In 1994, M. Dominic Elisii and his brother M. Tony Elisii launched Café Dépôt.
The two Italian brothers who strived to offer the best quality coffee and fresh pastry delights at a reasonable price to the public and bring that authentic European café experience, flavours, and culture to the Quebec market.
The first store opened in Carrefour Laval mall in Laval. Soon after, Café Dépôt got famous for its freshly roasted and ground daily coffee blends.
Given the success of its formula, the Café Dépôt team wasted no time in setting up a franchising program that has already found franchisee candidates mainly in Montreal.
After 2 years, with nearly 20 stores opened in Greater Montreal area, new locations were introduced in rest of Quebec and Chicoutimi.
Coffee shops where people can experience a love for great coffee, cozy surroundings, and a leisurely approach to sipping and savoring.
After 2 years, with nearly 20 stores opened in Greater Montreal area, new locations were introduced in rest of Quebec and Chicoutimi.
Coffee shops where people can experience a love for great coffee, cozy surroundings, and a leisurely approach to sipping and savoring.
In addition to its traditional specialty coffee offerings, which the family business take pride for, Café Dépôt introduced a wide selection of sandwiches and salads, freshly prepared daily on-site and expanded its menu.
Since it’s creation, Café Dépôt has relied on rapid growth, among other things to outdo the competition by getting its hands on as many interesting locations as possible. A big part of the business success is attributable to the locations. Café Dépôt had 72 establishments, including three in Ontario back then.
The company had to go through a transition after the death of Dominic Elisii the president of Café Dépôt. Fortunately, his daughter Maria who has many of her father’s qualities took over and continued to expand and aimed to reach 100 locations by end of 2004.
MTY Group completed acquisition of Café Dépôt’ s assets in 2014, which helped the business access greater resources and gain more opportunities.
The key to our know-how?
Constant innovation
The key to our know-how?
Constant innovation
In a market that is constantly evolving, Café Dépôt stands above the competition because of two simple principles: calculated concept management and persistent innovation.
The growth in demand for healthy food and sustainable products led Café Dépôt to shift towards healthy and vegetarian menu options such as meal bowls, sandwiches, wraps, vegan pastries, and snacks.
Café Dépôt has been working primarily with local suppliers to offer fresh and high-quality products, leaving a positive impact on our economy and the environment.
In a market that is constantly evolving, Café Dépôt stands above the competition because of two simple principles: calculated concept management and persistent innovation.
The growth in demand for healthy food and sustainable products led Café Dépôt to shift towards healthy and vegetarian menu options such as meal bowls, sandwiches, wraps, vegan pastries, and snacks.
Café Dépôt has been working primarily with local suppliers to offer fresh and high-quality products, leaving a positive impact on our economy and the environment.
Café Dépôt, the top coffee destination in the greater metropolitan area, has created a new « express » concept, which offers clients a self-serve counter presenting quality coffee and pastries baked fresh every morning.
Café Dépôt express opened several locations mainly in convenience stores and gas stations with a slightly different menu.
COVID-19 has influenced the growth and importance of digital marketing and E-commerce. The temporary closure of many Café Dépôt locations led the business to surge in Online sale and launch an Online Ordering platform, Online Boutique
and “Brew at Home” club, which is a coffee subscription program, on its website, so consumers could enjoy our products in the comfort of their home.
Today, Café Dépôt is the go-to destination for healthy, affordable on-the-go products. Our shops serve both the needs of our increasingly busy customers and those who want to sit, relax, and enjoy our delicious coffees.
Thanks to the business constant innovation, the brand image has been evolved and modernized over the years to keep up with market trends and demand.
Moreover, we are aiming to expand across Canada in upcoming years as we strongly believe location is crucial for the business success.
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