Detour Coffee Roasters
Detour delivers freshly roasted, relationship-driven coffee with a 15% subscriber discount and a curated Monthly Coffee Club that explores specialty coffee themes from around the world.
Subscription Highlights & Features
Detour Coffee Roasters Scorecard
Overall Score: 7 / 10
Freshness8/10
Subscription Value10/10
Variety8/10
Transparency6/10
Sustainability3/10
Detour Coffee Roasters
Location: Hamilton, ON •Founded: 2009 • Has Café: Yes (Dundas, Paris)
Website: https://detourcoffee.com
Summary
Award-winning Hamilton roaster since 2009 offering flexible subscriptions with priority roast-to-order coffee, featuring curated single origins, house blends, and an exclusive Monthly Coffee Club with limited zines.
Freshness
Roast to OrderYes
Roast Date on BagYes
Days Roast to Ship2-3 days
Freshness GuaranteeUnknown
Subscription
AvailableYes
Price per Bag (CAD)$19.25-$25
Free ShippingYes — $60+
Cancel AnytimeYes
Pause / SkipYes
Delivery Frequencyweekly, bi-weekly, every 3 weeks, monthly
Subscriber Discount15% off
Gift SubscriptionsYes
Account Managementweb portal
Coffee
Roast Levelslight, medium, espresso
Single OriginYes
BlendsYes
DecafUnknown
Whole BeanYes
Pre-GroundYes
Bag Sizes300g
Rotating OriginsYes
Seasonal OfferingsYes
Sourcing & Ethics
Direct TradeYes
Fair Trade CertifiedUnknown
Organic CertifiedUnknown
Origin TransparencyYes
Ethics notes: Sourced from selected farms and partners to ensure sustainable operations; 100% Arabica beans from mid-to-high altitude regions; quality coffee scoring 80+ points on SCA scale
Sustainability
Compostable PackagingUnknown
Recyclable PackagingUnknown
Carbon Offset ShippingUnknown
Sustainability notes: Emphasizes responsible packaging practices and thoughtful supply chain decisions to reduce environmental impact.
Social Media
Best For
Beginner FriendlyYes
Specialty / EnthusiastYes
GiftingYes
Office / Bulk PlansUnknown
