A vital late-breaking last addendum to the 2026 Construct-Outs of Espresso characteristic sequence, courtesy of Phil & Sebastian of Calgary.
The 2026 Construct-outs of Espresso is introduced by DONA, Pacific Barista Collection, and La Marzocco.
As instructed to Sprudge by Nathan Manfredi.
For individuals who aren’t acquainted, will you inform us about your organization?
Phil & Sebastian Espresso Roasters was based in Calgary in 2007 by Phil Robertson and Sebastian Sztabzyb, two engineers who grew to become fully obsessive about espresso. Our core perception is fairly easy: the usual for espresso is simply too low, and we’re right here to boost the bar. That perception has pushed us for nearly 20 years—compelling us to traverse the globe, forge sturdy relationships with devoted growers, create a custom-built manufacturing roaster, and push the boundaries of what’s attainable in espresso. At present we roast every part at our roastery in Calgary’s historic Simmons Constructing and serve espresso by means of our Calgary cafes, on-line store and wholesale companions. The corporate has grown fairly a bit since 2007, however the focus remains to be basically the place it began: creating nice espresso, working with folks we respect, and persevering with to discover ways to make it higher.
Are you able to inform us a bit concerning the new area?
Our Seton cafe is our latest location and our first actual transfer into Calgary’s deep southeast. Seton is a comparatively younger and quickly rising a part of town, so we needed the cafe to really feel like a correct neighborhood area quite than merely a spot to seize espresso on the best way someplace.
We labored with Calgary design studio Approach of Regular on the area. It’s vivid and open, with excessive ceilings, numerous pure gentle, and a fairly beneficiant quantity of seating. We needed it to really feel distinctly Phil & Sebastian, but in addition relaxed and cozy sufficient that individuals might settle in and make it a part of their routine. It’s additionally certainly one of our extra full cafe choices, with Hoopla Donuts and Deputy Bagels alongside the espresso program.
What’s your method to espresso?
Our method is constructed round long-term producer relationships, rigorous sourcing, and a number of consideration to what occurs after a espresso leaves origin. We spend an enormous period of time cupping and choosing coffees, then work to protect that high quality by means of cautious delivery, storage and roasting. When our inexperienced espresso arrives in Calgary, we freeze all of it to sluggish ageing and defend its high quality.
From there, we carry a fairly analytical mindset to roasting and brewing. We measure, take a look at, style blind, and hold refining issues over time. The purpose is to respect the work that went into the espresso at origin and current it as clearly, persistently and deliciously as we will.
Any machines, coffees, particular gear lined up?
We’re utilizing a Modbar espresso system alongside Tone Contact 03 and 04 brewers. We needed the gear to maintain the bar feeling open and minimal, whereas nonetheless giving us a number of management over each espresso and filter service.
How is your mission contemplating sustainability?
We attempt to consider sustainability in sensible, long-term methods. For the cafe, which means selecting sturdy gear and making vitality effectivity a part of these selections. Our Tone Contact 03 and 04 brewers, as one instance, use boilerless expertise and solely warmth water because it’s wanted, quite than holding a big boiler sizzling all day.
Extra broadly, sustainability is intently tied to how we purchase espresso. We spend money on long-term relationships with producers, pay effectively above Fairtrade charges, and work on tasks at origin designed to enhance each espresso high quality and the sturdiness of these partnerships over time.
What’s your hopeful goal opening date/month?
We’re thrilled to announce that this cafe is now open!
Are you working with craftspeople, architects, and/or creatives that you simply’d like to say?
We wish to give a particular shoutout to Approach of Regular, for his or her unimaginable work.
Thanks!
The 2026 Construct-outs of Espresso is introduced by DONA, Pacific Barista Collection, and La Marzocco.
