Coffee is part of the workday for most Canadians. According to the Coffee Association of Canada, 71% of Canadian adults drank a coffee beverage the day before they were surveyed in winter 2025. That makes office coffee one of the simplest, most-used perks you can offer. Here's how to set up a better coffee program for your Ottawa office, without overspending.
Why office coffee matters
- It's used every day. Few perks get used as often as the coffee machine.
- It keeps people in the office. Good coffee on site means fewer trips out and more time together.
- It impresses clients. Offering a visitor a genuinely great coffee says a lot about your business.
- It's a small cost. Even premium beans cost far less per cup than a café.
With the Coffee Association of Canada reporting that eight in ten Canadians have noticed coffee prices rising, a good coffee setup at work is a perk your team will actually notice.
What does office coffee cost per cup?
Specialty whole bean coffee is surprisingly affordable once you break it down. A 340g bag makes about 18 cups. Even at retail prices, Sola works out to roughly $1.33 to $1.67 a cup, and wholesale pricing for businesses brings that down further.
Compare that to sending your team out for coffee at $4 to $6 a cup, and fresh beans in the office pay for themselves quickly.
Choosing the right office coffee setup
Drip or batch brewer
The best value for most offices. One pot serves many people, and a medium-dark roast like Bold Rush keeps everyone happy.
Keurig with reusable pods
Many offices already have a Keurig. Swapping disposable pods for reusable K-cup filters filled with fresh coffee improves the taste and cuts waste. Use a medium grind and a medium-dark or dark roast.
Espresso machine
Great for teams who love lattes. A low-acid dark roast like Midnight Club holds up beautifully to milk.
What to look for in an Ottawa office coffee supplier
- Freshness: ask when the coffee was roasted. Fresh beans taste dramatically better.
- Local delivery: a local roaster can deliver quickly and reliably.
- Flexibility: no long contracts, easy to adjust quantities as your team grows.
- Grind options: whole bean or ground to match your machine.
- Quality: traceable, single-origin coffee rather than anonymous commodity blends.
Sola wholesale coffee for Ottawa businesses
Sola supplies fresh, single-origin coffee to Ottawa offices, dealerships and businesses. Every order is roasted on Monday and delivered locally, so your team always has fresh coffee.
- Roasted every Monday in Ottawa
- Local delivery
- Whole bean or ground for your equipment
- Four single origins, from light to dark
- Ask about our offer for new business partners
Request wholesale pricing for your office
Coffee for client and holiday gifts
Coffee also makes an easy, appreciated gift for clients and staff. See our guide to coffee gifts in Canada, or contact us through the wholesale page about corporate gifting.
Frequently asked questions
How much coffee does an office need?
It depends on your team, but a 340g bag makes about 18 cups. An office of 10 people drinking one cup each a day uses roughly three bags a week.
What is the best coffee for an office?
A balanced medium-dark roast is the safest choice for a mixed group, because it works in drip, Keurig and espresso machines and appeals to most tastes.
Can we use fresh coffee in our Keurig?
Yes. Use reusable K-cup filters with a medium grind, and don't pack the grounds down.
Do you deliver office coffee in Ottawa?
Yes. Sola delivers locally in Ottawa right after our Monday roast.
Is there a minimum order for wholesale?
Reach out through our wholesale page and we'll set up a plan that fits your office.