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OZ
In 2015, we were forced to close our original Ossington location.
I’ve had a chip on my shoulder since, and a goal to reopen SJCB on the block we once called home.
Flash ahead to 2019, and we finally made it back.
The Oz shop features the SJCB standard communal seating, with room for 12 in a low to the ground, U shaped bench along the front window.
The space showcases the steel craftsmanship SJCB spaces are known for, featuring a large mesh cage floating from the ceiling, mimicking the lines of the bar below, like teeth.
The space also features unique artworks by Canadian artists Jeremy Jansen & Ken Roy Johnson.
Locally made pastry by Blackbird Baking Co. available daily, as well as a complete menu of hot & cold drinks made with our own coffee, roasted in Toronto.
HOURS
Monday-Sunday 8AM-2PMCash + all cards accepted
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HARBORD SHOP
The first SJCB shop, opened 2009.
This cozy space changed from a dirty old book shop on a vacant strip, to a community hub almost over night. It's a small place with big charm, a few seats, and a regular cast of characters from the neighbourhood.
Nearby students, cyclists, and coffee lovers make this their destination.
Serving our own coffee roasted locally, our menu is a simple list of espresso drinks, filter coffee, and retail beans by the bag, with pastries by Blackbird Baking Co.
This is home base, and the DNA of Sam James Coffee Bar.
HOURS
Monday-Sunday 8AM-2:30PM
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PARK SHOP
Directly across from the green and active Trinity Bellwoods Park, on the south side of Queen W. you will find our Park location.
A curved knee high bench lines the length of the room, with a ledge for leaning opposite it, creating a space where conversations move side to side around the room.
The #1 destination for great coffee on Queen West, with a full menu of hot and cold drinks made by the best baristas in the city, and a beautiful view of the park.
This location also features a selection of SJCB merchandise on display.
Serving our own locally roasted Sam James Coffee, our menu is a simple list of espresso drinks, filter coffee, and retail beans by the bag, with pastries by Blackbird Baking Co. One of a kind cookies and more available, made in the back of house by LindseyBakes.
HOURS
Monday-Sunday 8AM-2:30PMCash + all cards accepted
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PATH SHOP
This location is temporarily closed. Please check back for reopening details.
In the underground PATH connecting the towers of the Financial District to St. Andrew Subway station, this downtown shop takes the challenge of efficiency to the next level.
Operating as 2 cafes within 1 space, the same quality of coffee and service we're known for is executed daily at high volumes without compromise. You can't get a better coffee faster than this.
Featuring a larger than life graphic treatment by artist Jeremy Jansen, and lighting features to create the illusion of a skylight, it’s a staple for the downtown crowd with great taste.
Serving our own locally roasted Sam James Coffee, our menu is a simple list of espresso drinks, filter coffee, and retail beans by the bag.
HOURS
This location is temporarily closed. Please check back for reopening details.
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TORONTO ST SHOP
This location is temporarily closed. Please check back for reopening details.
This hide-away store goes back to basics. A stark burst of simplicity in space and approach.
This store features a textural wheat-paste by artist Jeremy Jansen if you look up, it covers the entire ceiling. The bar is a solid structure, made entirely of steel, faced with see-through mesh making the space airy for its modest size.
Opened 2015 in the east end of the financial district, on historic Toronto street, this store brings the 1 on 1 feel of our neighbourhood shops to the downtown crowd, and offers an exciting space to the curious coffee drinker.
Serving our own Sam James Coffee espresso drinks, filter coffee, and retail beans by the bag.
HOURS
This location is temporarily closed. Please check back for reopening details.
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