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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...
Meet Diana Olsen: The Founder of Balzac's Coffee Roasters
In this great interview with Women of Influence, our president and founder, Diana Olsen, speaks about how she got started in the coffee industry, her best advice from a mentor, and the future of Balzac’s!
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters places on the Globe & Mail’s Ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters places on the Globe And Mail’s brand-new Ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies.