Meeting up with a friend for coffee in the Metrotown area and they suggested Coffee Loft. Stopped…read moreby around 11:30 am. Seems to be very popular with students, young families and construction workers in the area. I opted for an Americano and my friend opted for the matcha latte. The Americano was pretty standard but the presentation on the matcha latte was exceptional. I like that they have mugs for dining in...vrs how some have gone to paper only. With strong wifi and great service it was a positive coffee experience.

I was in the area and happened to walk by this coffee shop…read more Very clean and nice ambient. Because there was an adverisemwnt for a matcha so i ordered a matcha latte together with an almond croissant. I have to say the matcha latte was very disappointing. Either it was the matcha they use or the way they made it. the whole latte was tasteless, nothing more than a warm milk the almond croissant was ok. lacking almond flavor and very minimal almond. But overall it was alright for a coffee shop not specializing in pastry

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.

My new favorite!…read more Garlicky escargot! Australian rack of lamb cooked to perfection, with charred asparagus and garlic creamed potato. Layers of amazing flavor. So many choices of game meat: wild boar, elk, venison! Cold water lobster. The choices. Multiple people serving you. Checking on you throughout the night. Used dishes and flatware disappear for the table without your conversation being interrupted. Food delivered with a beautiful smile and practiced elegant handling. Someone always watching the table for your slighted need. An elegant building with outside patio that sits along a creek. Fairy lights at night add to the charm. Understated elegance. Order separate or in a 5 pre-set meal. You will love it!

Over the past year and a bit this has become one of our favourite breakfast places. But it is more…read morethan just a place for breakfast or brunch. It is also a fantastic spot to work if you wanna have a café setting because their pastries and bake goods are absolutely fantastic. In fact last year for Christmas, we bought one of their Christmas cake options which proved to be super popular with the family. What I love about this location is the decor. On one side it is a simple industrial warehouse. But it has that post modern feel with all of the live plants. The live plants is what I love and the tall ceiling for the plants to fully grow. Though if they are looking for something else, which could really bring this to the top, it would be to have a fish tank. A fish and or water feature around the massive plant island in the middle of the dinning area would be chefs kiss. Of course, what about the food? From here, I find the food here is excellent. Sometimes the flavour combinations are a little weird. But that's typical for the Vancouver foodie scene. Vancouver food scene is a fusion hybrid of local ingredients mixed with traditions from cultures from other places around the world. But the bottom line is the portions are a good size. The platters in particular are large and would feed a very hungry person. You definitely get your moneys worth. You don't get much table service once you are done with your order. But that is all right because of it size and volume for the amount of people who come through. I am totally happy with the self serve station, which could be enhanced and the large setting with all of the very mature plants. If I would offer advice to anyone it would be this. If you are going to be there on the weekend arrive before 9 AM. People start lining up at 10 to 15 minutes before the store officially opens. Plus I find is easier to take the street parking rather than playing with Faith trying to back out with customers who are not paying attention.

Cute little cozy Japanese cafe in the heart of New West. Great coffee and amazing matcha drinks!…read moreLove that they partner with local bakeries for their pastries! Highly recommend if you're looking for a new spot to catch up with friends. I must note that there's no washroom inside so make sure you go beforehand!

My ultimate favourite neighbourhood coffee shop. The ambiance feels so beautiful and zen. Service…read moreis phenomenal and the pastry I tried was delicious.

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!

Went here again and got the Matcha Mango Latte. Even though they had run out of the ready…read moreingredients, they made sure to prepare everything fresh from scratch and serve us. That was really sweet of them! I'm not a big fan of matcha, but this was definitely better than what I've had at other places. And it went really well with the mango!

Finally satisfied my curiosity about the Tiramisu at this place. Stopped by here on the way home…read morerecently and picked one up to bring home. Ate it with my family for dessert later that same evening. To be honest, I found it a bit underwhelming. I had really hoped for a much stronger coffee flavor, but I didn't really taste the coffee in this dessert. While I was there I saw that they also have Hojicha Tiramisu and Matcha Tiramisu. I was at first, very tempted to buy one of those to bring home as well, but decided to hold off on it as there's only so much my stomach and wallet can handle at a time. Now, after trying their regular Tiramisu I don't think I will bother going back for the Hojicha Tiramisu as I was a bit disappointed with the regular Tiramisu. Their drinks are good though. I would still go back for their drinks.

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.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE 4.5 stars: you're not in Walmart land…read moreof pies any longer - man, the prices are high but quality doesn't come cheap! If you're looking for a variety of unique flavours in good pies and good service, the only hole you should be going into...is The Pie Hole! === 2. FOOD If you're looking for exotic and standard flavours of pies, The Pie Hole may have what you're looking for - frozen/fresh in 9" size, in a mini (4"?) format, or in a hand pie format (it's like a Stromboli). On this latest visit, we tried: Raspberry Cream Crumble ($32): one of the signature pies - a great dessert - a lot of raspberry with not-too-sweet cream in a thick, flaky crust. Bourbon Pecan Pumpkin Pie ($34): a neat twist on the traditional pumpkin pie with pecan crumble drizzled with bourbon - a nice touch indeed! Chicken Pot Pie ($7.50 hand pie): better than the Costco version - moist, yet just as thick and chunky! Turkey Dinner Pie ($43): like someone wrapped Thanksgiving dinner inside a pie: shredded turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce all in one - surprisingly good...but bring a little extra gravy/cranberry with you :) === 3. SERVICE The service was great on the phone and in-person. Easy pickup is available for pre-orders (especially during Thanksgiving), and service is good and fast for fresh/frozen pies you order in-person. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's really a storefront; walk down stairs to the retail level and be met with freezers containing pre-orders and a frozen pie selection, a fridge with mini pies, and a display case of fresh pies. It is spacious, but I would leave the wheelchairs and baby strollers behind given the descent into the retail area. Parking involves a spacious private lot (which is full on holidays).

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!

Ambience: Cute and cozy, with plenty of seating…read more Food options: Sandwiches and baked items. Service: Very good. Pricing: A little expensive than regular places. This coffee place is closer to my place, so we go here often. Love the coffee here. Food seems a little expensive. It is right on Station Square Road, so it is easily accessible. It has plenty of seating areas, and it even has charging points at the seating areas, which definitely helps if you want to sit and work. Service is great, as always.

I went there this morning at 6th street and 7th ave in new Westminster BC…read more I had a brewed coffee and a chocolate chunk cookie The service was fast and courteous The store is clean with modern seating and tables