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Café Pista

Began as a pedal-powered bicycle coffee service, now a roaster with three Montréal cafés.

  • Montréal
  • since 2014
  • Drinks

About Café Pista

Café Pista began in 2014 as a pedal-powered bicycle coffee service and has grown into a roaster with three Montréal cafés. Its story is rooted in Montreal's love of cycling and good coffee.

It suits cyclists looking for a coffee stop, neighbours who want a friendly local café, and anyone who likes buying beans from a roaster with a story. Stop in during a bike ride, and take home a bag for the week. A bag also makes an easy gift for a coffee-loving friend. It is a small roaster that grew from a bike on the island of Montreal.

At a glance

Category
Drinks
Based in
Montréal
Founded
2014
Size
An independent, smaller maker
Listed in
Made in QuebecMade in QuebecMade in MontrealMade in Montreal

Questions people ask

Is Café Pista made in Quebec?

Yes. Café Pista started in Quebec and is based in Montréal, on the island of Montreal, so it is listed in both Made in Quebec and Made in Montreal.

What does Café Pista make?

Began as a pedal-powered bicycle coffee service, now a roaster with three Montréal cafés.

When was Café Pista founded?

Café Pista was founded in 2014, about 12 years ago.

Where can I buy from Café Pista?

Start with its official website, cafepista.com. In Quebec, local beer and cider are sold in grocery stores and dépanneurs, while wine and spirits are sold at the SAQ. Many breweries, cideries, distilleries and roasters also sell on site or online.

Is Café Pista a big company or a small business?

Café Pista is an independent, smaller business. Buying from makers like this one supports local jobs directly.

What are some local brands similar to Café Pista?

Other local brands in Drinks include Mayan Mountain, Dieu du Ciel!, Traffic Coffee, MELLÖN Brasserie.

How did Café Pista get on this list?

Montreal Tips lists businesses that started in Quebec and still make, run or are based here. Listings are free and never sponsored. If you run Café Pista and want to update this page, contact us.

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