DarkChocolateHazelnutCherry
Shop 4.8 (254)
81CBI
US$1.41/oz
Typical US$1.08 to $2.07/oz
Broad comparison
Roaster · Hamilton, ON
Detour Coffee Roasters
www.detourcoffee.com ↗Prices in CAD
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterBrew guide
Coffee Talk with Breville Canada and Detour Coffee
Julie for Daily Tiramisu · 8.7K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
This video features Emma from Detour Coffee Roasters providing a technical breakdown of how to dial in coffee brewing. She explains the impact of grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and extraction, while demonstrating a cupping exercise to illustrate these concepts.
Inside this video
From Julie for Daily Tiramisu:
“Coffee is a recipe like baking. So, the main things as a barista that you have control over are grind size and the ratio of coffee to water.”
“That aromatic experience tells us that it's going to have a lot to offer when we're actually drinking it as well.”
Explore the videos
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The roaster
22 lots in stock, mostly Ethiopia, Peru and Colombia.
- In stock
- 22
- House Index · limited data
- 70
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
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OriginsEthiopiaPeruColombiaBurundiMexicoGuatemala
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202653 lots seen; 22 in stock now
- Origins
- 9 countriesEthiopia, Brazil, Colombia
- Process mix
- Washed 46% · Natural 23% · Experimental 14% · Other 14% · Honey 5%
- Price position
- In line with what its profiles predictMedian of 10 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 73% of lots name the producer or farm16 of 22
- Buyer stars
- 4.8 out of 5796 reviews across 12 lots, from the roaster's own store
- Coverage
- 4 reviewer videos · 1 editorial mention · 4 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗TikTok ↗Facebook ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- Cafe in Hamilton, ONDetour Coffee Roasters operates cafes in Dundas and Paris, Ontario.
- Merch
- 1 item in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 29% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit80/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 22 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- On-shop ratings93.8/1009/22 lots · weight 12–18% · avg 15.3%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency64.3/10021/22 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay13/22
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.
The catalog
22 in stock · 26 archived
MediumGrapeCaramelApple
Shop 4.8 (96)
78CBI
US$1.52/oz
Typical US$1.29 to $2.07/oz
Broad comparison
BerryCitrusFloral
Shop 4.7 (72)
77CBI
US$1.44/oz
Typical US$1.34 to $2.14/oz
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateMolassesNutty
Shop 4.8 (101)
77CBI
US$1.48/oz
Typical US$1.14 to $2.17/oz
Limited comparison
MediumDark ChocolateCaramelDried Fruit+2
Shop 4.9 (23)
76CBI
US$1.52/oz
Typical US$1.18 to $1.89/oz
Broad comparison
MediumToffeeFig
Shop 4.8 (111)
75CBI
US$1.52/oz
Typical US$1.06 to $2.02/oz
Limited comparison
Fall Faves Tasting Pack
Think Blue Raspberry, Watermelon Candy, and Fuzzy Peaches.
RaspberryWatermelonPeach+5
Shop 4.8 (6)
75CBI
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MediumCaramelDark ChocolateCherry
Shop 4.6 (69)
74CBI
US$1.44/oz
Typical US$1.05 to $1.99/oz
Espresso Tasting Pack
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Shop 4.6 (58)
73CBI
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Colombia Granja Paraiso 92 Orange Bourbon — Filter
Expect Strawberry Jam, Blood Orange, and Amaretto from this anaerobic washed lot.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumStrawberryOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$2.69/oz
Typical US$1.80 to $2.88/oz
Broad comparison
Brazil Valdeir Tomazini
Expect Macadamia, Apricot, and Toasted Marshmallow from this honey lot.
Espírito Santo, BR · Honey
MediumApricotMarshmallow
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.60/oz
Typical US$1.23 to $1.96/oz
India Ratnagiri SLN9 Anaerobic Natural
Expect Orange Zest, Dried Cherry, and Molasses from this anaerobic natural lot.
Chikmagalur, IN · Anaerobic Natural
MediumOrangeCherryMolasses
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.95/oz
Typical US$1.35 to $2.57/oz
MediumLimeJasmineMarshmallow+2
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.60/oz
Typical US$1.33 to $2.13/oz
Broad comparison
India Hulikere Estate — Espresso
Washed lot with Cinnamon, Clove, and Roasted Nuts in the cup.
Chikmagalur, IN · Washed
LightCinnamonCloveNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.68/oz
Typical US$1.18 to $2.24/oz
Limited comparison
Ethiopia Shantawene Natural
Expect Red Grape, Black Currant, and Lavender from this natural lot.
Sidama, ET · Natural
MediumGrapeBlack CurrantLavender+3
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.67/oz
Typical US$1.47 to $2.35/oz
Broad comparison
MediumCocoaHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.68/oz
Typical US$1.23 to $1.97/oz
Broad comparison
Uganda Rwenzori Natural — Espresso
Natural lot with Cranberry, Plum, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Rwenzori Mountains, UG · Natural
DarkCranberryPlumDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.75/oz
Typical US$1.36 to $2.19/oz
Broad comparison
Mexico Santa Cruz Ozolotepec — Espresso
Expect Fig, Caramel, and Hazelnut from this washed lot.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
DarkFigCaramelHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.80/oz
Typical US$1.22 to $1.96/oz
Broad comparison
Bolivia Oro Verde
Anaerobic Washed lot with Yellow Plum, Candied Almonds, and Sultanas in the cup.
Caranavi, BO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumPlumAlmondRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.67/oz
Typical US$1.80 to $2.88/oz
Broad comparison
MediumAppleAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.80/oz
Typical US$1.14 to $2.18/oz
Sugar Rush — Halloween Blend
Watermelon Candy, Blue Raspberry, and Fuzzy Peaches on a blend lot.
Gedeo, ET · Blend
MediumWatermelonRaspberryPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
US$1.75/oz
Typical US$1.24 to $2.36/oz
Limited comparison
Sweater Weather | Fall Blend
Apple Pie, Cherry, and Milk Chocolate on a washed lot.
Guatemala · Washed
MediumMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
US$1.68/oz
Typical US$1.07 to $2.05/oz
Limited comparison
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DarkChocolateHazelnutCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
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Essentials Tasting Pack
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
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Single Origin Tasting Pack
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
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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
59CBI
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Archived (26)
Daydream — Summer Blend
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Shop 5.0 (5)
79CBI
US$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Like a Rembrandt | Artist Collab x Julianna Riolino
Expect Cortland Apple, Hazelnut, and Milk Chocolate from this washed lot.
Mataquescuintla, GT · Washed
MediumAppleHazelnutMilk Chocolate
Shop 4.0 (8)
71CBI
US$1.67/oz
Out of stock
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
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$1.87/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Piesan Red Honey
Expect Maraschino Cherries, Dried Apricots, and Cashew from this red honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Red Honey
MediumCherryApricotNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$1.67/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Muzo Giko Hill Natural
Expect Cherry Chocolate Tart, Pomegranate, and Strawberry Jam from this natural lot.
Northern Province, RW · Natural
MediumCherryChocolatePomegranate+3
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala La Hermosa Sidra — Superbrew
Honey lot with Sweet Citrus, Jasmine, and Grape in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, GT · Honey
MediumCitrusJasmineGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Peru Neptaly Santos Correa — Espresso
Expect Orange Blossoms, Cherry Cola, and Cane Sugar from this washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Orange BlossomSugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.67/oz
Out of stock
MediumAppleHazelnutNougat
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.74/oz
Out of stock
Peru Rayos de Sol Gesha — Superbrew
Expect White Flowers, Hibiscus Tea, and Grapefruit from this washed lot.
San Ignacio, PE · Washed
MediumFloralHibiscusGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$3.19/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Finca Buenavista Pink Bourbon
Expect Grape Crush, Pink Lemonade, and Cane Sugar from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumGrapeLemonSugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.66/oz
Out of stock
Harvest Moon | Special Release
Expect Cacao Nibs, Cashew Butter, and Bosc Pear from this washed lot.
Colca Valley, PE · Washed
Medium-LightCocoa PowderCashewPear
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Buena Vista — Espresso
Lemonade, Black Currant, and Black Tea on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
LemonBlack CurrantBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.67/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Carrizal Arriba — Espresso
Expect Honeycrisp Apple, Orange Marmalade, and Chocolate Fudge from this white honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · White Honey
MediumAppleOrangeChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Bumba Hill Natural
Natural lot with Guava, Black Cherry, and Apricot in the cup.
Butanyerera Province, BI · Natural
MediumGuavaCherryApricot+3
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.78/oz
Out of stock
MediumMaple SyrupMarzipanTangerine
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
US$1.77/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Faficho Red Honey — Superbrew
Expect Grape, Jasmine, and Mixed Berry from this red honey lot.
Sidama, ET · Red Honey
MediumGrapeJasmineBerry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
US$1.87/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
65CBI
US$1.59/oz
Out of stock
MediumGooseberryGrapeLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.77/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Fugi Ikizere
Expect Blackberries, Apricot, and Lemon Black Tea from this washed lot.
Nyaruguru, RW · Washed
MediumBlackberryPeachBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Santa Teresa White Honey
Sweet Orange, Yellow Plum, and Milk Chocolate on a white honey / producer: lot.
Tarrazú, CR · White Honey / Producer:
MediumOrangePlumMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.67/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
65CBI
US$1.59/oz
Out of stock
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
65CBI
US$1.74/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Duromina
Candied Grapefruit, Peach Iced Tea, and Orange Blossom on a washed lot.
Jimma, ET · Washed
MediumPeachTeaOrange Blossom
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.74/oz
Out of stock
Peru María Luz Dina García Cruz — Espresso
Nashi Pear, Custard, and Candied Pecan on a washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Medium-LightPearPecan
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.67/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Incuti
Washed lot with Strawberry Shortcake, Meyer Lemon, and Honeyed Tea in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
MediumStrawberryLemonBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
US$1.66/oz
Out of stock
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
US$1.09/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
Four independent Reddit threads give Detour Coffee a favorable but mixed picture. Three contributors praised a four-year subscription, strong overall quality, and Punch Buggy espresso, while one buyer found a single-origin bag underwhelming and sour.
subscription consistencyPunch Buggy espressomixed roast impression
Threads cited (4)
- r/Coffee · 106↑ · Coffee roasters in Canada?
I’ve been on a detour subscription for the past 4 years for my espresso. Never a bad bag.
- r/espresso · 21↑ · Any Canadians on here have recommendations for roasters that ship here?
Detour from Hamilton is also really good! Up there with Pilot for quality.
- r/Coffee · 15↑ · Canadian Roasters
I’ve tried Detour (local to me) 49th and Pilot and I personally prefer Detour. Have gone through a few bags of their Punch Buggy Espresso now and I enjoy every cup I make with it!
- r/Coffee · 6↑ · Is my brewing technique shit or am I just basic
...ood rating on Amazon, kicking horse coffee, and that was a pretty good improvement on what I was drinking before. Recently I bought some single orgin coffee from detour and was rather underwhelmed. It didn't taste bad but was more sour than I wanted. I tried to grind finer but that started tasting burnt. I couldn't
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Retail location
Hamilton, ON
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