Are you house-hunting or have just moved into your new home in Oakville?

Well, if your answer is yes to either, you may be interested in knowing about the best coffee shops in town, to help you stay energized as you bustle through this busy period in your life.

We’ve compiled a list of all of the best local and independently-owned coffee shops that will provide you with a warm welcome, a cozy atmosphere and some quality espresso (or fine tea)!

Vereda Coffee Central, 310 Kerr Street 

https://www.veredacentral.ca/

The winner of Visit Oakville’s 2019 Talk Of The Town Award for “Best Coffee Shop”, Vereda is a fair-trade coffee roasting company located in Oakville’s Kerr Village. Sourcing their coffee beans straight from Colombia, Veredas brings all of those South American coffee flavours and roasting techniques to Canada. Visitors can enjoy a quality cup of coffee on Vereda’s new patio, or they can purchase their own bag of freshly-roasted coffee beans from Vereda’s website — and delivered right to your door.

Tribeca Coffee Co., 174 Lakeshore Road East 

https://www.tribecacoffeeco.com/

Located in the heart of Downtown Oakville, this New York-inspired coffee house is a great place to work remotely, or stop for a warm drink after a busy day exploring the town. Cozy and community-focused, they offer an array of different coffee blends, from house batch brewed coffees, to single origin. 

Taste of Colombia, 67 Bronte Road

https://tasteofcolombia.wordpress.com/

This charming coffee shop is the first organic fair-trade coffee shop in Oakville. Located in Oakville’ charming Bronte Village, visitors can enjoy quality South American coffee or fine teas, while relaxing in the cozy lounge area or perusing the gift shop. Year-round, the shop also hosts pay-what-you-can dance classes, which have been taking place virtually for the time being — all details on their website.

Aroma Espresso Bar, 321 Lakeshore Road East 

https://oakvilledowntown.com/business/aroma-espresso-bar/

Quality slow-roasted coffee, along with fresh and healthy food, made to order. This modern cafe is located right on Lakeshore Road in beautiful Downtown Oakville. Whether you’re just looking for an espresso drink for a nice pick-me-up, or you’d like to enjoy a fresh sandwich and salad during your lunch break, Aroma has you covered. They can even prepare a fine Turkish coffee and a delicious green tea latte, if you’re looking for something different.

Bean There Cafe, 106 Reynolds Street

https://oakvilledowntown.com/business/bean-there-cafe/

Opened in 1995, Bean There is now one of the oldest cafes in Oakville. Located in the town’s historic downtown, this quaint cafe offers specialty coffee and fine loose-leaf teas, along with a variety of light lunch offerings including bagels, sandwiches and soups.

Kerr Street Café, 298 Kerr Street 

kerrstreetcafe.com

This environmentally-conscious café delivers a modern-spin on traditional breakfast foods (including their popular Avocado Toast), while also brewing a wonderful selection of loose-leaf teas and coffee, locally roasted by Brothers Coffee Roasters.