I was craving cake and we heard that this was a great spot to try so why not?…read more We arrived at 4:30pm on a Saturday hoping for the best. We tried a sampling of the small cakes, cupcakes and some items from the pastry case. They were ALL EXCELLENT. Fresh with light balance of flavors as well as a great ratio of sponge to frosting. The banana bread was as good as any home made I've ever had. We've been back twice since that visit, including to get birthday cakes, and Trafiq remains my favorite cake/cupcakes/treats in Vancouver. My recommendation is get there in the morning and have a(n) amazing schmecken and a latte. The (amazing) schnecknen was perfection plus and now as I write this at 4:00pm on a weekday in South Granville I really want a Trafiq Schnecken. Aside from everything we've ever ordered being excellent, the staff is great and they have a nice cozy dining area. It's also a great neighborhood for a stroll.

I visited Trafiq for Nomsmag Cherry blossom festival limited item…read more What we got: Strawberry Jasmine Tea Horchata Fragrant jasmine tea horchata steeped with real strawberry, poured over ice. Floral and fruity with a clean, honeyed finish. Kinako Cherry Cheese Swiss Roll Light sponge cake rolled with tangy cherry compote and smooth cream cheese, dusted with nutty roasted kinako soybean powder. Matcha-Berry Opera Cake Thin layers of matcha joconde sponge, berry ganache, and matcha buttercream stacked into a refined, jewel-toned slice. Black forest cupake and cookie and cream cupcake. Kinako Cherry cheese swill roll was good. Cherry compote dominated the cake flavor, paired with cream cheese well. Kinako powder was very subtle, it was not overly sweet, overall, it was very good. Strawberry jasmine tea was just ok. Strawberry and floral flavor were very subtle. Jasmine tea flavor dominated this drink. When I mixed with Whipped cream on top, it tasted better. Matcha berry opera cake was the highlight! Matcha buttercream and berry ganache paired so well, and surprisingly it was not overly sweet. What I always love about Trafiq's cakes is that their cake is not overly sweet, and have very sophisticated flavor. Black forest cupcake and cookie and cream cupcake's presentation was super cute! The cute rounded buttercream on the top of cupcake caught our eye. Cupcake tasted just ok, sponge was decent and cream was softer than I thought. I liked cookie and cream flavor better. Overall, highly recommend this place's dessert and cakes.

We stopped by the cafe on Valentine's Day. My husband got a coffee made with the family's own blend…read moreand I got a decaf mocha. Beautiful! I also snuck in a mini cannoli because it was so cute and I had never had one before. What a treat! Reg LOVED his coffee which he said was very strong without being too bitter. I was shocked that my mocha was sweetened just enough, that for once I did not have to add sugar. What a beautiful rich mug of mocha. Continental Coffee House is a total treasure and I am thrilled to find out they have a location on Commercial too! I will be checking that location out for sure.

Nice hipster feeling coffee shop at Main and 27th…read more Parking is available on the side streets. The place has some outdoor tables (S an E facing). Inside is mostly bare creaky wood. Staff are friendly. Coffee was tasty.

Food: I got the ginger lemon latte, which was absolutely amazing, like fall in a mug…read more Ambiance: I love that there have two rooms, jazz, vintage rustic decor, couches, table, a bar... the ambiance was my favourite part, I will definitely be coming back. I also love that they close at 10, perfect for students and for late night coffee. Most nice cafes close early so I'm so happy to have found this gem!

Aperture Coffee Bar caught my eye for its wifi and power outlets, as I was traveling about at the…read moretime. I stopped by for a London Fog on an early weekday morning. It was quite packed with a consistent flow of customers. The overall vibe was definitely vintage with an emphasis on motorcycles. Seating was a little difficult at the time, and it was too cold for this California boy to sit outside... But there was a high table by the entrance that was just perfect. I ordered a London Fog to try - no sugar for me - and it tasted great the first few sips. As I kept drinking it, the Earl Grey tea was stronger and stronger, though no surprise there. I wasn't too much a fan of this drink, but it was definitely worth a try.

I love love love this place!…read more Nestled within a residential area, it is a gem of a quaint neighborhood cafe! The vibes are great. Neighborhood atmosphere, small seating, French artisan vibes. The perfect hole in the wall for a causal hang out to catch up or grab a small bite. The food is amazing. I highly recommend the ham and cheese crepe or their ham sandwich. Super simple but so tasty!

We came here twice in one day! That's about all you need to know. :) What a beautiful little cafe…read morewith delicious food and a nice little market (the drinkable yogurt is very good). They were very busy on a Saturday morning around 11am, as you'd expect, and there was a long line, but we were still able to find a place to sit and enjoy our crepes. We came back again later in the day for Round 2!

I've been drinking their Organic First Flush Sencha Superlative for years. It's a reliably…read morefantastic tea. For many years prior I ordered an equivalent tea from Japan, but the Chado Tea House version is at least the equal of it, and at a much lower shipping cost. In fact often there is often an offer for free shipping if you spend a fairly modest amount. And the service is extraordinary. Extremely helpful and caring people. I always feel like I'm getting really individual service. I say: do not hesitate to try their tea.

From the owner: Chadoteahouse.com is online based traditional Japanese green tea specialty store…read more We offer a wide range of Japanese green tea selections with unbeatable quality and prices. Chado Tea House @ Honey Shoppe is the only our retail store to provide truly authentic Japanese Green Tea.

First, I love the location, the service and the space...high ceilings, clean, open and large…read morewindows all around to let in the natural light. But came for the Hot Chocolate Festival and it was a huge fail. I sampled both flavours on this trip: S'Morelicious and the Chocolate Caliente. The presentation of both were great but both were too sweet...the sugar was overpowering on both. The churro accompaniment with the Chocolate Caliente was soggy and obviously microwaved at an attempt to serve it warm. I expect more for Caffe Artigiano and it was not a positive experience.

I only got one thing here--the breakfast croissant so my rating is based off of that. It was so…read moredelicious. The croissant was crispy, the egg was PERFECTLY seasoned and tender for my soft mouth, and it's loaded with filling. Multiple ham slices and lots of eggs. Service was quick. It's a large cafe with a lot of tables. It was almost full at the random time we went (3pm)--only two small tables were available.

I'd never been to this Blenz location before. It was a convenient place for me to stop though as I…read morewas on my way home and feeling quite parched, so really didn't care to wait until I got closer to the Blenz that was closer to my home. I wanted a drink ASAP. I had a birthday freebie to redeem from the Blenz App and as I'd already just finished spending a bit of money on groceries and other essentials, I thought it would be a good time to claim my bday freebie and give my wallet a break. So, I walked and at first thought I could order just about any drink on the menu and that it would just be restricted to a certain size. Well, it turns out the bday freebie from Blenz is limited to certain types of drinks. It doesn't apply to a lot of the specialty drinks. Teas, tea lattes, coffees...those are the kinds of drinks that you can get with the bday freebie. I really should have read the fine print first before trying to order but I was hot and thirsty. The brain was not braining...the brain only knew one thing, which was that I was thirsty! The guy working at the counter though was very kind and patient. I sometimes worry that people are going to give me poor service cuz when I walk in to claim something for free, and don't spend money on anything else while I'm there. When someone can still be kind, friendly, helpful and patient with me even though I'm not spending any money there...that is excellent service to me, and that makes me more likely to wanna come back at a future point in time and spend money in the shop when it's not my bday. So...hats off to the guy at this Blenz who pointed out the fine print on the bday offer to me; then made me my free bday beverage and served it to me with a smile. I ended up ordering an iced Chai Latte and it was awesome by the way! Highly recommend this location of Blenz!

I wanted to try the "blue matcha", which is not really a matcha and has no caffeine. However, it…read morelooked cool, so I thought I'd give it a try. The man behind the counter was patient with me as I try to navigate the app. This place is nice and cozy with plenty of space to hang out. Unfortunately, the blue matcha was not very tasty. It looked beautiful though.

Cozy cute Cafe with good value Korean Food. Great place for a date or just catch up with a friend!read more

Coffee Date is a very calm and cozy Korean-inspired cafe with some solid drinks. Wifey and I tried…read moretheir Blueberry Matcha for our morning matcha run and enjoyed the flavor profile. All of the staff here are super friendly and welcoming!

I found this Mexican coffee shop through Instagram. They offer various kinds of unique Mexican…read morebaked goods, desserts, and drinks. I got a Horchata drink (you can choose it with espresso as a Horchata latte), Mexican conchas, cornbread, Mexican flan, and Churros cookies. The Horchata drink was very delicious, with a subtle cinnamon and vanilla flavor mixed with milk. The cornbread was good. I've never had real Mexican flan before, so I had no idea how the real one tasted. As I tasted their flan, the texture was bubbly, not really smooth, which was not to my liking. The Churros cookie was very dense and sweet, interesting flavor. My favorite was the Conchas, very buttery and perfectly sweetened. I really liked it The cafe's ambience is very cozy, and the staff are very friendly. I will definitely go back to this cafe to try a different menu next time. They offer unique Mexican-style drinks and desserts. It's worth trying this place!

New place in the neigbourhood. Its been here for a year and a half. Nice presentation. Coffee is a…read moregood size. Green sauce is delicious. Nice music and friendly staff. A winner in the neighbourhood.

This place is so cute. We entered and were offered tea samples (tasty!) I picked up some dried…read moreherbs for teas I make for digestion. The guy working was so helpful, offering tips and guidelines answering my questions about diuretics and how often to use them. He gave us some samples of delicious goldenberries that we immediately bought for this weeks breakfasts. It is a little pricy, but your paying for help mixing and matching things it's not just a bulk section. No debit which is too bad, but not a biggie. I think I'll be a regular here!

Although I am giving a three star here, this store is a great place. If you are interested in…read moredifferent types of salt, spices, herbs etc., this is your place to go. I enjoyed every second there. I bought two types of salt which are wonderful. The reason of this 3 star is that I also bought some chocolate coated cocoa nibs as snack. They tasted like cumin, anise and turmeric. Seriously. I am suspecting the jar for chocolate is not sealed properly and chocolate absorbed the spice smell.