Come Behind the Scenes
Tour Chalo’s
Coffee Roasters.
Ever wondered what happens inside a working coffee roastery? Come visit us in Pickering and get a behind-the-scenes look at where specialty coffee is roasted, packed and prepared every day.
You’ll tour our roastery, meet the team behind Chalo’s, check out our equipment and learn about who we are, where our coffee comes from, and what makes our approach different.
And yes! We’d be happy to brew you any cup from our current selection.
Three ways to visit … more to come!
Pick Your Experience
Free · 30 min
Roastery Tours
A casual introduction to Chalos and the world of specialty coffee.
$40 · 2 hours
The Bean Experience Tour
An immersive journey of specialty coffee from farm to cup.
Free · 60 min
Inside the Blend Tasting
An intimate tasting of our signature Wicked Espresso blend.
Roastery Tours
Tours are a casual introduction to Chalo’s and the world of specialty coffee.
They’re perfect for coffee lovers, families, small groups, community organizations and anyone curious about what happens inside a local coffee roastery.
Advance booking is appreciated.
The Bean Experience
From the mountains of Colombia to
Your Morning Cup.
Coffee is one of the world’s most fascinating agricultural products, yet most people know very little about the incredible journey it takes before it reaches their cup.
Join us for The Bean Experience, an immersive, behind-the-scenes journey through the world of specialty coffee.
This interactive experience follows coffee every step of the way—from growing and harvesting cherries on our family farm in Colombia, to processing, importing, roasting, and finally brewing an exceptional cup.
Along the way you’ll discover how origin, altitude, variety, processing, and roasting all influence flavour.
Most importantly, you’ll taste the difference for yourself.
During this experience you’ll:
Depending on the day, you may even have the opportunity to watch coffee roasting in action.
Looking for a Private Experience?
Have a group of 6 or more? Book a private Bean Experience exclusively for your group. Whether you’re planning a team outing, celebrating a special occasion, entertaining clients, or simply gathering a group of coffee-loving friends, we’ll create a memorable and interactive experience tailored just for you.
Contact us to learn more about private bookings and available dates.
Inside the Blend Tasting
Wicked Espresso
Ever wondered what makes our Wicked Espresso so… wicked?
Join us at Chalo’s Coffee Roasters for an intimate, behind-the-scenes tasting experience where we’ll uncover the magic behind our signature espresso blend.
Taste each coffee on its own before experiencing how they come together to create Wicked. Along the way, we’ll explore origin, terroir, processing, roasting, and blending. We’ll also brew it three ways so you can experience just how versatile one exceptional blend can be.
Whether you’re new to specialty coffee or a seasoned coffee lover, you’ll leave seeing your favourite espresso in a whole new way.
What You’ll Experience
- Taste and learn what each bean contributes to the blend
- Discover how origin, terroir, process and roast shape flavour
- Experience Wicked Espresso as espresso, drip coffee, and pour over
- Ask questions and talk coffee with our team of experts
Spaces are limited to keep the experience personal and interactive. If this session is full, contact us to find out when the next one will be held.
