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Breaking Bean Kafe

4.2 (61 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Outdoor seating
Good for working
Dogs allowed

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This is an amazing little family run coffee shop (the friendly Korean woman who runs it is mainly there by herself, so they close at 4). It is very cozy inside with a few tables, and the coffee is pretty good. Not amazingly good (4 stars on coffee alone, much better than Starbucks or the mediocre coffee in the early Westin Bayshore where I was staying), but must give it 5 stars for the overall experience. In addition to the good espresso coffee drinks they have a good menu of soup, sandwiches and crepes in addition to pastries. Everything I saw come out of the kitchen the two times I stopped I looked very good. Even when busy the proprietor comes around the counter to take your drink to the table. The other cool thing is that they have a liquor license so they also have beer and spirits. Even though I never took advantage of that, it somehow enhances the ambiance, knowing that I could stop by later for a drink, and makes it look much more like a coffee bar in Madrid. Finally, if you haven't picked up the name, the name is a play on the show Breaking Bad, and the woman running the place might just be the biggest Alan Cranston fan in Vancouver. And yes you can get a variety of mugs that touch on her Breaking Bad fascination.

Breakfast muffin
Jennifer N.

FOOD - Breakfast muffin: English muffin with eggs, ham, cheese, and spinach. This was good but very basic. 4/5 SERVICE: Service was a little slow but they were busy. 3/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: I probably won't come back. The food was overpriced imo. I got the kids a Nutella crepe and peanut butter crepe for $8 each. That seems pretty steep to me.

Kristen P.

OK Breaking Bean I hate to do this to you because when I'm in Coal Harbour I make sure to visit! But with that having been said, there have been several times when they are closed! So disappointing! I've even brought visitors to try, and we were greeted by the dreaded "Closed" sign. Good know they are closed on Mondays and every holiday of course, but recently, when I made sure to make the travels when they were open, was met by "Closed due to Mental Health Day" sign. UGH!!! This is the only reason I'm giving only 3 stars as I love their coffee and their egg and ham croissants. :(

Salina S.

Super cute place by the water! Nice to sit outside in the summerI love it for its name and branding

Knick-knacks and gifts

Stopped in yesterday morning for a quick bite and had such a great experience! I ordered a lox and bagel with a vanilla latte, both were delicious, and the bagel came with extra salmon (a pleasant surprise!). The cashier was so friendly and even gave us a bag of chips as a "snack for later." They also had lots of fun knick-knacks and gifts, making it such a charming spot. I'll definitely be back!

Alex Z.

Everything is just too good. I like omelets and all kinds of drinks here. Local people from this Neighborhood come.

Lox bagel

Absolutely great experience all around. The service was fast and friendly, the food was delicious, and the coffee was really good . Highly recommend!

Bacon and egg croissant sandwich. It came with potato chips
Christina L.

I've been here many times, and I feel the food is not consistent. I got my fav smoked salmon omelette today, but it smelled really off, and when I tasted it, it was way too fishy. Seems like their salmon was not fresh. My partner ended up eating it. The pastries are mostly so-so. Two omelettes and a drip coffee come up to around $45. Not sure if it's really worth the price.

Coffee and croissants
Lana K.

The fastest service you ll ever get. Crepes are heaven. Croissants are sooooo good. Choices of drinks are amazing too

Clockwise from top left, croissant, drink I forget, avocado lox everything bagel, large London fog
Aja P.

I was looking for something to fuel me up before our day of tour in Vancouver, and I came across this place on yelp and one look at the salmon, avocado, bagel, photos, and I knew that I needed that in my belly. Let me tell you, you also... Need this in your belly. It is so dang delicious. Normally, I'm not a lox person, but when you're in the Pacific Northwest, you have to eat the salmon, I'm pretty sure it's a law. If it's not, it's definitely a good dang idea. I ordered after my friend, started with my London fog... And then before I could even tell her what I want... She asked me "salmon avocado bagel?" I don't know if I look like somebody else that frequents that place, or if that is just their number one item... But it was, like she was reading my mind! Heck, yes! I crowed! She suggested the everything bagel, and every part of this breakfast was FANtastic. I had about 3 bites of my bagel left, and I turned around to ask for something to wrap it in, and AGAIN reading my mind, she asked "you want a wrap?" Yes. Yes I do please and thank you. The other customers in there were on their second meal there, for the week, and they had tried to go a 3rd time after business hours. Seriously worth the 15 min walk from the Fairmont, or anywhere else you might be coming from. You won't be disappointed. I ate my last 3 bites on the bus. It was still, delish.

Breaking bean latte
Kiana C.

I can't say enough good things about the Breaking Bean!! It is a cozy little cafe in a great location near the water - it is the perfect stop after a run along the water or for a rainy day. I forgot my purse with a lot of belongings in the cafe, and then I made my way back from Canada to the states. I only realized I had forgotten my purse after crossing the border, and could not get back in to retrieve it due to the covid test requirement to enter Canada. I called the cafe, and the woman who works there offered to mail it back to me (without even me asking)! I tried to pay her over Venmo for the post office fee, but she refused! The staff at breaking bean latte are the gold standard for quality local businesses that deserve support and frequent patronage! I will surely be returning. They have a variety of drinks and food. My boyfriend and I tried the matcha latte, breaking bean latte, and one of their egg and avocado crepes. The crepe was delicious and filling; the egg was cracked whole between two thin layers of crepe batter which I thought was ingenious. The breaking bean latte is a cocktail made with coffee and it was so scrumptious, especially the fresh cream on top. It is made with espresso, baileys, some other type of liquer, and some spices.

This place is just fantastic. The simplest things done so well. Staff was courteous and fast. Amazing little spot

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I tried a latte (not good at all) on Sunday morning this past weekend. Nice, cozy spot, but I won't be going back.

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I liked the breakfast and coffee. Tasty and prompt. No refills on the coffee. There are good options on the menu.

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Such a great local spot. Breakfast food is so good every time. Great service as well. I go at least 3x a week!

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Excellent little place for breakfast. Large portions, tasty food, quick service. My go to breakfast place when I visit Coal Harbour

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The symphony coffee is amazing! Beautiful little shop with tons of personality by the waterfront.

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