A local Edmonton coffee shop may just be one of Canada’s favourite businesses. Coffee Bureau, a mainstay on Jasper Avenue, and more recently in Wîhkwêntôwin, is known for its modest and cozy vibe, classic coffee, and providing Edmonton with bagels straight from Montreal. Husband and wife Peter West and Christane Tassinari opened the premier shop on 105 Street and Jasper Avenue in 2015 and expanded to the Mercury Block in Wîhkwêntôwin in 2024. The shop was recognized as one of the best in Canada. “I worked in urban planning but realized I could contribute more to urbanism with a coffee shop on a stretch of downtown that many at the time had written off for storefront businesses,” said West. “Coffee Bureau mixes elements of third wave coffee preparation with a more robust and traditional flavour profile.” Edmontonian Lauren Styles nominated Coffee Bureau for Canada’s Favourite Business 2026. The business that receives the most nominations will receive a $1,000 gift card. “The staff are so friendly. I moved away for two years and when I returned, they remembered my order and asked me about my life. It’s a true neighbourhood gem,” said Styles. “I think that they encompass old school café culture, with modern aesthetic, amazing coffee, and great customer service.” If Coffee Bureau wins, West said they will jazz up their outdoor furniture for their fenced-in patio area on Jasper Avenue. “Being nominated as Canada’s Favourite Local Business 2026 feels fantastic and I like to think it’s because we have made a genuine connection with our customers. And that feeling is mutual,” said West. “I think everyone can feel when the energy in a coffee shop is authentically fun.” DOSC, Audreys Books, Jack’s Burger Shack, El Furniture Warehouse, Black Pear Seafood Bar, Rosewood Foods and Hoang Long are among other Edmonton businesses nominated.
