I am disappointed to leave this review, to be honest.
I was visiting Toronto for a few days, and made a stop at Stereo, as one of the roasters to visit, the 4.9 rating had me convinced, as did the single-origin beans, and the amazing bag design.
I must say, i have been quite disappointed with the THREE bags of single origin beans we ended up with from there.
All three tasted largely similar, despite them being distinctly different beans from Colombia and an Ethiopian.
I can only guess that the roast profile killed them, but there was absolutely no nuance, no fruity or sweet notes, nothing floral and no tea-like qualities whatsoever.
Really disappointing, I wanted to love this roaster, and I was sorely let down.
This is not the 3rd wave coffee you are looking for.
If you like chocolatey coffee with lots of roasty notes, mixed coffee drinks, you'll do fine here. If you're brewing pourover and want delicate nerdy coffee flavours, go elsewhere.
Caroline Shaheed
I just popped into Stereo Coffee Roasters for the first time after someone recommended it to me, and I just had of the best customer experiences of my life.
RJ helped me out, he was super kind and knowledgeable. I was about to buy one blend and when I told him I mostly drink cortados, he suggested the other, and also made me a delicious shot to sample.
Stereo isn't as close to me as few of the other notable roasters in Toronto, BUT with this kind of service and quality, it's where I am planning to get beans from nows.
Thanks again for such a great experience! Also how fun is this packaging/branding!
Ashish Mahajan
Good selection of beans. I personally recommend the Echo Espresso if you like a chocolaty espresso coffee.
Tim Hopkins
My favourite purveyor of beans in the GTA :-)
Rouben Tchakhmakhtchian
I’ve sampled a whole lot of roasters in and around the GTA, and yet I keep going back to Stereo for my coffee beans. My hands-down favourite for a classic espresso is their Bare blend. Absolutely, mindbogglingly sweet, aromatic and incredibly forgiving bean. Try their beans: you won’t regret it!
Nasir Iqbal
Got pour over coffee, taste and tone was perfect, got some fresh roasted for home. This is another best find.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kama K
A bit surprised at the lack of attentiveness and interest in serving a customer when you should be enthusiastic about the one and only product you offer and sale. Weird atmosphere, good coffee and definitely the most expensive latte I had in Toronto ($8.5) -- happy to provide receipts :) cheers
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
Irina L
You can find here the best beans from all over the World. Highly recommend for anyone who respect the good coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nera-Lei Vasilko
Amazing spot in the west end with amazing service! Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danish Lallany
I enjoy getting coffee beans from different local roasteries and drove from Oakville to get Stereo.. and I am glad I did! Both blends are amazing; great flavor! Think I know where I am going for my coffee beans going forward.
I frequented Stereo Coffee Roasters due to their promise of warehouse prices for quality coffee and espresso beans. Initially, we relished a 20% discount on five pounds of decaf espresso beans, making it a delightful experience. However, just before American Thanksgiving, they ceased the 20% off promotion, leaving us disappointed. This shift is perplexing, as their advertising revolves around providing quality beans at wholesale prices.
I am disappointed to leave this review, to be honest.
I was visiting Toronto for a few days, and made a stop at Stereo, as one of the roasters to visit, the 4.9 rating had me convinced, as did the single-origin beans, and the amazing bag design.
I must say, i have been quite disappointed with the THREE bags of single origin beans we ended up with from there.
All three tasted largely similar, despite them being distinctly different beans from Colombia and an Ethiopian.
I can only guess that the roast profile killed them, but there was absolutely no nuance, no fruity or sweet notes, nothing floral and no tea-like qualities whatsoever.
Really disappointing, I wanted to love this roaster, and I was sorely let down.
This is not the 3rd wave coffee you are looking for.
If you like chocolatey coffee with lots of roasty notes, mixed coffee drinks, you'll do fine here. If you're brewing pourover and want delicate nerdy coffee flavours, go elsewhere.
I just popped into Stereo Coffee Roasters for the first time after someone recommended it to me, and I just had of the best customer experiences of my life.
RJ helped me out, he was super kind and knowledgeable. I was about to buy one blend and when I told him I mostly drink cortados, he suggested the other, and also made me a delicious shot to sample.
Stereo isn't as close to me as few of the other notable roasters in Toronto, BUT with this kind of service and quality, it's where I am planning to get beans from nows.
Thanks again for such a great experience! Also how fun is this packaging/branding!
Good selection of beans. I personally recommend the Echo Espresso if you like a chocolaty espresso coffee.
My favourite purveyor of beans in the GTA :-)
I’ve sampled a whole lot of roasters in and around the GTA, and yet I keep going back to Stereo for my coffee beans. My hands-down favourite for a classic espresso is their Bare blend. Absolutely, mindbogglingly sweet, aromatic and incredibly forgiving bean. Try their beans: you won’t regret it!
Got pour over coffee, taste and tone was perfect, got some fresh roasted for home. This is another best find.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A bit surprised at the lack of attentiveness and interest in serving a customer when you should be enthusiastic about the one and only product you offer and sale. Weird atmosphere, good coffee and definitely the most expensive latte I had in Toronto ($8.5) -- happy to provide receipts :) cheers
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
You can find here the best beans from all over the World. Highly recommend for anyone who respect the good coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing spot in the west end with amazing service! Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I enjoy getting coffee beans from different local roasteries and drove from Oakville to get Stereo.. and I am glad I did! Both blends are amazing; great flavor! Think I know where I am going for my coffee beans going forward.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Incredible beans, expert pour, really lovely staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I frequented Stereo Coffee Roasters due to their promise of warehouse prices for quality coffee and espresso beans. Initially, we relished a 20% discount on five pounds of decaf espresso beans, making it a delightful experience. However, just before American Thanksgiving, they ceased the 20% off promotion, leaving us disappointed. This shift is perplexing, as their advertising revolves around providing quality beans at wholesale prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Different type of coffee!
These people know what they’re doing!
Great Coffee and Service.
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