Commercial coffee brewers, grinders & service essentials for Canadian operations
Brew consistent coffee for every guest with commercial coffee machines and accessories sized for real foodservice in Canada. This collection brings together automatic coffee machines, pourover brewers, coffee urns, grinders, machine cleaners and parts from trusted brands like Bunn, Proctor Silex, West Bend, Ascaso, Boswell and Cafetto, so you can build a coffee program that fits your menu, volume and footprint.
Whether you run a busy breakfast restaurant, a café with all-day refills, a catering operation or an office or institutional foodservice program, the right coffee equipment helps you keep up with peak demand while maintaining flavour and temperature. Use this page to shortlist brewers, grinders and accessories that match your cups-per-hour needs and service style.
Types of coffee machines & accessories in this collection
Use the filters to focus on the coffee equipment that best supports your operation:
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Automatic coffee machines: Plumbed brewers that automate filling and brewing for consistent batches and faster turns.
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Pourover coffee machines: Portable brewers that do not require a direct water line, ideal for catering, small venues and flexible setups.
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Coffee urns: High-capacity urns and percolators for banquets, buffets, meeting rooms and self-serve stations.
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Coffee grinders: Commercial grinders that help you grind fresh coffee to match your brewer and recipe.
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Coffee machine parts & accessories: Replacement components, decanters, servers and other brewer-specific accessories.
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Coffee / espresso / tea machine cleaners: Cleaners and descalers from brands such as Cafetto designed to help maintain taste and performance.
Many Canadian restaurants and cafés use a mix of equipment—for example, an automatic brewer on the main line, one or more pour over units for decaf or specialty roasts, and coffee urns for catering and events. Grinders and cleaners round out the system so you can serve coffee that tastes as good at the end of service as it does at open.
Choosing a commercial coffee machine for your menu
When you’re comparing commercial coffee machines, start with capacity and service style. Estimate how many cups you serve on your busiest mornings or events, then look for brewers and urns that can keep up without constant babysitting. Automatic brewers and larger urns often make sense for high-volume breakfast restaurants and all-day operations, while smaller pourover units may be enough for bakeries, small cafés and offices.
Think about where coffee will be served—behind the counter, at a self-serve station or in meeting rooms—and how long it needs to stay hot. Pair brewers with insulated servers, airpots or thermal carafes when you need to hold coffee away from the machine without over-brewing it on a warmer. Your choice of grinder, filter size and coffee dose will also affect brew quality, so plan equipment as a system rather than one piece at a time.
If you are not sure which brewer or accessory is the best fit for your Canadian restaurant, café or institution, start with your peak periods, desired cup quality and available space, then narrow down options by brand, product type and capacity. If you do not see the exact model or configuration you need, a Russell Hendrix representative can help you explore additional options from our coffee equipment vendor partners.
Frequently Asked Questions about Commercial Coffee Machines
Which commercial coffee machine is best for a restaurant or café?
For most Canadian restaurants and cafés, an automatic coffee machine from a brand like Bunn is a strong starting point. Automatic brewers handle filling and brewing for consistent batches and can support multiple warmers or servers. Smaller bakeries or low-volume cafés may prefer compact pourover brewers, while catering, hotels and banquet spaces often rely on coffee urns for large groups and self-serve stations.
What is the difference between automatic and pourover coffee machines?
An automatic coffee machine is connected to a water line and fills itself, so staff simply load the filter, add coffee and start the brew. This is ideal for higher-volume operations and consistent brewing throughout the day. A pour over coffee machine is manually filled from a pitcher, does not require a direct water line and is easier to move between locations. Pour over units are popular for smaller operations, backup brewers, decaf stations and catering.
How much coffee capacity do I need for my business?
Capacity needs depend on your concept and peak traffic. As a rough starting point, many restaurants plan for at least one full brew cycle per busy hour on their main brewer, plus additional capacity for decaf or secondary roasts. Consider how many cups you serve at your busiest time of day, how long guests stay and whether coffee is self-serve or poured by staff. It is often better to brew slightly more often in smaller batches than to hold coffee too long on a warmer.
Do I need a separate coffee grinder, or can I use pre-ground coffee?
Many Canadian operators use pre-ground coffee for simplicity, especially in quick-service and banquet settings. However, adding a commercial grinder gives you more control over grind size and freshness, which can noticeably improve flavour and consistency. Grinders are especially helpful for cafés, specialty coffee programs and operations that want to adjust recipes based on roast, brew method and water quality.
How often should I clean and descale a commercial coffee machine?
Cleaning frequency depends on water quality and volume, but as a general guideline, coffee brewers should be rinsed and wiped daily, with deeper cleaning and descaling performed regularly using approved coffee machine cleaners from brands like Cafetto. In areas with hard water or high usage, more frequent descaling may be needed. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and your local food safety guidelines.
Are these coffee machines suitable for offices or self-serve stations?
Yes. Many of the brewers and urns in this collection work well in office, hotel and institutional settings, especially when paired with airpots, thermal servers or insulated carafes. Automatic brewers can keep self-serve stations stocked with minimal staff time, while pour over units and urns are useful for meeting rooms, events and occasional high-volume service.
What if I don’t see the coffee machine or brand I’m looking for?
The Coffee Machines & Accessories collection highlights popular brewers, grinders and accessories from brands such as Bunn, Proctor Silex, West Bend and Ascaso. If you do not see the exact model, configuration or brand you need, a Russell Hendrix representative can help you check additional options, lead times and compatible accessories for your coffee program in Canada.
