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about the colombian coffee bar & roastery- glenora

tucked into glenora on 134th street, the colombian coffee bar & roastery does what good independents do best: they give a damn about your cup. that 4.7-star rating from 850 reviews didn't happen by accident. it happened because someone cares enough to dial in each shot, because the beans get roasted in small batches, because regulars know they'll taste the difference between tuesday's brew and friday's. this isn't the place for burnt corporate coffee or baristas who treat espresso like a chore. walk in and you'll smell the beans before you see the counter. the hiss of steam, the gentle thump of grounds being knocked from the portafilter. these sounds matter here. edmonton has plenty of coffee shops, but places that actually roast their own beans with intention? much rarer. the colombian name hints at origin respect, and that shows in cups that taste like someone took time to understand what coffee can be when it's done right.

edmonton, canada

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