Back Road Coffee Roasters

12/12/2024

You may have seen this bold colonel around our shop lately, and our new KBC coffee is just that.

Bold and indulgent KBC is aged to perfection in single-use Kentucky bourbon barrels, capturing the rich, smoky essence of southern craftsmanship.

With notes of charred oak, caramel and a hint of sweet spice, it delivers a flavour experience much like the colonels secret recipe!

12/10/2024

THE TRAVELLER ⛺️

Sometimes we all need to GET LOST so we’ve created this collection for your perfect escape.

This set includes:
Your choice of
• A white canvas and leather backpack OR a canvas army duffle
• Pack of micro-dose extractions (includes 7 doses)
• Glass hot/cold tumbler

Adventure is out there and we’ll be with you every step of the way!

12/10/2024

THE MIXOLOGIST 🍸
This classy set comes with endless possibilities. Whether you’re hosting friends or expanding your own personal menu, this will impress all who lay eyes on it 👀

It includes:
• 500ml BARREL coffee extractions
• Boston shaker
• Bottle spout
• Bar spoon
• 40ml jigger
• 2 glass coupes
• BR stamped burlap sack

… and a partridge in a pear tree 🎄

12/10/2024

THE KRAMPUS ✨

This simple but elegant set includes 300g of our holiday Krampus coffee beans and the cutest glass mug to accompany it ☕️

Krampus is a perfect gift for the novice and the advanced coffee enthusiasts out there! However, like we said before quantities are very limited 😳

Don’t be shy, this Krampus isn’t scary. Come grab him before he’s gone!

12/10/2024

This holiday season, we decided to make your gift giving even easier with our Holiday gift packages! 📦 🌲

We have created 3 different collections for every coffee lover out there:
THE KRAMPUS ✨
THE MIXOLOGIST 🍸
THE TRAVELER ⛺️

Stay tuned for ALL the details in the next posts 📲

12/09/2024

WHAT’S THIS?! Something ✨NEW ✨is brewing at Backroads!

Tomorrow we will be releasing a product that we have been so excited to share with everyone. Come check it out for yourself in store and online ☕️

12/05/2024

Unleash the bold and mischievous spirit of the season with Krampus, our limited-edition specialty coffee roast. Crafted to embody the perfect balance of dark allure and holiday warmth, this unique blend features rich notes of Sugarplum, Hazelnut and Chocolate. Perfect for chilly nights and festive mornings, Krampus is a treat for those who love their coffee with a little edge. Embrace the season’s darker side—grab your bag before it disappears like holiday mischief!

10/03/2024

La Isabella is our latest single origin release from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Even though the days are getting cooler, this coffee, with its vibrant flavour profile, screams summer. Yes we're hanging onto the warmer days, too 🙃

La Isabella
Mango Sugarcane & Guava
Farm: Finca La Isabella
Producer: Castro family
Origin: Costa Rica

10/01/2024

Big news!! will be at Back Road from 9am-11am this Saturday!!! Come meet Katie. On this day, we will have 2 gold medal inspired drinks on the menu. Proceeds from the day will be added to the donation that we will be making to

Katie has been a long-time customer of Back Road. It's been amazing seeing her progress to the top of her sport.

Please join us on Saturday to celebrate Katie and to give a final push of support to !!! Thank you to all those that bought items from the Bon Voyage collection over the summer, $5 from every bag of coffee and bottle of Coffee Extraction from that collection will be donated to

See you Saturday!!

09/04/2024

07/29/2024

This is the ultimate Decaf option, with prounounced Brownie notes and bold flavours, our Decaf Coffee Extraction is a solid option.
Made with an amazing Colombian Sugarcane Processed (naturally decaffeinated) Coffee, you get all of the coffee flavours with the peace of mind that this coffee was NOT decaffeinated with any chemicals.

07/18/2024

When you get your coffee from Back Road, you can be confident that your brew never saw the inside of the commodities market. However, the C-market (stock market) price for coffee still casts a shadow over even the finest coffee. If the commodities market starts shelling out more per pound for basic, low-quality coffee, it’ll push up the price of Fair Trade and Specialty Coffees. The C-market price acts as a floor for Fair Trade, which promises a small premium above market price. But even with the promise of a premium above market (Fair Trade) if the market crashes, it’s not uncommon for farmers to burn their crop and grow something that could turn a profit or in many instances they have simply abandoned their farm. It’s a sad situation that relies on companies and individuals to do the right thing and pay a price that creates a winning situation for all, the producer, the roaster (us) and the consumer (you) can all win and this is how.

By working with reputable importers that share the same values as we do, that is to say that value transparency, fair business practices and quality we have a foundation that makes this system work. We are invested in quality and sustainability, so by paying more for our coffee, we are seeing better quality of coffee coming through our doors, we know that farmers are earning a living wage, and this type of system allows them to reinvest in their farm, their employees and community. Regardless of how high or how low the market can go in any economic cycle, we are always paying fair prices for our coffee and that’s something that we can all feel good about. Fair Trade was a great initiative, but over time with the wild swings in prices that we have seen, Fair Trade simply isn’t good enough to help farmers survive. 

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07/08/2024

GREEN COFFEE TRADING MARKET
Coffee’s base price is set on the C Market (stock market). There are many factors that can influence this price, such as political unrest in a producing country. Adverse weather affecting the overall yield is a big one, too. To give an example: in recent months, Vietnam has seen a drought that has devastated many farmers, and it has sadly wiped out crops. The reduction in supply has put a squeeze on the overall global supply because Vietnam is relied upon to produce a fair bit of coffee, that’s putting it lightly. Vietnam produces a hell of a lot of coffee, and in times of crisis, like this, buyers move their sights to Brazil. The industry in Brazil is fulfilling its role as the coffee resource of the world in the absence of Vietnam, but this isn’t an easy task as Brazil is facing adverse weather of its own.
As you can see, the C Market price is often dictated by the most basic of economic principles, supply, and demand. But how does this affect the farmer you may ask?
At the C Market price, farmers cannot pay themselves a living wag. If you mix a subpar yield into that equation, the result is catastrophic. This scenario is played out repeatedly by those that buy their coffee at rock bottom C Market prices to turn a giant profit and leave the farmers in the dust. For the coffee industry, this simply isn’t sustainable. On the next post, we will discuss how we approach coffee buying currently and how we are trying to make a difference.

06/14/2024

We're hiring! We're looking for a dynamic and passionate person to "Get Lost" and join our team!

We are looking to hire a Full Time Café Supervisor with a flair for social media 📷 to help us better serve our awesome local Port Credit community and all other people that find their way on our back road.

If you are hardworking, dependable, have a love for coffee, are creative and willing to learn, please send your resume to [email protected], or feel free to share this with anyone that you know who would love to join us. We look forward to hearing from you!

06/09/2024

🌞 In the spirit of summer breaks arrival around the corner, we're implementing our SUMMER HOURS starting on MONDAY, JUNE 17th. With a tiny hour shaved off at the end of the day, we wish you all an amazing summer!

05/24/2024

OK, we’ve held out as long as we could, but it is time to bring forth a price adjustment in both the café and on our beans. Yeah, we know change isn’t always everyone’s cup of coffee, but trust us, this one’s for all the right reasons!

For the past 3 years, we’ve seen costs spike in green specialty coffee, café supplies, wages and ingredients. Despite trying to absorb most of these hits, we’ve hit a point where this approach is no longer sustainable to keep serving our awesome community.

Ever wonder what's behind those coffee price tags? It's a wild ride, influenced by commodity traded market madness and Mother Nature's whims. Vietnam's drought, Brazil's weather tantrums – they've all been throwing curveballs our way. And let's not forget the Arabica coffee price surge of a whopping 40% since pre-pandemic. We've been holding our ground, but we can't keep playing nice forever.

While we can’t control global factors like those listed above, we strongly believe that quality is still worth paying for. Choosing Back Road Coffee means you’re backing a small family business and you’re choosing to support smallholder farmers worldwide. Together, we get to contribute to the sustainability of specialty coffee farming, which benefits us all.

Keep a look out at this space in the weeks to come. We will be posting a series of posts that will go into further details on the issues affecting coffee sustainability and quality, impacts of nature, as well as our approach in paying “Better Than Fairtrade” prices to our farmers. These will allow us all to get on the same page. 

We also encourage you to check out our new EXTRACTIONS – Coffee Concentrate. The innovation of this product is an answer to providing affordable coffee options in view of the inflation crisis of the moment. By using our concentrate, it’s less than $1.30 per drink, and perfect every time! Plus, have you tried it for your Espresso Martini yet? 🤯

We’ve also been brainstorming efficient ways to offset this increase by bringing you creative ways to save. Within the next few weeks, expect us to roll out fun things like a Coffee Subscription Service, a Loyalty Program for the café, a “Bring Your Own Mug” discou

05/20/2024

BIKE NIGHTS ARE BACK! We're starting the season off this Thursday, May 23rd from 7pm-9pm. Everyone is welcome! Come enjoy great company, great coffee and great food from and send this to friends to let them know you want to see them there!

03/27/2024

We don't know who needs to hear this today, but it's okay to take a break 💛