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Toronto-based specialty coffee roaster and B-Corp certified brand known for quality, sustainability, and community-driven coffee.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

Propeller Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee roaster based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The company operates a roastery and café, and sells whole-bean and ground coffee, espresso blends, single-origin offerings, cold brew, instant coffee, tea, matcha, hojicha, and coffee gear including brewers, filters, and Breville espresso machines and accessories. Its product line includes best-selling espresso blends such as Ace Espresso, Turbo Espresso, Outbound Espresso, Skyhawk Dark Roast, Rivet Extra Dark Roast, Foundry, Tavares Signature Roast, and Organic Swiss Water Decaf, alongside single-origin coffees like Organic Peru El Palto and Nicaragua Fara Estate. The brand emphasizes direct trade relationships, energy-efficient roasting, recyclable packaging, and carbon offsetting through Bullfrog's bio-diesel program. It is B-Corp certified and positions itself around the pillars of quality, sustainability, and community. Propeller also offers off-site event coffee service for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, and private celebrations, with professional baristas providing espresso-based beverages, teas, hot chocolate, and a full condiment bar. The company has served over 20,000 customers and maintains a strong online retail presence through its website. Its roastery and café operations are based in Toronto, and it has supported community initiatives such as Chefs for Change benefiting Community Food Centers of Canada, the Greasy Spoon Diner series benefiting Sistering and A Better Life Foundation, and coffee donation programs. Propeller Coffee Co. is a private company and does not disclose its ownership structure publicly. It is distinct from the Japanese software brand Propeller (プロペラ) and from the generic trademark term 'propeller'.

History

Propeller Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee roaster based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. While the exact founding year is not publicly documented in the available sources, the company has established itself as a notable player in Toronto's specialty coffee scene. It operates a roastery and café in Toronto and sells its coffee online and through retail channels. The brand is B-Corp certified, reflecting its commitment to social and environmental performance. Propeller sources its beans through direct trade relationships, selecting high-quality specialty coffees from experienced farmers. The company roasts in a low-footprint roastery using energy-efficient approaches, packages its coffee in recyclable materials, and offsets transportation emissions through Bullfrog's bio-diesel program. It cups and analyzes every batch to ensure quality. Propeller has engaged in community initiatives, including Chefs for Change benefiting Community Food Centers of Canada, the Greasy Spoon Diner series benefiting Sistering and A Better Life Foundation, and reduced rates for non-profit events and coffee donation programs. The company offers off-site event coffee service for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, and private celebrations, with professional baristas handling setup, service, and cleanup. Its product range has expanded to include espresso blends, single-origin coffees, cold brew, instant coffee, tea, matcha, hojicha, and coffee gear such as brewers, filters, and Breville espresso machines and accessories. Propeller has served over 20,000 customers and continues to operate as a private company.

Products and positioning

Specialty coffee roaster driven by quality, sustainability, and community; B-Corp certified; direct trade sourcing; award-winning specialty coffee.

  • Ace Espresso

    Espresso blend with notes of berries, caramel, and floral. From $22.75.

  • Turbo Espresso

    Espresso blend with notes of nougat, chocolate, and toffee. From $22.75.

  • Outbound Espresso

    Espresso blend with notes of dried fruit, chocolate, and hazelnut. From $22.75.

  • Organic Swiss Water Decaf

    Decaffeinated coffee with notes of hazelnut, chocolate, and cherry. From $23.50.

  • Skyhawk Dark Roast

    Dark roast with notes of caramel, chocolate, and hazelnut. From $22.75.

  • Rivet Extra Dark Roast

    Extra dark roast with notes of cocoa, smoky, and molasses. From $22.75.

  • Foundry

    Coffee with notes of stone fruit, milk chocolate, and vanilla. From $22.75.

  • Tavares Signature Roast

    Signature roast with notes of chocolate, hazelnut, and cherry. From $24.75.

  • Organic Peru El Palto

    Single-origin coffee with notes of chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel. From $24.75.

  • Nicaragua Fara Estate

    Single-origin coffee with notes of hazelnut, cocoa, and peach. From $24.75.

  • Cold Brew Multi-Packs

    Cold brew coffee multi-packs. From $18.00.

  • Foundry Instant Coffee: Pack of 6

    Instant coffee with notes of stone fruit, milk chocolate, and vanilla. $19.75.

Recent events

  • Reported

    Omnicom Health Group acquires Propeller[7]

    Omnicom Health Group announced that it had acquired Propeller, a digitally focused omnichannel healthcare marketing agency.

  • Reported

    Propeller raises $18 million in Series B funding[8]

    Propeller announced that it had raised $18 million in Series B funding, in a round co-led by Blackbird and Costanoa Ventures.

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