Ontario coffee shops ranked among the world's best

Two Ontario cafés — Toronto’s Seven Mystery (41st) and Ottawa’s Little Victories (71st) — appear on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list announced Feb. 16 at CoffeeFest Madrid.

Two Ontario coffee shops were named to the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list announced on Feb. 16 at CoffeeFest Madrid. The ranking drew votes from over 800 professional judges covering more than 15,000 coffee shops worldwide. Three Canadian cafés made the list in total, including two in Ontario. The placements reflect the shops' approaches to roasting, sourcing and service as described in the report. Ranking details: - Seven Mystery (Toronto, Scarborough) is listed at 41st and is described as a roaster and wholesaler that emphasizes unique proprietary blends and education; the article notes it has won awards at the World Cup Tasters Championship and the Canadian Barista Championship. - Little Victories (Ottawa) is listed at 71st and is described as a small independent roaster that sources mainly through direct trade, roasts on a Loring machine, and highlights interior design and sustainability practices. - Three Canadian cafés appear on the list; British Columbia’s Nemesis Coffee placed 15th among them. - The top three cafés named were Onyx Coffee Lab (U.S.), Tim Wendelboe (Norway), and Alquimia Coffee (El Salvador). - The ranking process involved more than 800 professional judges voting on over 15,000 shops using a comprehensive rubric covering coffee quality, barista technique and sustainability. Summary: The inclusion of Seven Mystery and Little Victories highlights recognition of Ontario cafés in an international ranking. Undetermined at this time.