Nice quiet coffee shop on the SE corner of Broadway and Nanaimo…read more Parking is available on the side streets. The inside is somewhat plain but trendy. Guessing they're going for the whole plant or grassy theme. Staff are friendly. No complaints. The coffee I had was pretty decent. Did the job. This place also sells bubble tea and some brunch stuff, as well as some Indian food items such as butter chicken. Didn't try though.

Ruke Coffee is a lovely coffee shop, with great flavored coffee and an assortment of pastries along…read morewith some Indian dishes. Service is kind and quick, and they have several spots indoors if you'd like to enjoy your drink/food there.

Last time we passed by Cafe Episode on the way to grab pizza, I spotted their salt bread and made a…read moremental note to come back. I've been wanting to try salt bread. They have so many salt bread flavours and I wanted to try them all. We ended up getting the strawberry and tiramisu. The cream was light and not overly sweet. I was expecting the bread to be a little softer but it has more of a firm, chewy texture. They have bundle deal which I noticed too late . It's a better value if you get 4 or 6 instead of buying them individually. Their latte was also really smooth and easy to drink. The roast wasn't too bitter, which made it a nice pairing with the sweet buns.

If you haven't tried Korean salted bread yet, you are missing out! This place has, by far, the best…read moresalted bread I've tried in Vancouver. If you want to enjoy them fresh, I definitely recommend going in the morning when they first open. I personally love the original salted bread, but after this summer, they've expanded their selection, and now there are so many different flavours to choose from! Today, I tried their Soboro Golden Crumble. In Korean, it's called "맘모스빵" (Mammoth bread). It traditionally comes with nuts, especially walnuts, so I was a little disappointed that there weren't any nuts in this version. Still, it was really good! My go-to coffee at Cafe Episode is their Iced Einspänner. Unfortunately, today's coffee wasn't as strong as usual and tasted a little watery. It was disappointing. I've come here with a girlfriend for a chat, on a date with my husband, and even by myself with a book to read. It has such a calm and cozy atmosphere, and the workers are always so kind and welcoming. It's definitely a place I enjoy coming back to!

I've been coming to this café ever since they opened, and I think it's very unique because they…read morehave Middle Eastern pastries. I love their bagels and spreads, especially the roasted red pepper spread. It's really delicious. Their sweets are amazing as well. The osmalieh is so unique and not very sweet, so it pairs really well with coffee. I also really like their cookies and most of their pastries. Their drinks can be hit or miss sometimes, but I usually order a latte and it's usually very good. The bakery has a lot of natural light, which makes it great for photos, and it's also very comfortable inside. The service is wonderful and the staff is always friendly. I definitely recommend coming and checking this place out!

Lovely place to grab a sweet and savoury bite along with delicious coffee. My favourite here is…read moretheir bagel with the hummus. It is extremely fluffy and so flavourful even on its own. With the hummus though, it is pure perfection! The place itself is not very large so you may need to wait for a seat but the brightness and space are lovely. A great addition to the Fraserhood.

Lovely little pasta shop!…read more We walked in on a stormy morning so seats were hard to find. But luckily another couple was leaving. I will say many people came in with scowls because there werent open seats. So be aware it is a very small shop. Which i love. The service was good. The staff was friendly. Some of the grumpy people wanting a seat; did complain to the staff and the staff were very patient with them. We ordered two pastas a coffee and cookies for dessert. My carbonara was sensational one of the best pastas I've had in vancouver. Very well balanced. Excellent flavour profile. My friend also loved her meal and said her coffee was also one of the best shes ever had. My small jam cookie was delicate and sweet. Very impressed. The atmosphere definitely added to the experience. Rainy day and a warm pasta shop. Tables alive with conversation. (The only downside was the washroom definitely left things to be desired. Its understand that in a small space it can be very hard to have everything be aesthetic.) The staff and atmosphere otherwise very charming. Made me homesick for Montreal. I love that smaller places like these are becoming more common place in Vancouver. I will definitely be back to try more of their pastas. And say hello to their staff again. Its a true gem!

It's my favorite spot for fresh pasta! They have specials every day and indoor / outdoor seating.read more

A little shop on Victoria, this authentic Vietnamese place has hands down the best Pandan Latte…read more The other drinks are good as well and they have a wide selection - from egg coffee to Ube latte. We havent gotten a chance to try their food but the Pandan Latte is enough to bring us back. Service is fast, although I think their points system is always buggy. They also use milk crates as seats just like in Vietnam which I think really adds a charm to the place.

The pandan latte is enough to keep me coming back for more...Hem 377 is a little Vietnamese coffee…read moreshop that I had frequently heard about but kept passing on due to not being in the area. My friend finally suggested it to me and after having lunch in the area I was able to pass by. I am a sucker for all things pandan so it wasn't hard to make a choice (although the ube latte also spoke loud to me...). It was a good choice, the latte was not too sweet but the flavours just mixed so well together. The workers were helpful in helping my friend decide on what to order. She got the ube latte which I also tried and thought it was delicious as well! The little shop is a order at the counter type situation and there is minimal seating inside. The seating was reminiscent of those little Vietnamese market stalls where you sit around on stools with boxed crates as your table. I'd love to pass by this spot again and give it another 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 happened to stumble to the cafe after eating at the food court upstairs. I saw the variety of egg…read morewaffle and decided to give it a try. I ordered the Portuguese egg tart flavor bubble waffle and a milk tea. The bubble waffle is good, would've like it better if it's crispier. The Portuguese egg tart flavor is also good, not overly sweet. The highlight of the visit is definitely the milk tea. It tastes like legit HK style milk tea. It has a strong tea flavor that is not overpowering the milk. It was good overall. There's about a 15 min wait since they make the bubble waffle fresh. It's a take out place only so there's no chairs to sit.

My all-time favourite egg waffle place to go to in all of metro Vancouver!…read more Their egg waffles are delicious. Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside. None of that soggy, cake-y mess. Each waffle is made to order so they will always be fresh when you receive it. I highly recommend the original or the Portuguese egg tart. They get the balance just right.

Good cozy place! The drinks were pretty good and their labubu ice cream was unique and tasted very…read moregood! They also gave us a bag of viet coffe drip for free!!

Vancouver Croissant Crawl - Broye cafe Japanese Takoyaki…read moreCroissant  Japanese Street Food in a Croissant. Real takoyaki is tucked inside our buttery, flaky croissant, then finished with Japanese mayo, takoyaki sauce, aonori and dancing bonito flakes. A playful take on one of Japan's most beloved street foods, reimagined in croissant form. This was such a fun item to try. Takoyaki was inside of croissant, aonori, bonito flake on the top, and loved takoyaki sauce flavor! Pastry dough itself was very flaky, I really liked it. This was definitely one of the most unique item in 2026. Japanese street food and croissant combination was really creative and fun!

Cool cafe - nice to enjoy alone or with friends. They serve good coffee, pastries, breakfast…read moreitems, and midday snacks. This is a order at cashier spot with no table service so they meet my simple expectations for their service with decent politeness, accuracy and efficiency. Plus i find it convenient that they open as early as 7am. Some of my usual purchases here are the matcha drinks, chocolate croissants and earl grey muffins. I give 5 stars to their matcha and I recommend trying their sipping matcha drink if you are a matcha lover like me. They are quite spacious and you can work on your laptop here but it can get busy. It's not my first choice as study/work cafe because I prefer cafes with quiet corners with outlets or relaxing soft music and I find this spot has more of a hipster ambiance and is more ideal as a chill place for hanging out. Hmm, maybe come here to reply work emails but why overwork here when its vibes are set for unwinding ;-) There are side street parking available -- being able to park close by is a plus. Cafes in location with free parking options are the best, so you can buy items to go or you can choose to stay and relax, without the hassles of metered parking expiring and getting parking tickets. This place sells coffee beans and a variety of higher priced merchandise items, in case you need gift ideas or want the luxury of retail therapy for happy vibes.

I've been to matchsticks before and in various locations and always for takeaway…read more Their baked goods are usually great and their coffee is ok. I actually did some digging and self reflection before writing this as this was some weeks back that I tried to sit with my initials reaction. Popped in around 3pm on a weekday as I was in the area to pick up an americano and some pastries. The 5 minutes that I was around the counter and the interaction between myself and staff (one barista and one cashier) was odd. I made myself sit in a corner to sit with my own feelings post interaction. I'm not going to spend more time ruminating that encounter in detail. However, if one googles the signs and ideology of what a hipster is. I've received pure negative stereotype of a hipster. I found the cashier to me cold and smidge condescending, the barista didn't even acknowledge me, ignored my question and is clearly not deaf or blind when he was calling other patrons drink orders out. This poor Canadian even muttered an accidental thank you when I picked up my drink out of habit. That last one is one me. My 1st world problem of "to be me and be kind to others or straight out be reactionary when put in such situation is going to have me ready for my next battle with a passive aggrissive hipster at their work. ding ding let the battle commence. I'm ready.

Located inside Broadway Church, it's an unassuming spot to grab a coffee. There is plenty of…read moreseating with a corner filled with books to borrow or purchase. The barista was pleasant and polite. Coffee isn't very strong, but prices are low.

The cafe is tucked inside the church building. I wouldn't have discovered it if I hadn't visited…read morethe church. Initially, I thought it was only open on Sundays, but I later found out it's also open during the weekdays. The food and drinks are not only cost-effective but also delicious. Many students from a nearby school frequent the cafe. I really love this quiet spot--it's the perfect place to read my favorite books, get some work done, or simply enjoy a peaceful moment on my own.