Can you introduce yourself, your company, and how you first heard about us?

My name is Amanda, and I’m part of the team behind Le Génie Bakery & Espresso, a Parisian-inspired café in downtown Toronto. Since 2020, we’ve focused on serving high-quality pastries and specialty coffee.

With a background in wine, our founder sees strong parallels between great wine and great coffee – both start with exceptional raw materials and skilled producers.

We discovered you through your work with coffee farmers and your focus on bean quality and consistency. That inspired us to bring your coffee to our customers as part of our commitment to quality and transparency.

How long have you been using our coffee, and what do you enjoy most about working with us?

We have been using Tim Wendelboe’s coffee for nearly a year, and it has become central to our focus on quality at Le Génie. We chose your coffee because we share a dedication to consistency, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

Your close work with farmers to source the finest beans reflects the way our team handcrafts every pastry on-site using the best ingredients. This shared philosophy, along with the reliability and clarity of your coffees, gives us full confidence in every cup we serve – whether it is a pour-over, espresso, or cold brew.

Do you have a favourite coffee from us?

Our favourite coffee is your Echemo from Ethiopia – a truly versatile offering that shines as espresso, pour-over, and cold brew. Its vibrant flavour profile combines bright fruit, gentle florals, and a touch of spice, with a smooth, refined finish.

Echemo pairs beautifully with our pastries, from buttery croissants to delicate pistachio Paris Brest, creating a balanced and memorable experience for our guests. It captures the same focus on quality and detail that defines both our brands.

For those in Toronto, we invite you to visit us at 382 Yonge Street to enjoy your coffees alongside our handmade pastries. We also offer your beans for retail, priced the same as in Norway – so guests can continue the experience at home.

Would you also like to collaborate with us?

Gain access to great coffee quality & customer service with ongoing support included. We are committed to keeping long term relationships with coffee producers and collaborators, as well as having full transparency across sourcing, pricing, and production.

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