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05/26/2026

Reminder, applications close this Friday!

We have already received some INCREDIBLE vendor applications from across Canada! We can't wait to share the line up with y'all. While we had high expectations, the vendor line up is honestly shaping up to be better than we ever imagined for the first year of this festival. Coffee lovers and even non coffee drinkers are sure to be excited! We sure are!

But for those who haven't sent in their apps yet, you still have till Friday before applications close and the selection committee starts doing its thing.

If you have any questions DM us or , or drop them below in the comments. The website also has tons of useful info.

We can't wait to start sharing all the fun things we have planned for this festival, and the little touches we've thought about to make it extra special and ensure it becomes a pillar of the coffee scene here in Ottawa and beyond.

Thanks to everyone for supporting the event and showing us so much love!

ID: a link background poster designed by artist shows our logo of an illustrated person made from simple lines drinking coffee poured from above. They have a yellow hat with latte art on it. Then a yellow circle with the Coffee Right YOW font logo inside. The YOW is in blue bubble letters.

05/21/2026

This Saturday at the adorable Perth General Store!

Come try some free coffees and talk to our Head Roaster Will about our coffees and philosophies around how we source and approach our offerings, and our central mission as a social enterprise.

And we'll have our Plinko game so you can try your hand at winning some sweet prizes!

See you Saturday!!

05/20/2026

Wednesday nights at !

Catch us every Wednesday night alongside tons of pals at the Parkdale Night Market starting June 3!

We've got lots of fun stuff planned this summer for the night market, including: cofermented-low caffeine cold brews that taste like fruit juice // a free Plinko game where you can win some free stuff // our xBloom for those wanting a perfect pour over of a feature roast or two // and of course lots of coffee bags so you can stock up for the week.

See you every Wednesday night at Parkdale!

ID: a dark blue poster with lights that says Parkdale Night Market and then lists the date of Wednesday 5 pm to 9 pm from June 3 through October 7

05/14/2026

New beans!

This coffee is named after Hale Zukas, a legendary disability rights advocate, barrier breaker and general badass.

The sledgehammer icon for this coffee is representative of the movement Zukas started in which disability warriors would go out at night in Berkeley and create their own “curb cuts” on sidewalks. Curb cuts would eventually become the norm for cities around the world.

And we picked a unique and vibrant Parainema coffee from Audeli Vasquez and to honor Hale and his incredible legacy.

Parainema is known for bright, complex flavors often featuring citrus, tropical fruit, and tea-like notes. It gained in popularity after the varietal was used for the winning 2015 Cup of Excellence coffee.

It's now live on the website with a bunch more info on Hale and Audeli! We also recommend the short film HALE!

ID a photograph of coffee producer Audeli wearing a red hooded sweatshirt as she stands in front of a background of green coffee plants.

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate Moms, the ones still with us and the ones we miss every day.

One of our favourite staples on our menu is Mary's Finest. A coffee we named after our roaster's mother in law, Mary.

A portion of every bag sold is donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.

To all the great moms, aunties, parents and pals out there that help inspire, protect, teach and love children, this one's for you.

05/06/2026

No way! Don’t mow in May!

We are here to help you understand the importance of leaving your lawn as is, for the month of May.🐝

Your grass is getting greener and longer and you’re noticing the dandelions are blooming, and it looks like it’s time to get the lawnmower out. But take a better look - there are lots of living things that thrive on dandelions and other “weeds”.

Bees and other insects are depending on these dandelions and other plant food sources to feed and pollinate in spring and early summer. Try to think of these little yellow signs of spring, as flowers instead of weeds- keep them around.

Here are some ways to help:
* Plant native perennials 🌷that will flower during different times of the year.
* When you do mow, keep your grass longer by changing the height on lawn mower.
* Leave out the mulch (or at least a space without it), as bees like to nest in the ground and cannot properly do so in mulch.
* Say no to pesticides, and research and grow other plants that naturally repel pests.

We know a lawn covered in dandelions can be insightly to some, but by changing your perspective and understanding the importance of leaving your lawn alone for May, you are helping the bees thrive and nature flourish.

ID: a field of dandelions with the title “Save These for the Bees”.

04/23/2026

So this happened:

I pulled into a parking lot to grab a takeout order and there were four 25 (ish) year old guys were standing right in front of the accessible parking spot smoking. I motioned for them to move because I was about to park there and before I had even gotten out of my car one of them yelled “doesn’t look like you have a wheelchair?” Just based on how I looked sitting in the driver’s seat, he decided I didn’t belong there. That immediately set me off.

They moved, I parked, opened my door, and I said exactly what needed to be said. I told them you never get to judge someone’s body or their needs just by looking at them, especially not from a glance through a car window. Not all disabilities are visible. I did have a wheelchair for five years, I do use a cane, but that’s not even the point. Nobody owes you proof or an explanation.

One of them apologized pretty quickly and said he didn’t see the placard, and I told him we don’t drive around with it hanging, we put it up when we park, and even that is none of your business.

I was really upset, you could hear it in my voice, but I’m honestly glad it was me they said that to and not someone who wouldn’t have spoken up. Hopefully it made them think twice next time. Accessible spots aren’t optional and they’re not up for debate based on what someone “looks like.” Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not real.

**I may have phrased things slightly differently in the moment 😉… but they absolutely deserved it!**

Hopefully no one reading this would ever do that, but just in case, I thought I would post about it to make people aware of how unaware some people are.

Thanks for reading, Erin.

ID: a photo of what the Ontario disability parking placard looks like.

04/22/2026

New beans! 🫘

This coffee is named after Jason Beckers, a composer and former guitarist.

In 1989, Becker joined David Lee Roth's solo band to work on his album, A Little Ain't Enough. While preparing, Becker began to feel a lack of movement in his left leg. He was soon diagnosed with ALS and given 3-5 years to live. He finished the recording using lighter gauge strings and techniques that helped him play with weakening hands.

His ALS gradually robbed him of his ability to play guitar, walk, and eventually speak. But more than 30 years after his diagnosis, he continues to release albums by composing with his eyes via a system his father developed.

This beautiful washed anaerobic Typica from Celia Portillo is the perfect coffee to evoke the good feelings of being out in nature, that parallels the title of the tribute album Jason Becker's friends made for him, titled Warmth in the Wilderness.

Thanks as always to our pals for connecting us to Celia and sharing her story.

ID: a Honduran woman in her 60s wearing a yellow, sleeveless shirt stands next to a coffee plant, with a lush green background while holding a green basket filled with coffee cherries.

04/21/2026

One of our faves is back on the menu!

This coffee is named Sun & Life after the incredible Frida Kahlo, an iconic artist that created some of the most amazing magical realism paintings that ever existed. She also was an artist and person who experienced a life of incredible pain and medical trauma, all well captured through her art.

We wanted an incredible coffee to match her incredible spirit. Which is why we chose this natural Pacamara from Jesus 'Chungo' Galeas, which has big, juicy beans packed with rich vanilla notes and deep, funky chocolate vibes that you'll be dreaming about.

This coffee is unique and delicious and we hope you love it as much as we do!

ID: producer Jesus Galeas and their child work the green fields of their farm La Valeria, sta sing next to a coffee plant with a rich green backdrop.

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04/17/2026

We got news! And we think it's kinda awesome!

We are suuuuuuper pumped to announce the launch of Coffee Right YOW, Ottawa's new premier specialty coffee festival.

Launching Sept 12 at the iconic , this event will bring together the best and most ethical roasters from Ottawa, Montreal and beyond. A selection of your favorite coffee shops, food vendors, and makers will also be in attendance.

Best of all, this accessible event will be FREE!

There will be an option for a $5 ticket that will enter you to win a bunch of awesome sponsor prizes, and 100% of ticket sales will be donated to the Farmer's Fund that donates micro loans to Farmers.

But again, no ticket is required to enjoy the event and the many samples of amazing coffees and treats.

We'll also have some coffee talks on the park stage, a band and a fun brewing competition.

Go follow for updates as vendors and sponsors are announced, and for info like our accessibility plan and event schedule. You're not gonna wanna miss it!

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5510 Canotek Road , Unit 4
Ottawa, ON
K1J9J5

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+16136007523

Website

http://thearterycommunityroasters.com/

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