12 Years of Consistency
"I realized what people wanted was quality and consistency daily."
ORDER BEANS HERE!
Highly accessible medium roasts that are easy to brew and, most importantly, delicious to drink.
NEW! ETHIOPIA: ENDALKACHEW
TASTES LIKE: Peaches, Honey + Count Chocula
REGION: Gugi + Oromia
FARM: Smallholder Farm Members
VARIETY: Heirloom Ethiopian
ALTITUDE: 1800 - 2100 m.a.s.l
PROCESS: Washed
MEDIUM ROAST: 12oz / 340g BAG
Butterknife: Our Classic roast
For over a decade, Butterknife has been Toronto's coffee of choice. We use it daily in our shops.
If you want the taste of downtown in the comfort of your home, secure the bag now.
About Me
Twelve years ago, I had the vision to address the needs of the average specialty coffee drinker who wanted sweet, chocolatey, medium roast coffee. I realized what they were craving was quality and consistency daily.
About The Roasts
We think coffee should be sweet, not sour, earthy, smoky, or grassy. We have a simple menu and roast in small batches, so we can promise that the bag of beans you enjoyed last time will taste the same as the bag you just ordered.
About our Service
A major component of our success, and authority on quality comes from our experience and expertise with coffee equipment.
Harbord Shop
Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM
Saturday + Sunday 8AM-4PM
Cash + all cards accepted
OSSINGTON SHOP
7 Days a week
8am - 4pm
Cash + all cards accepted
Brock Shop
Monday-Sunday 7AM-4PM
Saturday + Sunday 8AM-5PM
Cash + all cards accepted
PATH SHOP
150 King St. West
Monday - Friday
7:30am - 3:30pm
Cash + all cards accepted
What they Say
“The secret to a great espresso is freshly roasted beans. It all starts with the beans, local, Toronto...thank you Sam James.”
Bobby Webster
The Bubble: An Open Gym Documentary
“I’ve been going to Sam James Coffee bar for 12 years! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, they are funny and extremely skilled."
Lindsey Gazel
@lindzybakes
"Between the coffee, baked goods and staff that feel like family, SJCB will always be my daily go-to."
Kerne Mayers
Brock Local
Game Tape
Watch Bobby Webster make Butterknife espresso in the NBA Bubble.
SJCBlog
Grind Guide
The Frozen Coffee Myth
