A friend brought me here for must-try donuts and coffee. It is a nice local coffee shop that sells Lucky brand donuts. What hit me first is the exposed brick walls, wood bench seating and laid back west coast vibe. There is plenty of indoor seating along with a fireplace in the back. There is also a large patio seating area as well. The place was pretty busy with people socializing, studying, or just chilling. I purchased a regular coffee and tried the Mango Passion Bismarck donut, Blueberry Lavender Earl Grey donut, and the Apple Bacon Maple fritter. The coffee was pretty good. I liked the fact that there were several options for sweeteners... honey, pure liquid cane sugar, and regular sugar. The donuts were big light and fluffy. There was plenty of filling in the donuts and I I could taste the mango and the hint of earl grey and lavender. The fritter was more dense and had bits of bacon... a good combo of sweet and savoury. Overall a great place. Will be back for the coffee and to try other donuts. read more

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I'm not really a doughnut fan so I took the only type I like which was the honey glazed ones with the twisted looking dough. It was really fresh. The dough is melt in your mouth - not dry. They have a great variety to try from so Im positive doughnut fans would like this place. I got the cold brew coffee and it was refreshing. Had a bit of a strange after taste but it wasnt that bad. What I liked about this place was the atmosphere. Something about it made me feel happy and relaxed. Its a great place to meet up for an afternoon snack and catch up. read more

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* Comfortable, spacious, new cafe * This is 49th Parallel's latest location, and is located where the former Pinky's dry-cleaners was on the corner of 13th and Main. What a transformation! They took what was an old run down laundromat and turned it into a comfortable, spacious brand spanking new cafe. They of course are serving their own 49th Parallel beans, and the espresso was plated nicely on a wooden tray with a cutout for the espresso cup as well as a cutout for a glass of water: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/NnaE4IKlc6XdYOUu4IOV5w?select=0R2SgQKpuxlAP5MFOIGiQQ#0R2SgQKpuxlAP5MFOIGiQQ That plating makes it much easier to carry to the table - thank you! The espresso itself was standard 49th Parallel, and pulled correctly with a nice rich crema. Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/NnaE4IKlc6XdYOUu4IOV5w?select=ngY_ETdUvtaPwDtmdTwjGQ#ngY_ETdUvtaPwDtmdTwjGQ Combine the comfortable setting, the good espresso, and the fact that they also serve Lucky's doughnuts (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/luckys-doughnuts-vancouver#hrid:JAtmmUgzfWjDu07CQfaI6g), and this is a winning location. I'll be back....Often...... read more

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This one is way better (for atmosphere, at least) than the one on 4th. I remember going there and never making my way back. Not here, tho. Love the atmosphere, lucky donuts, fast lines and friendly baristas. Love that Cole, the aptly named hipster barista let me take his picture and promised better latte art next time. Love the open space that I didn't get to enjoy because it was packed. Loved that his fellow coffee "jerk" smiled for the photo, too, even if I didn't catch his name. Do not love the 1% milk; sorry. I love skim or barely-there-pasteurize-their-own a la Portola coffee, OC. Love the teeny-tiny heart art that was placed on top in the most adorable way. I *mostly* love all of it. :) I will return, and not just for a donut. read more

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I'm not usually inclined to grab a donut. I'm a muffin girl. It's a known fact. But there are a few places that make me change my muffin ways and this little den of waistline sin is one of them. Gimme gimme gimme! Luckys donuts - you are a tiny slice of heaven in circular form. First time I had one, I found myself in one of those awkward moments when you're SO content that you're making inappropriate sounds whilst eating and realize the three tables next to you are all openingly staring. I've toned it down a lot since my first visit but gosh darnit, I love me some Luckys. The ambiance is good and I want to high five whoever sets the lighting in this spot. It's that nice balance between workably bright but not overpowering and they've obviously paid attention to making the room feel hip and welcoming. Service is fast. Coffee is good. I wish I KNEW a little bit more about the coffee. I like that they have a fresh sheet with pick your bean, small batch whatnot but i'm still a coffee newbie and always feel a little intimidated asking the newbie questions in a joint like this. Maybe if I catch them on a slower day, i'll strap on my big girl heels and speak up a little more but until then - i'm pretty darn happy with what I get espresso wise... even if I don't quite understand it. Definitely seeing this becoming a staple on my coffee-shop-office list of regular spots. read more

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Best doughnuts in town. The almond milk and oat milk are as well! Try the vanilla old fashioned. Seriously amazing. read more

I like this place for a coffee (and hopefully the little piggy in me) a doughnut. However even if just for a coffee, it is effective and delicious. The espresso in my latte had me (a caffeine addict) buzzing. The downside is that it can get busy especially on the weekend, so if you are hoping to snag a table or seat, you'll want to come in early. Tip: they have a coffee and doughnut combo for $5. I haven't confirmed if that would include any other coffee than a drip... I love their lattes, bought a long john this time (which goes for $3.50 without the coffee and doughnut combo) but these are tasty for those who want to indulge a little on the weekend :D Baristas were efficient and fast. I think by the time we walked to the pickup area for the coffee, the drip was ready, and the latte was ready a couple minutes after. You cannot go wrong with efficient but not rushed pours of coffee. read more

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This place is so cool! Great coffee and donuts. My friends had fancier espresso drinks they seemed to enjoy. The macchiato came with a shot of tart mineral water. I got a drip coffee and a salted caramel donut to share. I thought the donut was excellent! Surprisingly, it wasn't too sweet. Although it was draped in a lovely caramel, it wasn't too achingly sweet and went well with the coffee. Everything is very insta-worthy. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Salted caramel donut and coffee. So nice! - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is for ONE coffee. Never had before, so maybe this isn't fair and the gal just pulled a lame shot or the cow's milk was older than it should have been...who knows the reason. The culprit, a cappucino. Had JJ Bean down the street and it was much better, though not stellar. Wonder if the real draw is the donuts? They were aplenty, and I thought overly priced for a donut...white flour, oil and sugar. Do they contain gold shavings?. Who am I to judge the price unworthy without knowing the ingredients list. I didn't try one, so again, who am I to judge. The worker's were aplenty and friendly/professional enough. read more

I tried their small filter drip coffee last week and was very disappointed. So glad I ordered a small one and only had to endure it for a short time. I'd say McDonald's coffee is better than this. read more

I loved my traditional cappuccino and the peanut butter and jelly donut was outstanding. My service was dynamite good. Five thumbs up. I would suggest checking it out. read more

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I have been waiting with baited breath for here to open ever since I saw the sign pop up on the corner! 'Nooooo way!' was my reaction, and then the discovery that it was going to combine with a range of donuts?? *Shriek* Well, many of you will know the beans, and they taste just as great as ever. Maybe because it's opening day, but everyone seems super friendly. I chose a original glazed and coffee donut(check the photos). Superb! The coffee donut has a crunch to it also, mmm. The interior is big, plenty of seating and seating styles to go round - small pair tables, window benches, loooong table, a fireplace seating area. I'm gonna try them all :D Yes, I am in love. TIP: a normal 12oz coffee and donut of the day are $4. Sweet! read more

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I LOVE the PB&J donut. We came here since friends and family who have been in Vancouver raved about the Lucky's donuts served here. I was told to try the PB&J flavor, and I have to say, it didn't disappoint!!!! I love it so much - YUM! The peanut butter glaze and jam was in perfect ratio , and the crushed peanuts on top makes the texture of the donut so tantalizing. We just had lunch before stopping by the cafe, and the donut was the perfect dessert. I don't care much about coffee, since I can't exactly figure out what good coffee means. I mean, as long as it keeps me awake, it is a good brew. I know, I'm terrible. I do find that coffee brew from here has some sort of sour aftertaste though, not sure if I like it or hate it. Donut is definitely better with coffee or milk though! read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Peanut butter and jelly donut! - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Totally love this cafe. It is my go-to place for meeting up with clients, friends, everything! It is a busy place, but I've never had trouble finding a seat. They have a huge space with lots of seating, while still feeling cozy. Their coffee and tea is GREAT, but my secret attraction is that they have Lucky's Doughnuts. Oh man. Those doughnuts. I eye them every time I go in there, and give in about 90% of the time. I just wish there was more free parking in the area. read more

On a recent trip to Vancouver I made a list of Third Wave Coffee shops to try out. 49th Parallel was of course on the list and it certainly deserved being there. Lets run through the technical details: - Locally roasted coffee beans: Check. Master Roaster Mike Piccolo roasts 49th Parallel Coffee locally - Baristas with proper training on pulling espresso: Check - Microfoam quality and Latte Art: Check (See the picture of the cap I added) read more

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This is one of the best cafes in town to spend a good part of the day working away on my laptop -- super slick, spacious interior that manages to maintain a real warm comfy-coziness with touches of retro cool in the details. If you are not into minimalist, stark white cafes then this will likely be a worthwhile visit. The most surprising aspect of the visit was Lucky's Donuts. Never been a donut fan, especially when donuts are invariably loaded with some scary thick icing no matter where you go: Tim Hortons, Krispy Kreme and bakery sections of grocery stores, etc. The selection here was 90% donuts, the remainder being croissants, which I usually avoid getting as much as possible. Since I was already there, and given all the rave reviews, might as well try it out. The old fashioned donut was the best I have ever had to date -- thin coat of icing, just enough to give it the perfect amount of sweetness. Exactly how I like it. Texture of the dough was superior to anything else I have had so far, in my donut experience to date. It had this enjoyable buttery aroma to it without any nauseating lardiness that characterizes the Krispy Kreme product. The best thing was that the dough had some great bounce to give it some bite, unlike the dry crumbly stuff from Timmy Ho's. People also rave about Voodoo, but Voodoo's donuts are more of the cake variety, which is different from Lucky's, much sweeter, and many weird flavours and chemicals. I'd say Lucky's gets my vote. Still don't love their coffee though, for the same reasons that stopped me from returning to their Kits location some years ago. Practically all the blends listed on their menu were acidic -- not my preference. Asked the counter staff to recommend something low acid. Unfortunately it was anything but. Had their long Americano on several occasions, requested only 2/3 full but still turned out to be weak every time. Coffee aside, 49th Parallel on Main + Lucky's is a thumbs-up combo overall. read more

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I can't find a way to improve. So I give up and am giving them the 5/5 review. This place is fantastic. To me, it has a very San Diego feel to it. Others have described it as a Boston style with the exposed brick and wooden ceilings. The seating is a bit stiff but the wood tables and benches are beautiful! There is more comfy seating near the fireplace too if you come at a non-rush hour. The staff are so friendly it rubs off on you. They all have their own personalities and haven't been assimilated into the Happy-Borg you can find at chains such as Starbucks. They genuinely are happy and individually interesting. One guy is super nerdy, another really relaxed and zen-like and so on. Now for the food and drink. The old fashioned donuts are to die for. Warning. If you are a sugar fanatic, this place won't be perfect to you. They really do make old fashioned donuts. They feel like a meal with the right about of sugar but aren't 99% sugar like Tim Hortons would be. I'm not slagging Tim's though. There's a time and a place.lol The coffee is really good. Hasn't blown my mind but perhaps I haven't found that right blend. I'm not a big Main Street fan. I'd love to see this coffee shop in Kits where I live. But it's worth traveling from anywhere in Vancouver to visit. If you are a Writer like myself, it is not too relaxing a place where you decide not to work and it's not overly stressful which I attribute to the amazing staff who control the consistent herd of customers. Stop on by. You'll love it! read more

Rave reviews online got our attention, so we dropped in for coffee and some pastries. They're known for their donuts, but we don't care for donuts, and thus can't comment on that here. We did have the latte, and croissants. The coffee was not good. We felt as if the beans may have been overly burnt during roasting, as the coffee was too bitter, so much so that even the copious amount of milk in a latte couldn't compensate for it. The plain croissant was very good, and the almond n pistachio croissant was very tasty. Great concept place, but we will get our coffee elsewhere read more

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Order at the front counter, then go further to the back counter to receive drinks. Wooden trays are cute, with holes carved into it to accommodate the mug, spoon and teapot. they were happy to refill the teapot with more hot water. Venezuelan coffee came with milk (cream?) and a leaf art! All the seating looked comfortable, including the dark wood picnic table-style tables. We were at the stuffed chairs in the back. The low table matched the dark wood of the other tables. Outdoor patio must be nice in the summer. They were closing early that night for a holiday next day, but they're usually open really late. Looked like a nice place to chat, or study or work. A nice bonus was that it's teamed up with a doughnut store. read more

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"I am not a doughnut person," says The Husband. After his bacon apple fritter and my lemon-filled pastry, he proves himself a liar as he instigates our return three days in a row. Paradoxically, Vancouver's freewheeling real estate market and paradoxically lopsided Canadian-American exchange rate led us here: We couldn't quite "afford" enough hotel points for a downtown hotel and "settled" for Mount Pleasant, which we eerily found to be exactly our kind of neighborhood. (If we ever had to go into witness Canadian relocation, we'd be geographically profiled and tracked down.) So when I sought out a wifi cafe to do some writing, I decided why not squeeze in a doughnut despite The Husband's disdain. The next three days--one of which included a 14th anniversary--we had the lemon poppyseed, matcha, sponge Bismarck, almond pistachio croissant (twice) and the PBJ (twice). It was kind of shameful really. Here's the deal: The doughnuts aren't those overstuffed lard biscuits with sickly sweet innards. These are pastries for mature adults. Some we liked better than others--the matcha for instance didn't have the pleasurable bitterness of that ceremonial tea. But the infusion of its flavors (lemon is especially intense) marks Lucky Doughnut as a religious destination that can convert an unbeliever. (And he also really liked the macchiato.) Nice wood seating, blah blah, convivial atmosphere, blah blah mostly friendly hipsteresque servers JUST GET THE DAMNED DOUGHNUT. read more

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Omg! I need to update my review because if you haven't been to Lucky's doughnut you better go now!!!! And try the salted caramel!!! Its been a week since I was here and I've been dreaming all week of the next time I can eat Lucky's heavenly doughnuts.. Yummmmmy! read more

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I made it to the still relatively new Lucky's Doughnuts window inside its shared Mount Pleasant space at 49th Parallel for some caffeinated beverages and premium doughnuts. I sampled a bunch of different offerings. I thought the coffee cake was quite good and moist with a tasty consistency (although on the small side). The iced coffee was a tad sour, but otherwise had a good, refreshing flavour. The old fashioned chocolate doughnut was like eating a triple chocolate cake. I liked it, but it was quite rich and decadent. The best part about the bacon apple fritter was the bacon. Otherwise, I thought it was pretty standard and decent as far as fritters go. The strawberry and apple iced tea seemed refreshing enough. I really enjoyed the salted caramel glazed old fashioned doughnut. It was a tasty, sticky treat and not too sweet. There's an eclectic selection of baked goods and treats here. It makes for a good cafe experience with a vibrant space to relax. The doughnuts proved quite decadent and the coffee flavourful. read more

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I really enjoy this place for coffee + donut combos. They have fantastic donuts. You can also get a small teapot of tea to pair with the donuts instead. Their brewed coffee is good, and so are their espresso drinks. Their donuts great. There's lots of space here, but it's well known so it's usually fairly busy and there aren't alway free seats. Usually if you stand around for a few minutes, a table will clear out. Their mugs and plates are a lovely tiffany blue as well, it's a good thing to buy as a souvenir or a gift. read more

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Their coffee was a bit strong for my taste, but for people who enjoy some strong coffee, this is the place for you! I also got to try their donuts- the blueberry basil and the pistachio. The pistachio donut was a bit sweet for me but the BLUEBERRY BASIL DONUT was amazeballs! Best I've ever tried! Not too sweet and perfect balance of flavors! read more

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This place was definitely everything I expected, but that's saying a lot, because I had really high hopes. The decor was perfect, dark wood everywhere, minimal, with nice touches including beautiful typography on everything from the doughnut boxes to the "Open" sign (for the type nerds: lots of Lost Type Co-op. So good). Okay, onto the important stuff: the coffee & doughnuts. My cappuccino was great, not necessarily the best in the city, but still really great, and exactly what I expected (see photo). And the old fashioned glazed doughnut I had on my first visit was just a great standard doughnut. Not mind blowing, but really good. My second time visiting I had the almond croissant and it must have come out of the oven less than ten minutes earlier because it was PERFECT. Flaky, light, and still warm. Pretty much heaven for a croissant-obsessed girl like me, and the fact that it had been baked recently gives them major bonus points because it was like, 3pm, and most coffee shop's croissants are stale by then. Lastly, the service was exceptional. I always got a huge smile from whoever was at the till, even when it was crazy busy. When there was a huge lineup, I (apologetically) asked one of the baristas filled up my son's water bottle from the tap as I was leaving and he replied with a huge grin, saying, "It's no problem at all!" --so awesome. So, dear 49th Parallel, you won me over on all fronts. Hopefully I'll be seeing you again really, really soon. read more

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8.2/10 - We sat by the window and naturally, I'm driven to natural light so I loved it. My strawberry glazed doughnut paired well with my latte and it was a relaxing environment. They had the coolest community table set up, too. Would definitely go back again. read more

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Great donuts and even better coffee! I love this open-air style cafe (lots of seating both inside and out). read more

Good coffee! The atmosphere is modern and clean. No complains- definitely suggest checking it out if you are in the area! They also have a $5 doughnut & coffee deal :) read more

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I've also been meaning to try this place out for some time and yes I was able to do that also a few days ago. Love how the place is pretty busy when it was like around 3 in the afternoon. I ordered a small extra sweet vanilla latte and I shared a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough donut with my friend. The donut was good but a bit to doughy for our liking. I was really their to try out their tarimisu one but unfortunately they didn't have any. The coffee was pretty good. I've had their roast before at Musette and it was pretty good. We sat out in the patio because it was a nice day and realize they get a lot of customers that like bringing their family with kids. Then again we did go during a time where kids get off school. I would totally come back to try our other Lucky donuts though. Hopefully they have what I want next time. read more

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Love the coffee and doughnuts here! Be forewarned, the coffee and doughnut special only applies to the doughnut of the day, not all the doughnuts. Boo. Was planning on getting that but I wanted the earl grey lavender doughnut so I just got it separately with an iced coffee. The cafe is huge! Very roomy with sofas and a fireplace and lots of tables. Free wifi for two hours and friendly baristas. read more

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I guess if you're looking for a cool/yuppie type place to hang out for coffee The 49th Parallel is a pretty good spot! I've been here a few times, and yes I have tried their famous bacon apple fritter. Its ok. I guess once I got past the novelty of putting bacon in a donut all the excitement was gone! This time I tried their salted caramel old fashion donut. I was not crazy about it. I guess I tasted the "old" in old fashion! It tasted like the donut was a day old! I know I don't have an appreciation for a good strong cup of coffee. I prefer Tim Hortons with 2 creams to the 49th Parallel's house blend. Ok here comes the positive! I like sitting out in their street patio on a hot September afternoon! There's a nice breeze and with all the pretty girls walking around, any red blooded male will feel he has reached a state of Nirvana! read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Coffee & Salted Caramel Donut - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

What a gem! My wife and I walked in on a Saturday early afternoon and sat by the fire place. Cozy! For someone who lived in Berlin - Germany, this place took me on memory lane. Their coffee is exceptional, their donuts are a dream, and the overall menu also excellent. We enjoyed it very much! read more

Not at the level of its reputation anymore. Coffee is ok, but service is kind of arrogant.

Donuts are a bit disappointing and pricey. I can't say I really like them. The coffee is very good though. It gets very busy here and seating is hard to find. read more

Hit this plane on our donut tour. Nice modern space at the bottom of a high rise. All the donuts looked amazing. Pick a few to taste. Totally enjoyed them all. read more

Nice place to sit and have a coffee. Got some lattes and they were really good. We also got a donut and those were fresh and tasted yummy as well! read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Iced latte and a sour dough donut - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The best on a rainy day. So cozy inside. The coffee and the food are alright- I don't love cake donuts and they aren't worth raving about. But there's nothing better than a seat by the fireplace with a book when it's cold and rainy outside. read more

Great coffee and picturesque donuts! I was walking down main street and came across 49th parallel. I noticed the giant line inside this coffee shop and I went inside to check it out. As soon as I saw the donuts, i knew i had to get one. They offered a good deal on cold brew and donut combo, and i split that with my friend. It was the perfect touch to my awesome sunny afternoon. The donut was both crispy and fluffy, and glazed with salted caramel. The cold brew was super refreshing! I would definitely go back again. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Cold brew and salted caramel latte - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great doughnuts not so great coffee - too acidic for me. I will go back for more doughnuts and tea next time! Had the glazed and longjohn for my kid. Both were yum! Prefer these doughnuts over Cartems. But Lees is still #1 for this doughnut-o-phile. Bonus points for warm comfy atmosphere at the Main location. read more

I stopped by 49th Parallel on my way out of town after hearing that it was a must visit for coffee lovers. The shop was very packed on Sunday morning as expected. There is ample seating inside if you want to hang out, with several very large communal tables taking up most of the space and some smaller seating tucked into the corners. It was pretty loud and bustling and though seats were opening up fairly frequently I decided to just get some beans and an Americano to go. When I first walked in the door I noticed their selection of Lucky's Doughnuts, which looked absolutely delicious. I was unaware that they served doughnuts and was pleasantly surprised. I knew I couldn't leave without getting a couple. After stepping into line, I found that though it was pretty long, they had it moving really quickly. I wanted to grab three different types of coffee for gifts and found that I had to choose fast. I let three people go by me before I could finish reading the selection of doughnuts and beans. I ended up picking three random varieties of beans along with 2 doughnuts: a salted caramel glazed old fashioned, and a chocolate chip cookie dough. My Americano came up in about 10 minutes. It was delicious and bold just like I like. It's definitely in my top 5 favorite coffees I've had. We ate the doughnuts in the car before eating lunch. They were by far the best I've ever had, even better and Blue Star here in Portland. So pillowy and warm. I'd kill for them to open a shop here so I can relive this amazing experience again and again! read more

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