Cafe Brossard

What Cafe Brossard does

Café Brossard is a privately held, family-owned specialty coffee roaster headquartered in Montreal, Québec, founded in 1954. The company roasts and distributes a broad portfolio of coffees (whole bean, ground, capsules, Keurig 2.0 compatible dosettes, instant), teas (black, green, herbal), and accessories, with a product range spanning its flagship Café Brossard line, Les Remarquables specialty collection, and sub-brands Moretto, La Courtisane, and Four O'Clock. Its core technology centers on master-roaster expertise (maîtres-torréfacteurs) producing diverse-origin Arabica blends with chemical-free water decaffeination, supported by an in-house factory (Notre Usine) and FSSC22000 food safety certification. A proprietary online "Mélange personnalisé" configurator allows customers to select bean origin, roast level, grind type, and blend ratios for custom coffee.

The business operates dual go-to-market motions. On the consumer side, an e-commerce storefront at cafebrossard.com sells DTC across Canada, with free shipping on 10+ lb orders in Quebec and same-day Montreal processing. On the enterprise side, a B2B field sales motion targets offices, restaurants, hotels, and institutions (HRI), offering bulk supply, professional equipment installation/maintenance, and a full private-label program enabling corporate clients to commercialize branded coffee products. Revenue streams span one-time product sales (consumer), recurring supply contracts (corporate), and private-label production. Pricing is pay-as-you-go unit pricing across tiers ranging from ~$3 (tea filters/accessories) to ~$62.50 (5-lb espresso formats). Marketing relies on email newsletter, content (Café 101), blog/news, social media, and community sponsorships. The company remains founder/family-controlled with no external investors, no subsidiaries, and no public M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Cafe Brossard

Legal name

Café Brossard

Website

https://cafebrossard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Café Brossard is a family-owned specialty coffee roaster founded in 1954 in Montreal, Canada. It roasts and distributes coffee, capsules, tea, and accessories to individual consumers via e-commerce and to offices, restaurants, and hotels via B2B field sales, including private-label manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Coffee capsules pods
• Private label coffee
• Office coffee services
• Tea and tisanes

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Coffee & Tea Sales: Cafe Brossard sells a wide range of roasted coffees, teas, herbal infusions, capsules, and single-serve pods (Keurig 2.0 compatible) directly to individual consumers via its e-commerce website. Products are available in various formats (whole bean, ground, capsules, instant, sous-vide). Pricing varies by product line, with standard per-unit and bulk (5-lb) options.
2. Corporate/B2B Coffee Services: The company provides customized coffee supply services to businesses including offices, restaurants, hotels, and institutions (HRI sector). Services encompass product supply, private-label brand creation, and equipment installation and maintenance. This is a recurring B2B revenue stream driven by long-term commercial relationships.
3. Private Label Production: Cafe Brossard offers private-label coffee programs for businesses wishing to market their own branded coffee blends. This generates revenue through product development, branding, and packaging services for corporate clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cafe Brossard roasts and packages specialty coffees, single-serve capsules, and Keurig 2.0-compatible dosettes for sale to individual consumers through its e-commerce site. The company also supplies offices, restaurants, hotels, and institutions with roasted coffee, custom blends, and equipment services, and produces private-label coffee for partner brands. Its portfolio is complemented by loose-leaf teas, herbal tisanes, and accessories sold under the Café Brossard flagship brand plus the Les Remarquables, Moretto, La Courtisane, and Four O'Clock sub-brands.

Product overview

Café Brossard is a specialty coffee and tea retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on roasted coffee products and teas. The core offering includes single-serve capsules (Le Matador, Le Funambule, Le Maestro, L'Affranchi), Keurig 2.0 compatible dosettes/pods in multiple varieties (Velouté, Corsé, Colombie noir, Mélange Déjeuner, Mélange Français, Décaféiné), and whole bean/ground coffees including specialty coffees (St-Louis, Ste-Béatrice, Sir Laurier) and espresso blends (Espresso Romano, Espresso Noir, Espressimo, Espresso Européen, Espresso Cremo-Bar, Espresso Bar, Espresso Mi-Noir, Espresso Double). The Mélange personnalisé tool enables customers to create custom blends by selecting coffee type, origin, roast level, and grind. Complementing the coffee line is a full tea and tisane range including loose-leaf teas (Ceylan, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Sencha, Gunpowder), branded collections (Four O'Clock, La Courtisane), and organic/fair-trade certified options. Accessories (filters, descalers, cups) and corporate services (H.R.I. services, private label brand creation, in-house manufacturing) extend the offering. The company operates with FSSC22000 food safety certification and positions itself as a family business with 70 years of roasting expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Remarquables: A collection of 7 remarkable coffee varieties including L'Affranchi, Le Zénith, Le Maestro, Le Funambule, Le Marathon, and Le Bouquet.
• Moretto
• La Courtisane
• Four O'Clock

Products and services

• Café Brossard Capsules (Le Matador, Le Funambule, Le Maestro, L'Affranchi) Single-serve coffee capsules from the Café Brossard flagship capsule line, including water-decaffeinated variants. Sold directly to consumers via the e-commerce site starting at $7.49 per box.
• Keurig 2.0 Compatible Dosettes Single-serve pods compatible with Keurig 2.0 brewing systems, available in multiple varieties (Velouté, Corsé, Colombie Noir, Mélange Déjeuner, Mélange Français, Décaféiné à l'eau, Thé Vert, Thé Noir, Java Moka Gourmet). Sold in boxes of 24 cups.
• Specialty Origin Coffees (St-Louis, Ste-Béatrice, Sir Laurier) Specialty single-origin and curated coffees with distinctive flavor profiles (e.g., St-Louis with Ethiopian Sidama and Colombian Huila origins and notes of wild berries and candied fruit; Ste-Béatrice with chocolate, caramel, and citrus; Sir Laurier as decaffeinated specialty coffee).
• Espresso and Mélange Blends (5-lb bulk bags) Bulk 5-lb espresso blends for foodservice and heavy home users, including Espresso Romano, Espresso Noir, Espresso Mi-Noir, Espresso Bar, Espresso Cremo-Bar, Espresso Européen, Espressimo, Espresso Double, Mélange Maison Corsé, Mélange Maison Velouté, Mélange Français, Mélange Moka-Crème, and Libanais Noir. Priced from approximately $62.50 per 5-lb bag.
• Les Remarquables Specialty Coffee Collection A collection of remarkable specialty coffees including L'Affranchi, Le Zénith, Le Maestro, Le Funambule, Le Marathon, Le Bouquet, Le Montagnard, Le Forestier, Le Pêcheur, L'Apiculteur, and Le Botaniste, offered across Café Brossard capsule and bean formats.
• Bio-Equitable Organic Coffees Organic and fair trade certified coffees including Bio-Équitable Mexicain Brun and Bio-Équitable Mexicain Corsé, grown without pesticides or herbicides and certified by Québec Vrai.
• Moretto Italian-Style Coffee Sub-brand Premium Italian-style coffee sub-brand including Moretto-Milano and 100% Colombien varieties, available in dosette format, with robust woody aromas typical of Italian-style roasts.
• Mélange Personnalisé (Custom Blend Service) Online custom-blend configurator letting customers select coffee type (regular, decaffeinated, fair trade, organic fair trade), origin, roast level (black, mid-black, brown), and grind type (Turkish, Melitta, Espresso, Filter, Bodum, Percolator, whole bean, or custom grind numbers 0–48). Customers can combine two different coffees with adjustable ratios.
• Café Brossard Loose-Leaf Teas (Ceylan, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Jasmin) Loose-leaf and sachet black and green teas including Thé noir Brossard Ceylan (Sri Lanka origin), Thé Brossard Déjeuner anglais (Sri Lanka/India/Kenya), Thé Brossard Earl Grey (with natural bergamot), and Thé Brossard Fleur & Jasmin (Chinese green tea with jasmine).
• Four O'Clock Sub-brand Teas Organic and fair-trade tea line including Four O'Clock Thé Vert, Thé Déjeuner Anglais, and Thé Earl Grey, available in 20-sachet, 6x20-sachet, and 80-sachet formats.
• La Courtisane Tisanes (Herbal Infusions) Herbal infusion collection including Camomille, Menthe Givrée, Bleuet, Canneberge, Verveine, Citron, Fleurs de Tilleul, Fruit de la Passion, Mûres Sauvages, and Douceur Nocturne, sold in various formats from approximately $4 per unit.
• Organic and Fair-Trade Teas and Tisanes Organic fair-trade teas and tisanes including Tisane rooibos chai Biologique Équitable, Thé noir earl grey Biologique Équitable, Tisane camomille citronnelle Biologique Équitable, and Thé vert décaféiné Biologique Équitable.
• Corporate Coffee Services (H.R.I.) B2B coffee supply and equipment services for offices, restaurants, bistros, hotels, and institutions (HRI), including professional installation, maintenance, and repair of coffee equipment, with recurring supply contracts.
• Private Label Brand Creation Service End-to-end private-label coffee production for partner businesses commercializing coffee under their own brand, including custom blend formulation, packaging, labeling, and branding support.
• Contract Roasting and Manufacturing (Notre Usine) In-house roasting and packaging services leveraging large production capacity, master roaster expertise, and FSSC22000 food safety certification, available to corporate partners requiring contract manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free shipping on orders of 10+ pounds of coffee within Quebec
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fondation Maison ThéâtreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Cafe Brossard has been involved with the Fondation Maison Théâtre, a theater presenter specializing in performing arts for children and youth, for several years. The company contributed to a 2017 fundraising campaign that enabled two classes from a disadvantaged school in Montreal to attend a live theater experience. The partnership supports youth development through arts exposure and community engagement. Cafe Brossard's involvement is framed as corporate social responsibility and community support rather than a commercial business arrangement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bridgehead Coffee: Ottawa-based specialty coffee roaster founded in 1984, offering fair-trade and organic coffees, operating retail cafés and wholesale supply. Comparable as a Canadian specialty roaster with similar heritage and multi-channel distribution.
• Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters: Calgary-based specialty coffee roaster focused on single-origin and competition-grade coffees, serving retail, wholesale, and online customers across Canada. Comparable as a quality-focused Canadian specialty roaster with similar B2B and D2C motions.
• Van Houtte: Montreal-based coffee roaster founded in 1899 with deep Quebec heritage, single-serve K-Cup production, B2B coffee services, and a specialty retail footprint — the closest geographic and product-line comparable to Cafe Brossard.
• Kicking Horse Coffee: Canadian specialty coffee roaster (Invermere, BC) selling whole bean and ground coffee, organic/fair-trade lines, and Keurig-compatible pods across Canada and the US — a directly comparable specialty roaster competing in similar D2C and retail channels.
• JJ Bean Coffee Roasters: Vancouver-based specialty coffee roaster and café chain founded in 1996, roasting in-house and supplying wholesale accounts. Comparable as a Canadian specialty roaster with both retail café and wholesale B2B operations.
• 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters: Vancouver-based specialty coffee roaster supplying premium beans to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across Canada. Comparable as a Canadian single-origin specialty roaster serving B2C and B2B with a similar in-house roasting model.

Broad incumbents

• Keurig Dr Pepper: US/Canadian beverage conglomerate owning the Keurig single-serve platform, Timothy's and Van Houtte coffee brands, and a national pod distribution system. Competes with Cafe Brossard's dosette and capsule products and dominates the at-home single-serve category.
• Lavazza: Italian global coffee company with a broad portfolio across retail, foodservice, and capsule systems (including its proprietary Lavazza A Modo Mio platform). Comparable as a roaster competing across retail, HRI, and capsule channels internationally.
• Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group: Global coffee manufacturer and roaster operating multiple brands (Chock full o'Nuts, Hills Bros., Kauai) across retail and foodservice. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes with Cafe Brossard's wholesale/HRI and private-label offerings.
• Nestlé Nespresso: Global premium single-serve coffee brand with a vertically integrated machine and proprietary capsule system. Competes with Cafe Brossard's capsule line (Le Matador, Le Funambule, Le Maestro, L'Affranchi) for premium at-home coffee occasions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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