I used come here a several years ago but was really disappointed the last time I was there. I was…read moreshopping at Choices and thought I'd grab a drink, and I was pleasantly surprised! The drinks were good and there was a great selection of pastries and snacks. The seating was great, much cozier than it used to be, and the vibe was nice! And the service was amazing!! So friendly and welcoming! Oooh, and they now have a gelato selection that I cannot wait to try! I'm definitely returning!

This is a nice neighborhood coffee shop. It's located along a strip of stores and market in front…read moreof a church. It must be nice to hang out around here in the summer. There are enough tables, comfortable chairs. Anyone who knows me I love big windows! Plenty of light and sunshine. It's cozy and warm which I find some coffee shops struggle keeping their stores warm enough to be relaxing in the winter. There's plenty of food to snack on or have a full meal. I'll try some next time to see if they are fresh. This was an unexpected find for me. I just moved in the area. Haven't checked their wifi. I've been to nice coffee shops only to realize this is missing. It's a must for me. The day and age we're in it should be tablestakes. There's plenty of street parking. Looking forward to coming here often.

I always come back to this bakery. Hands down the "BEST" croissant in town. Great customer service…read moreand with a modern feel bakery. Enough said. LOVE IT - DEFINITELY recommend!

This was my first visit to a Small Victory Bakery. This location is on Granville St by 15th…read moreAve...where there has been much construction of late. The space is beautiful, very bright with high ceilings. And the selection of pastries was impressive. Opted for a latte and a croissant. Both came out as expected in terms of presentation and taste, though the latte was not as hot as one would expect. They did provide a pager to notify when the coffee was ready. Waited. Waited. Finally walked over and after several exchanges, determined it was our coffees. I provided the pager and said it did not go off. The attendant then reached down and activated it. Nice. No apologies. Beautiful space but with poor service, I have no intentions of returning to this or any of the Small Victory Bakery's.

Bread Culture is da bomb! We were staying nearby and returned every day to get our pastry fix…read more Unfortunately, they were closed on Monday, leaving us to fend for ourselves and pick up something in Tsawwassen before catching the ferry. Service is friendly and efficient, which is important because the bakery gets seriously busy. There are a few tables both inside and outside if you want to enjoy your treats there. The viennoiseries are spot-on. The chocolate croissant tasted authentic, the flan was amazing, and the Chocolate Suisse had just the right amount of sweetness. Wife loved the apricot custard danish. You really can't go wrong here. Enjoy!

Bread Culture is one of my favorite bakeries in Vancouver, as it offers a wide variety of high…read morequality pastries, both savoury and sweet. The shop itself is clean, warm and cozy. The staff are very friendly and helpful as well. Since Beta 5 had stopped making cream puffs, I've been coming to Bread Culture instead as their mini choux puffs are fantastic. They also offer seasonal flavours and different items throughout the year, making each trip to the Dunbar area worth it!

Checked out 26 Viet Cafe for a weekday dinner. They have two other locations (White Rock and…read morePasadena). They're known for their $1 happy hour wings. - Herbs - bean sprouts, basil and lime. Tiny portion - Bo tai chanh ($22.00) - beef carpaccio was decent - Canh ga ($1.00 HH) - mediocre garlic butter wings. Leagues behind Phnom Penh's crack wings - Sate hu tieu bo ($19.00) - satay broth was okay but lacked depth, tasted watered down - Pho ga ($12.95 small senior special) - light broth - Hai nam ga com ($15.00 senior special) - bland chicken rice, tasteless ginger scallion sauce. Hainanese chicken slices were bad - Ca chien ($25.00) - pan fried fish was dry, slightly overcooked. Didn't get any lemongrass notes. Was a sweet Chinese style sauce Nothing unique about this Viet spot. 2.5 stars.

If you're craving Viet food and in the area, this is a great place to go! Food was delicious and I…read morewould go back. -Special beef noodle soup: comes with a full beef rib!! Meat was tender -Beef Satay noodle soup: super flavourful -Snack platter: 3 layer appetizer tray! Great to try a variety -Sizzling beef cubes : comes sizzling hot with juicy meat - Chicken wings : so crispy and garlicky!

What I ordered: - oat latte…read more- drip coffee - crinkle cookie - butter croissant highlights: I was very pleasantly surprised with their oat latte. It's very light, slightly acrid, and highly recommend because it didn't leave me feeling heavy in my stomach unlike some oat lattes do. I loved the croissant. It was crispy on the outside (but not crunchy), soft on the inside, with a lovely butter flavour. (Pro tip) dip your butter croissant in the last 1/4 of your latte iykyk study/work space: 4.5/5 They have seating space in the back which was bright and clean. The atmosphere is relatively quiet and super pleasant. Truth be told, I completely forgot that I was on such a busy street! If cafe hopping is your thing, follow me and I'll show you all the best spots! @yvrcafescene (instagram/tiktok)

I viited Lumine coffee to try Nomsmag cherry blossom festival items…read more What I got: Matcha Strawberry Cube Croissant Crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside. Signature flaky pastry with a vibrant center of whipped matcha cream layered over tangy strawberry jam, finished with a fresh strawberry and matcha dusting. Dough was very crispy outside just like they described signature flaky pastry. And whipped matcha cream had strong matcha flavor, very creamy and not overly sweet. So, it paired with strawberry jam so well. Strawberry jam had well-balanced tangy and sweet flavors, I really liked it. I highly recommend this item! Service was very good and friendly

FINALLY got to try this place out on a recent trip to Vancouver. I got to try out their frozen…read morematcha and the strawberry matcha latte. Frozen: 5/5 stars. Comes dairy free already? Heck yes. Was it the dreamiest, creamiest dessert I've had in awhile? Yes, yes and yes. The matcha flavor was strong, it was smooth, no complaints here. Will have dreams about this drink. Strawberry: 3/5 stars. I saw it was their most popular and eh honestly I've had better. It wasn't bad, but the matcha wasn't strong enough. It was more on the green milk side for flavor, but the strawberry was nice and not artificial tasting. Vibes: 6/5 stars. Super cute. Little mid-century modern vibe to it. The workers have cool vibes. The customers do too. All around fun and unique. Drinks also came out exceptionally fast even with a line!

This small coffee shop offers some unique and seasonal coffee options. The space is quite compact,…read morewith a few small tables available for dine-in. Parking can be a bit tricky -- if you're lucky, you might find street parking right out front. With limited space inside, expect a line outside if there are more than a few people ahead of you. We ordered the Earl Grey Matcha, Earl Grey Flat White, and a Pastéis de Nata. The drinks took about five minutes to prepare, and the staff worked efficiently. Their menu seems to rotate seasonally, so you might find limited-time or specialty flavors depending on when you visit. As for the drinks, they were just okay in my opinion. The flat white was quite strong, and while it included Earl Grey syrup, the flavor didn't come through as clearly as expected. The Pastéis de Nata was decent -- not too sweet, but a bit dense. Overall, prices are reasonable for what you get. Worth a visit if you're curious about their seasonal offerings.

We've come here a few times now. First time we came in we passed by on the street for a quick…read morecoffee. We ordered two sandwiches and two lattes. I was shocked at the quality of everything! The coffee was insanely good, one of the best I've had in town. Since then we've come in almost every day. My new go to spot!

Not impressed guys! Noon on a Thursday. First visit to support local as Ive just moved in across…read morethe street. Display case practically empty & only TWO baguette sandwiches 1 BLT & 1 Caprese (displayed in the Roast Beef spot) A few breakfast sandwiches left over, & a few Paninis. Had looked at menu online - pretty good choice but hardly any ready made up & available. I asked if I could I get 4 baguette made up? Was told what was in the case was all that was available! Seriously guys??? It's noon - it's lunchtime not 5 minutes before closing - either stock the case for lunchtime or change your online menu. Sorry, you lost a 4 sandwich order & a potential new customer. Don't care how good the sandwiches are...

This coffee shop is probably the only best thing of Arbutus Center other than the Dollarama. This…read moreis a hipster meets bohemian coffee shop that still manages to connect with the hood that surrounds it, the little of the social hood that exists. I had a basic latte. The customer service was very friendly and the cost was more than fair.

I actually couldn't find the place. My GPS kept taking me around the block, so I never got to go…read morein. I would suggest parking in the Safeway parking lot and then trying to find it by foot.

This place gets crazy busy on the weekends! I stopped by yesterday to try their "Love Potion" hot…read morechocolate with cardamom. Honestly, it just tasted like plain and boring hot chocolate. However, the rose scented heart marshmallow it came with was amazing! I'd buy a bag of those! Next time I'll just stick to their coffe, which is always really good. Staff were super friendly and nice.

We chose this spot for lunch today over two other options but unfortunately it was a let down…read more The blackberry lemonade was a complete miss--flat, watery and no lemon flavor. I passed it to my cousin but it wasn't any better for her. The fresh chicken sandwich was passable, but raw onions were a bit overpowering for me. My strong mints couldn't even get rid of the aftertaste for a couple of hours. The dining area was pleasant and spacious. The service though was missing warmth and absent of any hospitality. This cafe wasn't for us today.

This is a tiny cafe that takes your breath away visually. The minute you approach the door and…read moreopen it, your eyes are filled with delicious coloured fluffy baked goods, sandwiches, and cakes. The smell is as the cafe mentioned in their name, buttery. Lots of side street parking that is free and enough tables for a catch up chat with a girlfriend or two.

Under new ownership again unfortunately. I still like some…read moreitems at this bakery but the quality keeps going down. Its pretty bad. Cutting corners everywhere they can. So many of the original items are just not good anymore and dont taste the same. Wish Rosie still ran this place.