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    Compass Coffee Downtown

    4.1 (210 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Banana latte
    January C.

    This is such a cute little spot in downtown Vancouver. We asked for a banana latte and it was wonderful. They made the soft top banana pudding style. So good. Staff was super friendly

    Cortado and banana pudding matcha
    Sharon C.

    banana pudding matcha and deluxe avocado toast were great! cortado was good too. takes a while to get everything when it's a little busier so it's not really a quick stop and go but great place to sit down and yap :) street parking was easy to find. [[HIGHLIGHT]]tons of seating![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Cortado and breakfast burrito
    Kristeena J.

    Lovely coffee shop that is open early. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is quite a lot of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had an Americano and cortado and both were excellent. Also tried the breakfast burrito which didn't have enough filling for my taste but it wasn't bad. Great service also.

    Perfect!
    Aubrie R.

    I had some work deliverables that needed to be done RIGHT NOW so instead of trying to get back to PDX, I decided to find a coffee shop to park it in and Compass delivered! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a cool space downtown with great light and vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers were super nice and helpful, and made a helluva chai! The thickkkkk ass bread for the avocado toast was perfection! Will most definitely return when I'm in Vancouver next.

    Swag
    Karl A.

    I've always wondered why Compass had long lines. It was a quiet Sunday morning and we were close, so we swung in. We got our order in fast and the coffee was ready in a few minutes. Our lattes tasted like pure happiness. Smooth and flavorful! The temp was perfect for drinking. We sat inside and enjoyed every sip. It was a great coffee experience! We are looking forward to coming back soon! Great service, great coffee!

    Avocado Toast Plus (without siracha)
    Krista Lou ..

    Very busy place! They handled the long line with charm and it moved easy. All drinks I saw with customers looked well made and delicious. Basket case was full of items I wanted one of each of. Ordered back iced tea and the Avocado Toast Plus. Best avocado toast I have had! Seriously want to eat that every day! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seating inside and out. Room to use laptop or sit with a friend and talk.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Matcha Latte and Pistachio Croissant
    Kelsie D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Coffee shop with the cutest aesthetics! Just adorable![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was quick and they were super friendly! I ordered an iced matcha latte sweetened with vanilla as it normally comes unsweetened. I also got a pistachio croissant which I had warmed. It was giant but yummy and not overly sweet which I appreciated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were quite busy and there was a lot of people working on their laptops here. Quite a popular spot but I see why.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute vibes, good service, yummy pastries and good drinks![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Steve A.

    Looking for great coffee in Vancouver, WA? Check out Compass Coffee in Downtown Vancouver! They've got it all -- delicious coffee, [[HIGHLIGHT]]plenty of seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], friendly staff, and convenient street parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Highly recommend stopping by and enjoying the vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank me later

    Entrance
    Gianina M.

    Quaint coffee shop. Decor with plants. Lots of bar seating, a few tables and a long communal table in the middle of the coffeeshop. Street parking paid until 6pm They offer the traditional coffees from a Coffee Roaster. We only ordered two cortados. They have milk options for plant based. Good coffee quality.

    Carlene P.

    Exceptionally excellent customer service - polite, patient and helpful. Very clean and attractive environment with ample seating and work space. Food was lovely and drinks were great!

    Merch
    Robert K.

    This place is already heavily reviewed and it's pretty positive. It's not a bad spot at all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's inside a very old building and has that mid entry building smell.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I am surprised that the coffee smell didn't overcome it. It must be very powerful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They were sold out of all the bakery goods which doesn't surprise me since the line was never shorter that 5 people waiting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is cramped for the amount of foot traffic they have.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This brings us finally to the coffee. It is good. Not the finest cup I have ever had but far from the worst. The 7.50 for an oat milk latte seemed a little steep. It's at the top end of the price range for the quality and atmosphere provided. I think they could really use a second coffee machine. There's only one guy who is making coffee nonstop with 4 others behind the counter. Over all. I would have this again. But I wouldn't want to wait in the line

    Interior
    Payton H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Compass coffee is an aesthetic and cozy coffee shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There always seems to be a bit of a line no matter when you go. The turmeric latte was a good balance of spicy and sweet, but did have an above average amount of ice in it. I also enjoyed their iced matcha with vanilla, which was on the sweeter side.

    Outside
    Eve S.

    I'm disappointed to say that the quality has significantly decreased. They are often out of pastries, beverages, and the coffee has been inconsistent. Service was once fast and friendly but now it seems slow, unprofessional, and aloof. The barista was sniffing shots with his nose practically touching the espresso then poured it into empty cups, letting it sit (get bitter) while prepping milk for 3 other beverages. One of the two baristas dumped water for my pour over before walking off to have a conversation with friends even though there was still a line of customers. By the time I received my coffee it was lukewarm and bitter. I definitely didn't leave feeling that they enjoyed making coffee or people for that matter. Lastly, the owners should clearly mark the floor or hang an "order here" sign because several customers were waiting only to be told that they were in the wrong area. Overall, it was just a super disappointing visit.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great coffee great ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nothing fancy but good sandwiches for breakfast. You will enjoy! Try it.

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    Coffee is Great. Service was dry and very transactional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience was great for meeting people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    I'm a decaf girlie and I got the one of the best decaf americanos here. Vibe is chill, service was friendly.

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