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There’s gotta be good coffee out there somewhere! We’ve all likely said those words at one time or another. Canada’s specialty coffee community continues to impress me, but there are still so many roasters that fly under the radar. It’s why this blog exists! I believe strongly in sharing the stories of those coffee roasters.

One in particular here in Alberta, hailing from Sherwood Park (just outside of Edmonton) has quickly risen to becoming one of my favourites. Just spend a minute on their site, see the incredible producers they are sourcing coffee from, and you know you’re going to be enjoying some truly out-of-this-world coffee.

So of course I reached out to them, asked if I could share their story, and they were thrilled. So a huge thanks to Jeremy & Amanda for sharing the story of SOMEWHERE COFFEE CO. our Coffee Roaster of the Month for September 2025!

So great to get the chance to connect with you Jeremy and Amanda! Help our audience get to know you a bit better… What’s your personal backstory in coffee? How did you get started? What keeps you going in coffee?

Jeremy: Tyler! We are so honoured to be featured on your blog! We’re Jeremy and Amanda, the people behind Somewhere Coffee Co. Along with our two rescue dogs and our two-year-old son, we run a small roastery in Sherwood Park, Alberta. I didn’t come from a coffee background, but it’s been a passion of mine for over 10 years, and Somewhere along the way I pulled Amanda into the specialty coffee world with me. It all started back in 2014 when I ditched my Keurig for a cheap De’Longhi espresso machine. We were just experimenting at home and slowly upgrading gear, and that curiosity kept turning into something bigger.

Buying beans from specialty roasters opened my eyes to just how much variety and complexity coffee can have, and eventually I started roasting myself. My family and friends encouraged me to take it further, and late last year we opened our roastery. I’m a big believer in learning from others, so I studied with some well-known names in specialty coffee, Rob Hoos, Morten Münchow, and Scott Rao, and completed the first level of the Specialty Coffee Association’s Sustainability and Roasting courses. All of this has opened my eyes to how challenging and rewarding the coffee industry can be.

For Somewhere, I handle coffee sourcing and roasting. I want to find coffees that are unique, innovative, and presented in a way that aren’t typical of commodity coffee. It could be approachable and comforting or completely unusual and exciting. We also partner with companies who can share detailed information about the farms, the people, and the processes involved, because those details matter to us. I also take care of the coffee gear we sell online. I enjoy trying new equipment and we carry products that I have personally used, tested and enjoyed. This ranges from brewers to accessories, and we also add items based on customer requests. We also keep a range of price points so there’s something for everyone. We are always looking to expand in this area depending on our customers wants and needs.

Amanda: I came into coffee through Jeremy. I have been educated and blown away by the coffees he’s introduced me to. It really gave me an appreciation for the industry and got me excited to be part of it. For the business, I bring the creative side, like branding, design, and photography. My background in food photography has been a great fit and has really supported our business. I love making the coffees we bring in come to life visually, whether it’s on the bag, on social media, or through photography. Somewhere Coffee Co. is our family’s passion. We love sharing coffees we’re excited about and helping people discover something new.

Before we go much further, share with our readers what you’re drinking/enjoying these days when it comes to coffee! 

Amanda: Right now, I’m loving our Patio Bonito Natural. It’s juicy, full of grape and fruit notes, exactly the kind of profile I enjoy. Another favourite is our Chiroso P-16, which is one of the most interesting coffees we’ve ever had. On the cupping table, it has Gesha-like qualities, with notes of peach tea, floral, and mint. I am also a big fan of a good decaf. Great decaf can be hard to find, but we are working on bringing one into our lineup that is just as exciting as any of our other coffees.

Jeremy: I’m always tasting something new. We’re in the middle of selecting coffees for our next lineup, so there’s a mix of co-ferments, Gesha’s, and other interesting varietals on the go. Sampling and testing keep us curious of what’s out there and we always look forward to our new coffee releases. I also like to try coffee from other amazing roasters as part of our R&D and just for fun. Lately, I’ve been enjoying Doe and Fawn from the UK, Tim Wendelboe from Norway, and a few bags from Rogue Wave in Edmonton.

I am always fascinated in the origin story of how a roaster/cafe selects their name/brand, so help our readers to get to know the story behind the choice of your name. Why Somewhere Coffee Co? Is there a significance or symbolism about this for you?

Amanda: Somewhere Coffee Co. came from our belief that every coffee begins Somewhere. Every cup carries a story about a place, a farm, and the people who made it possible. We wanted our name to celebrate that, the farmers, the innovation, the dedication to their work. Sometimes the “Somewhere” is remote and almost invisible on the map, but that doesn’t make it less important. We love sharing those details and showing people that their coffee has a real origin. We try to share as much about the “Somewhere” as possible, right down to the map pin when we can. The journey from that farm to cup fascinates us, and we want to make those connections clear. It’s often a mystery for so many people. While some coffee companies like to keep things discreet, we like to brag. Our bags are all about the Somewhere. Hence the name Somewhere Coffee Co.

So, home for you is Sherwood Park, Alberta (just outside of Edmonton). While I know Calgary & Edmonton are supposed to have some sort of rivalry, the reality is both cities have incredible coffee scenes. So, share with our readers what you love about the specialty coffee culture in Edmonton.

Jeremy: Amanda and I are both from Edmonton. We grew up on the north side, moved to Whitecourt for a few years, then back to the south side of Edmonton, and now settling down into Sherwood Park. Edmonton has some excellent roasters and cafés, and there’s a growing appreciation for specialty coffee here. That said, there’s always room to grow. Our goal is to bring more education to the area and shine a light on what coffee can really be. We will soon be working alongside a café that shares our values and commitment to showcasing origin, as well as some of the most unique coffees. Together, we want to help more people experience the diversity and depth coffee offers.

I hear that there are some exciting things on the horizon for you as a company! Can you share more about what these are and when our readers can expect to see it all happen?

Amanda: Yes! We do! We are so very excited to be teaming up with Vicki and Heath from Gratitude Coffee. They’ve been wanting to expand their café, and we’ve been looking for a roasting space, so it’s the perfect timing and match. We have shared goals and values and believe we can grow stronger alongside each other. We have similar dreams and ambitions, and we admire their expertise in the coffee industry.

Jeremy: And with our new space, we also have a new roaster on order and being built. It is one that I haven’t seen in Canada, and we’re excited to share more about it soon, it’s a bit of a secret for now! We think it will be unique, and it will help us roast more efficiently and sustainably. Once we’re set up, we want to be transparent about our operations and host community events like classes and cuppings alongside Gratitude. One of our favourite things is sharing coffee through tasting, and we can’t wait to bring people into that experience.

I feel like we all desire to bring about positive change when it comes to specialty coffee. What would you like to see change—either locally or globally—when it comes to the specialty coffee space? How is Somewhere Coffee moving the needle towards this change?

Amanda: We want specialty coffee to be approachable. At markets, we meet people who have never tasted anything outside of their regular coffee, so offering samples is a great way to spark curiosity. Once someone tastes something different, they usually want to know more. That is when we tell the story, where the coffee came from, the farm, the people behind it, and the effort it takes to produce something special. Coffee has been so historically normalized that most people do not realize how much work and care goes into it. Sharing that context helps people understand why coffee is so much more valuable.

Jeremy: I think it is also important for our coffee company to look at the bigger picture. We try to stay aware of the entire coffee value chain, from innovative farming practices to equitable economic models to responsible governance and transparent storytelling. We choose sourcing partners who prioritize the same values we do. With “Somewhere” being in the company name, storytelling is a big part of making that value visible and appreciated by customers. We believe that when people know where their cup comes from and the real cost behind it, they naturally support higher-quality, more ethical coffee. Globally, the challenges are complex, but it starts with understanding. The more we can connect people to what is in their cup and why it matters, the stronger and more sustainable the coffee community could become.

In scrolling through your site, I see that you hold to four Core Values: Transparency, Quality, Sustainability, & Respect for Producers. While I know these can often be buzz words in the specialty coffee space, how are you as a company championing these values locally & globally?

Jeremy: They are buzz words! BUT they are also things we believe in. Transparency, Quality, Sustainability, and Respect for Producers are what help guide us in what we do. Transparency means showing who and where we source from and being open about how we roast. Quality starts with having and working with great partners and producers. Sustainability is challenging as a small business, but we try to make thoughtful choices. For example, our first bags were made from rice paper, a plant based renewable material. However, our new bags are fully recyclable, and we hope to setup a recycling program for them at the roastery. Finally, Respect for producers means working with importers and farmers who ensure fair pay and ability to share their story, so customers see the hard work behind their coffee.

I also noticed on your site that you source from some pretty incredible producers, and you offer some pretty wild/experimental coffees. What do you love about the innovation that many of these producers are bringing to the specialty coffee space? How can this help to support these producers?

Jeremy: Coming from a technology background, I love innovation, and I love that it is making its way into the coffee industry at origin. Producers are experimenting with new techniques all the time. Meeting people like Wilton Benitez, Producer of Paraiso 92 in Colombia, showed us how much is possible. Cherry sanitization, unique fermentation, and mechanical dryers are all innovative ideas in the industry. Others are co-fermenting coffee with local fruits to create new flavours which may have otherwise gone to waste. These innovations give farmers more tools to improve quality and earn more, and they keep things exciting for customers. Some coffees are not for everyone, but they can also be someone’s favourite. We like to bring in a variety to match different tastes while supporting producers who innovate.

Thanks so much for sharing your story! Here’s your chance to say anything else you want to. Go for it. Is there anything else our readers need to know?

Thank you so much for featuring us, Tyler! For a small roastery like ours, every bit of support means a lot. Please give us a follow-on Instagram and other platforms, this truly helps us grow! Follow along with us on our journey to open our roastery and bring in some amazing coffees. Thank you to those that already follow us and have ordered coffee. We are truly grateful for our customers and their feedback. We cannot wait to bring you more coffee from Somewhere that you will love!

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Contact Info:

web: www.somewherecoffee.ca
instagram: @somewhere.coffee.co
email: info@somewherecoffee.ca

Find their beans: If you’re looking to get your hands on some beans then definitely check out their web-store for what they’re currently roasting.  

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I just wanted to say a huge thanks again to Jeremy & Amanda at Somewhere Coffee for being a huge contributor to the specialty coffee community in Edmonton, but also across Alberta & Canada! Be sure to check out their site, and grab some coffee. 

-Tyler