School Specialty Coffee

School Specialty Coffee Specialty Coffee Cafe in Mapleview Mall offering freshly roasted, microbatch coffee, teas and treats.

Locke Street, we’re coming. ☕️Three years ago, we opened the doors to School Specialty Coffee inside Mapleview Mall — a ...
06/02/2026

Locke Street, we’re coming. ☕️

Three years ago, we opened the doors to School Specialty Coffee inside Mapleview Mall — a small shop built around exceptional Canadian roasters, great coffee, and an incredible community that showed up for us from day one.

You turned it into something bigger than we ever imagined.

So when it came time for the next chapter, it had to be somewhere special.

Locke Street is one of Hamilton’s most beloved neighbourhoods — built by independent businesses, local support, and people who genuinely care about where they spend their time and money.

That felt like home.

We’re transforming this space into a specialty coffee destination focused on award-winning Canadian roasters, fresh food, and a place where people can slow down, connect, and stay awhile.

To everyone who’s supported us over the last three years — thank you. This wouldn’t be happening without you.

Hamilton, what would you love to see us bring to Locke Street? 👇

Follow along for construction updates, opening announcements, and a chance to win a $100 gift card.

📍 Locke Street, Hamilton

The drink that accidentally became permanent. 🍵Originally meant to be a seasonal feature, it’s now one of the most order...
05/17/2026

The drink that accidentally became permanent. 🍵
Originally meant to be a seasonal feature, it’s now one of the most ordered drinks on our menu. 💚

Most people come in for coffee.
A surprising number leave with a Matcha Slush. ❄️

“Most mall cafés are built for speed.”We built ours to make you stay. ☕ told our story this week —and honestly, they sai...
04/25/2026

“Most mall cafés are built for speed.”
We built ours to make you stay. ☕

told our story this week —
and honestly, they said it better than we could.

We’re two people who met over coffee and built a specialty café in the middle of a mall.

Award-winning Canadian roasters.
Rotating origins.
Espresso, pour-over, and a Matcha Slushie that never left. 🍵

We’ve been here since 2023.
Have you found us yet?

📍 Upper Level · Mapleview Mall
(across from Apple Store & RW&CO)

2025… what a year. 🚀We laughed, we learned, we hustled, and we poured a LOT of coffee — and none of it would be possible...
12/09/2025

2025… what a year. 🚀
We laughed, we learned, we hustled, and we poured a LOT of coffee — and none of it would be possible without you.

To our customers: thank you for showing up for us every single day.
To our staff: thank you for your passion, your energy, and your heart.
To our community: thank you for letting us be part of your routine, your weekends, your memories.

Standing here with Shannon, all we feel is gratitude.
And excitement — because the best is yet to come.

Here’s to more recess, more great coffee, and more moments together. ♥️☕️
Have Recess, Drink Better Coffee.

👉 Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you’ve visited us this year!
👉 Tag someone you want to bring for drink next!

P.S. This picture was taken of us last week at gala with the talented photographer it’s an event we look forward to every year 🙌

Spring is here “kind of” 🌿🌸🍃•We needed something super refreshing, delcicios and full of antioxidants. 💚•Introducing our...
05/02/2025

Spring is here “kind of” 🌿🌸🍃
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We needed something super refreshing, delcicios and full of antioxidants. 💚
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Introducing our Coconut Matcha Cloud 🥥 🍵 ☁️ made with organic coconut water, topped with ceremonial grade matcha infused cold foam 😋
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It’s heavenly 🪽💚🪽

We are hiring and looking for an awesome person to join our awesome team 🫶You must be a super nice person who has excell...
02/07/2025

We are hiring and looking for an awesome person to join our awesome team 🫶
You must be a super nice person who has excellent knowledge of Specialty coffee, knows how to dial espresso and to steam milks perfectly.
Please send your resume to [email protected]

We want to thank you so much for an incredible year. Thank you for allowing us to share our love and passion for delicio...
12/24/2024

We want to thank you so much for an incredible year. Thank you for allowing us to share our love and passion for delicious .
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We tried so many amazing from talented Canadian roasters. We learned so much and enjoyed sharing our experiences with everyone who came through our doors.
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We are also grateful for our amazing team (you know who you are… past and present) we couldn’t have done it without you.
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From our family to yours… Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 💝🎄 - Shannon & Firas ❤️
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄 We have an amazing line up of delicious from award winning micro-roasters...
12/13/2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄
We have an amazing line up of delicious from award winning micro-roasters 🏆
It’s our biggest drop of the year 🙌

Hello Summer 🌞 🥭 🍵 Introducing our new and delicious iced Mango Matcha Oat latte with ceremonial grade matcha from Kyoto...
06/28/2024

Hello Summer 🌞 🥭 🍵
Introducing our new and delicious iced Mango Matcha Oat latte with ceremonial grade matcha from Kyoto 🇯🇵
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Address

900 Maple Avenue
Burlington, ON
L7S2J8

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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