Reviews of Esquimalt Roasting Company (Coffee Shop)

n marie

Best coffee! Locally owned and operated! Knowledgeable owner, knows his coffee and shares this of you're interested. I don't go here often enough! A perfect reason to head into Esquimalt!

Shawn Snobelen

Great latte, good roasted coffee, however owner seemed disinterested...maybe we hit the place 5 mins from closing. Oh well. You have to engage your clientele.

Brendan Cregg

When I leave Victoria, the only thing a miss is coffee from here.

Lucy Marryat

Such a great addition to the area. Close to library and Rec centre. Perfect.

Zach J

New contenders for best oat milk latte of the South Island!

David Galloway

Best coffee in Esquimalt. That's it. If you want good coffee go here.

P33

Hands down my favorite coffee shop and roaster on all of Vancouver Island. The owner is so passionate about his craft and really seems to enjoy serving up the highest quality coffee possible, as well as helping customers find their perfect beans to take home. Some other roasters do come close, but ERC is definitely the best in my opinion. Just phenomenal coffee through and through.

Clayton Erickson

My favorite place in Victoria for coffee and beans to take home. Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and above all, not snobbish hipsters! Very down to earth and welcome to all patrons. Excellent coffee. Whether you rode in on your unicycle or you don't want to stand in line at Tim's, you will be happy you stopped in.

SmallNFrightend !

Lovely little shop, the guy behind the counter is friendly, had a decent Africano. Love the roasting machine right there in the store, always smells amazing when i got by.

Tanya Ross

Seriously the best coffee in Greater Victoria! Added bonuses - eco friendly packaging, warm, friendly owner/operators, and the rustic and simple style of the cafe. Love it and am so happy to have stumbled upon Esquimalt Roasting Company! Almond Milk Lattes for the win!

Sam Prowse

Perfect :) they're so nice and everything is delicious!

Marisa Bjornson

Yummy treats, great coffee and friendly staff! Family owned and a great addition to the neighborhood! Love it!

Jasmine Snyder (jasmineshinga)

Love that you can use your own container to buy beans, awesome concept.

Darren Yarmack

Great coffee, its clear they're huge coffee fans!

Victoria Driving School Inc.

Expert coffee roaster! I drive around and have coffee daily and have tried roasts from different parts of North America. I rank them with Phil and Sebastian's(Calgary), Mayorga Coffee(Rockville MD), Quince(Denver), Bows and Arrows(Victoria) A must for a coffee lover plus reasonably priced. 2 ????????

Phillip Meintzer

Best coffee spot in Esquimalt. The owner Greg is super friendly and knowledgeable about all things coffee-related. They do their own roasting and Greg seems to care about where his beans come from. I usually get a short americano.

Ting Chan

Good and fresh roasted coffee

Anthony Kershaw

Superb coffees, perfect roast, great heritage. Cool location, wonderful snacks and very friendly staff. Bulk discounts. Our new local.

Eric (Eric Joe)

Great Tasting Coffee

Aid Myanmar

Best Coffee in Victoria ????

Barbora Dej

I've been there only once so far but can't wait to visit again! I had their latte and it was delicious and I could tell it was real quality! I prefer it to Timmy's and Starbucks. I also appreciated the discount for bringing my own travel mug.

Grant Halcomb-Smith

Finely roasted beans and delicious coffee from a very unpretentious and low key owner.

Kristine Gretzinger

I’m so excited to have a roasting company in E-Town! The owner is a gem, and the coffee (lattes) are amazing! Thanks!

Matt Savola

I asked the owner if it was organic and he rudely replied that "of course its organic. All small artistically created coffee is." The coffee is mediocre at best.

Jaclyn Wong

This might actually be the best coffee in all of Victoria. I crave their Americano! This is such a hidden gem.

Julia Partlow

The mocha was perfect. Chocolate had just the right amount of sweetness. Espresso was smooth and malty. Not even a hint of bitterness or burnt flavor. If you want good coffee, this is the place.

League and Williams Lawyers

Coffee so good we're buying beans by the bucket to fuel our staff! Greg is super friendly and knows his stuff when it comes to a good brew.

Craig Mack EDC Canada

extremely friendly and if there's one thing I love it's going in for coffee and smelling coffee beans! Definitely a place you should visit if you're in the area and you're craving any kind of caffeinated beverage!!!!

Chandra Krown

Lovely spot for a great coffee!!

Phil Greet

Not much I can say for these guys to improve on (knowing they will be moving next door soon to a beautiful new space). The coffee is excellent! Consistency is king with roasting coffee and Greg has captured a consistent and delicious, blended espresso. I stop here for coffee the most and I buy a lot of coffee. Keep up the great work Greg and team!

Kalen Harris

Genuinely great coffee place. The owner is a gem, their baristas are very competent, the coffees are well roasted. I always look for a reason to stop in. Highly recommend.

Justin Payeur

One of the best Americano I’ve ever had.

Jolene

The best place to for coffe in esquimalt. They roast their own beans and it makes the coffe taste amazing. My favorite coffe shop.

Eleanor Kschischang

Easily the best coffee in town.

Rebecca W.G

Nice 101 chats while waiting. Great hot chocolate and many great dietary need options!

Jeff Somerville

Greg is great and the coffee is good too

Phil s

Went for the first time today. My wife loved her latte and my cappuccino was great too. The lineup was to the door at 930 am but it moves quickly Expect to pay Starbucks prices for quality coffee.

David Mills

Cozy place and good coffee. Nice place all in all.

Mindful Observer

So grateful to enjoy very good Americanos in Esquimalt! Thank you Greg and Michie!

Caitlin MF

My favourite coffee in town. Smooth, not bitter/acidic. Doesn’t hurt my stomach. Family owned and operated-you can tell they care a lot about quality! Love bumping into/seeing locals here and chatting with Greg, the owner, when it’s not busy. Owner’s fave drink is a traditional cappuccino ???? Cortado is really tasty too. We, like many locals, but our ground coffee here too. At times, maybe 1/10 coffees, I get a cup that is a bit bitter, but that’s usually when it’s busy. SO, if that happens to you, I still suggest coming back for more tries. I brought a visiting friend here who checked out a bunch of cafes in Vancouver and said this was the best.

Dave Neal

Great coffee, I usually get an Americano, and Greg always has a choice of soy, almond, or oat milk for my coffee.

fred shadian

One of my favourite coffee shops in Victoria. Love going there for a freshly roasted single origin coffee. Ethiopian, and the Zambians are my favs. Thanks Greg and Staff, for the awesome customer service.

Russ Gillbanks

For a Kiwi, and we know good coffee, this place is definitely worth a stop, and the team there are so friendly ????????

Jason Young

One of the best coffee shops in Esquimalt. Run by a friendly Aussie. Highly recommend the 12oz latte with an extra shot.

石岡穣

Looked busy. Hired many staffs because of 7 days open.

Rich Henstock

Excellent coffee and staff. Best in BC

Stephan Butler

Great place! The owners are awesome and friendly, the coffee tastes great, they roast their own beans. I highly recommend checking this place out.

Virginia Jensen

Excellent coffee! Pain au chocolat was also delicious :)

Elliott Gransaull

Finally you can get GOOD coffee in Esquimalt. Stoked to have ERC in the neighbourhood !

Erik VanDivier

Visiting family for the long weekend, popped in for a coffee on the recommendation of a friend and was pleasantly surprised. The owners are welcoming and personable and their espresso is phenomenal! Went back for more this morning as well as a bag to take home but they're closed Sundays, I was bummed. Will most definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

KAT QUINN

The best americanos in town, fast, friendly service and they remember their regular customers orders

Jeramya Gallagher

Wicked awesome coffee. Thoughtfulness to a tee.

Jordan Elliott

Great coffee and wonderful service. Best place in Esquimalt by far.

Solomon Douglas

The best espresso in Esquimalt!

Shawn Carroll

Terrific coffee and lovely, down to earth people dishing it out.

Aly Sibley

The absolute best customer service I have ever experienced in a coffee shop! SUCH friendly staff ???? House brew is also incredible!

Lee Burton

Esquimalt is so fortunate to have a great local coffee establishment like ERC. Great roasts!!!

Tom Hudock

I really enjoyed the vibe when we went there and how supportive of the community they are. The coffee tasted not burnt, yay. And then we went for a walk through the park in back. Great location!

kris rasmusn

Nice new place, good stuff, I will go back

Ryan Grzech

Best coffee I have found in Victoria! This is where the real stuff is found.

Shawna Smith

I never make Google Reviews, but it is 100% necessary to say that this place has stolen my heart. To the owners, thank you for working so hard to open the new place. It is a wonderful hub of energy that the community desperately needed at this time. <3 Also, the coffee is A+

Nick Thompson

Greg and his wife are great and treat their customers like gold.

Laura Sandau

Loved their coffee, would recommend this shop to anyone. Nice to support local as well! My boyfriend is a picky coffee drinker and he really enjoyed their cappuccino.

Tricia Knight

Great coffee!

Joe Crvo (d1zola)

One of the top roasters on Vancouver Island for sure. The aroma from each grind still makes me inhale deep and smile.

Gavin Firkser

Outstanding in-house coffee. Had their flat white and it was too legit to quit. Their roasting game has definitely stepped up hard

Natalie Kelt

Esquimalt needed this and I'm so happy they're here. Across from Memorial Park, ERC is roasting and serving up a great coffee. I tried the brewed coffee and sat outside. Lovely couple running it. I'll be there often! Tea is also available for those who don't want coffee. I forgot to ask about blended drinks.

Connor Nijsse

Best coffee on the lower island hands down.

janet acton

Great coffee

Stephen Fortner

I discovered ERC two years ago. Best coffee in Victoria. I come here everyday!

Brett Hux

Fantastic little roastery on the come-up deep in the ESQ. Greg is absolute tops, the whole space is great, nice pricing, and the small sweet selection is well-curated. I’m so happy to see another roaster not getting pulled into the dogmatic “hyper-light-roasts-only” mentality and aiming more into the chocolatey, earthy mediums & darks - not unlike Bean Around The World’s stuff. I wish they could have more variety in beans available at any given time, and I feel like the bar work could improve in consistency, but overall a great shop and one to watch - especially as they move into the new location!

David Edward

For the last couple of years we have enjoyed coffee from this shop as we come for a visit to the Island. Our lattes were top tier as we have become accustomed to and the proprietor again received us warmly. Ausgezeichnet!

Tracey Rate

Love good coffee! Greg is incredibly knowledgeable and I love learning about good coffee!! I've had everything on the list and they are all fabulous!

N K

A great find for any coffee lover. My latte was full-bodied and smooth, with no bitterness that you find with some shops. Just what the neighbourhood needs.

Mitchell Newman

Greg, the owner and operator, is super friendly and loves his coffee. The Daisy Pot roast is also my office favourite

Todd Horn

My favorite americano in town.

Michael Hopp

Best Coffee Ever. I have had friends visit from NY City who are foodies and they are obsessed with this coffee too. Everyone who tries it is hooked. Greg is a master roaster whose insight and knowledge into coffee is incredible. Cant wait for their new location to open in Esquimalt town center. ERC keeps getting better!

Mati Kuroki

Outstanding quality, everybody in the team very friendly. One of the best cappuccino experiences ever. I wish them luck in their new location.

Marie Greatrix

Hidden gem with fabulous almond milk latte made to perfection! Super friendly staff as well.

Derrick C

Excellent place. Beverages are outstanding. They offer cold brews in warm weather, which are also excellent.

Aaron Campbell

Awesome folks with great coffee knowledge.

Paul Arnold-Schutta

Perfecting an espresso blend ... Today I tried ERC's espresso (a blend of 4 south american single source arabicas) - Wow: lot's of crema, bold enough without being too bitter, low acidity, full-bodied. Worth the trip. Across the street from Memorial Park and Esquimalt Adventure Water Park. Highly recommended.

Seth Arthur

Greg is going to take care of all your caffeine related needs. Top notch.

Szymon Koscik

Great coffee, Greg the owner is friendly and welcoming. This place will be the local go to for sure.

Jason Gray

Just what Esquimalt needed. Delicious coffee and great service. Looking forward to seeing them grow in the community when their new site is finished construction.

Milan Gonda

Nice gentleman and a delectable flat white

Kevin Shearsmith

Best Coffee in Esquimalt area

SN

Good coffee, great service. I tend to like coffee shops that have a few more baked good/food options. I know this is a roastery, that’s just my personal preference. Would still recommend for a good cup of coffee!

Lee Maddix

Excellent espresso and a nice selection, roasted in house.

L Lee

Great local cafe in Esquimalt.

Lisa Munkley

Incredible coffee!

Frank Mckim

Dedicated to making great coffee.

Chris B

Best coffee in Victoria. I've been let down by many suggestions of other coffee shops in the city, but not this place!

Tammy T

Outstanding coffee. Great staff. Delicious. A true gem in our community.