MediumChocolateCaramelDried Fruit+1
Buyer 4.8 (19)
76
$2.13/oz
Roaster
Detour Coffee Roasters
Hamilton, ONwww.detourcoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 16
- Also available
- 5
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 68.3
- Reddit sentiment
- 78/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsPECOBRETCRRW
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 29% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit78/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 16 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews91.1/1009/16 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency60.7/10015/16 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay11/16
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 78/100
Detour Coffee Roasters is frequently recognized as a notable specialty coffee roaster in Canada, appearing in discussions alongside other respected regional names like Monogram, 49th Parallel, and Pilot. Users discuss their subscriptions, single-origin offerings, and pour-over experiences with general interest and appreciation. While one user noted challenges dialing in a single-origin bag for pour-over, the broader community context remains positive and highlights them as a solid option for fresh, quality coffee.
Canadian roastersubscription servicesingle-origin coffeefrequently recommended alongside peers
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Coffee roasters in Canada?
- r/pourover · ↑ · What do you think are the top 10 roasters in your country?
- r/pourover · ↑ · Iced Pour Over
- r/pourover · ↑ · Square Miles stellar customer support (and coffee!)
- r/espresso · ↑ · Any Canadians on here have recommendations for roasters that ship here?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Canadian Roasters
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Who's the best Roaster in Toronto?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · I prefer light to medium roast beans. But with many roasters, I can't make sense of the de
- r/Coffee · ↑ · How to Manage, Enjoy, and Compare 10 Freshly Roasted (Oct 2020) Bags of Coffee?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Is my brewing technique shit or am I just basic
On YouTube
3 videos · 11k combined views
Detour Coffee Roasters has 1 video on their channel; 2 videos come from outside reviewers (Julie for Daily Tiramisu, CeeKay Films).
From Detour Coffee Roasters
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Hamilton, ON
Open in maps →Seed-city fallback applied (Hamilton, ON); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The website lists two cafe locations ('King St. Dundas' and 'Mechanic St. Paris') but does not provide full street addresses for either.
The catalog
16 in stock · 13 archived
Medium-LightChocolateHazelnutCherry+1
Buyer 4.8 (100)
76
$1.98/oz
MediumGrapeCaramelApple
Buyer 4.8 (92)
75
$2.13/oz
Medium-LightBerryCitrusFloral+1
Buyer 4.7 (71)
74
$2.02/oz
Detour Dark
Dark Chocolate, Molasses, and Toasted Nuts on a natural / washed build.
BR · Natural / Washed
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateMolassesNutty
Buyer 4.8 (99)
71
$2.08/oz
MediumCaramelDark ChocolateCherry
Buyer 4.6 (68)
71
$2.02/oz
Espresso Tasting Pack
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Buyer 4.6 (58)
70
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MediumToffeeFigChocolate
Buyer 4.8 (100)
70
$2.13/oz
Guatemala Finca La Hermosa Sidra — Superbrew
Honey lot with Sweet Citrus, Jasmine, and Grape in the cup.
Chimaltenango, GT · Honey
OrangeJasmineGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$5.22/oz
Burundi Bumba Hill Natural
Natural lot with Guava, Black Cherry, and Apricot in the cup.
Butanyerera Province, BI · Natural
MediumGuavaCherryApricot+3
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.52/oz
Like a Rembrandt | Artist Collab x Julianna Riolino
Expect Cortland Apple, Hazelnut, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
Mataquescuintla, GT · Washed
MediumAppleHazelnutMilk Chocolate
Buyer 3.9 (7)
$2.36/oz
Ethiopia Duromina
Candied Grapefruit, Peach Iced Tea, and Orange Blossom on a washed build.
Jimma, ET · Washed
MediumPeachTeaOrange Blossom
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.46/oz
Peru Dionisio Chingel Peña — Espresso
Washed lot with Bartlett Pear, Golden Sultanas, and Almond Pastry in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
PearRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.46/oz
Peru Neptaly Santos Correa — Espresso
Expect Orange Blossoms, Cherry Cola, and Cane Sugar from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Orange BlossomSugar Cane
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.36/oz
Burundi Incuti
Washed lot with Strawberry Shortcake, Meyer Lemon, and Honeyed Tea in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
MediumStrawberryLemonBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.34/oz
Daydream — Summer Blend
Cupping notes point toward Wild Blueberry, Orange Creamsicle, and Chocolate Fudge.
MediumBlueberryOrangeChocolate
Buyer 5.0 (4)
$2.25/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Long Weekender Summer Pack
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
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Punch Buggy Instant Coffee
Natural / Washed lot with Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Cherry in the cup.
BR · Natural / Washed
DarkChocolateHazelnutCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
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Digital Gift Card (Online Use Only)
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
—
Single Origin Tasting Pack
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
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Essentials Tasting Pack
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
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Archived (13)
Colombia Decaf El Granja Paraiso 92 — Superbrew
Anaerobic Washed lot with Cranberry, Gingerbread, and Apple Crumble in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumCranberryGingerApple+1
Buyer 5.0 (13)
87
$2.65/oz
Out of stock
Harvest Moon | Special Release
Expect Cacao Nibs, Cashew Butter, and Bosc Pear from this washed.
Colca Valley, PE · Washed
Medium-LightCocoa PowderCashewPear
Buyer 4.4 (5)
76
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Piesan Red Honey
Expect Maraschino Cherries, Dried Apricots, and Cashew from this red honey.
Tarrazú, CR · Red Honey
MediumCherryApricotNutty
Buyer 5.0 (1)
67
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Muzo Giko Hill Natural
Expect Cherry Chocolate Tart, Pomegranate, and Strawberry Jam from this natural.
Northern Province, RW · Natural
MediumCherryChocolatePomegranate+3
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Peru Rayos de Sol Gesha — Superbrew
Expect White Flowers, Hibiscus Tea, and Grapefruit from this washed.
San Ignacio, PE · Washed
MediumFloralHibiscusGrapefruit
Buyer 5.0 (2)
66
$4.50/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Buena Vista — Espresso
Lemonade, Black Currant, and Black Tea on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
LemonBlack CurrantBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Finca Buenavista Pink Bourbon
Expect Grape Crush, Pink Lemonade, and Cane Sugar from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumGrapeLemonSugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.34/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Carrizal Arriba — Espresso
Expect Honeycrisp Apple, Orange Marmalade, and Chocolate Fudge from this white honey.
Tarrazú, CR · White Honey
MediumAppleOrangeChocolate
Buyer 5.0 (1)
66
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Faficho Red Honey — Superbrew
Expect Grape, Jasmine, and Mixed Berry from this red honey.
Sidama, ET · Red Honey
MediumGrapeJasmineBerry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$2.65/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Fugi Ikizere
Expect Blackberries, Apricot, and Lemon Black Tea from this washed.
Nyaruguru, RW · Washed
MediumBlackberryPeachBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Peru Rosa Lindomira Altamirano
Washed lot with Stewed Pear, Fig Jam, and Butterscotch in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
MediumPearFigButterscotch+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Santa Teresa White Honey
Sweet Orange, Yellow Plum, and Milk Chocolate on a white honey / producer: build.
Tarrazú, CR · White Honey / Producer:
MediumOrangePlumMilk Chocolate
Buyer 5.0 (4)
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Humure Remera Hill
Natural lot with Pink Lady Apple, Black Cherry, and Almond Torte in the cup.
Eastern Province, RW · Natural
MediumAppleCherryAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
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