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DIANA OLSEN: PREMIUM ROASTED COFFEE COMES TO VAUGHAN AND KLEINBURG
Owner and founder Diana Olsen’s Balzac’s cafés are a place where everyone feels welcome. Besides technology, perhaps one of the biggest changes in our culture over the last 30 years has been the rise of, and ubiquitous presence of, “coffee culture” as part of the daily fabric of our urban lives. Could anyone have imagined in 1990 the popularity and transformation of traditional coffee shops into the high-end cafés and meeting places of choice they are today?
Two Balzac’s Coffee Roasters open in Vaughan, first in York Region
In a surprise move, Balzac’s Coffee Roasters, a boutique coffee chain, announced on Oct. 1 the opening of not only one joint in Kleinburg but also another at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC), with soaring ceilings and an airy modern esthetic. The opening of this boutique Canadian coffee shop is the first in York Region, bringing the total number of Balzac’s locations in Ontario to 16.
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters Expands with First Cafés in York Region
Industry publication Retail Insider highlights the opening of Balzac’s Kleinburg and Balzac’s Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters expands with first cafés in York Region
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters, a boutique coffee chain which offers artisanal café experiences, has officially announced the opening of two new cafés in York Region – Kleinburg and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). Known for its freshly roasted coffee, beautiful café designs and attention to details, the brand’s new cafés are the first in the region, bringing the total number of Balzac’s locations in Ontario to 16.
A message from our founder
Like many of you, I have been closely following the news and events surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement. Systemic racism is a reality faced not only by Black Americans, but also Black Canadians and one we all need to address and actively help change. Our management team has been reflecting on how Balzac’s can better support both equality movements and our diverse team. Speaking out is not enough and we are committed to helping shape a better tomorrow by taking real action, today. This week we met with four of our baristas from the BIPOC community. They shared their...
Safety Guidelines at Reopening Cafés: Everything You Need to Know
We’re thrilled to be welcoming you back to our cafés! The health and safety of Balzac’s Coffee customers and staff are always of paramount concern to us. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we have updated our safety guidelines to ensure you can continue to access the coffee that you love, worry-free and in a safe environment. Right now our café seating areas are temporarily closed to encourage physical distancing, but we are offering take-out and order-ahead services using cashless payments. Rest assured, we have also implemented rigorous safety precautions on site. This includes: Enhanced Cleaning and Sanitization Protocols At all...