History

Aladdin Roasteries was founded in 1996 by Frank Jarawan and is now run by his two sons, Charles and Jad. Together, they have become the finest master roasters in the region.

Mr. Jarawan was introduced to the joys of roasting at an early age. When he was a child, his mother would ask him to roast coffee by hand for houseguests.

It is only in 1989 that he decided to start a business in the world of coffee. Initially, he ordered several varieties of coffee from a major supplier. The goal was to sell the coffee at a good price to restaurants in the area only. At first, he stored his coffee in the family’s garage, until he ran out of room. Then he bought a warehouse, to the delight of his wife, who was happy to get her garage back!

With this warehouse, he began roasting coffee on site. The aroma of freshly roasted coffee filled the warehouse and spilled out into the street. Passersby rushed in to buy, but because of the lack of equipment he couldn’t sell to the individual. Then, Mr. Jarawan had a genius idea and decided to open the first Aladdin Roastery.

Over the years, roasting has become a true passion for the whole family. Today, Aladdin Roasteries continues to evolve, thanks to the innovative ideas of Charles and Jad. Their goal is to continually ensure customer satisfaction while safeguarding the health of our planet and its people.

Legend: The Jarawan family, Marcel Proulx, Hull-Aylmer’s Deputy and Richard Nadeau, Gatineau’s Deputy, at the opening ceremony of the Gatineau’s roastery.