Lovely cafe with delicious coffee and food. Nice big windows for people watching and gracious…read morestaff. I lived my latte with oat milk and lemon scone - started my day off great!

The Broadway strip is slowly being revamped (aka torn down) to make way for the new bus line going…read moreout towards UBC. Deja Brew is centrally located just off Oak street. It's quite the hole in the wall, tucked ever slightly behind the massive Indian restaurant with a maroon canopy (this one's a can't miss). My point is, the little cafe is probably the most unassuming gem in the neighbourhood! The storefront has a rustic / cosmic-y cafe vibe to it with the stainless accents here and there, I would not assume a great meal comes from a place like this. While in the area for a quick appointment, I was able to grab my morning coffee & an afternoon snack from here. I had pre-ordered from the apps to ensure a smooth pick-up on arrival. I realized from the FRIENDLIEST staff that my item was not yet baked, and that's okay, because now I know they bake EVERY item fresh in house on the day of! I opted for a cinnamon blueberry scone (confirmed: warm, fresh baked within the hour by FOH staff), I receive this pastry item still warm in hand, my intent was to have it for lunch but ended up having it as a pre-dinner nibble instead. It was moist, wasn't overwhelmingly sweet, overall delicious. My morning was fuelled by an iced caramel macchiato. The backstory with me and iced drinks is that I typically refrain from ordering iced, milk-based drinks, because they're typically watered down 10mins in from melting ice cubes, and my lactose-intolerant self does not react well with watered-down milk products. I had this drink until noon-ish, flavour wise, excellent, post-melted ice! As a Starbucks regular, I'm confident to say this caramel macchiato is even better than Starbucks. From the friendly staff, deliciously caffeinated coffee and fresh baked goods, my venture out to Deja Brew really made my day; from morning coffee to late afternoon, I was truly impressed! Low key shunning myself for missing out all these years of going to appointments on floors above without making a visit, HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

This place seems to be run by Persian people as they offer a mix of traditional Western style food,…read morealong with some Persian options as well. (eg.Persian Omelette) It's got a nice vibe to it. Love the decor. Featured here: Egg Bacon Sandwich Ham and Cheese Panini sandwich Classic Avocado Toast Earl Grey Tea Iced Mocha Rooibos Cherry Rose My daughter said she couldn't really taste the cheese much in her sandwich, but still enjoyed the sandwich all the same. Her Iced Mocha was very nicely done. I found my Avocado Toast a bit on the salty side, and wasn't impressed with the egg that sat upon it. Runny yolk is what I like to see, but the yolk in this egg was very dry. They have a nice selection of cakes in their display case. I might come back here again to have some tea and dessert but don't think I'll bother with their savoury foods again. Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the street

No acknowledgement of customer. No friendly welcome. Coffee mediocre, staff rude. Drink dumped on…read morecounter, no idea who it was for or what it was. Over priced. Staff member putting pastries in cabinet with bare hands.

TurF is the kind of place I could see myself spending hours in day after day, if I lived in…read moreKitsilano. An amazing cafe with lots of delicious, healthy and plant-based food, a fitness studio, and a boutique all rolled into one! Plus it's beautiful inside. What an absolutely brilliant concept to have this kind of one-stop shop in Kits! We were in town a few months ago for my hubby's bday week, and after a fun bike ride from downtown to Kitsilano through Stanley Park, we popped into TurF and had an awesome post-ride lunch. We wanted to try so many items off the menu, but here's what we got (and loved) that day: * Raspberry Peach Coconut Muffin * Mushroom Ricotta Toast * The Works (Smoothie Bowl) * Matcha Latte Everything was so delish, and we even went back for another muffin to take with us. My husband and I are vegan athletes and personal trainers so we truly appreciated that this cafe/bistro is mainly plant-based and has so many vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. After refueling our bodies for the rest of our bike ride, we checked out their boutique and I specifically knew that I wanted to try on Left of Friday swimwear (the only store that carries the brand in Vancouver). Great food, drinks, and a new bikini, I'd say our bellies were full (and happy), my wallet a little lighter (spent way too much $ there), but we'll definitely be back for more!

Spirulina latte they dub the mermaid latte. Was pretty busy with open seating and a little apparel…read moreshop section at the back. Server was helpful and very attentive about my hemp allergy while I ordered my beverage. Mermaid latte would rate a 6/10, wasn't the flavour for me even though I typically love spirulina anything. Would definitely come back as one of my faves has always been the golden turmeric latte.

We've been back several times already to this place. It's been awhile since our last visit though…read more The selection here never fails to amaze me. Especially considering that it's for students! The Teppanyaki grill wasn't open this time. It seemed like they were doing French Toast there instead. That was something different. I was too full from all the other food I had taken to try French Toast. If I see it again sometime maybe I might give it a try. They had a taco station this time. I put cooked mushrooms, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream into my taco shell. Loved the mini tofu donburis. Word of advice: If you get a sandwich from the sandwich station and especially if you opt for cranberry sourdough bread, make sure you have someone to share the sandwich with you. It's huge! If you don't have someone to share with you, then I'd advise that you come prepared with a bento box or some other kind of take out bag or container that you could carry leftovers in. The sandwich is huge and will fill up a lot of space in your stomach. And well...it's buffet. You wanna leave that space open so you can try more different things! All the other visits the flavors of soft serve were always vanilla and chocolate. This time they had vanilla and lemon mint! I was really excited to see that. Great to know that they switch up the flavors once in awhile.

Was convinced to try this, so dropped by on a week night for dinner…read more As this is a university dining hall, it will mostly be filled with students. Service was very meh , as it is buffet style, you don't really interact with anyone, aside from the few stations where it is made to order (like the sandwiches) I'm not seeing the "huge/wide" variety that people speak of, it felt very minimal and lacking. Flavours were seriously lacking, nearly everything was so bland. Servings at the made to order stations were measured out, you can't ask for bigger portion, you would need to double up/order again if you wanted more. This was a 1 star for me , gave it a second as the sandwich was pretty good when fresh off the press with the melty cheese and crisp bread. Will not re-visit unfortunately.

Went with friend and ordered the albacore cheese melt while he got the egg sandwich. They were both…read morefantastic, 7.8/10 and 8.2/10 respectively. The ladies at the counter were very nice and had great customer service.

Superb service and super sweet workers (owners maybe?) The shop is situated in a very unique…read morecharming corner inside a building. Loved that the menu is annotated, adding to its authenticity. 5/5 people and overall cozy spot Food options aren't extensive but there's a sizable selection for any mood. Feeling the heat? Poke bowls. Prefer handhelds? They got you. A cozy warm dish? No problem. For me, the sesame chili tan tan noodle scratched my itch for a hot soupy lunch that day. I enjoyed the flavour and it was a surprisingly well-balanced meal, though proteins were extra add-ons. Picked up a banana ube matcha on my way out as well.It was good, but I might not be a big fan of the combo or the matcha they used. It leaned more bitter, and despite a lot of flavours going on, I didn't pick up on any that would draw me back to it. I must say the colours look quite nice before the mix! 3.5/5 for the food and drinks Would love to come back to try one of the ikura uni butter dishes sometime!

Went to Great Dane to get treats for the office and to switch things up from our regular Blue Chip…read moreorder, and I was so impressed by the size of the cookies and the great taste of all three options. Also randomly got treated twice in a week to their to-die-for chocolate croissants and savoury goods like the cheddar and chive scone and the bacon and egg breakfast sandwich. I swear that the scone has the power to convert anyone who doesn't normally enjoy scones. I especially love the instax wall of all the little doggos that visit the cafe. Definitely a hidden gem on campus you should check out!

Its a coffee house…read more They have coffee. No thrills except for one key point. It is not Tim Horton's. Tim Horton's is the other place to get coffee on that part of the UBC campus. Tim Horton's is a once legendary chain that has been dragged down in the dust by the same people who own Burger King and Firehouse Subs. Burger King used to be good too. Popeyes is the only chain owned by Restaurant Brands International that has maintained its integrity. If you don't want to drink swill pretending it is a Canadian legend, Get your coffee from Great Dane instead.

This place has been on my radar for ever but I'm never in this area. I came on a Friday, after…read morelunch, and this place was packed! Obvy I ordered the BREAKFAST SANDWICH (Fried egg, cheese, tomato, herb aioli on grilled sourdough with avocado). That sourdough is phenomenal!! There is so much Avo on this sandy that I felt guilty at the cost ($10). The perfect sandwich and combo of sauce, eggs, and veg! Adding hot sauce (which they have if you eat in) would take this to another level. Paired it with a fresh OJ! Just perfect. Staff, considering how busy, were so efficient and friendly! You can tell they are passionate about the place and they really are such a wonderful spot!!

Hunnybee Bruncheonette has one of the most delicious and reasonably priced brunch items in…read moreVancouver. It's cozy and rustic located on the corner of a building in Chinatown. You order up front and take a number to your seat. We got the breakfast sandwich with avocado and it was scrumptious. I read that they bake their own bread so it was fresh, fluffy and perfectly toasted. The toppings were very fresh and the egg had the right amount of runny yolk. My only wish was for less oil and mayo since it's a bit much for me and my hands were soaked in grease affer. For $10 this is incredible. The second item was the Shakshuka that came with 1 slice of toast cut in half, 2 poached eggs, lentils in their tomato, red pepper sauce and labneh. Eggs were perfectly poached and the sauce was a bit much on the tangier side. $14 is a steal and what keeps people coming back. I would definitely visit again.

We walked there this morning anticipating a great breakfast but sadly they were closed. The sign…read moreon door says they open at 10:00. Website listed the hours to be open at 7:30.

It's just so delicious! First place I would recommend for…read morebrunch at an affordable price. Stayed in Vancouver for a week and visited the shop twice! Definitely will come back next time!