Specialty coffee
in Canada.
1,290 cafés across 73 cities in Canada, mapped and reviewed by the Roasters community. No single city holds more than 23%.
Regional and global context
Ranked #2 of 25 countries in the Americas, with 18% of the specialty cafés listed in the region. On the global table of 126 countries it sits at #4. Just above in the global ranking: Spain (1,332). Just below: Germany (1,149).
City distributionHow the cafés are spread
The largest city, Montreal, has 23% of the national total; the top three together have 57%. The median city lists 2 cafés, and 26 cities have three or more.
- 100+ cafés 3 cities
- 30–99 cafés 7 cities
- 10–29 cafés 2 cities
- 3–9 cafés 14 cities
- 1–2 cafés 47 cities
Themed guides (espresso, filter, brunch and more) cover Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary and 6 more.
Where to drink in Canada
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About specialty coffee in Canada
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Canada?
1,290 cafés on Roasters, #4 of 126 countries worldwide.
Where is specialty coffee concentrated in Canada?
Montreal has 23% of all listings; the top three cities hold 57%.
How does Canada compare with the rest of the Americas?
It ranks #2 of 25 countries in the Americas and holds 18% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
Can café owners manage their listing?
Yes. Owners and staff can claim a listing to update hours, photos and menus, and reply to reviews.
What counts as specialty coffee?
Coffee graded 80+ points on the Specialty Coffee Association scale: traceable beans, careful roasting and precise brewing.
