For coffee lovers in Toronto who value ethical sourcing, fresh small-batch roasting, and unforgettable flavour, Planet Bean Coffee is a name worth knowing. Roasted in Guelph, Ontario, this award-winning roaster has earned a reputation for crafting Fairtrade, organic, and responsibly sourced beans that make every cup tell a story.
Why Planet Bean Coffee Deserves Your Attention
- Ethical & Fairtrade: Since 1998, Planet Bean has been a licensed Fairtrade Canada roaster, ensuring farmers receive fair compensation and communities benefit from more equitable trade practices. (Planet Bean Coffee)
- Organic & Small-Batch Roasting: They roast on demand in small batches, meaning what you receive is fresher and more flavourful. (Planet Bean Coffee)
- Local Oregon Roots, Canadian Heart: Though their roastery is in Guelph, their reach extends across Ontario and into Toronto — making their ethically sourced coffee accessible to GTA dwellers. (Planet Bean Coffee)
So — how can you, in Toronto, get your hands on Planet Bean Coffee? Below are your best options.
Where Torontonians Can Buy Planet Bean Coffee
Planet Bean provides a “Where to Find Us” list on their website, and here’s what’s relevant for Toronto / surrounding areas. For the latest collection or to check where to buy coffee beans in Toronto, visit their website’s store locator section to find nearby retailers and cafés offering Planet Bean Coffee.
Retail Stores & Grocery Chains
You’ll find Planet Bean in various groceries and specialty stores across Toronto:
- Big Carrot (Danforth) — 348 Danforth Ave — bulk retail bags
- Big Carrot (Beaches) — 125 Southwood Drive — bulk retail
- Fiesta Farms — 200 Christie Street — retail bags
- Longo’s Maple Leaf Square — 15 York Street — retail bags
- Longo’s Bayview — 7355 Bayview — retail bags
- Longo’s Leaside — 93 Laird Drive — retail bags
- Longo’s York Mills — 808 York Mills Drive — retail bags
- Longo’s Liberty Village — 1100 King Street West — retail bags
- Longo’s Yonge & Sheppard — 4841 Yonge Street — retail bags
- Longo’s Bathurst — 9306 Bathurst Street — retail bags
- Longo’s Weston — 9200 Weston Road — retail bags
- Sunvalley Foods — 468 Danforth Road — retail bags
These locations offer retail bags (whole bean or ground) that you can bring home and brew. (Planet Bean Coffee)
Specialty & Local Shops
In addition to larger chains, there may be smaller specialty coffee shops or independent grocers carrying Planet Bean — it’s always worth asking your local café or independent grocer whether they can stock or order it for you.
Also, some stores that carry Planet Bean operate online or via delivery services, so even if your closest store doesn’t list it, they might be able to obtain it for you.
Online Ordering / Delivery Options
If none of the nearby physical stores are convenient, you can order directly:
- Planet Bean’s own online store (roasted to order, small batches)
- ECS Coffee stocks Planet Bean products and offers them through their online catalogue. (ECS Coffee)
- Instacart currently lists several Planet Bean whole bean coffee products for same-day delivery or pickup in many areas of Toronto. (Instacart)
Ordering online is a good fallback — especially if you want access to their full range of blends and single origins, or if local stock is limited.
Tips for Toronto Coffee Lovers Who Try Planet Bean
- Bring your preferred brew method — Many stores carry beans only. Choose a roast that matches your method (French press, espresso, pour-over, etc.).
- Ask staff for freshness date — Because Planet Bean roasts on demand, stock turnover might be slower in some retail stores.
- Start with a blend you like — For example, “Freedom Fighter” is one of their popular darker blends. (https://planetbeancoffee.com/collections/all)
- Support local cafés to carry it — If your favourite café doesn’t stock it yet, mention it! Local demand encourages them to bring in new roasters.