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A Local, All-Canadian Coffeehouse That’s Good for the Soul
Good Earth Coffeehouse is dedicated to quality coffee, ethical farming, and creating welcoming spaces where communities can gather, connect, and thrive.
Tania Amardeil
offeehouses have always been more than just places to grab a latte or cold brew.
They’re gathering places and community hubs — places where conversations spark, ideas are exchanged, and communities come together. At Good Earth Coffeehouse, that tradition is alive and well.
“Many of our coffeehouses welcome community programs into their spaces — new parent groups, book clubs, open mic nights, games nights, and other opportunities to bring people together,” says Nan Eskenazi, who founded Good Earth Coffeehouse with her husband in Calgary in 1991. The coffeehouses, most of which are owned locally by franchisees, also contribute to community events by donating coffee or food, sponsor youth sports teams, participate in activities like riverbank cleanups, and support local food banks. This proudly Canadian brand is committed to community — as are the Canadians who support local and frequent Good Earth Coffeehouse locations.
Buy local, shop ethically For over 30 years now, Good Earth Coffeehouse has stayed true to its roots, serving ethically sourced coffee and fresh, house-made food while fostering this deep connection with local communities across Canada — from Victoria BC to Halifax NS.
“Through partnerships with Canadian companies like Reunion Coffee — which sources from farms that prioritize ethical and responsible practices, ensuring our choices make a positive impact — and Pluck Tea, we bring the best of Canadian products to Canadians while supporting local entrepreneurs,” says Eskenazi. “And sustainability has always been at our core. We source Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee, which ensures environmental sustainability and supports social programs that benefit farming communities.”
MANY OF OUR COFFEEHOUSES WELCOME COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INTO THEIR SPACES — NEW PARENT GROUPS, BOOK CLUBS, OPEN MIC NIGHTS, GAMES NIGHTS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER.
This article was sponsored by Good Earth Coffeehouse
Nan Eskenazi Founder, Good Earth Coffeehouse
Support Ontario Farmers by Buying Local All Year Long
Learn how to find local food products when you’re shopping in order to get the best homegrown ingredients while supporting local communities.
Ontario has a rich agricultural history and heritage that are critical to the province’s economy. Our farmers grow and raise more than 200 high-quality food and farm products right here at home.
From fruits and vegetables to honey, plants, and flowers, and from meat, dairy, and eggs to fish, grains, and more — and whether fresh, frozen, processed, pickled, or canned — Ontario’s farmers take pride in what we can produce right across our beautiful province.
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Even in the midst of this snowy winter, there’s a wide range of locally produced food available. Apples, carrots, potatoes, and root vegetables, for example, are kept fresh through innovative storage technologies so we can enjoy
There’s a plethora of Ontario meat and poultry in our grocery stores, butcher shops, farmers’ markets, and independent retailers, as well as a wide variety of eggs and dairy products — milk, cheese, cream, butter, yogurt, and ice cream — made from 100 per
Ontario’s indoor produce sector provides tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, strawberries, and greens. Many frozen fruits and vegetables are also grown in Ontario, and local wineries, cideries, meaderies, breweries, and distilleries use Ontario-grown ingredients like fruits, hops, and grains.
So, what’s the best way to buy and support local?
First of all, shop at local stores, on-farm markets, and farmers’ markets. Websites and product locators can connect you with local markets, shops, farms, and even home delivery companies that carry Ontario products.
Many grocery stores also proudly carry Ontario- or Canadian-made items — watch for signage, logos, and symbols that indicate products’ origins. Farmers' Markets Ontario — seasonal and year-round markets near you Agritourism Ontario — farm-direct sales
• Ontario Sheep Farmers — lamb and wool Ontario Beef — beef Ontario Pork — pork
• Pick Ontario — locally grown flowers. Look for logos
Keep an eye out for different logos that will help identify locally grown or made food and farm products.
• Foodland Ontario — Fresh product, dairy, meat and grains Blue cow logo — 100% Canadian dairy
• Ontario and Canada beef — locally raised beef
• Egg Quality Assurance or red maple leaf — farmfresh eggs Ontario pork — Ontario pork products
• Ontario turkey — Ontario-raised turkey
• Ontario chicken — fresh Ontario chicken Pick Ontario — Ontario-grown flowers
On processed foods, “Product of Canada” means made in Canada with Canadian ingredients, while “Made in Canada” means that final processing took place in Canada — sometimes with local ingredients and sometimes with a mix of domestic and imported ingredients.
Ontario farmers are strong believers in encouraging everyone to buy local, Ontario-made products. When you do, you’re not just buying what we produce, you’re also supporting Homegrown Ontario communities, families, and jobs — and we appreciate it.
ONTARIO’S FARMERS TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT WE CAN PRODUCE RIGHT ACROSS OUR BEAUTIFUL PROVINCE.
