Equator Coffee Roasters
An Ottawa coffee institution since 1998, sourcing fair trade and organic beans from small-scale farmers. The Westboro flagship is the hub, with locations at the National Arts Centre, Kanata (with drive-thru), and Stittsville.
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About Equator Coffee Roasters
Equator has been roasting in Ottawa since 1998. Fair trade, organic, sourced from small-scale farmers. The Westboro location on Churchill Avenue is the flagship — a warm, inviting space that feels like a neighbourhood living room. They also have a cafe inside the National Arts Centre downtown, which is open on show nights.
What to Order
- House Blend Drip — The everyday coffee that keeps people coming back since '98.
- Latte — Well-made, consistent.
- Baked Goods — Sourced locally and always fresh.
All Locations
- Westboro — 412 Churchill Ave N (613-722-1919)
- NAC Downtown — 1 Elgin St (613-235-0474)
- Kanata — 5114 Kanata Ave (drive-thru, 613-592-2444)
- Stittsville — 1523 Stittsville Main St (343-998-8154)
Visitor Information
- Hours (Westboro): Mon-Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm
Getting There
- Address: 412 Churchill Avenue North, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5C6
- Neighbourhood: Westboro
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