Soy latte and Legend donuts were delicious. I recommend the brûlée donut and cinnamon swirl. Fast friendly service. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Second impression is that they do cater to all types of people. The service was on point especially for older generation. It's a generation X, Y, Z and baby boomers. We came for a coffee run on a Monday at 3pm. It was packed. The sprinkled donut was gluten free, small and packed. It's super yum yum - The perfect simple dough too. The keto coffee was also phenomenal as well as staff. read more

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The donuts were the best we have ever tasted. If you're keto, you can order the cascadia without the bun and it's delicious. The service was good and prompt. In the morning, it's very busy but efficient. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Cascadia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Soooooooo....after years of having to wait to get back to you, my dear 49th.....I came calling. And your building was still there, the decor intact and Lucky's at your side. The case of beloved orbs of goodness in full array... But something had changed. When I first met you. Your pour overs were divine, kissed with the essence of strawberry notes that the skilled baristas managed to coax out of the Ethiopian berries. My how things have changed. Now your cold brews in a bottle replace the thoughtful (time consuming acts of caffeine love) pour overs. Here. Have a bottle, move on. Go sit down. No more watching a barista thoughtfully dialing in and testing. Sampled the latte, iced and hot, no pour over to compare to bygone days. 49th used to be unparalleled, but I'm sad to see that there is more emphasis on multiplying locations and less on the unique excellence that put them up to the top of my list of best 3rd wave offerings. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - The coffee has gone to average. Sad to see. Doughnut uncooked in center. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great place! Service was wonderful, coffee and donut were really good. Quick and Easy. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - 2 Flat White, 2 Long John's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a super cute and modern Cafe which is nestled in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Just down the street are several Starbucks and Tim Hortons. What really drew my wife and I to this location is the variety of doughnut options AND very distinct options at that. I ended up trying their peanut butter & jelly doughnut and their maple bacon Apple fritter. Omg to die for. My wife got the earl grey lavender Bismarck and a maple long John. So so so good. We actually got the doughnuts to go and ordered breakfast to eat here. I ordered the Doug and my wife ordered the Keto plate. Also so delicious. Lastly, I ordered an Americano and my wife ordered a Darjeeling tea. Also both extremely tasty. read more

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This place was cute but got very busy on a Tuesday morning. We managed to find a place to eat before it got busy. The donuts are expensive!($4) They are more firm and not as fluffy as other places but still a good way to start a Tuesday. More for people who are on the go and want a quick bite. Sandwich was tasty mainly the sauce. The rest were just normal ingredients. Nothing crazy special. Coffee was the best part. read more

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Many options for breakfast sandwiches, donuts and coffee/tea. My favorite is the lavender Earl grey Bismark. I've tried a few Earl grey donuts around Vancouver, but this was the most unique. The lavender topping wasn't too overpowering, and the Earl grey filling was surprisingly better than I ever thought it could be. It was cool, there was a lot of filling but not too much that made it messy, and it had a very good taste. I also had the brisket special breakfast sandwich with egg and jam. It was good, but I think I will try the Doug next time. Service was good and food came out quick. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We got the pistachio ringer donut and we've been back everyday since to get another one. The texture of the donut is something I've never had before. And the glazed pistachio on the top is perfect. read more

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Came by during lunch hour solely for the donuts. I've heard the hype around the doughnuts from Lucky's before and seeing a location Downtown compelled me to get out there and see what the hype is all about. Oh boy do I believe the hype now. There's a wide selection of doughnuts and they all looked very delectable and appealing. It was hard to narrow down since I would have wanted to try everything available. Eventually went with two old fashioned vanilla, one old fashioned caramel, and a pistachio. These were easily the best donuts I have ever had. There's a good amount of sweetness when you take in a bite but at no point does it feel like there's too much sugar. It feels like the right amount to feel satisfied without being concerned about health. I could actually taste the other half of the doughnut aside from the sweetness. The actual bread part was delicious as well and it was a nice surprise to taste such quality in that aspect. I also loved how the old fashioned had a nice crunch for the outside and on the inside it was all soft. It was definitely worth the trip from my work all the way to grab doughnuts. I don't even have to think twice about it. Best place to get doughnuts in the city. Will definitely be making more trips in the future for more delicious treats. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Was out in Vancouver for the week on vacation and wanted to find my goto coffee spot. I found 49th on yelp and went back everyday! Their espresso was smooth and toasty. They also accommodated my friends drink with decaf. The spot also has fresh donuts. I tried the mulled wine and it was such an interesting seasonal flavor! read more

It's hard to find a seat here. Many suits and business folks, including IT folks, seem to like come here to "park." The donuts are nice (full of fat and sugar) but I prefer the savory goods. I know! I must be one of the few ones who do - but try their croissants. I did prefer them to the donuts, but maybe I need to grow up :) BTW they are only serving with paper plates. I asked for a bowl and they said they are not using anything other than paper during Covid. Hm. Environmental awareness? read more

And so it begins... our exploration of the coffee scene in Vancouver (hint, hint: it doesn't end well). Exhibit 1: my notes for this place say, "bad cappuccino." FYI, it's very rare for my notes to say such things. My notes continue, "horrible donut." It truly was horrible... I have no idea why there are lines at this place. read more

One of the best coffee places I visited while I was in Vancouver. We stayed at the Hyatt regency and this was right around the corner. I ordered the caffe latte with maple sea salt, it was delicious . They also have a selection of four gluten free donuts but they run out quickly, usually by 11 am from what I was told . The donuts are delicious and taste more like a compact cake . If your nearby come and check this place out read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Caffe latte with maple sea salt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My second visit to 49th Parallel was more successful than my first, as I got the doughnut I wanted! It might have been the messiest but best doughnut I've ever had. I got the Mango Passionfruit filled doughnut with bright pink raspberry icing. Pretty amazing. A bit challenging trying to eat without it dripping all over the place, but at the same time I didn't care as it was so good. Thankfully only two people were close enough to notice my lack of table manners. Great coffee as usual. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Mango Passionfruit Doughnut and coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Great place to go for a coffee and a donut:) The staff is friendly and the interior is aesthetically pleasing. #ContestEntry

Amazing, amazing, amazing! Was looking for a cup of coffee and quick bite before heading out for a run in Stanley Park and this was recommended by the hotel concierge. One of a kind place with amazing breakfast sandwiches and the donuts...OMG these are memorable a must try. They just don't get any better. We returned every morning each day of our stay just that good. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Went online to find a flat white coffee - an Australian loves one when we are away from home. Totally the wrong thing served at this cafe. Firstly, why in a glass? It's not the standard for a flat white. Secondly the colour. There is meant to be silky milk. The avo breakfast sandwich is meant to come with arugula, not mesclun lettuce. Pretty poor experience for the cost. Won't be back. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Flat white in a glass?!?! Coffee colour - where's the silky milk? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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4 stars as the kitchen closes at 2pm. This location is super convenient and, despite being located in an office building, there is an effort to create a clean and cute aesthetic. They had decorations up to promote their Hawaiian themed food and drink selections, but the decorations were not tacky or obtrusive. Seating is not great for the amount of customers -- a heated patio would definitely improve the situation. I tried the ginger spiced chai, which was a great pick me up on a cold day. Some of the donuts were sold out by the time we got there, around 230pm, but there were still 4 options to choose from. The pistachio donut is a real treat and they don't skimp on the pistachios. Prices are really reasonable, comparable to Starbucks, but higher quality baked goods and less sugary beverages. I will definitely be back for the doughnuts! read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Unlike it's other location on Main Street, this location serves hot food as well as their delicious coffee and Lucky Doughnuts. Maybe it was a Monday afternoon, somehow their doughnut selection was very limited. However the Chocolate Peanut Butter Old Fashion Doughnut was so chocolaty and yummy. (My usually go-to is the plain chocolate old fashion) It was paired wonderfully with a cup of soy latte. Their indoor seating is limited and is right in the office building lobby. This took away the small coffee shop charm of the brand. However just like their other location, they have plenty of outdoor space for you to sit and enjoy your doughnut. They even have a nice enclosed area in case you want to escape the hustle of the busy Thurlow Street. read more

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We came here around 10am on a Saturday and there was a line wrapped around the corner towards the extended dining area. Line moves pretty fast though! I accidentally ordered the Avo sandwich instead of the avocado toast. It still came out pretty good! Probably much more filling too. I like that the buns are airy and they give a generous amount of avocados. Personally I'd order it again but prefer to have it without the jam. If you like Vietnamese iced coffee, I'd recommend getting the Iced Venezuelan! Not as strong but not as sweet too. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Iced Venezuelan - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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49th was on my friend's must-try list so we trekked on over from our hotel in downtown. It lived up to the hype! Really enjoyed the Sicilian Latte aka Shakerato (iced version). The cardomom wasn't overpowering so that was a plus. In addition, we ordered 2 Lucky's Doughnuts - one glazed and one pistachio. Absolutely loved how fluffy and airy they both were. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Iced Sicilian Latte (aka Shakerato) with glazed and pistachio donuts from Lucky's donuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place was hopping in the late morning of a Sunday. I was excited to have something better than the chain that has taken over the world. The photos of the donuts was really the tipping point not to mention the location was a block away from my conference. I had a piccolo which I learned is really a mini version of a latte or Americano. I wish the US would have this option - this is all I really needed really. For those who like strong coffees, this will wake you up in a hurry. It's a bit more than what I bargained for but it is coffee, after all, and I'll take strong over weak any day of the week. Maybe I'm boring but I wish that there were more plain versions of the donuts. I wanted an old fashioned and each had a funky topping or incorporation when all I wanted was a plain OF. In the end, I found it a bit too sweet and the mulberry way too overwhelming so it really wasn't that satisfying. With the donut being the side note, I will say this is a nice alternative to other the 'usual' coffee people seem to get and I found the place itself really inviting and full of a lot of energy, which was great to see. It's clearly a hit with the locals and, as aforementioned, for those seeking some powerful fuel to kick off the day! read more

This branch in downtown is awesome! Although it is not right on Robson street, there is a lot of customers having coffee and donuts here. We ordered a couple of latte. The flavour and texture were excellent! I wish I could drink it every day. It's interior design is similar to other branches keeping the consistency. Servers were great! I was waiting for my latte at the waiting area. It looked like a manger there who taught his staff how to make a cup of good latte. He looked very strict to staff but I understood that he would like to keep the quality and consistency with other branches, so they could keep a good reputation. I would love to drop by and get a cup of coffee or latte here next time. I highly recommended this coffee shop if you are in the neighbourhood. Better than Starbucks and Tim Hortons! read more

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I was looking for somewhere to kill a few hours and get some writing done, and I'd heard that this was one of the better coffee places in town. Technically, I don't really drink coffee, but I do drink coffee-adjacent drinks. I settled on one of their daily specials, the Kulolo Latte, a coconut and taro latte. I also confirmed with the cashier te wifi situation--she said there was no password; just log into their "guest" network. I found a table--I didn't see any plugins anywhere, but I would be fine for a few hours--got my drink and logged into the wifi. First red flag: you could log in as a guest for 90 minutes, but after that it wasn't clear what would happen. The drink itself was a bit too sweet for me. Perhaps that was partly my fault, as they normally put two shots of espresso in it, and I asked if they could just do one. Perhaps the bitterness of the espresso might have helped, but as it was, it wasn't ideal. Also, the only way to get water is to ask for it. There's no pitcher or dispenser, and the glass they give you for water is TINY. Luckily, I realized I had a water bottle and started to refill my veritable shot glass of water myself. Ninety minutes came, and you do indeed get booted off the wifi, with no way I saw to remedy it (not even the ability to pay for it). So it's pretty clear that they don't want you to stay and work here. I wish the cashier had been more upfront and clear about that; I'd probably have gone elsewhere. In any case, it's a pleasant enough place for a conversation with a friend over a drink and a snack, but it's not for me. Two and half stars, rounded up. read more

Donuts were amazing! I had a blueberry filled and hubs had carrot cake donut, they were huge!

Good coffee, convenient downtown location. Stopped by this Saturday morning and enjoyed a cinnamon sugar donut and a coffee. 2 stars off for the ornery, no-smiles young woman with glasses and short blond hair taking orders at the register. She had a lot of attitude when answering questions and was generally unfriendly. For the management; you've got such a lovely cafe: I recommend taking her off register duty if she's not a people person. Not the best first impression. Thanks! read more

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BEST COFFEE and BEST DONUTS EVER! I have been all over the world but I CANNOT get enough of these donuts. Each time I go back, I have to try a different one and I am easily impressed by the new ones that I try! Also, how can you go wrong if their COFFEE is on point. As a coffee roaster, they roast their own beans and source lots of their products from all over the world (helping countries in need). There is tons of sit down space inside and outside (I always sit outside) as they have a beautiful seating area. Just be careful with the donuts, they are to die for. I mean they are truly unique and delicious. GO see for yourself read more

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Visited 49th Parallel because a Vancouver YouTuber recommended their donuts. The coffee is good, but the real treat is definitely the donuts... they bake fresh donuts every day and there's a plethora to choose from. I loved the vanilla French crueller. Definitely recommend! read more

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Stopped by to try the gluten-free donuts & coffee. The donuts were tasty, but the texture is more like moist, dense cake than a true donut. Coffee was solid. The line was LONG. This is a very popular place! read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Oat milk flat white, vegan gluten-free sprinkle ring & triple chocolate donuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I'm always on the lookout for good donuts when I'm on vacation, and it was a tough choice when in Vancouver with so many good options. Since this was a legit coffee shop that served the infamous Lucky Doughnuts, this won out. Location: Prime location downtown within walking distance from our hotel. Ambiance: Casual coffee shop vibe. Order at the counter and they deliver the food to you. Food: We ordered a couple doughnuts (the Mulberry Old Fashion and one of their jelly filled doughnuts), a salmon benedict, and a couple lattes. Service: Great service at the counter and in getting our food to our table! Price: Pretty typical for what I would expect! Would I return? Yes please! read more

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Purely here to talk about how amazing the Avo sandwich is! I've had it twice now and the first time was better because of the egg. Although the price is steep for a breakfast sandwich (because, downtown), I like to justify it for myself that once a week I can afford to eat something nicer. I am determined to find out what type of bun they use next time because it makes the sandwich taste so much better - FRESH. The Avo sandwich also has other ingredients including a perfectly fried egg over medium, sliced avocado, cheese, tomato, arugula and chili mayo. Not a coffee drinker but I also just wanted to say, the long lineups at 49th parallel really makes you exercise extreme self-control as you slowly inch past the doughnuts. But it's not entirely a bad idea if you decide to pick one up with your coffee. My favourite is the lemon meringue. Sometimes they feature some interesting flavours like apple maple bacon fritter! read more

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Mixed feelings about 49th. The food here is average and a bit overpriced. The coffee didn't taste that good and was expecting a better tasting cup of joe for all of the hype. I will say they do have some creative donuts. For $5 CAD you get a donut and a cup of coffee, which honestly isn't too bad, but then again the coffee wasn't that great. What we ordered: The French Cruller was by far their best donut! This donut was AMAZING!!!!!! So crispy, fluffy and perfectly cooked. Must must order! The Old Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Butter donut was good, I wouldn't say it was my favorite but it was worth the try. The glazed donut was horrible. Didn't taste good at all and it definitely was an old batch. Don't order this one. The Doug was pretty good. The eggs were bomb and were super tasty. A bit over priced. $9 CAD Last but not least, the Avocado Toast. This was terrible. The avocado did not taste authentic. I felt as if it were straight from a packet from the store. Over all nice place to visit and grab a quick bite, but be forewarned that not everything here is as good as the pictures make it out to be. read more

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I visited a lot of great coffee shops while in Vancouver, but along with Revolver 49th Parallel Coffee stood out as a favorite on account of their great donuts and lattes. Comparison Shops: Nemesis Coffee: Three Stars Revolver: Four Stars Bel Cafe: Three Stars Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? 49th Parallel Coffee has the full gambit of breakfast goods - donuts, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches; and to top that off, they've got a great spacious shop and fast and friendly service. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? I'm a huge fan of Old Fashioned donuts and have been crushed watching them fall out of style. That's not the case here at 49th Parallel, where they offer three different varieties of Old Fashioned. While $3.00 wasn't cheap, it wasn't unreasonable either. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? My Old Fashioned donut (Vanilla) was excellent, and it went brilliantly with my Ginger Spiced Chai Latte, which was equally divine. My one regret was that I didin't get a breakfast sandwich, which was particularly painful in that they looked so good. Two Stars. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? 49th Parallel is excellent, but in that it's in my mind on par with Revolver, I can't quite justify five stars. No Star. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Vanilla Old Fashioned: $3.00 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Absolutely LOVE this place! Came back and got a venezula coffee, raspberry cheesecake donut, and a doug breakfast sandwich. Everything was impressive! The coffee had the most beautiful art with a unicorn - totally made my day! Seeing how long the line was, he poured that art in record time! The donut WAS TO DIE FOR! Omg the perfect sweetness and texture. MUST TRY! The Doug was pretty good too. I would definitely go back and recommend their coffees and donuts. read more

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49th Parallel Coffee came highly recommended from a friend. Very trendy coffee shop, with lots of foot traffic. We stopped by here for a quick "breakfast". A donut and cold brew did the trick. It's conveniently located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It was a Saturday morning and the line was long, but well worth the wait. I was hoping to get an iced cold brew, but it came in a glass bottle. It's safe to say that it wasn't a fresh pour or brew. I would have like it more if they had a bigger selection of donuts. There were limited options when we were there. I'm hoping that they brought more donuts out after we made it through the line. I had the Pistachio. Thankfully it was a tasty, and not too sweet. read more

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Cappuccino! Hot cocoa. Peanut butter doughnuts. Lemon cake. Very close to Equinox. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Doughnuts!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Grateful to find quality coffee when traveling. This location was near the hotel. I visited it 2 days in a row and they consistently delivered quality items on both days. My default is their Cappuccino, tasty as expected. For the drip coffee, I brought my own travel-friendly package of bulletproof coffee mix. The barista told me that they also offer "Keto-Coffee". I didn't see this on the menu, but thrilled to see it being offered. My so ordered a chocolate croissant and make a big giant flakey chocolate mess of himself but loved it! read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Cappuccino and a Bulletproof "Keto" coffee to the right. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Very reasonable prices and good quality donuts/coffee. Staffs are usually friendly but there's a couple that is a little more impatient and frowns a lot, but I know it can be frustrating wearing a mask all day. Their donuts are tasty especially the bacon donuts and Parmesan donuts. Vegan raspberry have an interesting texture to it too. They don't always have everything especially the Main St location usually have a bit more flavours that the 49th Parallel Coffee shop. Their old fashion styles are good too. Salted Caramel is amazing but need to go with bitter or semi-bitter tea or heavier/darker coffee because it's really rich. Seatings inside and out but due to covid19 it's only take-outs and outdoor seatings. read more

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I've been meaning to go to 49th Parallel for coffee, but I keep going back for Lucky's doughnuts. The price for doughnuts here is not what you'll find at Tim Hortons. These are high quality, flavor packed fried monsters. My favorite is the pistachio, but have tried the strawberry, lavender Earl Grey and PB&J. read more

49th Parallel Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia