Our Approach
At French Press, we care about where things come from — and how they make you feel. That’s why we roast our own coffee in-house, whip our hot chocolate from Belgian chocolate and local milk, and bake fresh every morning.
Our café menus rotate with the seasons, and always feature comforting favourites like sticky buns, lemon tarts, carrot cake, and daily muffins — many of which have gluten-free options.
We believe in craft without pretension. Warmth over trendiness. And quality that speaks for itself.
Jeremy
Founder / Head Roaster
The coffee journey started on tour — as a professional violist. Life on the road had lost its shine, so Jeremy opened his first café in 2000 in Huddersfield, UK. A few years (and a second café) later, he began roasting his own beans under the name Bean Brothers Coffee Company.
Over the next two decades, Jeremy dove deep into specialty coffee: educating at universities, judging national barista comps, and writing for industry publications. In 2017, he relocated with his Canadian wife Hannah and their kids to Qualicum Beach, bought the French Press café, and (not surprisingly) brought the roaster with him. French Press Coffee Roasters was born — and the rest is still brewing.
Jessica
Barista
Jessica leads our coffee training program, working closely with both our in-house team and wholesale partners to keep quality high and consistency dialed. When she’s not pulling shots or fine-tuning recipes, she’s painting, sketching, and studying Japanese. Ask her about her latest art project — or her favourite brew method.