Regional: Eastern Canada Fresh roasted beans in Ottawa? Gaggia Espresso Machines The full line of Italy's top espresso machine manufacturer. Free Shipping and no tax. www.wholelattelove.com   Not Logged in: log in updated topics   new posts   new unanswered   search   faq   sign up   Discussions > Regional > Canada East > Fresh roasted...   view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics Author Messages ak9999 Senior Member Joined: 8 Oct 2002 Posts: 5 Expertise: Beginner Posted Tue Oct 8, 2002, 2:07pm Subject: Fresh roasted beans in Ottawa?   Just saved up for a Rocky to match my Sylvia.  Currently saving up for a roaster while I figure out an argument to convince my wife that it's worth getting one. In the meantime: where the heck can I find quality, truly fresh roasted whole coffee beans in Ottawa? Any help would be greatly appreciated. -A back to top espresso_guy Senior Member Joined: 9 Dec 2002 Posts: 3 Location: Toronto Expertise: Advanced Espresso: Isomac Millennium Grinder: Isomac Granmacinino Posted Fri Dec 27, 2002, 8:36am Subject: Re: Fresh roasted beans in Ottawa?   Hi, I visited Ottawa not too long ago, and there is a company called Espresso Uno, they had great espresso there, the best in the area i tried.  Hope that helps you out, best of luck. back to top ddmacd Senior Member Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 33 Location: Ottawa Expertise: I like coffee Espresso: Rancilio Silvia Grinder: Rocky SS doserless Vac Pot: Bodum Santos Roaster: Popcorn Pumper Posted Thu May 6, 2004, 11:34am Subject: Re: Fresh roasted beans in Ottawa?   Have you tried International Kafia Coffee?  They are on Boyd off Carling.  They roast on site and don't have beans older than 2 or 3 days. back to top mindtrip Senior Member Joined: 7 May 2004 Posts: 13 Location: ottawa Expertise: I love coffee Grinder: Zass Roaster: Toastmaster Popper Posted Fri May 7, 2004, 5:41am Subject: Re: Fresh roasted beans in Ottawa?   There's also Francesco's on Winona Ave just off Richmond rd, near the MEC. http://www.francescoscoffee.com/ I haven't really bought anything there so I can't comment on how fresh the beans really are. -j back to top ddmacd Senior Member Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 33 Location: Ottawa Expertise: I like coffee Espresso: Rancilio Silvia Grinder: Rocky SS doserless Vac Pot: Bodum Santos Roaster: Popcorn Pumper Posted Fri May 7, 2004, 6:19am Subject: Re: Fresh roasted beans in Ottawa?   I talked to a friend last night.  He said you can also buy green beans from Kafia as well as home roasters.  I'll check this out next time I visit the store.  So far I have tried the Espresso blend and the Dark Decaf.  Both were fresh and tasty. back to top Clark Senior Member Joined: 5 Apr 2004 Posts: 343 Location: Ottawa, ON Expertise: Professional Espresso: Synesso Grinder: K30 Vario/Anfim Vac Pot: Clover Drip: Chemex/Press Roaster: Probat BRZ 2 Posted Fri May 14, 2004, 1:50pm Subject: Re: Fresh roasted beans in Ottawa?   We sampled some of Francesco's espresso today at work.  We normally use Illy which is consistently a great coffee although it's quite possible a fresh roasted bean could be better.  We sampled their "gourmet" class Il Cremoso blend first.  It was good but left a strong aftertaste and just wasn't quite good enough to compete with Illy.  Next we sampled their fair trade/organic blend... do not buy this!!  I'm not really sure how to describe it.  It's not that it tasted bad.  It simply didn't have any taste at all.  None of the smack-you-in-the-face flavours you get with a good espresso. So if you want to try their espresso the Il Cremoso should deliver a decent shot.  Just stay away from the organic/fair trade one (forget the fancy name for it). back to top mindtrip Senior Member Joined: 7 May 2004 Posts: 13 Location: ottawa Expertise: I love coffee Grinder: Zass Roaster: Toastmaster Popper Posted Fri May 14, 2004, 9:45pm Subject: Re: Fresh roasted beans in Ottawa?   Clark: I believe I met you one day at the bagel shop a week or two back... I can honestly say that I wasn't all that impressed with both of the "regular" coffees (non-espresso blends) that I tried from Francesco's. I tried their Costa Rican, which tasted sour? to me. I also tried their Mokha Savoia which, not terrible, was nothing to write home about either. In the same time frame, I have picked up a popcorn popper and have been experimenting with roasting at home and have found that my coffee is much better than either one I tried from Francesco's....not to mention costing half the price... back to top Maayan Senior Member Joined: 2 Jun 2004 Posts: 9 Location: Ottawa, ON Expertise: I live coffee Posted Thu Jun 10, 2004, 12:48pm Subject: Save you some time?   Fire #1! (I don't know if any of these places are actually good, per se...) International Kafia coffees can also be purchased at the Rideau Bakery, according to this link.  They're kosher! Espresso Uno, which seems to be a coffee-catering service, can be found here. back to top ddmacd Senior Member Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 33 Location: Ottawa Expertise: I like coffee Espresso: Rancilio Silvia Grinder: Rocky SS doserless Vac Pot: Bodum Santos Roaster: Popcorn Pumper Posted Fri Jun 11, 2004, 4:55am Subject: Re: Save you some time?   I recommend CG's in the Ottawa area check out Kafia on Boyd Avenue.  By going to the source you know you are going to be buying fresh.  Their price, $6.99 - $7.99 a pound can't be beat.  I'm interested to hear a few other reviews of their beans as I'm new to this coffee cupping thing. Just an update.  If you roast Kafia has green beans for $6 a pound. back to top chucks Senior Member Joined: 18 Jul 2003 Posts: 6 Location: Ottawa Expertise: Advanced Espresso: Rancilio L7, Rancilio Nancy Grinder: Rancilio Rocky Posted Thu Jul 22, 2004, 12:31pm Subject: Re: Fresh roasted beans in Ottawa?   I can recommend The Tea Party, on York St. in the market.  They roast on premises...I've been buying there for years.  I have tried Francesco's a few times, but have not been impressed. back to top view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics Discussions > Regional > Canada East > Fresh roasted...   updated topics   new posts   new unanswered     search   faq   sign up   Not Logged in: log in Discussions Quick Jump: Select Espresso Discussions --Espresso Machines --Lever Espresso Machines --Grinders - Espresso --Espresso Mods and Restorations --Espresso Blends --Questions and Answers --Latte Art and Etching --Barista Jams Around the World --General Discussion Coffee Discussions --Machines and Brewing Methods --Home Roasting Talk --Questions and Answers --General Discussion Columns, How-Tos, and Reviews --Holiday Gift List Feedback --CoffeeGeek Columnist Feedback --Detailed Review Feedback --Products First Look Feedback --Quickshot Review Feedback --Guide Article Feedback --How-To Article Feedback --CoffeeGeek Podcast Feedback Members Forum --Bug Reports and Suggestions --Buy, Sell and Trade --Retail Coffee Jobs Offered / Wanted Ads --Coffee Recipes --Cafe and Bean Reviews --CoffeeGeek Site Info and News --General Off Topics World Regional --United States West --United States Central --United States East --Western Canada --Eastern Canada --United Kingdom --Western Europe --Eastern Europe, Nordic Countries, and Russia --Central and South America --Australia, New Zealand and Asia Symbols: = New Posts since your last visit      = No New Posts since last visit     = Newest post Forum Rules: No profanity, illegal acts or personal attacks will be tolerated in these discussion boards. 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