Black Pearl Coffee - Beans - Winnipeg

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Location and Exterior: Exciting the car, instantly you smell a distinct smell of roasting coffee. the neighborhood seems a touch odd and maybe unsavoury to some, the building is well maintained, and very fitting in appearance. I felt comfortable going here. There was plenty of parking when I stopped here, and the was clearly marked reserved store parking. I was here on a Saturday. Interior: Smells of coffee. While small, it was organized very nicely. Lots of the product was behind the counter, which was fine. You can't really see much more than that. I was hoping to maybe catch a glimpse of some roasting equipment, but you can't see any of that from the front store. That's ok though. The staff: upon entering the store, I was instantly offered coffee. Very nice! The staff were great, and the one I was speaking with was able to make suggestions. Being new to the specialty coffee market, that's all I need right now. She was very polite, and the other fellow working seemed equally the same. I was there with my son, whom they made up a small sample of steamed milk for him. He was happy they didn't ignore him. The product: Before leaving, I purchased a latte. The price was reasonable. The latte was something I never tasted before. I'm not sure if there was any thing added to it, but it had a very unique flavor. I also had purchased some chocolate covered beans, which to my suprise tasted excellent, and very addicting. If you buy any, check your teeth after before going into public, you do end up looking like you drank a cup of coffee grounds. The coffee, I purchased a bag of the house blend, and a bag of an Ethiopian variety after doing some sort research on the internet prior to visiting. I have used the house blend in my Moka pot at home, which was very nice with milk. I have also used the Ethiopian coffee in my French press which I'm drinking as I type this review. Its also very good. The first thing I notice about the coffee is how much it blooms when I introduced water. I understand that's what you want to see, as it indicates the freshness of the roast. The negatives: there's no information on the bags that would really tell you when the coffee was roasted. This would be nice to know. I can only assume it was fresh. The physical location, within the Winnipeg, is not in an area of the city where you would commonly travel. Not a huge deal, I can understand this and accommodate when I'm in Winnipeg. Overall: really enjoyed it. Great place to go if you enjoy coffee. The experience alone is with it. I'm adding this as a place I shop for coffee.

I don't normally leave reviews, but this place needs it. I'm a lifelong daily coffee drinker, and this is hands down the best coffee I've ever had. The first time I went, the owner walked me through my tastes and preferences until he picked out what is still my favorite coffee I've ever had. I've been buying bags to give away to people I know just to spread the goodness around. If you're considering this place, go. It will not dissapoint.

I am a decaf-only coffee drinker, and after tying dozens of different brands of decaf, Black Pearl has, hands down, the best decaf coffee blends I have found. With Extremely friendly service, and quality fresh coffee, the price is more than worth it.

Let's put it this way, the black pearl is one of the few places that will get me into the northend. Without question this is a fantastic roasting shop that knows what they're doing. The rotation of products are such that there often something new to try and enjoy. The staff are absolutely lovely and always offer a shot of the house leftover, which is fantastic in it's own right. A pound of black pear has been a regular holiday gift for years.

I make my own espresso at home. I've visited more than 10 different places to buy fresh coffee beans during the pandemic years, and this place is the best. I would say, the price is amazingly reasonable compared to the quality of the beans, and the service is also lovely! I can make really good sturdy espresso shots with the coffee from this place. Happy that I finally find the place for my coffee!

Wonderful coffee. Wonderful service. Great prices for a quality product. Owner is cheerful and chatty and it always a great experience coming to the shop!

Amazing coffee. Try the Black Pearl Special Blend. Absolutely delicious. Hard to leave this store; aroma alone is worth a visit.