Coffee Matters — CM Café, est. 2007
Steam rising from a slow pour-over at the Coffee Matters counter

St. John’s & Paradise, Newfoundland · Est. 2007

Coffee roasted here. Food made from scratch every morning. Two warm rooms with your name on a chair.

Why “Coffee Matters”?

Since 2007 we’ve been serving more than just coffee — we’ve been serving our community an experience. Down-home Newfoundland hospitality, freshly roasted beans, homemade soups and sandwiches, and a comfortable spot to enjoy the little things in life.

The room

Built for lingering

The room at Coffee Matters — wooden tables, warm light and the counter beyond
Plush seats, no rushStay a while — the WiFi’s free
Morning light across the café tables
High ceilings, Italian bonesColumns, mouldings, room to think
A fresh cup on the counter
Four blends, always onRoasted here in Newfoundland

From the roaster

Roasted here, in Newfoundland

Four house blends on the go at all times — fair trade and organic, from breakfast blend to our Turkish dark roast. Roasted locally so it never sits around long enough to go quiet. Take a bag home from the counter.

Coffee & drinks

From the kitchen

Made here, every morning

Newfoundland Turkey & Dressing

$13.50

Roasted turkey breast, savoury dressing and cranberry — Sunday dinner, between bread. The one people cross town for.

Cod au Gratin

$12

Atlantic cod, creamy béchamel, melted cheese. Add our famous Mt. Scio dressing and call it deluxe.

Make it a combo

+$6.50

Add a from-scratch soup or pasta salad and a cookie to any sandwich. This is the correct decision.

A long wedding table dressed and waiting for guests

Catering & events

From boardrooms to weddings on the river

Our chefs cook it, our servers run it, and Sheryl plans it with you in person — tasting menu included. You just show up as a guest.

2025

Best Coffeehouse — Restaurant Guru

Eighteen years in, still pouring like it’s day one.

The turkey and dressing sandwich tastes like Sunday dinner at Nan’s. I bring every mainlander who visits me here.

Google review · Military Road

Two rooms, one welcome

Where to find us

Inside Coffee Matters, 1 Military Road, St. John’s, NL
St. John’s, NL

1 Military Road

Two minutes from Bannerman Park — the downtown room, with the full breakfast menu until 11 am.

Monday – Friday
8 am – 5 pm
Saturday – Sunday
9 am – 5 pm
Inside Coffee Matters, 1429 Topsail Road, Paradise, NL
Paradise, NL

1429 Topsail Road

The neighbourhood room in Paradise — easy parking, plush seats, and the same scratch kitchen.

Monday – Friday
8 am – 4 pm
Saturday
9 am – 4 pm
Sunday
10 am – 4 pm