I got the Vietnamese iced coffee expecting you know standard stuff. It was a whole concoction! It…read morehad salted cream top which was super thick and yummy and a lady finger cookie on top Friendly atmosphere too :)

Right on the corner of Richards and Smithe, at the southwest corner of the urban park there, is…read morethis small but funky and uber-cool café. I've passed it a gazillion times, meaning to visit and now, finally, after so many years, I've gone twice in two days (!). That's how much I enjoyed it yesterday. I went back today. First of all, the actual venue and building is fabulous. The cafe is a narrow triangular building of concrete and glass, with a retractable wall facing Richards, with a cute outdoor patio with cheery yellow bistro tables and chairs. The sharp angles of the planes of glass and concrete, coupled with the suspended lucite fixtures in yellow and orange, and the colorful neon strip of lights embedded in the threshold, all make for a fun, modern space. At night the top of the facade is bathed in ever-changing neon colors; it's super pretty. (Unfortunately, the cafe closes daily at 6pm, so it's not open in the later afternoons/evenings). Yesterday my kid and I each got a Spanish coffee. It was delicious (although not as sweet as I expected. But still very good). And we shared a confetti cookie which was a HUGE hit: super fresh, slightly chewy, with a load of colorful sprinkles in it. I call it a "happy" cookie, and it was probably one of the best cookies we had ever had. We sat outside on the patio, watching the kids frolic in the water feature in the park. It was a lovely afternoon. Today we returned, hoping to replicate the experience. We ordered the Spanish coffees but, alas, they were out of condensed milk so they were unable to make those for us. Ditto for the Vietnamese coffee I ordered. I ended up ordering a salted caramel coffee - and I gotta say, I preferred it to the Spanish coffee. It was SO good. My kid ordered a strawberry matcha concoction with whipped cream, and another confetti cookie for us to share. I waited over 5 minutes outside for her and finally went back in to see what the hold-up was. They were still making her strawberry matcha drink. I guess that drink takes a long time to prepare. When it was ready, it looked nothing like the photo depicted on the menu, but my kid enjoyed it, saying it was quite good. As for the cookie, it was not as chewy as it was yesterday, leading me to believe it wasn't fresh. But it still was delicious. Other points to note for this place: they have free wi-fi inside (bonus!), and there were various sandwiches and light foods offered on the menu. Be advised, though, if you think you might need a washroom after having your coffees, there are no restroom facilities in this cafe. They have two outside but both were out of service and taped off, both yesterday and today.

This spot was all decked out for Valentine's Day when I visited and I feel like they always do a…read moregreat job decorating around Christmas time as well. A cozy coffee shop that always seems to have people in it, and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of toppings on my hot chocolate. I can see why it's a neighbourhood favourite

I came upon this café hidden in the middle of the UBC campus with a friend while exploring our alma…read moremater on a Friday afternoon last week. We didn't stick around as we were on our way to the Pacific Spirit Regional Park trails. However, the setting of the café was enchanting enough for me to come back with my husband two days later for Sunday breakfast. We ordered our americanos, breakfast croissant, and breakfast sandwich and found a table in the courtyard outside the chalet-looking building of the café. There is small park in the courtyard along with about half a dozen tables. It was still rather early on a Sunday morning before 0930. It was quiet but neighbours were starting to emerge for their morning coffees, yoga stretches and dog walks. The americanos were rich. Good sign before we tasted our coffee: they were not served in mugs, foamy, and dark. Our croissant and English muffin sandwiches were pressed. My croissant had cheese and turkey slices with an addictive spicy jam. The English muffin halves of his egg and ham sandwiches were so pressed that they did not resemble English muffins. However, he said it was so good with its texture, greasiness and flavours. I think I'm going to get that next time.

There's a lot to like about Kits Beach Coffee - my cappuccino and cookie were delicious, the staff…read morewere friendly, and the interior had a nice cozy, community feel to it. The big windows brought it a lot of natural sunlight on a nice sunny day, making this a perfect place for catching up with friends, reading a book, or getting some work done remotely!

Very cute cafe for a weekday or a nice weekend morning! The coffee was delicious and definitely…read morewoke me up! I had the breakfast sandwich and it was so light and fluffy! It was just the right amount of food along with a coffee. Kits is a cute place if you're taking a walk and want to stop in, or if you're just grabbing a coffee! Instagram - Madeline's_Dines

Cute little coffee shop to hang out at. I've tried a few of their pastries and coffee in the past…read moreand they were great. Today I tried their cherry matcha and it was so good! The barista/ person making the drinks was lovely too.

Very cute and cozy café. I was greeted with an enthusiastic server as soon as I approached the…read morecounter. The pastries and sandwiches in the bakery case looked so fun and exciting, I appreciate that they have more options than just the basics. The Spanish latte was a bit lackluster, but still a pretty solid spot to grab coffee and a snack.

Delicious carrot cake and huge slices here! Comfortable spot to meet a friend with open doors and…read morewindow and good air flow. Bathroom is also the cleaning closet and feels a little weird but it's usable.

Came for some coffee after having lunch on Commercial. There aren't too many coffee shops north of…read more1st Avenue. The staff are friendly, the coffee was good but the place is very dimly lit, it feels narrow inside and The reason for the lower star is because there is no washroom or at least none provided. They told us to go to Havana restaurant down the street to use that restaurant's washroom. Felt weird going to another place to ask to use the washroom. I never thought a coffee shop wouldn't have a washroom for their customers. Maybe there was an issue, if they had a washroom but I didn't see anywhere you could go, to go to a washroom. Their counter pretty much covers the whole back of the place.

I stayed in the nearby Sylvia Hotel and came here every day for a week for coffee and a muffin or…read morecinnamon bun. Excellent coffee and the pastries are divine! Super nice staff too. It's a very attractive space too.

i've walked past delany's coffee house more times than i can count, always meaning to step inside…read more today, with the light shifting softly over english bay and the air carrying that early hint of spring, i finally did. the space is larger than it appears from the street, open, warm, gently buzzing with conversation. sunlight stretches across wooden tables. cups clink softly. milk steams in steady rhythm behind the counter. it feels like a true neighbourhood coffee house: unhurried, familiar, welcoming. i came hoping for a strawberry matcha latte, only to learn it's no longer on the menu. a brief flicker of disappointment, quickly replaced by curiosity. i ordered an unsweetened matcha latte with oat milk instead. it arrived a calm, earthy green, smooth, balanced, quietly grassy without bitterness. simple and clean. the kind of drink that suits a slow afternoon. outside, tourists wander in from the seawall, cheeks flushed from the breeze. locals claim their usual corners with laptops and well worn books. patio tables fill as faces turn toward the sun. there's a gentle rhythm to the room, as steady as the tide just steps away. no theatrics, no fuss, just good matcha, soft light, and the easy charm of a coffee house by english bay.

Perfect coffee and a great study spot!Food: The coffee was absolutely perfect--rich, smooth, and…read moreexactly what I needed.Ambience: Great, spacious study vibe with lots of outlets, though it can get a bit loud during peak hours.Service: Quick and friendly baristas who keep the line moving fast.

Craving carrot cake? This place has one of the best! I also tried the unsweetened matcha latte…read morewhich was perfect on a warm summer day. The chicken pesto panini was also very delicious. I preferred that over the Vietnamese sub. I enjoyed sitting in the outdoor patio better than indoors. There are not too many tables outside but there are plenty of benches around this location if you buy to go. The servers are friendly and the service pretty quick for a popular place. Good place for grab and go!

Prado is conveniently located near Surrey Central station and KPU. Nice cafe with plenty of room to…read moresit and study. They tend to close early at 5PM. I had their Blueberry scone ($4.95) and flat white ($5.10). Scone was not bad. There weren't much pastries to choose from when I was there after 4. Flat white was tiny and tasted bit too bitter for me. There was a washroom on the rear side, but it's only open during business hours. I can only think of 3 stars for overall experience. It was too expensive for just a small pastry and coffee.

A lovely cafe with lots of space/seats…read more Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy anything I ordered but it wasn't bad. It was more about my fussy palate and me being picky. I am not a huge fan of sugar. I got a Gluten free cookie. It was overly sweet for me, I couldn't eat even half of it. I don't think the marshmallows were necessary because it's already so sweet! If you're a sweet tooth and GF, this may be the cookie for you! If it only had half of the sugar, I would've loved it. I also got the matcha latte and didn't like it at all. It was grainy and the foam threw me off. If i'm having a hot beverage with foam, I like the foam to be velvety and silky smooth. But again, that's my personal choice and me being fussy. My colleagues had wraps and one said it was delicious. Service was great. The lovely ladies who served us were friendly.