.
Ottawa, ON
Bridgehead Roastery and Coffeehouse
Ottawa, ON
Cloudforest Coffee
Ottawa, ON
Ideal Cafe
Ottawa, ON
The Orleans Coffee Co.
Ottawa, ON
Good Oswald Coffee Co
Ottawa, ON
Opulence Coffee
Ottawa, ON
North Brew Coffee
Ottawa, ON
International kafia coffee ltd.
Ottawa, ON
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