Business Details
17 Years
experience
Experience Premium Coffee from Ashanti Coffee Roasters
Founded on the belief that quality coffee and ethical practices go hand in hand, Ashanti Coffee Roasters has dedicated itself to creating exceptional coffee experiences from farm to cup. Our journey begins in Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands, where premium Arabica beans are hand-picked, washed, and sun-dried before being shipped to our Thornbury, Ontario roastery. Here, we hand-roast coffee fresh daily, ensuring every batch maintains the integrity of its origin. Our cafes in Southern Ontario serve as community hubs, offering not just expertly crafted coffee but also a welcoming space for connection and conversation. With over 16 years of experience in cafe operations and service, we extend our expertise through wholesale partnerships and private label solutions.We prioritize fair employment practices and sustainable sourcing, believing that positive impact begins with respect for people and land. Our commitment to quality extends beyond the cup, encompassing transparent business practices and environmental stewardship. From our family-owned farms to our local cafes, we strive to make every purchase meaningful. Our team combines decades of coffee industry experience with a passion for community development, ensuring each customer receives both exceptional products and authentic service. This philosophy has allowed us to build lasting relationships with growers, partners, and patrons alike.
Services
Coffee Roasting
Caf Services
Wholesale Coffee
Private Label Roasting
Toll Roasting
Online Coffee Sales
Custom Packaging Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 16 years of expertise in cafe operations and coffee roasting
- Our beans are hand-picked and sun-dried using traditional methods
- We maintain direct relationships with Zimbabwean coffee growers
- Our cafes serve as community gathering spaces with local ingredients
- We implement environmentally responsible roasting practices
Services
Coffee Roasting
Our artisanal coffee roasting process transforms hand-picked Zimbabwean Arabica beans into premium products. Using small-batch techniques, we preserve each bean's unique flavor profile while maintaining environmental sustainability. Customers receive freshly roasted coffee with traceable origins and consistent quality.
Caf Services
Our Southern Ontario cafes combine exceptional coffee with community-focused hospitality. Each location offers specialty drinks, baked goods, and lunch items in welcoming environments designed for social connection. We prioritize local ingredients and seasonal menus to serve diverse customer preferences.
Wholesale Coffee
We supply premium roasted coffee to cafes, restaurants, and retailers nationwide. Our wholesale program offers customizable packaging options and brewing method-specific blends. With 16 years of industry experience, we provide tailored solutions for businesses seeking quality coffee sourcing and logistics support.
Private Label Roasting
Our private label service creates bespoke coffee blends for businesses seeking branded products. From roast profiles to packaging design, we offer complete customization using ethically sourced beans. Clients receive exclusive recipes and direct delivery while maintaining their brand identity.
Toll Roasting
We provide toll roasting services for businesses with specific coffee requirements. This includes custom roasting of client-owned green beans with precise specifications. Our facility handles small-batch processing with quality control measures to maintain product integrity throughout the roasting process.
Questions
Where does Ashanti Coffee source its beans?
We source premium Arabica beans from family-owned farms in Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands region through direct partnerships with growers.
Do you offer wholesale coffee solutions?
Yes, we provide wholesale coffee options for cafes, restaurants, and retailers with customizable packaging and brewing-specific blends.
Can I create a custom coffee blend?
Our private label service allows businesses to develop custom coffee blends with tailored roast profiles and branded packaging solutions.
What areas do your cafes serve?
We operate cafes in Thornbury, Wiarton, and Hanover, Ontario, with online ordering available for customers nationwide.
How does purchasing support coffee-growing communities?
Our ethical sourcing model ensures fair compensation for growers and invests in community development initiatives at origin.
Reviews (5)
Neil Sarginson
Nov 27, 2021
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Very friendly coffee house, nice breakfast sandwiches, great coffee both regular and speciality. Fantastic people.
Anna Ribey
Oct 31, 2021
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Good food and drinks. Pleasant atmosphere. Blonde lady who was serving was kind of crabby but she mustve been having a bad day so Ill give her the benefit of the doubt. Best PSL Ive had in a while, better than tims
Jay Henning
Oct 15, 2021
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What a surprise! Popped into here because the African connection appealed to me. The service was good, the decor and atmospheric were comfortable. The coffee was unique and tasty, I bought a bag of beans on the spot. The biggest tips - the pastries! I had the spinach and cheese Danish. Soft, fluffy, tasty - how it should be
Nidhi Gupta
Sep 15, 2021
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Cafe is located in a prime location in Port Elgin downtown. Ordered Macchiato with Caramel shot and it was amazing. Service was quick and easy. Cafe has a good number of sitting spaces with nice chairs and couches.
Malcolm McAuley
Sep 12, 2021
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Really nice spot from what our quick visit could tell. Pleasant staff and decent selection of drinks and snacks. We'll be back for sure to try more but what we had (salted Carmel latte, gingerbread latte and an apple fritter) was all good.
