Ottawa Café Renames ‘Americano’ to ‘Canadiano’ Amid Trade Tensions

Amid ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States, a café in Ottawa’s ByWard Market has made a symbolic change to its menu. Le Moulin de Provence has replaced the name “Americano” with “Canadiano” for its popular coffee offering. The café shared a video on social media showing the old name being crossed out and replaced with “Canadiano.” Management described the change as small but meaningful, reflecting a sense of national pride. Alongside this move, the café announced plans to introduce a new coffee blend called “Lake Ontario” in the near future. The decision comes at a time of heightened disputes between the two countries. Just last week, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the Great Lake would be renamed “Lake America,” directing government agencies to adopt the new title in official maps and records. Le Moulin de Provence is known for offering Canadian-themed products, including its popular “Canada Cookies.” This is not the first time a Canadian café has rebranded the Americano. In 2025, Morning Owl also renamed its Americano to “Canadiano” in protest against U.S. threats of annexation. The latest change highlights how cultural and commercial spaces are reflecting broader political tensions, turning everyday items like coffee into symbols of national identity.