Found this cute little coffee shop tucked away in a little corner of Burnaby and we were delighted…read moreto be welcomed with such warm hospitality, tasty drinks and treats. It is a small space, but full of personality and charm. We ordered a Matcha Latte ($7), Japanese Latte ($7), and Matcha & Black Sesame Moffin ($1.50/each). I personally enjoy my matcha unsweetened so I loved that this one was served without sweeteners, and the matcha is lighter bodied with earthy flavours. The Japanese latte is made with coffee beans from Japan, and I'm not a coffee drinker usually so I can't comment much other than the fact it tasted mellow but had depth. The mochi muffins were not too sweet and deliciously chewy! I'd love to come back to try their hojicha latte!

handwork coffee studio is very cozy japanese coffee shop. Space was very small, but, there are some…read moreantique furniture nicely decorated and wam atmosphere. what I got: houjicha latte. I guess barista did not add too much sugar, however, I did not need it. Houjicha flavor was was very bold and strong, and paired with milk so well. I really enjoyed houjicha itself, no sugar necessary. It really reminds me of houjicha latte in Japan. Barista was Japanese lady. very friendly and nice. I was very impressed and definitely want to go back the shop as soon as I can. I want to try their baking goods next time.

They have 4.9 stars on Google which drew us here, however it's more of a convenience store with…read moremicrowaved food rather than a restaurant. They sell a bunch of Brazilian snacks but overall the inside of the store looked worn out. We came in on a Sunday morning and no one was at the front. I rang the bell and a young girl came to take our order. She was sweet but looked very stressed. She ran to the back and was on the phone with her boss frantically asking for help. She then came running out and told us it'll be a wait because she needs to get a big order out. I replied no problem and went to grab a seat. After awhile I rang the bell again and asked for a refund and said I would return another time. The girl said she could make the food now. The next few minutes all we heard was the microwave constantly going off and it was clear nothing was made fresh. Feijoada: apparently this is their most popular dish and I liked the vibrant colours. However the pork was overcooked and nothing tasted fresh except for the slice of orange. Strogonoff: the creamy sauce was not bad but it was so salty we were really thirsty after. The chicken was overcooked. Coxinha: I was excited to try tradition Brazilian croquettes but these were clearly frozen and again didn't taste fresh.

Brazilian cafe and takeout restaurant on Edmonds…read more Parking is available on the side streets. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect. It looked like a coffee shop with their drinks and cakes, but also serves some Brazilian staples (feijoada, coxinha etc.). The theme is definitely on the casual side. There is a nice small covered patio in front. My biggest complaint was that the service was just atrocious. When I walked in, there was 1 customer in front of me. She was jabbering with the staff in Portuguese. The staff (both of them) saw me standing there and just ignored me. After a minute, I grabbed a menu off the table and stood there holding it. They looked at me again and kept on chatting with that customer. After a few minutes, another (3rd) customer arrived. This customer was confused too, as she couldn't tell if there was a lineup, since I was just standing around staring at the gaggle behind the counter. She then stood behind me and also waited for a few minutes, while the staff continued to ignore both of us. Total wait time was 12-13 minutes(!) before someone behind the counter decided to acknowledge our existence. Considering there were a total of 3 customers (not including a small group already seated), this is quite unacceptable. It was like the staff were there to socialize. The staff are obviously local Brazilians, as the cashier didn't have the best English. He didn't know what decaf was. Fortunately I had Google Translate. I ordered a flat white. They make this thing automatically with the push of a button. In other words, the coffee machine is similar to those found at car dealerships. I guess the redeeming factors was that the coffees here are quite inexpensive, and the flat white tasted decent for a generic coffee. My other complaint is that the cakes aren't made in house. Looks like they're made by a local bakery (Sinatra's). Price is definitely on the high side, but the carrot cake I had was very decent. I really wanted to like this place, but honestly have trouble recommending it. The service was atrocious, the coffees are office/gas station grade, and the cakes can just be obtained directly from the bakery supplier. Guess I'm going elsewhere for my next coffee/dessert fix.

It's a hidden gem when one can find good coffee plus delightful savoury items & pastries with comfy…read moreseats and lots of open space available, including decent hours of operation starting at 8am and closing at 7pm, ALL within a bright and spacious community centre with lots of natural lighting. This cafe merits repeat visits as I have enjoyed every item I ordered here. We especially liked their savory items such as breakfast sandwiches and the roast beef melt! Unfortunately, the lobster melt is no longer available on the menu or that would be my favourite. Bastion is a popular place for coffee drinkers to work on their laptops here, because there are outlets available by the round table area that looks into the gym. Service is quite efficient and they even offer free coffee grounds for your gardens when available. Hours of operation are great here, as it opens early and continues till dinner time. Lots of free parking available, though the community centre parking lot can get busy. In short, Bastion is a great coffee shop - whether you are here to catch up with friends over coffee or to stop by for a protein drink after workout or to grab a light meal to go or to simply sit down and enjoy some pastry for your sugar cravings...Bastion Coffee Kitchen won't disappoint!

I'm seriously impressed with the coffee and food here. The flat white is one of the better ones I…read morehave in metro vancouver. My friend likes the cortado too. I ordered the roast beef melt sandwich which is their signature and popular item. Well deserved! It's flavorful and the beef is very soft. You can bite through it easily and there's no dryness at all. It's great if you prefer softer food or teeth are not strong. Lots of tables and seating area. It only got crowded when people sat around waiting for their fitness class. The only drawback was the parking. It was almost full! I was lucky to find a spot round the corner. I sure didn't expect it to be so busy. Reminded me of the busy parking lot at Hillcrest CC in Vancouver. Maybe I was there when there were many fitness classes or activities then. Good place to have a bite or coffee after your workout or to meet friends.

We're regulars at Craft Cafe and honestly, it's one of our favorite spots in the city. The coffee…read morehere is consistently amazing -- I'm obsessed with the Thomas Haas mocha, the Mexican mocha, and their smooth, flavorful drip coffee. My husband always gets a Spanish latte (even though it's not on the menu), and the staff graciously make it for him every time. That kind of personalized service really speaks to how kind and welcoming they are. The service is hands down the best -- warm, friendly, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. The owner is lovely too, always kind and genuinely happy to see customers. Also, shoutout to their buttery croissant -- flaky, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. We're so glad they're open later now. It's the perfect spot for a cozy evening coffee. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates good coffee and even better vibes!

I came with my brother for lunch…read more I had a avocado and tomato grilled cheese and an Americano coffee The food came quickly and was excellent. We sat outdoors in the river breeze The staff took our order swiftly and was friendk

This place was recommended by Yelper C. She said the coffee here is really good. B is a coffee guy…read moreand so we did get a regular coffee for him to try and he said it was good. I got the Basted Baker Hash with Salmon added to it. B got the beef roll. B said the beef roll was super tasty and flavorful. I really liked my Based Baker Hash. It was a very big bowl with potato hash, spinach, onion, mushroom, pepper, avocado, salmon and a poach egg. The place makes its own ketchup in house. They also sell their ketchup in a bottle for take home. The restaurant looks small but they do have a patio area in the back. Plenty of free parking on the street or at the back.

Quick service, yummy carrot cake, great brekkie options in a casual cafe setting…read more Sweet or savoury, basted baker's got your back. Ordered the pulled pork benny and carrot cake. Benny butter biscuit was delish, but pulled pork and the sauce was a bit too heavy on the sour notes (bbq flavours) for my liking. Poached eggs without sauce had a noticeable hint of vinegar as well, but reasonable enough considering the nice texture of eggs. Carrot cake was a perfect texture mix of carrot shreds and nuttiness. Paired with a generous piping of cream cheese icing was a perfect way to end brunch and fuel my day. I'm a fan!

If to love coffee you have to come to this cafe. Their coffee is awesome!…read more I usually have the turkey cranberry sandwich, which is my ultimate fav The staff is nice, the service is a little slow which can slow down your day. The place is pretty busy which is a a good sign that they are doing well. I know someone that stays she always come here for her coffee if she's in the area rather than Starbucks. That's loyalty and the sign of a true coffee lover.

I was in the area and met up with a friend here for a coffee date. This cozy coffee shop had a…read morecute, and warm ambiance. There was a huge plushie bear taking a seat at one of the tables. It was not that busy when we stopped by. Definitely, a good option to sit and do some work as it was quieter than some of the other coffee shops. I ordered an iced strawberry matcha latte. It was made well and tasted as expected. Prices were average and comparable to other places. Service was efficient.

Cute little cafe in a small plaza. The interior is really clean and everything is organized really…read morewell, and the seating is very spacious. Really comfy spot to hang out! For the drinks, it was some of the best I've ever had. I ordered a latte and had to go back to try 2 other drinks because the first one was so good. The menu is full of unique combinations that look great, and there's a lot of attention to detail in the drinks. Wish this was closer to where I lived!! Definitely a must stop

This is such a lovely place and a hidden gem. Been here twice so far and loved it each time. It's…read morewell lit, gorgeously decorated. The desserts are even more delicious. I recently tried the lemon lavender cheesecake and honestly, I was surprised at how good it is.

Unique Slow rise bakery is located near shanon fall area and we can overlook a part of shanon fall…read moreat their patio. It was a nice weather and decided to drop by. What we got: Shrimp dumpling, Pineapple bun with butter and Matcha strawberry cream. Shrimp dumpling was ok. Pineapple bun was also ok, too. Matcha strawberry require more refinement. No flavor and strawberry cream form was not impressive. I really enjoyed the view from patio which is hightlight. It is a nice spot to relax and enjoy scenery.

I was surprised to find Hong Kong style dim sum and eats in Squamish! The filling was a bit lacking…read morein the mushroom dumplings and the jellyfish salad was also quite a small portion. Everything else was on par. It's not comparable to the top dim sum places you'd find in Vancouver/Richmond but really good for Squamish! The drinks were a bit hit or miss as well-- the strawberry matcha latte pictured here barely has any strawberry. Maybe a quality control thing. The views more than make up for everything though. I come back once a month.

Went here for hot chocolate festival and got the Koko-nutty Krabby Klassic -$9. This was amazing…read more The chocolate was so thick, rich and decadent. The coconut pineapple on top was huge and when it started melting into the chocolate, it made the drink pineapple/coconut infused hot chocolate. so good. the cute krabby patty on the side was a cupcake split in half with chocolate frosting in between. such a creative and well executed drink!

I was in the area and I remembered about this place. I had couple of friends telling that this is a…read moremust go to place to get pies. They have savory and sweet pies. Savory 5 inches pies are $15 and Sweet 5 inches pies are $14. I got the peacan butter tart pie to share with B. The pie was quite deep. We found it a bit sweet but it was very tasty. There are free parking just in front of the pie store or at the back of the building. Service was ok. The place is very small. They have only 3 tables. Most people get the pie to go.

I have been shopping at Rustic Bakery in Burnaby for many years now. Their products are great, home…read moremade, fresh and tasty. What makes this bakery an extraordinary place, is their hospitality and excellent service, they go above and beyond just to make you a happy customer! I am very pleased to see that Mrs Nada joined the team, her exceptional customer service skills and genuine correspondence brings even more warmth and quality to the Rustic Bakery. Beavo!

Too Good To Go is a phone app that allows people to buy unsold food at affordable prices, and in so…read moredoing helps prevent that food from going to waste. My first time using this app I purchased a Surprise Bag from a bakery in Burnaby called Rustic Bread. For $5.99 I was given a bag filled with all sorts of wonderful breads that we'd never tried before. There was one in particular that gave off a wonderful aroma. We don't know what was in it. Onion powder? Garlic powder? Whatever it was, it smelled and tasted awesome! This was a great way to be introduced to this bakery, and now that I've tried some of their wonderful bread, I would definitely consider going back to Rustic Bread Bakery to try some of their other foods at regular price.