Elpida Café & Roastery
14 The Queensway S L4P1Y7 Keswick, ON, Canada

Thank you everyone! We have now been nominated in 8 categories for the Reader's Choice Awards! https://www.yorkregion.com//busin/elpida-cafe-and-roastery The nomination period ends on December 27th, and voting will begin early 2021. Make sure to nominate/vote for your favourite local businesses!

A reminder that we will only be open for 2 more days before we are closing up for the holidays! Drop by for a drink, last minute gift, or to stock up on coffee or tea, by Thursday December 24th at 2:00 pm! The cafe will remain closed from Friday December 25th to Monday January 4th. For some much needed rest

This week, $5 from EVERY pound of coffee purchased will be donated to @georgina.food.pantry! We are open until Thursday December 24th! (when we are closing early - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm) This has been a trying year for so many, the Food Pantry, like many others, needs our support - to continue providing food to those in need ... *We are still accepting additional monetary donations. #georginacommunityfoodpantry #wereallinthistogether #thankyougeorgina #elpidacafe

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Winner's! Last night, the winners were chosen, by the spin of a wheel! If your name is listed below and you haven't yet checked your inbox, now's the time! ... WINNERS: Amanda Calmus - Elpida Café & Roastery - Coffee lovers gift basket with gift certificate Michelle Harrison - Artistic Approach Studio - Four hand-painted signs Debbie Woloshyn - Cakes by Jez - gift basket filled with goodies Darlene Bazinet - That's A Wrap Georgina - $50 giftcard Jen Leclair - Shep's Hair Boutique - $65 gift certificate Lynda Gallagher - R.I.S Natural Healing - self care gift basket Stacey Simpson - Hellier House Creations - custom beanie and infinity scarf Deborah Hester-Kocot - Make It Epic Custom Printing - Two custom tshirts Lisa Battaglia Amato - JJF Cartography Co - Framed Lake Simcoe Map Jessica Gillespie - NomNom Edibles - $50 giftcard Hilarie Mae - Hiveshare - honey related goodies Deborah Stephanie - Auntie M's Closet - $50 gift certificate Congratulations everyone!!! The prizes (where applicable) will be available to pick up from the cafe!

We're now restocked on hot chocolates packs for stocking stuffers! Available in 3 varieties: - Regular Hot Chocolate - White Hot Chocolate... - Dark/Vegan Hot Chocolate Each pack is $5.99 - Includes 5 packets, to make a small cup #hotchocolateforchristmas #mmmchocolate #shoplocalthischristmas #elpidacafe

Drop by the cafe to enjoy a free drink, courtesy of the generous Jennifer Jones Team! Starting from now until the money runs out!

Our coffee is now an add-on for Food Baskets with ClearWater Farm Ontario! Clearwater Farm, located in Willow Beach, is an educational farm, which provides opportunities for kids to explore the natural world. As well as organically grown produce in food baskets! Their Basket Program provides weekly deliveries of local food to the Greater Toronto Area, Georgina and Georgian Bay areas! Visit their website to find out more. https://clearwaterfarm.ca/our-food-programs/

Who doesn't love coffee and doughnuts? NomNom Edibles is baking small batch dougnuts with our coffee for their September Menu!

Who doesnt love coffee and doughnuts? NomNom Edibles is baking small batch dougnuts with our coffee for their September Menu!

What's better with a Iced Vanilla Matcha than a Matcha Shortbread Pinwheel?! *Gluten Free & Vegan!

Calling all chocolate lovers! THE TUXEDO FRAPPÉ This not-too-sweet decadent creation takes the classic "cookies & cream" flavors to a whole new level.... A rich and refreshing dark chocolate frappé layered with fudge and whipped cream, and topped with chocolate sandwich cookie crumbles and more chocolate drizzle! Limited time only!!! #tuxedofrappe #darkchocolate #sooooooooogood #limitedtime #elpidacafe #supportlocal

Calling all chocolate lovers! THE TUXEDO FRAPP This not-too-sweet decadent creation takes the classic "cookies & cream" flavors to a whole new level.... A rich and refreshing dark chocolate frapp layered with fudge and whipped cream, and topped with chocolate sandwich cookie crumbles and more chocolate drizzle! Limited time only!!! #tuxedofrappe #darkchocolate #sooooooooogood #limitedtime #elpidacafe #supportlocal

Love coffee and candles?! We now have coffee infused candles from @shepsnaturalcreations! Made with our coffee grinds, beeswax, shea butter and essential oils! Cinnamon Coffee... Vanilla Coffee Vanilla Cinnamon Coffee Vanilla Peppermint Coffee #coffeecandles #naturalbeeswaxcandles #locallymade #shepshairstudio #elpidacafe #shoplocal

Were now open for dine-in However, seating is limited, with only 2-4 people per table inside, up to 5 outside. You may call ahead or reserve a table online at www.elpidacafe.com/menu.... *Masks are still mandatory indoors, but you are free to remove when at your table of course

Hello everyone! Many of you know Phase 3 has officially started in Georgina, but we arent quite ready to open up for dine-in just yet Weve had to rearrange our cafe for previous phases (due to our limited space and location of our prep area) ... Before we can offer dine-in again, we have to rearrange the layout and install proper measures for distancing inside (as people take off their masks to eat/drink) And finish preparing procedures for maintaining sanitation within the cafe and washrooms, continuously And we need a little more time to get everything ready So for the moment we are staying as pick-up/take-out only We will keep you updated!

We're now open for dine-in However, seating is limited, with only 2-4 people per table inside, up to 5 outside. You may call ahead or reserve a table online at www.elpidacafe.com/menu.... *Masks are still mandatory indoors, but you are free to remove when at your table of course

Hello everyone! Many of you know Phase 3 has officially started in Georgina, but we aren't quite ready to open up for dine-in just yet We've had to rearrange our cafe for previous phases (due to our limited space and location of our prep area) ... Before we can offer dine-in again, we have to rearrange the layout and install proper measures for distancing inside (as people take off their masks to eat/drink) And finish preparing procedures for maintaining sanitation within the cafe and washrooms, continuously And we need a little more time to get everything ready So for the moment we are staying as pick-up/take-out only We will keep you updated!

Purple Rain Iced Tea Made with a blend of Butterfly peaflower, hibiscus, raspberries, apple, lemon... a delicious fruity twist to your typical iced tea! ... Watch this purple-blue tea change its hue with lemonade or a splash of lemon juice *This can be unsweetened/sugar free #PurpleRainIcedTea #PurpleLemonade #changeshues #GenuineTea #ElpidaCafeandRoastery

If youve been by the cafe in the past couple of days, you will have noticed some new art pieces on the walls! For the month of July well be featuring the works of Ellen Downe! Her line of arylic/oil paintings, Lake Simcoe Sunsets, features local scenes of Lake Simcoe in vibrant hues ... You can find more information about Ellen and her artwork at reflectionsfromtheartistsgarden.weebly.com #artistofthemonth #supportlocalartists #lakesimcoesunsets #elpidacafe #georgina

Cold Brew! - Strong coffee brewed cold Available by the cup or 1 L mason jar. Drink it on its own, with a splash of cream, milk, sugar, flavouring... make it your way! ... Some Benefits of Cold Brew: - Stronger flavour since its made as a concentrate and is not over-diluted when adding ice or cold wated - A larger caffeine intake due to the amount of coffee grinds used - It has a smoother flavour profile, with less acidity (easier on the stomach) *Now also available at the Queensway Marketplace (1 L jars)! #ColdBrew #CoffeeBrewedCold #StrongCoffeeLessAcidity #QueenswayMarkpetplace #ElpidaCafeandRoastery

If you've been by the cafe in the past couple of days, you will have noticed some new art pieces on the walls! For the month of July we'll be featuring the works of Ellen Downe! Her line of arylic/oil paintings, Lake Simcoe Sunsets, features local scenes of Lake Simcoe in vibrant hues ... You can find more information about Ellen and her artwork at reflectionsfromtheartistsgarden.weebly.com #artistofthemonth #supportlocalartists #lakesimcoesunsets #elpidacafe #georgina

Happy Canada Day from us at Elpida! Have a wonderful safe day with those you love Were open today until 2:00 pm ... #HappyCanadaDay #MapleFrapp #CanadaCookies #FromElpidawithLove #ElpidaCafe

Well be open for Canada Day! From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Feel free to drop by for some Canada Themed cookies, or our new Maple Frapp - made with Ontario Maple Syrup! ... #HappyCanadaDay #CanadaProud #MapleFrapp #CanadianMapleSyrup #ElpidaCafeandRoastery

Happy Canada Day from us at Elpida! Have a wonderful safe day with those you love We're open today until 2:00 pm ... #HappyCanadaDay #MapleFrappé #CanadaCookies #FromElpidawithLove #ElpidaCafe

Love Maple Syrup? Maple Frapps will be on the menu for the month of July! Flavoured with Ontario Maple Syrup and topped with maple sugar flakes!... Maple leaf shaped sugar cookies will also be available while supplies last! #HappyCanadaDay #MapleFrapps #CanadianMapleSyrup #cakesbyjez #elpidacafeandroastery

We'll be open for Canada Day! From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Feel free to drop by for some Canada Themed cookies, or our new Maple Frappé - made with Ontario Maple Syrup! ... #HappyCanadaDay #CanadaProud #MapleFrappé #CanadianMapleSyrup #ElpidaCafeandRoastery

After selling out yesterday, these delicious graduation cap cookies have been restocked! Contact us to reserve yours! #happygraduation #gradcapcookies #cakesbyjez #elpidacafe

Love Maple Syrup? Maple Frappés will be on the menu for the month of July! Flavoured with Ontario Maple Syrup and topped with maple sugar flakes!... Maple leaf shaped sugar cookies will also be available while supplies last! #HappyCanadaDay #MapleFrappés #CanadianMapleSyrup #cakesbyjez #elpidacafeandroastery

Congratulations Graduates of 2020! Youve had quite the year. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter! Graduation Cap Sugar Cookies will be available at the cafe this week (Wed to Sun)! Made by @cakesbyjez! *Limited quantity available at one time, contact us for large orders.... #happygraduation #graduatesof2020 #youdidit! #cakesbyjez #elpidacafe

Congratulations Graduates of 2020! You've had quite the year. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter! Graduation Cap Sugar Cookies will be available at the cafe this week (Wed to Sun)! Made by @cakesbyjez! *Limited quantity available at one time, contact us for large orders.... #happygraduation #graduatesof2020 #youdidit! #cakesbyjez #elpidacafe

Is your dad a cookie lover? You can drop by the cafe for some Fathers Day Sugar Cookies or Decortaing Sets made by @cakesbyjez! Only available tomorrow, and over the next week (Wednesday to Sunday)!... #FathersDayWeek #Cookies #cakesbyjez #elpidacafe

Is your dad a cookie lover? You can drop by the cafe for some Father's Day Sugar Cookies or Decortaing Sets made by @cakesbyjez! Only available tomorrow, and over the next week (Wednesday to Sunday)!... #FathersDayWeek #Cookies #cakesbyjez #elpidacafe

Our coffee beans arrived and our shelves are fully stocked for Fathers Day! #coffeebeans #coffeeforfathersday #espresso #mediumroasts #darkroasts #lightroasts #blends #decaf #elpidacafeandroastery #shoplocal

Our coffee beans arrived and our shelves are fully stocked for Father's Day! #coffeebeans #coffeeforfathersday #espresso #mediumroasts #darkroasts #lightroasts #blends #decaf #elpidacafeandroastery #shoplocal

What makes Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee so special? Our JA coffee, sourced from Clifton Mount Coffee Estate, will be on sale until Saturday! Roasted in small batches, for pre-order contact us or order online: https://elpidacafe.com//jamacia-blue-mountain-coffee-clift

Our Father's Day Baskets have been added to the Facebook "Shop" Tab, including a new Coffee Bean + Burlap Sack Basket Option (limited quantities available).

Our Fathers Day Baskets have been added to the Facebook "Shop" Tab, including a new Coffee Bean + Burlap Sack Basket Option (limited quantities available).

We have a selection of items in our online store for Father's Day! Surprise Bags! A variety of gift baskets! Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee (on sale)!... Available for pick-up Thursday to Sunday Or for local delivery on Saturday (within the Keswick/Sutton areas) Visit https://elpidacafe.com/shop/ols/categories/fathers-day Or contact us to preorder *Most gift baskets include a wooden key chain made by Artistic Approach Studio!

We have a selection of items in our online store for Fathers Day! Surprise Bags! A variety of gift baskets! Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee (on sale)!... Available for pick-up Thursday to Sunday Or for local delivery on Saturday (within the Keswick/Sutton areas) Visit https://elpidacafe.com/shop/ols/categories/fathers-day Or contact us to preorder *Most gift baskets include a wooden key chain made by Artistic Approach Studio!

The winner of our anniversary gift basket is Erika B! Congratulations!!! You will be contacted shortly! Enjoy the goodies! #OneYearAnniversary #GiftBasket #elpidacafeandroastery

Gluten Free Pin Wheels and Chocolate Chip Cookies just arrived! And they are delicious! Made by @cakesbyjez *The pin wheels are also Vegan #GlutenFreeCookies #VeganCookies #CakesbyJez #ElpidaCafe #ShopLocal

Today is Shop Local Georgina Day! A lot of small businesses are struggling right now & need the communitys support more than ever. Consider finding a local business for all your shopping needs. Well get through this together You can visit shoplocalgeorgina.ca to find a... Directory of businesses in Georgina, with information of how they are currently operating. Shop local merchandise, including the tshirts we are sporting, keychains, car decals and more, is also available on the website for those interested #ShopLocalDay #SupportLocalBusinesses #WeWillGetThroughThisTogether #StayStrongGeorgina #ThankYouGeorgina

For our One Year Anniversary week, we'll be offering Birthday Cake Frappés! Only $3.00, all week long (Wednesday to Sunday)! *Naturally blue coloured* ... #OneYearAnniversary #BirthdayCakeFrappé #WhippedCreamandsprinkles #ElpidaCafe #SupportLocal

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY! We will be giving one ballot with every purchase this week (Wednesday to Sunday) for a draw for this large coffee & tea gift basket! Worth over $150!! ... The draw will be held on Monday June 15th! #OneYearAnniversary #giftbasket #coffeebeans #bloomingtea #genuinetea #elpidasoaps #coffeebeanchocolate #ElpidaCafe

Our favourite floral tea latté is now available iced! The Iced Blue Lavender Tea Latté With frothed milk for a foamy consistency!... #BlueLavenderTeaLatte #TryAnyLattéIced! #SupportLocal #AvailableforContactlessDelivery #ElpidaCafe

For our One Year Anniversary week, well be offering Birthday Cake Frapps! Only $3.00, all week long (Wednesday to Sunday)! *Naturally blue coloured* ... #OneYearAnniversary #BirthdayCakeFrapp #WhippedCreamandsprinkles #ElpidaCafe #SupportLocal

Today marks ONE year since we opened at 14 The Queensway South in Keswick! From community events, to great business partnerships, to winning Readers Choice Awards, to adjusting to buiness during a pandemic. What a year its been. Thank you to everyone who has supported us through this journey Stay tuned for news about a few things were doing to celebrate, tomorrow! ... #OneYearAnniversary #thankyoueveryone #MusicintheStreets #CountryFest #SuttonFair #SantaClausParade #OpenMicNights #smallbuinessesworkingtogether #GenuineTea #CakesbyJez #CornerHouseBistro #QueenswayMarketplace #LazyDaisyCafe #ReadersChoiceAwardWinners #supportlocal #elpidacafe

We're Updating our Store Hours! Now open on Wednesdays! And an hours earlier on Saturdays!

Shep's Hair Studio, just down the road from us, has reopened for retail! She has a great selection of self care items including shampoo, conditioners, colouring kits, bath bombs, essential oil roll ons, scrubs, face masks, handmade candles and so much more! Your purchases support not only Shep's Hair Studio but other small businesses including Hellier House Creations, RIS Natural Healing, and even us!... You may spot some of our coffee/tea soaps on the shelves or coffee/tea resin jewelry (which we are only selling through Shep's right now) Stop by between 10 am to 5 pm on Tuesday - Fridays, or 12 am to 4 pm on Saturdays. She would ask everyone visiting to wear a mask and use hand sanitizer when they enter. If you prefer to shop with a private appointment, contact her to arrange before or after hours!

Our favourite floral tea latt is now available iced! The Iced Blue Lavender Tea Latt With frothed milk for a foamy consistency!... #BlueLavenderTeaLatte #TryAnyLattIced! #SupportLocal #AvailableforContactlessDelivery #ElpidaCafe

Were Updating our Store Hours! Now open on Wednesdays! And an hours earlier on Saturdays!

Elderberry Hibiscus Soaps just came in! Based on our best selling lemonade They smell sooo good! Sweet, tart and fruity #handmadesoaps #elderberrylemonade #supportlocal #elpidacafe

Sheps Hair Studio, just down the road from us, has reopened for retail! She has a great selection of self care items including shampoo, conditioners, colouring kits, bath bombs, essential oil roll ons, scrubs, face masks, handmade candles and so much more! Your purchases support not only Sheps Hair Studio but other small businesses including Hellier House Creations, RIS Natural Healing, and even us!... You may spot some of our coffee/tea soaps on the shelves or coffee/tea resin jewelry (which we are only selling through Sheps right now) Stop by between 10 am to 5 pm on Tuesday - Fridays, or 12 am to 4 pm on Saturdays. She would ask everyone visiting to wear a mask and use hand sanitizer when they enter. If you prefer to shop with a private appointment, contact her to arrange before or after hours!

In support of Black Out Tuesday, as the Music Industry goes silent today, we will be doing a "Social Media Blackout" and wont be posting updates as planned. This is more important as We Stand for Love We Stand for Hope We Stand for Peace... We Stand for Unity We Stand for Diversity We Stand for Acceptance We Stand for Change We Stand Against Racism #BlackOutTuesday #SocialMediaBlackOut #WeStandForLove #GeorgeFloyd

We wanted to do more for our Frontline Workers who are working hard to keep us all safe during this time Partnering with Cakes by Jez we are now offering themed sugar cookies! $1 from each 2 pack of cookies sold will be donated to say thank you and show our support! #ThankYouFrontlineWorkers #StaySafe

Our rainbow of summer drinks is back! These are only a few of the iced drinks we have available!... - Iced Blue Lavender Tea Latt (new!) - Lemonade - Iced Vanilla Matcha - Fresh Brewed Iced Tea - Double Chocolate Frapp - Elderberry Lemonade - Order Online or Drop in for Pick-Up! www.elpidacafe.com/menu

Our Blonde Beginnings Light Roast Blend, right before we blend it! You can see the distinction between the coffee from 2 different countries of origin! #blondebeginnings #preblend #lightroasts #blendingcoffee #elpidacafeandroastery #shoplocal