We visited Coffee Loft for Nomsmag cherry blossom festival…read more What we got: Cherry Blossom Matcha with Cotton Candy Ceremonial-grade matcha with delicate cherry blossom sweetness, topped with a cloud of airy cotton candy that slowly melts into the drink. Ube Latte with Cold Foam Rich, nutty sweetness of purple yam blended with creamy espresso, finished with a silky layer of cold foam. Cherry blossom matcha with cotton candy has so instagram-worthy presentation! Not only it looks pretty, but alsoit tasted great! Strawberry puree and matcha paired so well. Ube latte with cold foam was good, too. Their espresso stood out and ube flavor came through later. I really liked their espresso which was strong and bold. Ube foam was very tasty. I really liked this item. Service was extremely good and friendly. I will revisit this place and would like to try different item next time

I'm conflicted with coffee loft. I love coffee. I love coffee shops. I love pastries. Coffee loft…read morehas all these, but it's just okay. To be clear, it's a great vibe inside. Plenty of seats for small groups and big groups. High ceilings make the location feel spacious. And it was busy with a lot of people. I think if I'm going to hang out with people, coffee loft would be a great spot. However, I don't think the coffee and pastries are particularly good. But of course, I'm a bit biased since these are the things I look for in coffee shops: the coffee. It's not bad. It's just okay. So in short, I think if you're looking for a place to hang, Coffee Loft is great! If you're looking for coffee or pastries, there are other places. Still worth visiting though!

It's a hidden gem when one can find good coffee plus delightful savoury items & pastries with comfy…read moreseats and lots of open space available, including decent hours of operation starting at 8am and closing at 7pm, ALL within a bright and spacious community centre with lots of natural lighting. This cafe merits repeat visits as I have enjoyed every item I ordered here. We especially liked their savory items such as breakfast sandwiches and the roast beef melt! Unfortunately, the lobster melt is no longer available on the menu or that would be my favourite. Bastion is a popular place for coffee drinkers to work on their laptops here, because there are outlets available by the round table area that looks into the gym. Service is quite efficient and they even offer free coffee grounds for your gardens when available. Hours of operation are great here, as it opens early and continues till dinner time. Lots of free parking available, though the community centre parking lot can get busy. In short, Bastion is a great coffee shop - whether you are here to catch up with friends over coffee or to stop by for a protein drink after workout or to grab a light meal to go or to simply sit down and enjoy some pastry for your sugar cravings...Bastion Coffee Kitchen won't disappoint!

I'm seriously impressed with the coffee and food here. The flat white is one of the better ones I…read morehave in metro vancouver. My friend likes the cortado too. I ordered the roast beef melt sandwich which is their signature and popular item. Well deserved! It's flavorful and the beef is very soft. You can bite through it easily and there's no dryness at all. It's great if you prefer softer food or teeth are not strong. Lots of tables and seating area. It only got crowded when people sat around waiting for their fitness class. The only drawback was the parking. It was almost full! I was lucky to find a spot round the corner. I sure didn't expect it to be so busy. Reminded me of the busy parking lot at Hillcrest CC in Vancouver. Maybe I was there when there were many fitness classes or activities then. Good place to have a bite or coffee after your workout or to meet friends.

After going to la foret royal oak wifey wanted to see what the original location was like so…read moreinstead of getting baked goods there we traversed the 4min drive over to Jubilee location. We entered and joined the line, very earthy ambience with plenty of tables though very busy and full. Woodsy, and very clean. Sounds of all the patrons enjoying themselves with banter or working on their laptop whilst enjoying some beverage or food. I ordered the chocolate slice cake, wifey got a berry croissant and we got a tiramisu tart and tiramisu box to go. I ordered a house coffee just for something to drink with the cake and wifey also got a mocha. The cake was very good, not super sweet(for regular person) I'm diabetic so this was probably a bit much for me but I wanted to try. The butter cream in between each layer of chocolate sponge cake was smooth. The chocolate ganache was shiny and soft. I personally like more cake in general but this is a solid cake if you like butter cream and chocolate!. Wifeys croissant was full of cream on top and in the middle. Very soft and good for whipped cream lovers. The berries were large and sweet. Baked goods on terms from the ones we partook in were very good. Definitely understand why this is a popular place and always busy. Check it out!

La forêt is a popular classic cafe spot in Burnaby close to the Metrotown area. This location…read moreoffers free parking (although it fills up rather quickly). This cafe is a good spot to catch up with friends over coffee and pastries that is transit-friendly. This time I came for brunch with my fiancé and we shared the fried chicken platter, and ordered the Spanish latte and iced mocha as our drinks. The food and drinks were good but for the price point, I wouldn't come back for brunch. I feel like this cafe is definitely overhyped and pricey compared to other local spots.

Found this cute little coffee shop tucked away in a little corner of Burnaby and we were delighted…read moreto be welcomed with such warm hospitality, tasty drinks and treats. It is a small space, but full of personality and charm. We ordered a Matcha Latte ($7), Japanese Latte ($7), and Matcha & Black Sesame Moffin ($1.50/each). I personally enjoy my matcha unsweetened so I loved that this one was served without sweeteners, and the matcha is lighter bodied with earthy flavours. The Japanese latte is made with coffee beans from Japan, and I'm not a coffee drinker usually so I can't comment much other than the fact it tasted mellow but had depth. The mochi muffins were not too sweet and deliciously chewy! I'd love to come back to try their hojicha latte!

handwork coffee studio is very cozy japanese coffee shop. Space was very small, but, there are some…read moreantique furniture nicely decorated and wam atmosphere. what I got: houjicha latte. I guess barista did not add too much sugar, however, I did not need it. Houjicha flavor was was very bold and strong, and paired with milk so well. I really enjoyed houjicha itself, no sugar necessary. It really reminds me of houjicha latte in Japan. Barista was Japanese lady. very friendly and nice. I was very impressed and definitely want to go back the shop as soon as I can. I want to try their baking goods next time.

Mercedes-Benz (or are they referring to the drug? I kid) themed coffee shop in Burnaby Heights,…read moreacross the street from Safeway. Parking is available on Hastings, as well as the side streets. The interior is pretty neat. They have seats made out of parts of cars, and even the front counter is half of an old school SL. Lots of classic car parts on the walls. Staff are friendly and chatty. No problems there. The coffee selection is pretty decent. They also have cold (sweet) drinks. I had the V12 latte. They put a neat little teddy bear in the foam. Would've been cooler if they put a MB logo instead, but all good. The only complaint is that the car themed couches and regular couches are at different heights. So my friend and I were looking up and down at each other. Wouldn't mind coming back to enjoy the car themed ambience and maybe try a pastry.

A hot & new spot in Burnaby - it's a Mercedes themed cafe. Their ambiance is pretty good! We also…read moregot their mocha and matcha mango (would recommned) for drinks. We also tried their blueberry danish which was pretty good. Their butter croissant wasn't as flaky, but it wasn't bad. They have car shows in the parking lot behind their cafe which is pretty cool!

Nestled in the Bale Sandwich shop is their signature beverage Hanoi Drip…read more The iced coffees here are great on a hot day and don't sleep on the tea as they're bold and full of flavour. Pair it up with their banh mi for a delicious combo.

I visited Hanoi Drip for Nomsmag Cherry blossom festival limited item…read more What I ordered: Pink Guava Matcha Latte Vibrant pink guava purée, smooth milk, and premium ceremonial matcha. Lightly sweet, fruity, and creamy. Pink Guava puree mixed with milk was so creamy and nicely sweet. Matcha flavor was decent, but if could be a bit stronger with less ice. Mixing with guava puree tasted good. Presentation was very pretty. Service was very quick. They also offer other cherry blossom items and various unique drink items.

Cute little cafe in a small plaza. The interior is really clean and everything is organized really…read morewell, and the seating is very spacious. Really comfy spot to hang out! For the drinks, it was some of the best I've ever had. I ordered a latte and had to go back to try 2 other drinks because the first one was so good. The menu is full of unique combinations that look great, and there's a lot of attention to detail in the drinks. Wish this was closer to where I lived!! Definitely a must stop

This is such a lovely place and a hidden gem. Been here twice so far and loved it each time. It's…read morewell lit, gorgeously decorated. The desserts are even more delicious. I recently tried the lemon lavender cheesecake and honestly, I was surprised at how good it is.

This place is my favorite coffee house. This cafe is small…read morebut the decoration and overall interior of this cafe look adorable. But the sad thing is they close at 4:30.

I ordered a iced cap with an extra 0.55 cent shot of espresso and a grilled cheese for $10.70 while…read moreI waited the 75 minutes before my allergist appointment upstairs. It's a place that means well (and even has a coffee card loyalty system) but in all honesty it's an over priced place delivering below par prepared iced drinks/prepared meals/sandwhichs. I would not recommend it unless your dropping by for a muffin or something.

Went here for hot chocolate festival and got the Koko-nutty Krabby Klassic -$9. This was amazing…read more The chocolate was so thick, rich and decadent. The coconut pineapple on top was huge and when it started melting into the chocolate, it made the drink pineapple/coconut infused hot chocolate. so good. the cute krabby patty on the side was a cupcake split in half with chocolate frosting in between. such a creative and well executed drink!

I was in the area and I remembered about this place. I had couple of friends telling that this is a…read moremust go to place to get pies. They have savory and sweet pies. Savory 5 inches pies are $15 and Sweet 5 inches pies are $14. I got the peacan butter tart pie to share with B. The pie was quite deep. We found it a bit sweet but it was very tasty. There are free parking just in front of the pie store or at the back of the building. Service was ok. The place is very small. They have only 3 tables. Most people get the pie to go.

Always one of my fave places for a coffee and treat! I was looking for a donut and when I saw an…read moreapple fritter, I couldn't resist! My friend had the pesto chicken wrap which looked really yummy and fresh. There are seating area outdoors and indoors and close to the Metrotown skytrain. I love meeting friends here for a quick bite and afternoon coffee! Great location!

I went here on Tuesday for some coffee fix. I wasn't sure what pastry to get, but Razzle Dazzle…read more($3.75) was impressive than I thought. Donut was soft filled with yummy raspberry cream. I was glad it wasn't the cake type of donut. I got pumpkin spice donut last time, but this one tasted much better than pumpkin spice one. I also ordered 12oz Mocha ($6.55) on the side. The donut and the drink were total perfection! I was worried of not being able to find seats. I was lucky finding a spot at one of the bar chairs. I'm already obsessed with Razzle Dazzle and will come back for this and coffee!