Stopped by this little cafe which is on my list to try for an after lunch coffee…read more Super cozy decor and friendly staff! not too many tables inside but lots of outdoor tables. Would come to visit again on a sunny afternoon and sit outdoor Tried their espresso macchiato and a small cheesecake. Love the cheesecake! They have lots of other savory sandwiches as well. Definitely would go back to try their sandwiches. looks amazing

Comfy local coffee shop on the outskirts of downtown, close to the water. Small inside, but lots of…read moretables outside. Very kind staff. Because it's a little distanced from the downtown core, it avoids the "corporate lunch break" vibe of more central cafes, and instead seems more popular with neighbourhood residents and people coming to/from the beach. I visited them on my lunch break since I had extra time to venture out; it was a nice change of pace. The food is all homemade and that really made a difference, even though what I got was simple stuff. I had a smoked salmon bagel and a pecan pie cheesecake. They were very generous with the salmon but the capers and red onion were sparse - I would have liked more of the vegetables and some greens would have been nice. It was a good sandwich, though, tasted very fresh. They warmed it up just enough to toast the bagel without getting the salmon hot. The cheesecake was really good, with the perfect harmony of crunchy and chewy candied pecans with creamy cheesecake. Pretty affordable at about $16 total after tax. Give them a try if you're in the area and want a simple meal or treat made with love.

Despite the name, Kranky Cafe is staffed by the nicest, most pleasant people you will find…read moreanywhere. The vibe they've created here is everything you could want from a community cafe. I was made to feel so welcome from the first time I walked in, and since then the baristas have cared enough to remember me, learn my name, ask how I'm doing/what I'm up to and follow up on it the next time I'm back, which is sometimes a month or more later. I've really never been to a coffee shop where the baristas show such genuine interest in customers. I'm not naturally very outgoing so I usually don't really get to know staff at cafes that I frequent, but it's not like I feel like these people are forcing me to converse with them, they're just really nice and it is infectious! As wonderful as the people are, I wouldn't be coming back over and over again if the food wasn't equally as wonderful, but it absolutely is. Their baked goods are homemade and it's very evident in the quality - everything tastes so wholesome! The sandwiches and wraps are great - the Big Veg sandwich, my favourite, is a killer vegan option. And they make good drinks too. The espresso drinks are pretty standard but brewed strong (but not TOO strong), and I think all the tea drinks (including the tea lattes and just straight-up tea) are excellent. They offer a lot of variety in the menu. It's not a vegan cafe (there are plenty of meat options) but there are some very good options for vegans: an assortment of vegan baked goods and two vegan sandwiches. They whip up new things from time to time. It's pretty small inside but they have a lot of patio space for when the weather's decent. They have blankets you can use to keep warm. I love the vibe, it's colourful and cozy inside and the patio has a rustic garden feel. This is the place to visit if you need to lift your spirits.

Stayed at a BnB near in walking distance. Space is a little small but it makes for a cozy setup…read more They had plenty of vegan options and good coffee. They didn't have a cold brew but that's okay, though, they did have iced coffee.

I've been here twice & both times I have enjoyed a special coffee & either an apple pastry or a…read morelight lunch. I had a toasted sandwich with a few greens. Perfect for a lunch. This is a small husband & wife cafe, but that makes it cosy. The owners were very quick in the delivery of lunch to the table. I didn't feel rushed to leave their establishment, but I felt I should let others sit & enjoy their time there too.

Low key coffee place near the middle of Burnaby Heights. So low key I didn't notice them for years…read more Parking is available on the side streets. The interior is a bit of old meets new. Old style armchairs and chairs, but new style tables. Staff were friendly. No complaints. Coffee was pretty decent. I also tried their chocolate bun. Looked like a long thin swirly pile of, um, poop. It was tasty though. I liked that it wasn't ridiculously sweet. Went well with the coffee. The place is nice and quiet, and is great for chatting. I'd come back at some point.

I always thought Feast & Fallow was mainly a bakery café, so when I stopped by for their summer…read morepop-up pancake party, I fully expected to be ordering something sweet. Then I spotted the savoury options on the menu and my plans immediately changed. Sorry, pancakes, but the deli sandwich won my heart. Packed with plant-based deli slices, salami, cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato, the real star was the sun-dried tomato spread. Its flavour was bold, rich, and intensely savoury, bringing a punch of umami to every bite. The pressed bread added a satisfying crunch, while the fresh vegetables kept everything balanced. It came with rippled chips and a pickle on the side, and that pickle was the perfect companion--crisp, tangy, and exactly what you want between bites of a hearty deli sandwich. I also grabbed an iced herbal tea, which was refreshing and paired nicely with the meal. The summer pop-up itself had such a fun atmosphere. With a live DJ spinning music on-site, the café felt lively and festive, making it easy to linger a little longer and enjoy the afternoon. I came for the pancake party and left thinking about the sandwich instead.

I had wanted to try this place for quite some time. Finally got around to it, Kicking myself though…read morefor accidentally leaving my phone at home which means I wasn't able to photograph my food! Bought a couple of goodies to bring home so I snapped a photo of that when I came home but wasn't able to photograph what I ate for lunch. It's quite spacious here. There is seating inside and outside as well. This place is not only plant based but it's also a Christian coffee shop that is attached to a church. A few steps away from the till is a hallway and from that hallway you can a room with lots of chairs, which I assumed was the church sanctuary. Kinda makes me wish more churches had coffee shops/ cafes like this attached to them! I had a Hojicha Latte and a breakfast sandwich, The Hojicha Latte was ok. Maybe it would have been better if I had drunk it sooner while it was still hot. I was kinda hoping the food would come sooner so that I could have it all together but after waiting awhile and realizing my food was still not ready and that my drink was getting cold, I finally started drinking. By then though, the drink had cooled down significantly. I think it should be a general policy anywhere to ask, "Would you like your drink first? Or would you like it served together with your food?" Oh well, the food was amazing. Been awhile since I've found a good plant based breakfast sandwich. I was super impressed with the tofu "bacon" in this sandwich. I would definitely order this again. Brought home a Blueberry Lemon Muffin and a White Chocolate Coconut Lime Pistachio cookie. I was pretty impressed with these as well. Both were very flavorful and the muffin was quite moist.

This is very cozy small Cafe. They have more tables and seats at outside than inside…read more I would say it was the most pleasant experience in Vancouver cafes. Having fresh ice coffee, nice breeze from waterside touches your face. I was so chil. On your west side, you would see (a little) snow capped mountain. What a best corner they chose! That's why they set more tables outside. Coffee was bold and I really liked.

This neighbourhood location of Bean Around The World is called Bean on 5th…read more Their logo says they've been selling locally roasted, World coffees, and they've "bean around since 1990". It's a Zero Waste business which encourages eco-friendly practices which are more conscious of sustainability. This locale gives off a halo of warmth and it feels like a crackling warm fireplace on a cold winter's day. The pastries in the cabinet look pretty good. For a wee local cafe that's off the beaten path, it has been going strong for over 5 years and it just keeps getting better.

Such a nice place at the center of Granville Island. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well…read moreas an attached Gelato bar. Lot of pastry and beverage options to choose from and with a quick service and a friendly staff, a nice place to relax while enjoying your time on the island.

I had a hot caramel mocha latte and the Stracciatella gelato. Both were GREAT! The tangerine sorbet…read morewas delicious too! The latte was the right amount of sweetness and the gelato was rich and creamy! We took the bus here but I immediately checked to see how far the walk would be from my hotel.

Great neighborhood coffee shop that I found buzzing on a Saturday morning. Many people brought…read moretheir dogs, and thankfully there is plenty of seating on the patio. I ordered a special drink: the Orange Carmel Cloud, a fancy cold brew coffee. It was super refreshing and tasty. Would definitely come back and maybe check out their Kits location next time.

This place had been on my radar for awhile. I really love the Bring Your Own Cup concept. I get…read morethat it's not appealing to everyone as it's not convenient for people to have to bring their own cups. Our humand desire for convenience though is costing us in the long run, so I'm all for "eco-friendly" options. They do also have an option to rent reusable mugs and bring it back later. My goodness, I went on a wild goose chase trying to get to this place. There's construcion happening on the street so my GPS sent me in circles before I finally managed to get here. For quite awhile I was in one of those "So close, yet so far" situations. After scanning the menu my eye landed on something called Hangeul Combo which consisted of Gochujang Hot Chocolate and Korean Hangeul cookies. I had not idea what Hangeul cookies were but Gochujang hot chocolate sounded intriguing to me so I decided to be adventurous and try something new. The Gochujang Hot chocolate was really interesting. I could feel a burning sensation in my throat when I drank it. The cookies were prepackaged and there was Korean writing on the wrapper. I used Google Translate on it, and Google Translate told me the there "Might" be stuff like pork, chicken, beef in the cookies. As I'm Pescatarian, I decided not to take the risk and gave the cookies to someone else later in the day. That's what I get for being adventurous. Glad I tried the Gochujang Hot Chocolate as it was a very interesting flavor but the whole combo really wasn't worth it to me. I felt slightly ripped off. Even if I'd eaten the Hangeul cookies, or if the Gochujang Hot Chocolate had been sold separately without cookies...the amount of Hot Chocolate that was in my little cup was a very sad amount. I really think they could have filled my cup higher, and it really wasn't a very large cup to begin with. They do have a lot of other interesting food items in this place, so...despite the fact that I had a less than ideal experience, I'd still be willing to give this place a try. Cinnamon Croffle, Nutella Banana Croffle and Gochujang Scone really caught my eye. Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the street

beautiful ambiance! Absolutely get a window seat if you can, nice workers and great selection of…read morefood and drinks. They also have a nice little area to add sugar, salt, honey etc if you need.

Nice hipster coffee shop at the NE corner of Hastings and Nanaimo…read more Parking is available on the side streets. The interior reminds me of an antique shop, with random knick knacks for deorations, and vintage furniture. There are also several tables outside (S and W facing). Staff are friendly. No complaints. The flat white I had was pretty solid.