My daughter and I got hooked on to Acai bowls recently so this place was on my radar for awhile…read moresince I knew that they have Acai bowls on their menu. Managed to get to this place over the weekend. Having tried this place I think we've tried pretty much every spot on the North Shore now that serves Acai bowls. This was a pretty good one. A good combination of ingredients in the bowl. Not too big a serving, but not too small a serving either. Super tasty! The bowl actually looked a bit on the small side to me when I got it. After eating it though, I felt more than sufficently filled. My daughter got the Berry Bliss Acai while I got the 'Ohana Luv Acai. My bowl had some kind of bright blue sauce on it. Wish I'd asked what made it blue. We both ordered drinks as well. My daughter had the 5 Moons Chai and I had the Healer. Whoa...they are quite heavy handed with using ginger in their drinks. I enjoyed my drink but I think there was too much ginger for my daughter's taste. It was like the kind of ginger drink that I sometimes boil at home when one of us gets sick and we need something to soothe our sore throat. Recommend the Acai Bowl. I'd be wary of the warm tonic drinks. Great if you like ginger! Uggghh, they took away free parking on Lonsdale Ave.! I had to park a bit further off just to find a one hour free parking spot.

Buddha-Full is absolutely beautiful! This delicious & nutritious plant-based cafe has everything…read moreour hearts desired: coffee & tea, smoothies & juices, Buddha bowls & Açaí bowls, power salads & tasty wraps, indulgent desserts & energizing snacks... It was almost impossible to not get one of everything! After a long travel day, my hubby and I got off the Seabus and walked straight up the road to Buddha-Full. Here's what our 1st visit looked like: * Bohemian Soul Bowl (excellent) * Wild At Heart Bowl (so good I got this again the next day after tackling the Grouse Grind!) * Be Green Smoothie (refreshing, fresh, loved that it had spirulina) * Raw Cinnamon Roll (had to try it, was like cinnamon cookie dough) As mentioned, we came back the next day after hiking Grouse Grind, hitting the spot again in the best way! 2nd visit was all about: * Wild at Heart Bowl (again!) * Coastal Vibes Bowl (another winner) * The Grind smoothie (in honor of just completing Grouse Grind) * Soul Starter (warm tonic with loads of health properties) * Tiramisu (because it was my husband's birthday that day!) The staff here was very friendly both visits, and we can't wait to come back the next time we're in town! Big thank you to the lady (possible one of the owners or managers) who noticed we were overcharged for one of the items and corrected it while we were enjoying our meal. Thanks so much!

So I'd been curious about the poutine at this place, ever since the first time I came here and saw…read morethe big sign outside advertising their poutine. When I read that the gravy for their Classic Poutine was vegetarian, I knew that I *had* to come here and try it. So...finally tried it. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't superb either. Not really sure how they managed to score 1st place for a Poutine Challenge in 2014. Granted, it was a Butter Chicken poutine that took home the prize and not the Classic Poutine, but still... The cheese curds did have some ooey gooeyness going for them which is always good to see. I'd have liked to have seen a lot more of both the cheese curds and the gravy though on my poutine. I think my daughter's plate of poutine had a bit more gravy than mine. Overall though, I feel that there could have been more of both the cheese curds and the gravy. Flavor was pretty good. Not something I need to come back and have again though.

Coffee shop atmosphere but with more substantial food options - diner food like burgers and poutine…read moreplus the standard premade wraps and baked goods. Coffee/tea and beer/wine to drink. Lots of seating. It seemed like I came at an off time, and it was nice and quiet. Veggie burger: The falafel patty was a little crumbly but very tasty. I got the salad for my side, and was glad to see that it was a pretty substantial pile of salad since it costs $3 to upgrade from fries. Everything in the salad was fresh. I liked the cranberries and crushed walnuts. The vinaigrette was more oily than I would've liked. Vanilla blender (with espresso): Okay. Nice taste and not too sweet. As an iced latte I would've had no complaints, but as a blended drink, I thought it could've used more ice... but maybe I just waited too long to drink it. Looking at the baked goods display, I saw they have the same sandwiches/wraps and baked goods that you see at quite a few cafes in Vancouver that don't do their own food prep... I've tried most of the baked goods at various other places and would say they're so-so. I do like the deep dutch brownie but everything else is just too sweet and that's the only thing you can taste. I would definitely recommend ordering off the menu for something put together in house rather than getting something out of the case.

I'm really torn on this coffee shop: there are some terrific aspects of this place, but also some…read morereally lacking. First the good: -this is a very cute cafe, aesthetically. On a mezzanine level with an open view of the Whole Foods store on one side, and a wall of windows overlooking Cambie on the other, with wood planked walls and a long central table, it's a light-infused and airy space. -when I visited, the counter staff were friendly and helpful -amazing display of pastries (mostly humongous muffins, in many different flavors, all selling for $3.99 each. Also croissants and cookies), and a smaller refrigerated case with wraps and sandwiches and yogurt parfaits and cold beverages. -their menu shows that they also sell wine and beer. -I had to park in their underground garage. $6 for 2 hours. I liked how this cafe will validate your parking in total if you spend $10+ here. Not so good: -the seating situation here really bites. I visited mid-morning on a weekday and there were zero available seats. After waiting 10 minutes, a small table with two chairs opened up so I grabbed them. A few minutes later, a gentleman in a wheelchair came with a friend and they had to wait on the sidelines for an available spot for at least ten minutes, too, along with other people who came here for a relaxing break and cup of coffee. It was packed. Craziness. -whereas the muffins were great, I wasn't a fan of the coffee. (I totally acknowledge that taste is subjective and other folks out there may love the coffee here. Personally, I don't). My beverage was bitter and so strong. I drank 1/8 of it and left the rest. That has never happened! Also, there was no Splenda there (luckily I brought my own). They only had Stevia and honey available.

This place is super neat. I come here for their teas but their food selection looks so mouth…read morewatering (and actually looks handmade wow!). They have comfy chairs and outlets. They also handed free samples of a heavenly drink called a caramel sweetie. It was topped with a generous portion of the best caramel sauce ever-- it tasted like they pan fried the sugar themselves *drool* After visiting and trying the teas, it's nice to go down to whole foods and pick up a box of whatever I had. Their chamomile tea is so unique. It has a vanilla, cloudy component to it. It tasted like if ariana grande came out with a herbal tea. One thing I no like is their washroom. It is not the freshest.

This small eatery with limited seating is full of healthy and rare groceries, health supplements…read moreand Ofcourse food & drink cafe. Although they have a full fledge menu which is mostly vegetarian but we decided that o just stick with fresh juice. So they prepare it fresh and give it to you in a mason jar which can be returned in o get $1.50 back which means the cost of juice is around $6.00 The variety & uniquely carved food options is definitely a must try . I hope to visit again , taste more food and review them based on it.

Amazing local owned vegan cafe and market on Commercial. I went in because I saw they had burritos…read morebowls on their menu from the pictures in the window. I was warmly greeted by the owner at the till who took my order. It was my first time visiting and they gave me a coupon to use for my next visit. The bowl was fresh, hearty and filling. I would come back to try their smoothies!

Get half half if you want to try two flavors in a cup or cone. Great way to try more flavors…read more Owner is always friendly and lovely place to sit and have coffee or ice cream

Food: the roasters with personality, main provisions include coffee ice cream and bakery, all work…read morehand in hand with each other with great harmony, it gives off a "caught in the moment" vibes Service: friendly attendance, everyone is busy, either roasting or sourcing, lots of knowledge about coffee and roasting, very patient as there are much selection Ambiance: European vibes, organic and industrial interior, not too bright, feel comfortable to sit and enjoy the espresso

Mah Milk Bar is a friendly and cozy neighbourhood coffee shop/mini grocery store located in the…read moreheart of East Vancouver. I was glad to visit on a Sunday morning while taking a walk with my boyfriend in his neighbourhood. When we arrived, it was quite busy. The coffee shop is small, but charming with limited seating available. The menu mainly contains basic coffee shop items as well as a variety of baked goods. We ordered an iced specialty coffee with ice cream and a small latte. I also chose the Tiramisu danish and we nibbled on it while waiting for our coffee. The danish was suggested by the cashier as one of the more popular items. She was completely right, because this baked treat was heavenly. The outside was like a croissant, flakey and buttery and paired with a delicious tiramisu custard on the inside. We also grabbed a scone for our walk home (which turned out to be delicious as well). The shop also sells local artisanal goods such as chocolate, sauces, and even loaves of bread. It's nice to gander around while waiting for your order. We enjoyed our coffee on the walk back home. The coffee is quite strong, which would be optimal for most coffee lovers. The flavour was deep and chocolate-y, but not bitter at all. I read on their site that they regularly rotate their bean selection. I would love to return to try more of their food items!

The best strawberry matcha I had in my weeknd trip to Vancouver. The service and shop itself was…read morevery nice. Loved the outdoor seating and the aesthetics of the drinks/food. I highly recommend and would come back!

I really like their coffee and pastries. Their breakfast sandwiches are good and prices are…read morereasonable.

Somehow, in the forty years it's been open, I've never made it to Tim Hortons. Well, now I have. It…read morewas... okay. Preparing hot food quickly is not really their forte, but they're great at coffee and pastries. If you're looking for a cup of delicious coffee that is actually a cup of coffee and not some fancy schmancy beverage, it's incredibly cheap. My decaf coffee with a pump of chocolate was the stand out of the meal.

The banana bread matcha latte is so delicious. The girls at the counter remembered me after I came…read moreback the same day for another one. If anyone knows the recipe, please reach out to me It's so addicting. I also had the Popsicle and it tastes exactly the same but just frozen

Was in the area so dropped by since I heard good stuff about their matcha. Overall, I'll give it a…read more3.5, rounded up to a 4. I tried just the top matcha and found it was bitter and grassy - my first thought was either it's because of the milk or their matcha is not ceremonial. Upon mixing it, I found it a lot better - the banana is fragrant and the sweetness definitely helped the overall taste. The drink came fast, staffs were friendly, and it's a cute neighbourhood corner store that fits the area well. If I'm in the area next time I might give their strawberry shortcake matcha a try - but in general, I would not go specifically for their matcha.