Coffee shops and cafés in Prince George

31 local businessesAcross 4 areas of the cityDirectory checked October 2026

In a city where winter mornings can start well below freezing, a good café is more than a caffeine stop; it is a warm place to meet, work and thaw out. Prince George's coffee scene blends independent shops with familiar chains, and there is a strong local streak: small roasters, drive-thrus built for commuters and cafés that double as bakeries.

Listings here include The Open Door Cafe in the Hart, which describes locally baked goodies, freshly roasted coffee and house-made grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches; Deb's Cafe, which focuses on fresh food for people with dietary restrictions and allergies; Degrees Coffee Co. near the university; Jack's Coffee Co., a local drive-thru; and Hearth & Hinterland Roasters.

Whether you are a student fuelling up before an exam at UNBC, a trades worker grabbing a cup before a long day on site, or a visitor exploring downtown, you will find a café that fits. Browse the listings to compare locations, hours and what each shop offers.

A closer look

Listings with the most detail about their services, in no particular order of quality.

Degrees Coffee Co

When you need that pre-test pick me up.

Degrees Coffee Co. is a campus coffee shop at UNBC in Prince George. It serves organic, local, fair-trade coffee, espresso drinks, fresh-baked goods, sandwiches, salads, gluten-free desserts, and snack items. The shop is operated by NUGSS and has locations in the NUSC Building and the Teaching and Learning Building.

Coffee drinks
Espresso drinks
Fresh-baked goods
Sandwiches
Salads

3333 University Way(250) 960-6427 nugss.ca

Tim Hortons

Freshly brewed coffee and quick meals

Tim Hortons location in Prince George, BC offering coffee, specialty beverages, breakfast, lunch, dinner, baked goods, soups, and quick-service options for dine-in, takeout, mobile ordering, pickup, delivery, and catering.

Dine-in
Takeout
Mobile ordering
Order pickup
Delivery

7393 Boundary Ave(647) 669-7791 locations.timhortons.ca

Deb's Cafe & Specialty Bakery

Fresh food options for dietary restrictions and allergies

Deb's Café & Specialty Bakery is a family-run café and bakery in Prince George offering coffee, espresso, lunch specials, soups, sandwiches, smoothies, ice cream, and fresh baked goods. The business specializes in options for customers with dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, celiac, diabetic, keto, and low-carb diets.

Dine-in café service
Coffee and espresso drinks
Lunch specials
Soup and sandwich meals
Bakery items for restricted diets

834 Central St E(250) 552-5757 debscafe.ca

The Open Door Cafe

Locally baked goodies, freshly roasted coffee, amazing teas, and house-made grab-and-go breakfast/lunch.

The Open Door Cafe is a local cafe in Prince George that focuses on quality and community. It offers coffee, tea, locally baked goods, and an in-house breakfast/lunch menu, along with grab-and-go items, local retail wares, gift cards, catering, and event space rental. The business also promotes local shopping and supports many local businesses.

Dine-in cafe service
Drive-thru service
Mobile ordering
Catering
Event space rental

6075 Monterey Rd(778) 220-2179 theopendoorcafe.ca

Jack's Coffee Co.

Support Small. Drink Local. Drive Thru.

Jack's Coffee Co. is a local coffee shop in Prince George offering drive-thru and walk-up service. It serves coffee, homemade baked treats, breakfast items, and other snacks made with locally sourced ingredients, and also sells branded merchandise and gift cards.

Drive-thru service
Walk-up window service
Coffee service
Rewards program
Gift cards

1955-1905 Victoria St(250) 561-9313 jackscoffeepg.com

Hearth & Hinterland Roasters

Coffee roaster based in Prince George, BC.

450 3rd Ave(778) 281-3563 handhroasters.ca

Tips for choosing coffee shops and cafés

If you need to work remotely, ask about Wi-Fi and seating before settling in; smaller cafés can fill up at lunch.
Drive-thru options are a lifesaver on cold mornings and early shifts, so check which locations open earliest.
Look for cafés that roast locally or feature local bakers if you want to support Prince George producers.
If you have allergies or celiac disease, ask how baked goods are prepared and whether there is a dedicated gluten-free process.
Many cafés sell whole beans and gift cards, which make easy local gifts.

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