The Nut Coffee Shop has been a Maple Ridge favourite for over 12 years, known for small-batch roasting and a welcoming neighbourhood vibe. Walk in and you’ll notice the smell of fresh roast and the lineup of single-origin beans labelled by farm and roast date, a detail that tells you they pay attention to what’s in the cup.

They offer a focused menu that does what it does very well. Espresso drinks are pulled on a La Marzocco Linea, with house blends like “Maple Ridge Medium” and rotating single-origins from Colombia and Ethiopia. If you prefer drip, choose pour-over brewed to order in Chemex or V60. There’s also a selection of loose-leaf teas, cold brew on tap, and seasonal lattes such as the Nutcracker Hazelnut made with local hazelnut syrup. For food, look for daily-baked items: almond croissants, sunflower seed rye bread, and a savoury quiche that often sells out by noon.

The team are local coffee professionals, many certified through the Specialty Coffee Association barista courses, who will explain tasting notes without the jargon. Service is relaxed, efficient, and genuinely friendly; baristas remember regulars’ names and orders. The shop’s layout includes a light-filled front room with seating for about 28, plus a small patio on 224th Street for sunny days. Free Wi-Fi and accessible power outlets make it a practical spot for casual meetings or study sessions.

Maple Ridge chooses The Nut for the flavour and the community feel. They host monthly cuppings, partner with nearby bakeries and charities, and source dairy from a local organic supplier. People come back for consistent coffee, clear provenance, and the kind of neighbourhood hospitality that makes the Nut feel less like a business and more like a corner of the community.

Phone: 604-364-3311
Website: https://thenut.ca/