This place is right around the corner from our hostel. It's nice inside with some plants and comfortable seating, with friendly service. I liked my iced Canadiano - good flavor with light ice and a splash of cream, just how I like it. My husband enjoyed his medium roast brewed coffee as well. read more

Bean Around The World - Brewed medium roast and an iced Canadiano. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Staff here is super friendly! Especially to all of us students who go to school in the area, student discount! A great place to grab a quick coffee and lunch. read more

Service is fine. The drip and espresso taste disgusting. Overall would not recommend. Go to another coffee place there are so many near

The place has a great ambience and looks inviting, but what the ambience offers, the service immediately takes it away. The staff is rude, they over complicate simple things like using the bathroom, they have an attitude to answer stuff and are very passive aggressive. Beware of the guy at the cashier, he's extremely ill mannered. Feels like they decide to bring the dishes to only some customers, while to others they would just shout "these are yours". Coffee is ok, but if you enjoy matcha keep yourself away from this place, it' has the worst matcha latte I have tried. The English muffin wasn't bad tho. read more

I have never been so disrespected in my life. I asked for an almond milk cappuccino, when i got it the foam was a dark brown, I stirred it a little bit and it was just dark brown all the way. When I tasted it it was extremely bitter as if i was given a coffee that was reheated. I decided to not make a big deal as i was on a rush so I decided to add a little bit of sugar but it was just un drinkable. I asked the barista why the foam was so dark as every time i have gotten a capuccino the foam looks white. He immediately got very angry and defensive and told me that he knows how to do a capuccino and started to yell at me and tell me that i ordered almond milk and almond milk is not white but off white but the capuccino was literally the same brown as the coffee so I was just speechless at his response and demeanour, I didnt say anything but he continued to yell at me and talked down to me. I was very calm the whole time because I didnt think it was a problem to get a coffee like that and maybe he could have make it again and end of the story but he decided to continue to yell at me so i asked for a refund but he said that I was not getting a refund and that he was gonna give me another one but it was gonna be the same. At the end i told him I really didnt want another one of the same but a refund and that i didnt get why he was talking to me like that. In a very angry way while banging things around he gave me some of the money back (not a full refund) and told me to get out and that i wasn't welcomed back. Very horrible experience. Never going back. Bad coffee and horrible humiliating service. read more

This is probably one of the worst latte I've had in my life. It was so mellow it didn't even taste like anything to a coffee. read more

Bean Around The World - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Admittedly, we were on our way to Revolver and stopped here when we realized Revolver was closed and had to pick something quick to get out of the rain. The place is cute and offers a good amount of seating. Service was friendly. I ordered a large matcha latte and a croissant; my friend had a regular latte. Lemme just tell you that their large is fucking LARGE. The mug was the size of my face. I'm not complaining though, just be prepared for a lot of liquid. Both my latte and croissant were average; not bad but also not the best I've had by far. Was nice to sit by the window and watch the rain in Victory Square. read more

A little piece of Heaven on earth!! Coffee is always perfect, people always friendly, and atmosphere makes for guaranteed happiness!! New steam machine is top of the line. read more

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This Heritage building has just been renovated. the newly opened Beans ATW offers swank location right on the corner of Hastings & Cambie looking out towards Victory Square, and across street from Nuba. The room is nicely finished with wooden floors and open beam ceiling, lots of counter seats looking out on the street and cozy chairs and of course the coffee is excellent. read more

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On Wed Dec 27, 10:45am, I stepped in to an empty Bean Around the World (175 Hastings, across from Victory Square) after discovering Purebread was closed for the holidays. Before ordering anything - it was also pouring outside - I called the friend I was meeting to let her know that we needed to change locations. She didn't answer, so I left voicemail. All of this preamble occurred within 5 minutes of stepping inside the location. I had not sat down, taken off my coat, etc. I briefly looked at the menu to think about what I might order drink-wise while waiting - I know that one does not walk into a business and loiter, however I needed a moment, and as I mentioned, the spot was empty. That's when the cashier (exactly as Felipe describes in his review) barks at me "ARE YOU GOING TO ORDER SOMETHING? WE ARE TRYING TO RUN A BUSINESS HERE!" Aside from being outright rude, as I am also not caucasian, I had to pause and wonder if I was being racially profiled. If one lacks empathy for the street residents of the DTES, I can see a scenario where one is hyper-vigilant and behaves rudely like this if they feel threatened. I've never walked into a cafe and been told to order something immediately or leave. There are sooo many better ways of asking someone if they need help with ordering. I've contacted the Beans head office to report my experience, but was told that their locations are independently managed, and my feedback would be addressed by that manager. It's been a week and no response. All I want is for an apology and maybe some indication that the cashier will be trained on better customer service. What he doesnt realize is that he lost two customers who would have ordered food and drink to help the location STAY IN BUSINESS. Instead, we went down the street to a crowded Revolver for great service, coffee, snacks, and no worries of feeling unwelcome or like targets of stereotyped attitudes or racist behaviour. With the exception of the cashier, the ambience at 175 Hastings was acceptable - it appeared clean without any patrons, and if you like Adele, that was on full blast. I wound up ordering a Jasmine tea, and that seemed to calm the cashier down from his NIMBY rant, although he didn't offer an apology for his outburst. I left at 10:56am and waited for my friend outside, staring at a poor addicted soul at Victory Square, wondering if the cashier would also lack the decency to be kind elsewhere. read more

Sometimes I come here for the cute guy working the espresso machine. I mean, the place has a great location and I sit sometimes and I dont look at him or talk to him but boy he sure is cute. All the employees are friendly and kind & I like how they are nice to all the weirdos (including moi!) Its a very friendly place, and I wasn't going to review it but I find myself going there less so if you like cute baristas and kindness and people watching you should go here. read more

I walked by this fairly new spot (opened 4 months ago) a few times and finally had some spare time to go inside and check it out. I loved the awesome space : hardwood floor, Eames loungers (although they were replicas, still so comfy :), Noguchi coffee table and Eames LCW (replicas as well I should think), giant windows.... My cinnamon bun was okay, but not the best. Plus, they served my drink in a to go cup without even asking!! WHAAAAT! This environmental craziness has to stop. What's with those crapy cardboard tasting wasteful to go cups?? Ugh! Overall, great space, very lit, cool furniture, but... Feels like something is missing... Their is no spirit to this place, it's all very impersonal. AWESOME space though (I know I already said that :), definitely worth to check out. read more

Bean Around The World - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Coffee was fine but service was unpleasant. After I ordered a drink and my family member ordered some food, we asked for the wifi password and we're told it would only be given to us if a third family member also ordered something. We were a family of 3 in a half empty cafe looking for respite in the rain. Instead, we moved on, not feeling welcome to stay. I don't think we will return. read more

A cute coffee shop that apparently also sells booze! This is in a super convenient location on the corner of Hastings and Cambie, and has a ton of space inside. It's cosy and always feels very welcoming. The staff are friendly and their teas are truly spectacular! They always have good combinations of ingredients - rather than boring peppermint they have a bunch of mints and maybe liquorice? I can't remember but I know I loved it! I have yet to try the food, but it looks tasty, and I hear the pizza are great! Somewhere I'll be returning to for sure. read more

Been here several times now, it's definitely more crowded than the Sunday afternoon I first arrived, and not as relaxing as before. The music is often blaring, not ideal for work or some quiet reading, and the selection often features cheesy pop tunes. The service is brisk but efficient. And the punch card system they have, where you get each 10th drink free, makes Bean Around the World a useful place for grabbing drinks to go if you're passing by. read more

Did you know that there are many Bean Around the Worlds, and all of them are franchise operations? That's why they're so different! This one is bright and sunny (on a sunny day) with a great amount of windows and good seating options. You can have a private or a not-so-private seat. Good bike parking options as well. read more

I write this review after I've moved away from yvr and my heart aches to return to this bean around the world. The espressos/americanos, lattes, macchiatos...let's just say their beans and coffees are all knockouts. I used to work in the offices just above the cafe so it was my go to for caffeine fixes. The baristas (at least the ones a few months back) were all super nice and funky. They definitely make their loyal customers feel at home. read more

Meh. I've experienced better. My chai latte was more expensive than Starbucks, which is fine, I'm willing to pay a little more for a better experience, but that being said, this wasn't. My latte was not hot, and not very yummy. Plus I had to pay extra for soy milk, which was not posted anywhere on the board. That always annoys me. Meh. read more

Bean Around the World in Gastown is a great place to people watch. Just around the corner from Revolver, we often come here when we forget that Revolver is closed. Located on Hastings between East and West, you can absorb the many faces of Vancouver's culture thru the windows as punk rock indie music blars in the background. Although not a great place to study / work, it is relaxing to play catch up with friends. The coffee? Producer direct from the Zelaya family in Antigua Valley. It is rich. If you are in dire need of a caffeine fix, you've come to the right place. read more

Beans and espresso machine must be pretty high caliber cause the Americano I had was very rich. This place is high energy, urban "rustic" hipster feel with some interesting art work and very bright with lots of indirect light. Staff were friendly and seem to love Beyonce (3 Beyonce songs in 30 mins). read more

Great spot to people watch. Grab your drink and plunk yourself down right by the windows and watch the nexus point between East and West Hastings mix and mingle. Staff were friendly. We enjoyed our coffee and tea. read more

Awesome place!! They have non coffee alternatives as well as unsweetened options. Very friendly service.

This used to be my favourite coffee shop because of their chai lattes and "face cookies" (cookies the size of my face). They used to have Sawatta chai mix, which is delicious and incredible. But they've recently (not sure when) switched to powdered stuff mixed with powdered ginger. Way too much ginger and grainy gunk at the bottom of my mug. So gross. The location is still awesome, lots of sunlight and private-ish seating, the baked goods are still great, but the drinks leave something to be desired nowadays. read more

mmm refreshing iced orange-cranberry tea! Came here because I was thirsty and I had 30 minutes to spare before I had to go to my appointment nearby. I saw the iced tea on the board and had to try it! I got it small and cost me about $2.35 I think? It comes unsweetened, but they have LIQUID SUGAR that you can put on your iced tea. Have I ever told you how much I love liquid sugar? Putting plain old sugar in unsweetened iced tea does not work at all. Sure, you can use honey, but I prefer to put liquid sugar. You have no idea how excited I was to see liquid sugar! With the right amount of liquid sugar, I enjoyed the iced tea and you can taste the cranberry and orange. Great for a summer hot day! read more

The coffee is great, and food is affordable, but the breakfast sandwich is actually the worst sandwich I've ever eaten. All ingredients are not shown on the menu... so they put MAYONNAISE on a breakfast biscuit with egg and terrible cheese. Actually disgusting. read more

I came here for a monthly meet up of creative types that happens here on Fridays. The location is quite convenient, as almost all buses passing through Gastown here. The furniture is just typical and the place lacks any particular vibe...in contrast to the neighbouring coffee shops like Revolver or Prado. There was quite a bit of space so our group had room to mingle and chat. The service was ok, the server forgot my coffee order and only gave me my croissant...but then made up for it by giving me a free drip coffee. The coffee is just ok and lacks a distinct taste and my croissant was just average. I wouldn't come back again unless attending an event. read more

This was my first time at this coffee shop. I am a starbucks gal. But i came in here before my class since i was so early and was hungry! The atmoshphere was awsome. I actually like sitting in here better than sitting inside starbucks and i love their ham and swiss croissant which they warm up than grill. YUM! read more

I've stopped by this location of Bean Around the World a few times now, and aside from the great coffee, had some good treats and panini's (although they are on the smaller side). The service is always great, and the staff is very friendly. With the large windows, the place is bright even on a dull Vancouver day, and people watching is always fun. (it is across from victory park, so there is always something going on) read more

Nutella Latte = normal latte, except more expensive. There wasn't a hint of nutella taste so I couldn't tell the difference, to be honest. : ( read more

The atmosphere of the cafe was super chill and they were playing some awesome low key music that I had on my own personal playlist. Brownie points for chalk board menu. Staff was great, they gave really good honest recommendations and even though they didn't have the products I originally wanted, they definitely went above and beyond to make me happy. read more

Motion and his staff are not only super friendly and make delicious coffee, but they are generous supporters of their community and downtown east side by regularly donating coffee to www.CreativeMornings.com breakfast lecture events. read more

nice cozy place on outskirts of gastown. nice to see one here. comfy chairs, retro, high ceilings. private area in the corner. recommend the marble loaf ;) friendly staff. read more

I love the location, and the decor, and the people here -I just don't love the coffee. It's consistently sub-bar, which is a bit baffling. I've given this location several chances, but my Americano is always too strong, or too acidic, or too earthy, or too something. They even have the coolest-looking espresso machine in the city! Perhaps they just need to search a few more places on the planet for the perfect roast (or the perfect barista). read more

This place is fantastic for event rentals! I had a fundraiser here last week and the space was perfect. They are affordable, in a central location and they sell booze as well as coffee. The owner and staff were super helpful and super accommodating. I can not recommend high enough! read more

I come here for the lattes now! It's right close by work, and they do the loveliest tasting latte! It has a smooth taste,and leaves a pleasant, lingering aftertaste. Yum x read more

Walking in here, you would never know that this was a "Bean Around the World". In fact there was nothing here that screamed anything like the chain. The location and the coffee shop's ambience wasn't stellar, however, it's the only place close to my best friend's that we can have tea and gossip about the music world together before making it back to my neighborhood. They do make a great ruby fruit tea that impressed me enough to write this review. The prices are the same as Starbucks...just better tea. read more

I stumbled upon this place while walking around downtown Vancouver and decided to stop in for a snack. It had a friendly, bustling vibe, and I enjoyed sitting at the bar while I ate, browsing through a local paper and people-watching. I can't say it was super-memorable or unique, but my experience was positive. read more

The barista checked to see of we shared the same definition of machiato and dissed starbucks. That won my heart. The coffee was good too.

Came in for a coffee & business meeting, was greeted by a barista who was eating a slice of pizza and continued to do so as I stood waiting, then took my order and had her head turned backwards speaking to her coworker while she handed me the ATM machine, I had to ask for a receipt and there was no thank you or any courtesy words communicated either. The staff seemed more preoccupied with cranking up the loudest rap music possible, making this coffee house sound more like a night club. I have nothing against this type of music. All in all a very poor experience and management should be embarrassed for having such poorly trained front line staff, one of the poorest staff attitudes that I've come across making it my last visit to this franchise. Please use this as a training opportunity. read more

This is a great local coffee shop! They have the biggest mugs of tea that are perfect if you are going to sit and do some work for a while. They also have some super comfy chairs, especially the ones by the windows. The staff are always really friendly too. read more