Black Sheep Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Welland

'A pleasant surprise in the city.' After previewing investment properties in Welland, I needed a quick pick up before heading back to Toronto. I checked for 'espresso near me' on Google and found Black Sheep. Located right beside the Canal, I had no expectations of this cafe. As I walked in, I was welcomed by the friendly baristas and was pleasantly surprised by the space with its rustic & homey decor. A voluminous space with a section where a small band could play in the back (of course once Covid is done). Filled with its merchandise of Black Sheep gear, coffee accessories, and table lined house roasted coffee beans. I ordered a double espresso curious as to how their coffee would taste. Perfection. Thick crema, not too hot and only a hint of bitterness that normally accompanies the taste of espressos. Typically I would add a splash of milk to cut the bitterness, but I figured I'd forego the milk to really taste the espresso. No milk needed for this espresso. Local residents living in Welland are lucky to have a cafe like this. Most smaller towns/cities have the staple Tim Hortons or that 1 Starbucks, but it's not often that you have an independent cafe with diligent coffee enthusiasts that carefully craft a good espresso. Travelling through Welland, if you're looking for a great coffee/espresso, a quick bite, and welcoming greeting, do visit and support this local cafe. Thanks for the great experience 💯👍🏼 Definitely the Black Sheep in a world filled with bland and souless...

Best Coffee & Roaster in Niagara! Anytime anyone asks me where to find the best coffee around here, I tell them it's these guys. I like it so much I get a Bucket of Beans delivered to me every month so I can have it every day at home! Since I first went into the cafe, the Black Sheep family were so warm & welcoming, they're a crew that works really hard and you can tell really cares about the community. The cafe is just as welcoming a place to sit and have a cup in, though I'm often on the run grabbing one - they have a walk-up window if you're doing that too! You can get some fun gear & things inside too, MBS Candles are sold there and smell like a dream. Honestly, they're the kind of people you want to support in the region, real honest and lovely people, and their coffee is truly GOOD COFFEE. I've also been fortunate enough to collab with them on a couple things, and they themselves are great supporters of other local business people and of Niagara charitable causes. Can't say enough about them. Just GO, and try all...

Coffee: I've been really happy with any of the coffee drinks (Americanos, lattes, cappuccinos, etc.) I've had. It's nice knowing that the beans are roasted right around the corner.

Food: The chocolate croissants and fruit turnovers are to die for, so definitely try them if they have any left!

Service: All of the staff are super friendly and chatty in my experience :)

Atmosphere: It was a good atmosphere and aesthetic before, but after they updated the interior, it's on a new level! Very consistent and on-brand aesthetic with the black and yellow wall accent!

My only complaint is that when it gets busy, the noise bounces and it can be hard to hear the person next to you. I wish there were baffles on the ceiling or something to dampen it a bit. Not sure what the solution would be. - Also this would of course never deter me from going back! It's the best...