About us

At Common Grounds Ottawa, we believe great coffee begins long before the roast and it starts with community, curiosity, and connection.

We connect home roasters with access to high-quality green coffee sourced through collective buying. By pooling demand through regular buying windows, we make it easier and more affordable to explore exceptional origins while supporting transparency and sustainability in the coffee supply chain.

But we’re more than a source for green coffee, we’re a gathering place for those who love the craft. Common Grounds Ottawa brings together home roasters, tinkerers, and coffee enthusiasts to share knowledge, experiment with new techniques, and discover what’s possible when we buy, roast, and brew better, together.

Why Now? The home roasting movement is growing faster than ever. As more people seek control over their roast, cost savings, and authentic DIY coffee experiences, home roasting is becoming the natural next step for those who value quality and sustainability. With consumers increasingly focused on where their coffee comes from and how it’s made, our model empowers members to buy responsibly, learn collaboratively, and roast with purpose.

Whether you’re perfecting your first roast, running a home based business, small cafe or simply wanting to explore new origins in the most cost effective means possible, Common Grounds Ottawa is your local gateway to the global specialty coffee world.