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 parked in a very old strip mall couldn't even see where the restaurant was. Finally were able to…read morelocate it in the end corner of the stripped mall. Walked in about 1055am. There was not a soul in the restaurant. We weren't really treated so I asked if we ordered at the counter or should we seat ourselves and they would come to the table. He told us to take a seat. We did. We waited about 5 mins. Thinking they'd bring us a menu or ask if we wanted coffee. We looked at the menu on the wall to see what we might want. But no one came to take an order or bring me us. They just kept restocking and cleaning. So my hubby n I decided to leave. So really did t eat there. Got no service. Would not recommend.

Really good service fast. Got everything right super friendly a total of two thumbs up for a random…read morestop.

I read the other sub par reviews to see if the experiences were like mine. Sure enough, they…read morewere. I ate here in 2009 and again yesterday (11/4/24), as I was back in BC for a visit. The elderly couple was a bit abrasive and rough around the edges back then, but more so now. The behavior and mannerisms of this couple combined is very comparable to Seinfeld's 'Soup Nazi'. I politely asked the old woman (others refer to her as toothless) if I may take a picture of the menu and she practically had a heart attack. She screamed - "If you take a picture, I will kick you out of this place!". The old man also had a sarcastic tone in his voice when I asked about mayo in the chicken salad sandwich. The mushroom soup was pretty good and the chicken salad filling was OK. The house baked bread was the only thing that really made this whole experience bearable. It appears as though that these two seniors are set in their miserable, toxic and irritating ways and are too proud to make a change for the better.

This is a great mom and pop operation. I enjoyed watching the interaction with customers who were…read moretreated like family. I had a small sandwich on homemade bread which was wonderful! Great experience.

We went to lemon bakery for high tea, it was mediocre. Its not a place I think of returning to for…read morehigh tea, as there are many better options for high tea, although the price of Lemon Bakery's high tea is lower than others. I fell like the lower price reflects in the food though. An egg salad sandwich and a cucumber and cream cheese sandwich type of thing. really nothing special that you couldn't make at home. It is a cute little place and it was clean. The staff weren't overly friendly, not warm or anything. Its mediocre.

The establishment is very nice, but didn't get a warm feeling when I walked in. What I ordered was…read more3 sandwiches the Honey Mustard Ham, Grilled B.L.T.C and the Turkey Cranberry as a wrap, 3 baked good and there was not many choices for bread options either. There were NO sides that came with sandwich or the wrap. I did ask if there were any little side that came with it and the response was rude with a hard no. Honestly even if was just a little pile of plain chips or just a small amount of pasta salad would have been nice to go with my sandwich. I think the prices are well over priced for a sandwich/bakery place. I have been to many other bakery/sandwich places and I have always received with my sandwich, 1 or 2 small sides. I also found that there wasn't really anything special about their sandwiches, they were ok. I will never go back the Lemon Bakery. The reason why I went to Lemon Bakery is because I wanted to try a new sandwich place.

I'm currently dogsitting in white rock and a friend came out to visit today and of course we needed…read morecoffee and I had passed by Laura's several times on my walks and had been curious so we gave it a try. To be fair I only had coffee - decaf - and it was really good. An americano. And they had cinnamon. Which always makes me like a place more. The place was super busy (truth and reconciliation day) but the staff were all really nice albeit exhausted. Didn't stay in because it was loud but I liked the ambiance and would enjoy hanging around there on a quieter day.

Great meeting place for coffee and food inside or on the outside, however it could get noisy inside…read morewhen full.

Total vibe of a cafe, you'll feel right at home. The two owners have a calming pace to the place…read morethat creates a wonderful experience. But the food really stands out. The grilled cheese and tomato basil soup is INSANE. Delicious, the perfect lunch. Highly recommend for a cozy laid back cafe.

The Hideout Café is a lovely little spot right across from the courthouse. It is run by a very…read morefriendly couple who make you feel genuinely welcome. The woman was especially warm and kind, and when I went outside to enjoy my coffee, the gentleman came out and chatted with me for a while. I was surprised to learn that the café has been operating for somewhere between 16 and 19 years. The panini I ordered was delicious, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The owner told me that he even makes his own mayonnaise and prepares everything from scratch whenever possible. You can taste the care that goes into the food. This is the kind of small, independently owned café that is well worth supporting.

Our workplace had ordered some gluten friendly/vegan treats which were tasty. I had the dessert bar…read morewhich was delish & fresh. Can't wait to try their other products & visit the café in Burnaby. This location is only open on weekdays from 8 am to 3 pm. There are 5 locations throughout Vancouver.

Tried the spicy pork rice to go and it was okay but havent had the chance to try the coffee so…read morelooking forward to this but for now for the food it was just alright. Cheers!

This place was good and had chill atmosphere. My friends and I went there for happy hour at 3pm on…read morea Thursday and it was pretty empty and the patio space was nice. For happy hour, we got the dips and chips and truffle fries to share. The dips and chips were good with a good variety of dip but I wished there was more dip in the bowls. The truffle fries were ok. There was not much truffle flavour but had a lemony flavour and the fries were a bit oily. For my main, I got the dos steak and egg tacos. The flavour was good, and portion is good if you just want a snack. My friends enjoyed the Yorkshire benny and it was very filling. Overall, I thought the food was good and decent, although nothing too special. The service was great! The server was super nice, attentive and enthusiastic!

Hard Bean Brunch has a lot going for it on the surface. The ambience is genuinely lovely -- warm,…read moreinviting, and the kind of place you'd be excited to bring friends for a weekend brunch. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout, which made the visit feel welcoming. Unfortunately, the food let the whole experience down. Even during happy hour, the prices were on the higher end, and what arrived at the table was cold. For a brunch spot where the meal is supposed to be the centerpiece, that's a hard thing to overlook. I'd love to come back just for drinks and the atmosphere, but until the kitchen catches up with the rest of the experience, I can't recommend it as a food destination. The bones are great -- hopefully the execution follows.