This was a bit disappointing. I was in the area and decided to pick up a snack. I got a croissant and a cookie. The cookie was ok nothing special. The croissant was not good at all. I paid $7 for it and it was not flaky. It was chewy and tasted like it was not made right. At least the service was good here. The place has lots of seat. I guess next time I come here, I will just stick with the drinks. read more

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Came here as a pick me up after visiting the botanical gardens! We ordered a chai latte and a honey oat hojicha latte. The chai latte is pretty good, would recommend. The honey oat hojicha latte was also very good but in the sense that it tasted like a good drink, not necessarily like hojicha. The service was decent. The cashier seemed a little annoyed but that could also be because we're buying coffee at 6pm like some weirdos. Forks were also shaped weirdly, but that's okay read more

Blenz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Dirty. Coffee tastes like leftover They don't seem to care, other locations are fine. Just not this one avoid read more

Finding this place was really nice! The ambience is quiet and cozy, ideal for work or read! The things we had were tasty, and the people working there were attentive and respectful! Totally recommend to go here! read more

Delicious coffee, never a wait. Lots of seating and good people watching. Not a complaint out of me.

I went in to get a coffee and snack, and use the restroom. But there was somebody already at the counter, so I decided to use the restroom first. As soon as I started walking to the restroom, the barista barked at me, "The restroom is only for customers.". I responded, "I'm planning to order a coffee and sit down.". She replied, "Well, somebody's in the bathroom anyway.". Rude. I left and won't ever come back. read more

Amazing service and friendly customer service. Ordered the cold brew. The ambience is clean and spacious

The matcha was pretty decent but the food was just mediocre, especially for the price. read more

Blenz Coffee - matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

really good coffee and staff, you can tell the baristas are passionate about what they do. They pour every cup like it's a work of art, and they're super friendly read more

The ambiance is not great feeling almost cold and gloomy. The view would be good but since there is construction it is disappointing and finally the drink I ordered was the iced chocolate which was ok but 7 dollars which is way overpriced for basically chocolate milk. But the service made up for-the food and drinks. read more

Blenz Coffee - a view of a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The food was just meh and the ambiance was ruined by the loud construction beside the cafe. The service was pretty good as the worker directed me to the wifi and took my order as expected. read more

Blenz is the very best coffee shop. I have been going to Blenz for years. Angela and her staff get my caffeine fix right every time. All the staff are friendly and respectful. I prefer skim milk with my caffeine. They remember every time and have it ready before I ask. There are many options to choose from fancy teas and coffees to regular coffee, savory sandwiches and yummy baked goods. The atmosphere is clean, cosy and casual. There are regular tables and chairs and comfy lounge chairs to choose from. You could have a business meeting here or relax and watch the world go by in a comfy lounge chair. The music is played at a comfortable level and I sometimes linger over my coffee to finish the song to the end. I enjoy listening to the playlist here.This coffee shop is clean and clutter free. Even the bathroom is clean considering the busy location. There is a hand dryer that always works and the soap container is always full. I feel better after my first coffee at Blenz on the corner of Broadway and Granville Street. read more

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Enjoyed the espresso and the view! First time trying this local coffee shop in Vancouver. Decided to skip Starbucks this time and it didn't disappoint. read more

Blenz Coffee - Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Overall I like Blenz. I think their coffee is good, and they make really nice tea lattes. However, their baked goods are never that fresh, or that good. Considering they don't bake anything in house and it all gets shipped in from other places, it makes sense. I do like the atmosphere at this location though, and the staff are all really nice. So convenient too, right at the corner of Broadway and Granville. read more

It's a Blenz, so it's slightly above what I think you should pay for a latte, just above average taste, and they have free wi fi...as long as you ask for the password. This one benefits from the excellent people-watching view of Broadway and Granville! I watched 2 very smartly dressed ladies sticking their arms full length into a rubbish bin out the front, grinning the whole time :D My copy of Metro (which Blenz usually always provides) was left to the side, as I next watched a man come after them and pull a load of bottles out. That's a prime bin there it seems! Big space, has a little mock fireplace. But there's no real soul, no character, but did I really expect that here? Naah. Plenty of seating - make sure to grab a window spot :D read more

Blenz Coffee - Latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place was good but generally could use a little more pep in their step since I ordered two drinks and one cupcake which ended up taking almost 20 minutes (and both drinks were cold and ... one of them was just iced tea ...) I found this place on such busy intersection after walking around Vancouver looking for a good coffee place to visit. I wanted to be impressed by their delicious cafe lattes and/or mochas but was unfortunately so thristy I ended up ordering an iced tea and the bf got the matcha iced latte (which he said was pretty good). As far as food goes I give this place a 4-star solid because the tea was just what I needed and it was deliciously peachy without being overly artificial tasting and was NOT supremely sweet that I would choke on the sugar. They had RED VELVET cupcakes to my surprise (that were filled!) and they proved to be delicious as well although dye was used in the process. However, the amount of time it took ... I just don't know if this is a place I can come back to to grab something quick and it's not exactly a store by itself as it appears to be attached to the lobby of something that was under construction while I visited. read more

A really busy spot because of its prime location right on the corner of Granville and Broadway. It's one of the bigger Blenz locations I've been to, although it could make better use of that space. The brewed coffee was especially great that day, as Blenz isn't my go-to spot for coffee, so I was pleasantly surprised with my experience. May have to visit again! read more

Disappointing. Not clean inside and the coffee was mediocre. I got a maple macchiato thinking it sounded good but had an artificial taste to it. Wish I had gone to starbucks instead... read more

Had never heard of Blenz until we got to Vancouver, so gave it a shot while were in the neighborhood waiting for our table at Vij's. Seemed like they had more teas on the menu than coffees, so opted for a regular chai tea. Nothing really special about it; I'm not really a chai tea kind of guy, but I feel like I've had better. Pretty busy intersection, so people watching is convenient and they have wi-fi, but they also have a Starbucks right across the street. Not an overwhelming fan of chains, but between the two, I'd probably be over there. read more

A freelancer's haven - click-clacking of keyboards, a buzzing of activity. I have a lot of meetings here -typically brainstorming sessions. I've been to every Blenz (I think) but this is always the one the strikes me as the "office" away from the home office. Inevitably, I see someone I know and have a chance to catch up. It also seems to be the most social of the Blenz - I have randomly met more people here than any other coffee shop in Vancouver. Coffee is standard fare, service is the same. But the connections and buzz of activity make this a hub for sure. Free wireless too! read more

Walking down Granville Street for the first time, I passed by a couple Starbucks in favor of trying something more local. Blenz, though it's a chain, is not available to me in the U.S. so I happily walked into their corner coffee house. It's a comfortable, warm-toned location with lots of windows and a friendly staff. I tried a Maple Macchiato with almond milk, which was really delicious. I'm lactose intolerant, and usually my only substitute option is soy (which doesn't taste great in coffee to me) so the almond milk was a delightful change of pace. The foam on top was fluffy and lovely. However, when I sat down on what looked to be a comfy chair by the window and the tiny fake fireplace, I was unhappily surprised by the lack of cushioning. It felt like I just slammed my tailbone onto a concrete block. So sit slowly when you visit and don't judge their chairs by their covers! read more

Still just meh. But I find it amusing that you can find one of these stores on nearly every block corner. That's gotta be worth something. Upgrade to 2.5 stars! ;) read more

Blenz is a Vancouver based coffee chain that is a similar Starbucks or Waves. As a result, you can get a variety of fancy espresso based drinks (like macchiatos, lattes, or mochas), flavoured teas and artisan baked goods at a "premium" price. Although Blenz presents itself as an upscale coffee location and not just a java joint, I find the drinks and baked goods are simply ok, not great, especially for the price you pay. One thing that makes this location of Blenz stand out in comparison to other Blenz (and coffee shops in the area) is the location. This store is located on the incredibly busy corner of Broadway and Granville. At almost any hour of the day there is action happening in the street from a myriad of people rushing by. This make this location great to people watch and be entertained as the world goes by. With that said, Blenz offers free wi-fi and has some chairs, tables and seats to sit at with windows all around to look out from and let natural light in. Be careful with some of the chairs though. They may look comfy, but when you sit down, you'll find out quickly there is no support to the foam. Despite all the hustle and bustle outside, this location of Blenz is usually relatively calm and not over crowded. Unfortunately this can sometimes also translate to the staff energy level. During more busy times (i.e. weekday early morning or the 5pm rush) the staff is quick and efficient to get your order and send you on your way. However, on quieter times like a Saturday afternoon, or Monday evening, it can take a long time to get service and then a longer amount of time to get your order. On more than one occasion I've been longer than 10 mins to order and receive my drink with nobody ahead of me in line. I'm a coffee drinker usually, but when I go to Blenz I actually usually order a tea instead, as I find their tea quality is better than their coffee. One item I highly recommend is their matcha tea latte. Of all the chain coffee/tea places in town, I find Blenz's version one of the tops. Overall, this Blenz is an ok coffee shop, a pretty good tea shop and a great place to people watch. read more

This Blenz is decent enough, the decor is nice inside and the counter staff were good enough to stop their conversation and serve us. They even smiled. When I asked about the music playing, the response was "yeah, they make us listen to it, It's a live stream." ... I laughed, because I was actually enjoying it. The shop is pretending it's a neighbourhood hangout by keeping books on a shelf for some light reading, while you drink their overpriced hot chocolate. Light reading, like the medical bible of digestive disease I found on the shelf. The shop is no doubt a student hangout during the week with wireless users. It's across from the Chapters book store and offers an alternative to the St*bx inside. Well, that's kind of like "6 of one or half dozen of the other" isn't it. read more

The way I like coffee shops . . . A bit of a home away from home. Great staff, decent coffee, free wireless, and comfortable surroundings. As big chain coffee shops go, this is a cut above the rest in my books. read more

Nice coffee, not exceptional. The atmosphere is also fine - clean seating area, extra-cluttered counter space (please buy more stuff!) but nice, possibly Scottish, barista there the day I came in for a Royal tea latte, cappuccino, and hot cocoa (shared among several people, of course). The bathroom was clean when I came in, and the place was reasonably busy on a rainy Sunday morning, so they must be doing something right! read more

This one seems to be ridiculously busy most of the time. The drinks are a bit pricier than Starbucks..or is it just me? They are quite delicious though, I love that they do artwork on your drinks every now and then. Its a bit more personalized treat than Starbucks. :) read more

Went to this location of Blenz for the first time today and it will probably be my last, as there are so many good coffee shops in the area. This store recently closed for renovations, so when I entered the doors I expected to be impressed. However, the floor was really dirty (garbage and dust everywhere), and there didn't seem to be enough tables and chairs - lots of open space to just stand there I guess. I ordered a cheese croissant and a latte in my personal mug. The cheese croissant was really stale - not at all crispy and just tasted like cardboard. Really disappointing, as cheese croissants are typically a favourite of mine! The girl at the cash register seemed to be in a grumpy mood today, so no points for customer service. When she took my cup to the barista, she grabbed it from inside the lip, putting her fingers inside the cup. I had just washed it before coming to the cafe, so I was pretty annoyed. She's working cash, so I know that her hands aren't as clean as they should be for touching inside the cup. Maybe I'm a germaphobe, but it really bothered me! Anyways, if this was the only coffee shop around then I'd say you may as well go here. But since there are so many places in the area, I'd suggest crossing the street and trying somewhere else! read more

Coffee here is shit, but do you expect any less from Blenz?!?! I know I don't. Please don't try any of their "baked goods." I am warning you in advance...anything that's wrapped up before serving can not be good, and it isn't... Hipster service is friendly enough, but they always seem bored. :P I like the corner seat to watch the crazies go by. Typically full of people (as it's at a busy intersection) but usually a seat or two is available. :) And they don't care if you linger around like some coffee houses do...come on, coffee houses are to drink and to talk with friends! read more

This place is not exactly the first pick for me, but I can kind of see why some people would like it. My friends and I had walked down Granville after dinner, and stopped in for coffee. I had ordered a chocolate-caramel au lait. The two baristas had no clue what an "au lait" was, so I had to use the term "misto" instead. I understand that some coffeehouses use different words for certain things, but baristas should know the terminology rather than giving their customers headaches from trying to explain their order. It is an excellent way to run off customers The place does have a good selection on tea. Overall, if the baristas cared about their job, then the place would be much better. read more

The tea here is way better than the coffee. Agree with other reviews that coffee is bland. Matcha latte non sweet is very good. Other teas are good and high quality. They are all loose leave teas and they use unbleached filters to put the tea in. read more

I am a starbucks fan but when I want a mocha I will always go to Blenz. They make the best mocha's and you have your choice of either White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate. How can one go wrong when they actually use real chocolate rather than syrup in their drinks. My choice is always the milk chocolate mocha. Yum! read more

usually blenz is one of my go to spots for my cup of joe but unfortunately this time my experience was less than satisfactory. Despite not being very busy my coffee took a long time, and was too watery. :(( read more

The coffee is better than Starbucks. And while I'm at home, I go to Starbucks every day. It's got great coffee, great espresso drinks, great food, and good service. The ambiance is nice, just a coffeehouse, but I think it's just great! read more

Tried their latte with maple and it was really tasty! Good location for watching the passersby, and quiet for using the WiFi to do work.

Saturday morning big coffee and the weekend Vancouver Sun a seat in the window and I'm happy, when all the other coffee shops in the area are packed there will be a seat here, low baby Buick quotient, it is also great for people watching and has free wifi, so lots of laptops about. read more

I actually like this location as it has some modest seating inside. I get a sugar free matcha latte which was made perfectly. Barista was nice and I was served in a timely manner. So why the 3 stars....bathroom was out of order and there wasn't that much selection in the pastry department. read more

HORRIBLE:) When I first got there I asked a barista a few questions about their drinks, she did not make me feel welcomed at all and actually made me seem very ignorant for not knowing about their drinks...They weren't busy at all, but totally made me feel like if I had interrupted them. I didn't order right away and took more time studying the menu since the barista considered me as an idiot. Then I went back and wanted to use a promotion card (I got the card from the same store on the day before), which could give me a second drinks for free , but the barista didn't understand the use of the card and even rejected it only if I purchase a second one. Plus, they made our drinks without the additional stuff we asked for(my friend and I were the only customers waiting for drinks!!!!). I've been to other Blenz, but this store definitely knows nothing about customer service. read more

It is time to compare Blenzs in Vancouver. I am not a coffee man, sorry, but I know what hot chocolate should be. Blenz is famous for its hot chocolate, it is a sort of point of difference. All the others are well behind in respect of hot chocolate quality. Nevertheless, I found that there are some Blenzs and blenzs. I like that hot chocolate to be hot. And the concentration of chocolate in it should be OK. This place is not up to standard. 2 stars. read more

It's at a busy intersection, so it's good for people-watching, but I think I've yet to order a drink that tastes decent. A front row view of some guy running down the street in denim cut-offs (and let me tell you, he *really* cut those suckers off) isn't worth the barely palatable drink, sorry. read more