Ethica Coffee Roasters

Ethica Coffee Roasters We really love what we do; coffee is our life.

So much so that we opened up our very own coffee house in Toronto, Canada to share some of the most intriguing coffees and stories you will ever see, taste, hear, and smell.

06/05/2026

A few minutes. Hundreds of decisions.

Heat, airflow, timing, and instinct working together.

Oleh’s POV of the process that turns green coffee into something worth sharing.

The best part of our café is the people in it.Friends catching up, regulars stopping by, someone finding their favourite...
06/03/2026

The best part of our café is the people in it.

Friends catching up, regulars stopping by, someone finding their favourite corner, others discovering the space for the first time. Every day looks a little different, but the feeling stays the same.

Swipe to the last slide for a fun surprise from Sam Clark Trio;)

06/01/2026

Subscription week in motion. ☕️

Roasting, sorting, packing, and making sure every box is ready to head out the door.

Each month, our team puts together a curated selection of coffees so subscribers always have something new to discover.

The coffees are chosen. The boxes are filling up. Next stop: your doorstep.

05/29/2026

Sunday Live Music 🎶

The café sounds a little different on Sundays.
Conversations, cups on the tables, sunlight through the windows, and live music tying it all together.

Join us every Sunday from 11am–1pm.

This month’s subscription lineup. ☕️Filter:Kenya Ruarai AABurundi NtwariColombia EL SenderoColombia Villas BetuliaEspres...
05/27/2026

This month’s subscription lineup. ☕️

Filter:
Kenya Ruarai AA
Burundi Ntwari
Colombia EL Sendero
Colombia Villas Betulia

Espresso:
Peru Los Aladinos
Kintamani Espresso
Milton Rojas
Vantage

A rotating selection of new releases, favourites, and coffees we’re excited about right now. Whether you brew espresso, filter, or both, our subscription is built to keep things fresh from month to month.

Good coffee, delivered to your door.

Good weather changes the rhythm of the café. ☀️More people outside. More conversations. More moments shared between erra...
05/25/2026

Good weather changes the rhythm of the café. ☀️

More people outside. More conversations. More moments shared between errands, walks, and slow afternoons.

Days like this remind us what the space is really about — people coming together and enjoying the moment.

05/22/2026

Milton Rojas 🇵🇪

Grown at 1800 MASL in La Higuera, Cajamarca, this Bourbon lot from Milton Rojas reflects both precision and deep connection to the land his family has worked for generations.

Milton carefully ferments the coffee for 48 hours in cherry, followed by an additional 32 hours after depulping. This process builds layered sweetness, structure, and clarity in the cup. Slow drying in the cool mountain climate further shapes the coffee’s character.

For Milton, coffee is more than production. It’s family history, daily work, and something worth passing on. Now available at our cafe and on the website☕️

Short week. Full schedule. ☕️More roasting, more packing, more coffee moving through the space.The long weekend just mea...
05/21/2026

Short week. Full schedule. ☕️

More roasting, more packing, more coffee moving through the space.

The long weekend just means we come back with a little more momentum to make sure shelves stay full and cups stay brewing;)

Long weekend energy. ☀️More time with friends, more walks around the city, more coffee stops along the way.We’ll be here...
05/18/2026

Long weekend energy. ☀️

More time with friends, more walks around the city, more coffee stops along the way.
We’ll be here all Victoria Day weekend serving coffee, food, and good atmosphere — regular hours as always.

See you at Ethica. ☕️

05/14/2026

Ruarai AA Washed 🇰🇪

Our first new season Kenyan release comes from Nyeri, on the western slopes of Mount Kenya. This is a region known for producing some of the world’s most expressive coffees.

This lot brings together everything we love about washed Kenyan profiles: vibrant acidity, layered sweetness, and clarity in the cup. Expect notes of plum, red currant, and delicate florals with a juicy, structured finish.

Produced by around 600 smallholder farmers near the rocky Ruarai River, this coffee reflects both the region’s volcanic terroir and the meticulous processing Kenya is known for.

Available online and at our cafe ☕️

Coffee tastes better when you understand what’s behind it. ☕️Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen y...
05/12/2026

Coffee tastes better when you understand what’s behind it. ☕️

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, our coffee courses are built to give you both theory and hands-on experience.

From espresso dialing and milk steaming to brewing science, extraction, and understanding specialty coffee from seed to cup. We cover the details that make the difference.

Courses currently available:

• Barista Basics
• Introduction to Specialty Coffee
• Alternative Brewing Methods

For curious beginners, home brewers, and professionals alike.
More info available through our website. Link in bio;)

05/10/2026

Small moments become the ones we remember most. A coffee run with mom. Choosing a bag together. Sitting side by side for a little longer than usual.

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the people who shape us with care, patience, and love from the very beginning. 💚

Fittingly, the coffee featured here is Burundi Bavyeyi. “Bavyeyi” meaning “parents” in Kirundi, named in honour of family and the generations behind every cup.

More light. More movement. More people.Spring shifts everything, and the café feels it too.
05/08/2026

More light. More movement. More people.

Spring shifts everything, and the café feels it too.

05/06/2026

New partner: Cafe Dialog

Built for conversation.
Powered by good coffee.

Giku Lot 5 from BurundiA vibrant and structured cup from Giku Hill in Kayanza, produced by smallholder farmers and proce...
05/04/2026

Giku Lot 5 from Burundi

A vibrant and structured cup from Giku Hill in Kayanza, produced by smallholder farmers and processed at Ninga washing station.

A bright profile with citrus lift, stone fruit sweetness, and a clean black tea finish. High elevation, careful processing, and a focus on clarity bring out a cup that’s both lively and refined.

Available online and at our cafe ☕️

05/01/2026

A cafe in motion 🎸☕️

Sound, light, and people coming together. Our Live Music adds another layer to the space. Join us every Sunday from 11am to 1pm, at 213 Sterling Rd.

*thanks Benji Crane for the lovely tunes in this video:)

Burundi, Bavyeyi 🇧🇮A refined and expressive cup from the highlands of northern Burundi, where rich volcanic soil and hig...
04/29/2026

Burundi, Bavyeyi 🇧🇮

A refined and expressive cup from the highlands of northern Burundi, where rich volcanic soil and high elevation create ideal conditions for clarity and balance.

Expect a profile that’s bright and structured, with layered fruit, gentle florals, and a clean, tea-like finish. Everything that makes washed Burundi coffees stand out.

Produced by a collective of dedicated farmers, this lot reflects both quality and community at origin.

Available at our cafe and online ☕️

04/27/2026

A rare table. Open to everyone.

Our collab cupping with Panda Bear Express brought together coffees from some of the world’s top farms, giving our community direct access to exceptional lots from the 2026 harvest.

A deeper look into quality, process, and what defines exceptional coffee.

“Good coffee is on the way.”Every box packed with care, every delivery moving with purpose.This is how it gets to you.
04/24/2026

“Good coffee is on the way.”

Every box packed with care, every delivery moving with purpose.
This is how it gets to you.

04/22/2026

Out with the old. In with the new

Our first custom bags mark a new chapter for Ethica. A step closer to the identity we’re building.

They’ll be rolling out on our shelves over the coming days;)

Everyone comes here for a different reason.Coffee just happens to be the common one.
04/20/2026

Everyone comes here for a different reason.
Coffee just happens to be the common one.

04/17/2026

New kid on the block, and they’re not playing around. Cookeys baking their own cookies and pouring Ethica.

If you’re anywhere nearby, you already know what to do;)

Marly Palomino: SL9 🇵🇪A striking expression of the rare SL9 variety, grown at high elevation and processed with precisio...
04/15/2026

Marly Palomino: SL9 🇵🇪

A striking expression of the rare SL9 variety, grown at high elevation and processed with precision by Marly Palomino.

This lot undergoes a double anaerobic fermentation. First in cherry, then post-depulp — a method that builds layered sweetness, clarity, and a complex, expressive structure.
Expect a vibrant, aromatic cup with lifted florals, juicy fruit character, and a refined, lingering finish.

A modern Peruvian profile, pushed further through process and intention. Available at Ethica and online. ☕️

☕️ Cupping is better together.Join us on April 26 at 10am or 2pm for our next public sessions. We will be tasting, learn...
04/13/2026

☕️ Cupping is better together.

Join us on April 26 at 10am or 2pm for our next public sessions. We will be tasting, learning, and exploring our lineup of coffees side by side.

🎟️ Tickets are available on our website. Spots are limited.

04/10/2026

Peru — Los Aladinos Washed 🇵🇪

A soft and expressive cup from the highlands of Cajamarca, produced by Aladinos Delgado Perez at Finca Los Aladinos.

Expect a delicate profile with notes of apple chips, nectarine, and a floral honeysuckle finish — sweet, light, and quietly complex.

Grown at high elevation and carefully processed, this lot reflects both the region’s clarity and the producer’s evolving craft.

Available at our cafe and online ☕️

Address

213 Sterling Road Unit 104
Toronto, ON
M6R2B2

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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