Little umbrella Cute place and the food all looked so good!…read moreThey have some drinks and baked goods that are a little different from the standards that you see everywhere. I enjoyed my raspberry lemon poppyseed muffin and turmeric sunrise smoothie. The muffin wasn't too sweet and the raspberries complimented the lemon really well. The mix in the smoothie was perfect for my taste - the main flavours were the turmeric and coconut, with the mango adding a little depth but not being too prominent on its own (I like mango but was more interested in the other flavours for this smoothie). The barista was friendly and the general feel of the place was unpretentious and down-to-earth. I liked it a lot and hopefully will get back there to try their lunch stuff sometime.

Another banger soup! This time I tried the Moroccan Chickpea & Kale soup and it was so comforting…read moreand flavorful. It had a spiced tomato flavour and was loaded with chickpeas and vegetables. The bread on the side really makes it feel like a meal.

Breka Bakery has been seen online as a Vancouver must when looking for something to satisfy your…read morebakery craving or just a simple aesthetic study/lunch spot to grab with your friends when shopping alone 4th. The food there was amazing and there was a HUGE variety to choose from along with many drink options and substitutions. The matcha basque cheesecake was heavenly to bite into with a mild matcha flavour that isn't too overpowering for those looking for their first matcha dessert to try. The pistachio cream donut was filled with creamy sweet pistachio filling with pistachios and glazed with a shiny pistachio icing that made bells ring in my ears when I took a bite out of the pillowy soft dough. The apple fritter was HUGE and very filling with nice soft pieces of apple and a piece of cinnamon heaven in every single bite. The peach iced tea was nice and soothing when paired with the oolong and not sweet at all for those who are looking for something to balance out the sweetness from the desserts. The service was also impeccable as the cashier was very friendly and all the workers had big smiles on their faces. When asking for extra plates to plate up our desserts, the staff member that supplied us the plates was kind and immediately brought us our plates. I recommend this little bakery spot to anyone in the Kits area after a nice day at the beach or something to hold them off while doing endless shopping along W 4th. The bakery is also open 24 hours for anyone having a late night craving for a hefty savoury sandwich or those looking for something sweet to start their day early in the morning. Overall experience was a 10/10 and will definetly be checking out the other locations in the Vancouver area.

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.

I used to visit this spot many years ago, but it had been a long time since the last time…read more Recently, someone mentioned the words "cinnamon buns," and my senses immediately heightened. I instantly remembered the ones from Grounds for Coffee! I could practically smell the cinnamon and sugar in my mind--I knew I had to have one! I stopped by for dessert around 7 pm and asked for the cinnamon buns to be warmed up. It was perfectly ooey-gooey, and the amount of icing was spot on. The overall flavor was well-balanced (not too sweet, in my opinion). I paired it with a black drip coffee, and alternating between the sweet treat and the bitter coffee was just what I needed. We sat at a nice side table and played some fun word games while we ate. It's a cozy place to spend time and enjoy a sweet treat. I would highly recommend this local favorite if you're like me and are always down for a warm, gooey cinnamon bun!

I'm not sure what happened or maybe it was a one off experience... Grounds has been my favorite…read morecinnamon bun place in greater Van as their buns are so cinnamon-y. I tried ordering through their app to use points but the app was so hard to use as it kept going back and forth the same page. I got the cashier to help and she kept apologizing that it's so confusing and complicates. Even she had challenges with the app. I got my usual bun with no icing. When I sank my teeth into it, i was like huh? So i ate another bite and had to examine my bun afterwards. The bun only had some dark brown cinnamon spots at the top. The rest of it was just doughy looking and tasted just like a regular bun. I don't think i wanted to pay $6 something for a regular bun...

Highly reccomend both the Nutty cloud cold brew and the taro matcha latte! The cold brew had a…read morehazelnut foam and was so good paired with the cold brew!! And the matcha taro was delicious! Never had that combo before and I sure was pleasantly surprised with it! Wish the matcha was a bit stronger but otherwise was yummy! Service was really great and I loved how there was a pulley that could bring drinks to the upstairs seating area :) I think if there was a little more natural lighting it would make this a go to spot for me!

2nd location of Lumiere Cafe and soft opening now…read more Great promotion for buy 2 get 1 free. I stopped by at noon, the mini pistachio crossiant is sold out. I definitely need to come back to get one!

This is one of my favourite study spot so far - not too busy with decent drinks. I think I still…read morelike the pistachio latte better. I tired the ocean breeze or something to that effect which is coconut water with coffee foam, sounds sus and it does taste strange but I really wanted the coconut water so it worked out after all, it wasn't the most enjoyable or amazing combination but I got to enjoy my coconut water. I was likely thirty which hey, likely is perfect for a hot summer day when you needed something thirsty quenching but also needed the dose of caffeine.

Visiting from out of town and tried all the coffee/breakfast sandwich locations in the Point Grey…read more/West Kits locale. Long story short, our favorite coffee/breakfast spot is Storm City. Rather than microwaved fare, the breakfast sandwiches appeared to be more made-on-the-spot. We tried and loved the Brie/Apple croissant, the vege breakfast sandwich, and the Chicken Panini sandwiches. The coffee was very good, but most caffès make good espresso drinks now. The ambiance is wonderful if you enjoy large windows, sunlight, modern decor, and a generous patio with tables, chairs, sofa seating, and sofas. Service with a smile - can't go wrong with that these days. A great place to fuel up for the day.

Have come back here a few times. The lavender chai and rose matcha were lovely. Both were garnished…read morewith actual flower petals which was a nice touch. The other pastries I tried (raisin scone and cinnamon scroll) were just okay. I thought the cinnamon scroll was just a little too buttery, but I liked the inclusion of raisins. Warm service every time and still a great atmosphere.

What a cute and spacious coffee shop. I was also totally wowed by their pastries and opted for the…read moreultimate test of an almond croissant. Of course I had to get the one that also had chocolate because it just felt like that kind of day. I noticed they also had flatten croissants which totally blew my mind and I guess I'm living under a rock and didn't know that this was a trend? The space is totally beautiful with a Flora vibe with this perfect green color. It was such a beautiful day when I went last weekend that I decided to grab a seat outside and get some sunshine. Definitely a self-care day for me as I normally don't go to coffee shops by myself. The service was quick and friendly. My real pumpkin spice pie latte tasted really good and I would love to bring my husband or friend with me to enjoy the space and the experience.