A Shared Beginning
prunus was founded by coffee lovers, baristas, diners, and people drawn to tableware and culinary tools. What brought us together was a shared belief: good coffee and good objects belong in the same space.
Coffee in Context
Our vision is inspired by fifth-wave coffee culture—an approach in which specialty coffee, thoughtful design, and hospitality come together.
Coffee is not separate from everyday life. It belongs alongside food, daily rituals, and the objects we choose to live with.
Our Approach to Objects
We work directly with independent makers and design brands, in some cases as their exclusive distribution partner, to bring objects that may otherwise be difficult to access in Canada closer to our local community.
We select objects that balance function, appearance, craftsmanship, and value.
We respect the skill, design, and cultural knowledge behind well-made objects, but we do not believe every piece needs an elaborate story or an inflated price. We are drawn to honest, thoughtfully made tableware that feels good to use and fits naturally into everyday life.
Our collection brings together artisan works and well-designed everyday pieces. Whether introduced through an exclusive partnership or selected from a broader collection, each object is considered by the same standard: that it serves its purpose and quietly enhances daily living and dining.
Objects and Coffee, Considered Together
Well-made objects and well-made coffee share similar values: thoughtful preparation, practical purpose, and attention to detail.
Our coffee is sourced from selected roasters and prepared on site with care. Together with our tableware, it forms our idea of a café showroom—a place where objects are not simply displayed, but experienced through everyday hospitality.
Building prunus
We began renovating our Richmond, British Columbia space in the summer of 2023 and completed it in the winter of 2025.
We designed prunus as a space where tableware can be seen and appreciated on its own, without elaborate stories or salesmanship. The objects should speak for themselves.
We hope prunus succeeds not only because we want to build a lasting livelihood, but because we believe the objects we have brought together deserve to be seen for what they are: refined everyday objects, made meaningful through use and the time spent with them.
