Established in 2006 by Logan Gray and his family, Discovery has been a prominent presence in Victoria for almost two decades. The business, which began with a single shop, has now grown to encompass four locations throughout the city, in addition to a roastery and training facility situated in Victoria’s Rock Bay neighborhood.
Over the years, Discovery has served as a central hub for coffee competitions and education in Victoria. The establishment has hosted numerous latte art throwdowns and events, including the prestigious 2020 Canadian Barista Championships held at their roastery.
Beyond their coffee expertise, Discovery has gained renown for their delectable donuts, crafted by their sister company, "Yonni's Donuts," conveniently located adjacent to the original Discovery street location.
A New Approach To Roasting
Pioneering the island's coffee scene, Discovery embraced innovation by adopting a Loring roaster, positioning themselves as early adopters. This cutting-edge roasting method combines the traditional drum with fluid bed technology, utilizing heated air for a blend of convective and radiative heat in the coffee roasting process. Noteworthy is the roaster's ability to reclaim a substantial portion of the heated air, enhancing efficiency and sustainability by recycling it for subsequent roasts.