In honour of National Coffee Day on Sept 29, today we’re revealing which gas station brands have the highest-rated coffee in Canada, making them the best bet when you need a pick-me-up while on the road.
The quality of coffee served at gas stations across the country have seen ongoing improvements. GasBuddy data scientists reviewed more than 3 million user ratings covering more than 11,000 retail locations where gasoline is sold, and found that 53 percent of GasBuddy users have given positive ratings in the coffee category, up 3 percent from 2016. While negative ratings have continued to drop year-over-year, currently at 10 percent.
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Most of Irving Oil retail locations have Couche-Tard/Circle K convenience stores, offering their Simply Great Coffee program.
“We’re thrilled to be #1 as the Best Gas Station Coffee destination in the country and we have to thank our loyal customers for sharing their experiences with the GasBuddy community,” said Sandrine Paquet, Marketing Manager, Quebec East and Atlantic, Couche Tard/Circle K Convenience Stores. “Our daily commitment is to provide a destination where drivers can find premium food and drinks, day or night. This means a great variety of espresso based beverages from our high-quality machines like cappuccino, mochaccino and latte and we’re excited to maintain our position in the coming years.”
“The fuel and convenience store industry will continue to capture market share from QSRs and cafes as their food and coffee programs improve,” said Frank Beard, convenience store and retail trends analyst at GasBuddy. “Consumers are looking for ways to save time without sacrificing quality, and these top-rated brands are making it easy to get caffeine, fuel, and more in a one-stop-shop destination.”
In fact, retail gasoline brand Esso recently announced their 300th location offering the full Tim Hortons menu, as the company moves towards “a more complete consumer convenience.” Co-op has also put emphasis on their coffee program promoting that their “beans are roasted in Western Canada exclusively for Co-op by our master roaster.”
Consumers can review the c-store and their coffee directly on the free GasBuddy app.
Methodology
GasBuddy examined ratings and reviews data in the GasBuddy app from March 2016 – September 2019 focusing on the coffee category. To qualify for the overall rating, a retail brand must have at least 250 locations listed on the GasBuddy platform.