Aves Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee roastery and cafe at 9 William Street West in the heart of downtown Oshawa, where every blend is named after an at-risk North American bird and roasted in-house. It pairs seriously good organic, Fair Trade coffee with a conservation mission you can taste, and locals have rewarded it with a 4.8-star Google rating from more than 160 reviews.
Why Aves Coffee Co. Stands Out
Aves is a roastery first: organic, Fair Trade, bird-friendly coffee roasted in small batches on site, so the espresso in your cup is only days old. The founders came to coffee from environmental science, and that shows in details like blends named after the Peregrine Falcon and the Barn Owl, used-bag recycling, and a discount for bringing your own mug. Best Health magazine has named Aves among Canada's top sustainable coffee brands.
Who Will Love Aves Coffee Co.
Coffee lovers who care where their beans come from will find a rare roastery where the story is baked into every cup. Commuters and remote workers who want a calm, characterful spot to start the day will fit right in, as will anyone who prefers an independent shop over a chain. Downtown residents get the real perk: a neighbourhood roastery steps from home. Comparing downtown addresses? Our Downtown Oshawa and Four Corners guide covers what it is like to live in the core.
Aves Coffee Co. in Downtown Oshawa
Aves sits on William Street West, a short walk from the Four Corners where King and Simcoe meet, and from landmarks like the Regent Theatre and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. William Street is the kind of quiet downtown block that makes the core feel like a neighbourhood, and Oshawa GO Station is within walking distance. For a fuller picture, read our straight look at safety in downtown Oshawa.
Why Aves Coffee Co. Fits the Oshawa Community
Aves is exactly the kind of independent, locally owned business that anchors a downtown, and its conservation focus fits Oshawa's growing green identity. It also joins a downtown scene we spotlight every week: if you like this one, read our spotlight on Mathilda's plant-based restaurant, a few blocks away. And if walking to a great coffee shop is part of your move, we can help find the right downtown home. Book a buyer's meeting and we will take it from there.
Aves Coffee Co. at a Glance
- Address: 9 William Street West, Oshawa, ON L1G 4B7
- Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Phone: 289-385-3863
- Rating: 4.8 stars from more than 160 Google reviews
- Website: avescoffeeco.com
- Directions: Get directions on Google Maps
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