The JRT Coffee Shop Guide: Holiday Edition

Good Earth Coffeehouse

We are OBSESSED with Good Earth! Our #1 go-to whenever we’re hitting New Sudbury. And yes—we were absolutely thrilled when they dropped their holiday menu (including a few festive surprises 👀).

Our Top Choices:

🥚✨ Caramel Eggnog Latte – Rich, cozy, and straight-up Christmas in a cup. The caramel adds that extra warmth that makes every sip feel like you’re curled up by the fire.
🍫🌿 Dark Chocolate Minty Mocha – Smooth, decadent, and perfectly minty. It’s giving holiday dessert, but in latte form—and we’re not mad about it.


Twiggs Coffee Roasters

We tried the new seasonal drinks at Twiggs Coffee Roasters and these two are giving all the holly-jolly vibes. One’s toasty, one’s nostalgic—and both are perfect for winter days ❄️✨

Our Top Choices:

🔥🍫 S'mores Iced Mocha – Think campfire energy meets holiday magic. Sweet, chocolaty, and oh-so-fun.
🤍🌰 White Chocolate Macadamia Hot Chocolate – Ultra creamy, subtly nutty, and basically a warm cookie in a cup. You need this one on your next cold-weather walk.


Salute Coffee Company

Salute is still our office-away-from-the-office (even though they are literally down the street). Naturally, we tried every single holiday item—they never miss.

Our Top Choices:

🍪🎄 Gingerbread Latte – Cozy spice, festive sweetness, and pure gingerbread joy. A holiday classic done very right.
🥚🫖 Eggnog Tea Latte – Smooth, creamy, and surprisingly light. It’s eggnog season, but elevated.


Starbucks

We sipped, savoured, and rated our holiday faves at Starbucks! A winter staple for locals, travellers, and everyone in between.

Our Top Choices:

🍪❄️ Sugar Cookie Latte – Sweet, nostalgic, and sprinkled with holiday cheer. It tastes like decorating cookies with your favourite people.
🧊🍂 Iced Gingerbread Chai – Bold, spicy, and refreshingly festive. It’s the iced drink you’ll crave even when it’s -20 outside.


Anna-Laura

We adore our friends at Anna-Laura Pâtisserie & Petit Café. Not only do they supply our quarterly meetings with their iconic crème brûlée cookies—they also know how to craft a mean holiday drink menu.

Our Top Choices:

🍁🔥 Maple Marshmallow Latte – Sweet, fluffy, and perfectly Canadian. Imagine toasted marshmallow on top of warm maple… yes, it’s as magical as it sounds.
🍪💚 Sugar Cookie Iced Matcha – Festive, fun, and lightly sweet. It’s the holiday matcha you didn’t know you needed.

Just like a good cup of coffee, we’ll keep it short and satisfying.
Thanks for joining us for this holiday highlight. Stay cozy, stay festive, and stay tuned for more perspectives on living well—wherever you are. 🎄✨


Nov 24, 2025