What People Are Saying.
“The coffee, the food, the local goods and gifts, and that atmosphere! If you haven’t gone and visited I highly recommend you start the car. Thank you Jess and Jay you have brought so much light and caffeine to our Maple Ridge community!”
— Recent Customer
“Fantastic new coffee shop in Maple Ridge! The owners and staff are all very friendly. They have created a business that serves the community well and supports local businesses in the products that they carry.”
— Recent Customer
“Great little cafe with wonderful owners and amazing staff! Best coffee in town, tasty treats from local businesses and overall very chill and welcoming vibe!!”
— Recent Customer
“Very cute little cafe with great products and lovely staff. Peppermint mocha was amazing (not sickly sweet), and the ginger cookie is very addictive. Their wraps and salads were very fresh and filling. Perfect location to grab a coffee, snack or lunch before exploring the shops downtown, checking out what is happening at Memorial Peace Park or catching the bus. Highly recommend!”
— Recent Customer
“Excellent customer service! Food is delicious, and what I love about this place is that there are choices for people with gut issues!”
— Recent Customer
“The service I received today was so genuinely kind, followed by one of the most delicious oat milk chai lattes I’ve ever had. What a lovely addition to the neighborhood!”
— Recent Customer
IN THE NEWS.
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Cracking Open The Nut.
Saial’s coffee shop takes a European approach to selling food and artwork in Maple Ridge.
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Maple Ridge coffee shop hosts community celebration on Sunday.
The Nut coffee shop will be hosting a community event this Sunday to celebrate its recent win at the 19th annual Business Excellence Award. Jessica Saial, owner of The Nut, explained that winning Medium Business of the Year was as much a community achievement as it was her own.
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Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce 2022 Medium Business of the Year Winner
They have been in business for 18 months, having opened during the COVID-19 pandemic, and helped to bring people together. Owner Jessica Saial explained her business model is to source the best locally produced products for her customers.
“I found a community that was so supportive, and so welcoming, and I feel like what we did was we opened up the door for everyone to just come together. I think this is really an award for all of the community of The Nut, it’s really not just for me,” said Saial in her acceptance speech.
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Small Business BC - 2022 Business Impact Award Nomination
Our Business Impact Award goes to the business owner(s) making a difference in their community. Alongside an aptitude in areas like sales, marketing, logistics, finances and operations, their business has taken positive action to invest in the community and views social responsibility as an integral part of their success.
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2022 Makers Market - Press Release
Local coffee shop organizes community event to raise funds for youth charity.
Small businesses in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will run a maker’s market on Sept. 25, 2022
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Coffee with a Cop
Chat with a cop over a cup of coffee in Maple Ridge. Coffee with a Cop will have Ridge Meadows RCMP officers at The Nut on Oct. 5
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Surviving or Thriving? Podcast Episode with Jessica Saial owner of The Nut in Maple Ridge.
Jessica Saial makes the now or never decision, along with her husband Jason during the COVID pandemic to exchange her life as a Baroness on Bay Street to become a Barista in BC. This is the journey as it unfolds.
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Go Solo Interview, Jessica Saial owner of The Nut
The decision to open The Nut came from a void in myself and the community we moved to. My husband encouraged me to go after my dreams and create what I felt was missing. I'm so grateful I did.
Two things drive me every day, maintaining a balance in my lifestyle and seeing the community thrive alongside us. Having time to do the things I love, spend time with my family and be present are gifts. One I won't take for granted again. Seeing the local makers we work with succeed and grow is a privilege. I get to be a small part of their success and build their dreams.
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Businesses pleased with Chamber’s support through the pandemic
“Our family designed The Nut around the current retail landscape, and help from the community has been imperative. Being a member of the local Chamber of Commerce has supported us with marketing, infrastructure systems and general guidance on day-to-day things. We have gained contacts in the community who have walked us through each process,” she said.
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Two new restaurants about to open in Downtown Maple Ridge
COVID-19 has caused the failure of some businesses in Maple Ridge, but there is also good news in the arrival of new enterprises downtown.
The downtown institution Bella Vita has closed its doors, but two new restaurants are about to open. Sammy J’s Grill and Bar will unveil it’s fourth location in Maple Ridge, and right beside it will be another new cafe called The Nut.