Ottawa's friendly little brown paper since 1994
Coffee News Ottawa is the local edition of Coffee News, a unique weekly publication that has been brightening people's days since 1988. What started as a simple idea—providing entertaining, uplifting content alongside affordable local advertising—has grown into a beloved community staple.
Each week, thousands of Ottawa residents pick up their free copy of Coffee News from restaurants, coffee shops, medical offices, and other locations across the city. It's become part of their routine—a few minutes of positive content, interesting trivia, and discovery of local businesses.
Coffee News Ottawa is proud to be part of the Coffee News Canada network, bringing the same commitment to quality, positivity, and community focus that has made Coffee News successful across the country and around the world.
What makes us unique in Ottawa's media landscape
No negative news, no politics, no controversy. Just uplifting content that brightens your day.
Readers never pay a cent. Coffee News is completely free and supported by local business advertising.
Published every week, 52 weeks a year. Readers and advertisers can count on us.
Focused exclusively on Ottawa businesses, events, and community.
Compact, easy to read, and doesn't overwhelm. Just the right amount of content.
Unlike daily papers, Coffee News sits on tables all week, creating repeated exposure.
For Readers: To provide a few minutes of entertainment, inspiration, and positivity each week—free of charge and readily available wherever you go.
For Advertisers: To offer affordable, effective advertising that actually gets seen and remembered, helping local businesses grow and thrive in our community.
For Our Community: To support local businesses, celebrate Ottawa's unique character, and bring people together through positive, uplifting content.
Coffee News Ottawa is a franchise of Coffee News Canada, which is part of the global Coffee News network. With editions published in communities across Canada, the United States, and around the world, Coffee News has become one of the most recognized and trusted names in local community publications.
This connection gives us access to proven content, best practices, and a support network—while maintaining our focus on what matters most: serving the Ottawa community with quality, locally-relevant content and advertising opportunities.
As a local publication, we believe in giving back to the Ottawa community that has supported us for so many years. Coffee News Ottawa is proud to:
We're not just a publication—we're your neighbours, and we're committed to making Ottawa an even better place to live, work, and do business.
Whether you're a business owner or a distribution partner, we'd love to work with you