Introducing Fratello Nespresso® Compatible Coffee Pods

Introducing Fratello Nespresso® Compatible Coffee Pods

Fratello Quality.  50 Years of Craft.  Nespresso® Convenience.

We’re proud to announce that Fratello coffee is now available in 100% recyclable aluminum Nespresso® compatible coffee pods, compatible with Nespresso® Original Line machines. 

Designed for convenience, crafted for quality, and rooted in sustainability, our new line of capsule coffee brings Fratello’s direct-trade espresso experience into homes, offices, and hospitality venues across Canada.

Your Daily Capsule Coffee Ritual, Elevated

These aren’t just another set of coffee pods. At Fratello Coffee Roasters, we’ve spent over 50 years perfecting the craft of roasting exceptional, ethically sourced coffees. That same passion, precision, and purpose is behind every capsule coffee we’ve created. 

Each Nespresso® compatible coffee pod is filled with the same roasted-to-order coffee we serve in our cafés and offer to our wholesale partners. 

This means no shortcuts in quality, no compromises on taste—and certainly no filler blends. These are the very same coffees our wholesale clients use for espresso across Canada, now sealed in Nespresso-compatible pods for consistent flavour extraction and crema at home or in-office.

Nespresso Coffee Pods Crafted for Flavour. Designed for the Planet.

Our aluminum capsules are infinitely recyclable, ensuring that great coffee doesn’t come at the expense of the environment. 

Unlike plastic or mixed-material pods, aluminum offers two huge benefits:

  • Preserves coffee freshness better by protecting it from light, air, and moisture

  • Can be fully recycled and reused—over and over again

We’ve made it easy to dispose of your capsules responsibly:

How to Recycle Coffee Pods: 

  1. Let the coffee capsule cool

  2. Peel back the foil lid

  3. Empty the grounds (compost if you can!)

  4. Drop the aluminum pod in your curbside recycling bin*
    *Where aluminum recycling is accepted

This process reflects our commitment to sustainability—from farm to cup and back again.

The Fratello Capsule Coffee Lineup

We’re launching with four of our most celebrated coffees, now in recyclable aluminum capsule form:

  • Godfather Espresso™ Classic
    Our signature blend—rich, smooth, and approachable. Notes of milk chocolate and caramel with a velvety finish. Shop Godfather Espresso Classic capsule coffee. 

  • Godfather Espresso™ Dark
    Our boldest roast. Deep and intense with dark chocolate and smoky undertones. Buy Godfather Espresso Dark capsule coffee today. 

  • Godfather Espresso™ Decaf
    All the flavour, none of the caffeine. Swiss Water® Process decaffeination. Smooth, balanced, and satisfying. Experience Godfather Espresso Decaf capsule coffee. 

  • Guatemala Montecristo
    A single-origin espresso from one of our longest-standing direct trade partners. Toasted almond, milk chocolate, and a touch of citrus brightness. Order Guatemala Montecristo capsule coffee today.

Each box includes 10 aluminum coffee capsules, and all are compatible with Nespresso® Original Line machines. 

Nespresso Compatible Coffee Pods, Now Available Locally and Nationally

You can now find Fratello Nespresso-compatible coffee capsules at all Calgary Co-op locations, making it easier than ever to grab your favourite coffee while doing your weekly shop. 

Look for our distinctive boxes in the coffee aisle, featuring our bold branding and recyclable messaging.

Convenient Capsule Coffee For Offices, Hotels, and Hospitality

If you’re looking to offer your team or guests a better pod coffee experience—without sacrificing convenience or sustainability—Fratello is your new go-to.

We’re thrilled to bring our new line of capsule coffees into workplaces, hotel rooms, and cafés through our national distribution partners. We’ve teamed up with trusted names like Van Houtte Coffee Services, who now carry Fratello Nespresso® capsules for office coffee systems and hotel in-room solutions. 

Interested in Wholesale Capsule Coffee or Distribution?

We provide full support for corporate coffee programs, hospitality partners, and foodservice operations

Get in touch with our team to learn more about wholesale pricing, equipment compatibility, and co-branded programs for your business. 

Why Choose Fratello Coffee Capsules?

Feature

Benefit

Roasted in Calgary

Family-owned since 1985 with a deep-rooted coffee legacy

Nespresso® Original Compatible

Works with all Original Line machines (not Vertuo)

Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum

Designed for freshness and long-term sustainability

Direct-Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Relationships with producers span decades, not seasons

Small-Batch Roasting

Same high-quality beans used in cafés and restaurants across Canada

 

Specialty Coffee. With No Compromise.

Fratello’s move into Nespresso®-compatible capsules is about more than adding a product line—it’s about delivering a true Fratello experience in a more accessible way. 

Whether you’re brewing at home, at the office, or in a boutique hotel suite, you’re getting the same intentional sourcing, expert roasting and unwavering commitment to quality that defines every coffee we produce.

We believe convenience should never come at the cost of flavour—or the planet. That’s why we’ve chosen aluminum, recyclable packaging, and premium coffee that reflects our values. This is coffee that stays true to who we are—crafted with care, rooted in relationships, and designed to make every cup matter.

Each capsule represents a chain of thoughtful decisions: from the farms we work with directly, to the roast profiles we’ve refined over decades, to the final design of a product that fits seamlessly into modern life. We haven’t cut corners, swapped quality for convenience, or relied on blends that don’t meet our standards. What you’re tasting in every pod is the same Fratello coffee we proudly serve in top cafés, restaurants, and homes across Canada. 

Whether you're a longtime fan of our Godfather Espresso™ or discovering Guatemala Montecristo for the first time, these capsules are an invitation to experience what specialty coffee can be—rich, approachable, sustainable, and available wherever you are.

Ready to Try Them?

Fratello Nespresso® Aluminum Capsules are now available: 

Make your next cup one that reflects your values—without compromising on taste or convenience.

Explore the full lineup today and taste the difference a better capsule makes.