My friend has always raved about Nemesis coffee and brought me back a box of their beautifully…read morepackaged Allan & Senel Campos La Toboba Jocotes beans for me to try. I was HOOKED. During my last trip to Surrey, I made sure to stop by and fill up on caffeine and pastries. This location looks like an Apple Store from the outside with a modern glass exterior and minimalistic interior. From what my friends have told me, this location is much larger than their Downtown Vancouver location. Upon entering, the first thing I saw was Nemesis' vibrant colored boxes nicely lined up on a table next to the window for purchase in addition to merch (shirts, mugs, etc.) featuring their simplistic upside down blue heart logo. They switch out the coffee varieties on a regular basis, and so make sure to check their site first if you are looking for a certain bean! After perusing the merch, I made my way to the line and was captivated by the fancy high-end pastries in the glass counter. The company that makes the pastries is called Dope and they had everything from cookies to croissants to cakes and crullers. Prices were reasonable and I paid under $20 USD for four pastries. They had unique flavors including: strawberry & pistachio danish, tiramisu croissant, churro cruller, iced cap cruller, apple hojicha fritter, ube donut, and more. Like the Nemesis packaging, the Dope pastry boxes were art pieces on their own and probably the prettiest to-go boxes I've ever seen; they are a bright vibrant blue with their signature smile and tongue character logo and metallic writing. They literally look like designer shoe boxes. Nemesis features two seasonal drinks at a time, but they don't offer any flavored drinks otherwise and so if you're looking for a basic vanilla latte, this is not the place. The two seasonal drinks they were featuring in February were the Beet Root Latte and the Black Sesame Corn Latte (no coffee in this one though). Personally, neither quite appealed to me and so I just ordered a basic OAT MILK LATTE sweetened with simple syrup (you could alternatively get it sweetened with honey). The espresso was smooth and the oat milk was nice and creamy. To share with my family, I also ordered the... - APPLE HOJICHA FRITTER ($4.75 CAN) - as someone who doesn't normally like donuts, this fritter was the best fritter I've ever had and definitely on the not-to-sweet side. It was crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and full of apple pieces, apple spiced compote, and cinnamon. The hojicha dusting was subtle but added a nice slight earthiness to the pastry. I liked this pastry so much, I ended up ordering another one later on! - The ICED CAP CRULLER ($4.75 CAN) - this cruller was also fantastic and full of espresso flavor. The espresso cream filling and the condensed milk glaze were delicious and tasted like I was eating a Vietnamese coffee. 10/10 would get this again! - BROWN BUTTER BANANA CAKE ($5.75 CAN) - this cake was super moist and had a beautiful piping of cinnamon espresso buttercream on top. I'd say this one was the least unique of the pastries I ordered, but was a solid slice of banana bread and the buttercream was smooth and light. - CHOCOLATE ORANGE SUISSE ($7.50 CAN) - this pastry was the most interesting texture-wise as it has a crispy exterior that reminded me of chowmein noodles, wrapped around a croissant. The candied orange was very distinct and could be tasted in both the chocolate orange filling and the outside. While the most expensive of the pastries (probably because of the extra labor it takes for this one), I thoroughly enjoyed every bite and would order this one again too. The seating areas and bathrooms are clean. Service is excellent- we got our orders within 10 minutes after ordering and they come by to give you water and silverware as needed. TLDR, Nemesis is 1000% worth the stop and I can't wait to be back whenever I am in Surrey next. Overall, 5/5 for coffee and pastries, 5/5 for service, 5/5 for atmosphere

I came back to Nemesis Coffee for a second visit. The first time I came here I had a great…read moreexperience, so I was excited to come back. This time it actually wasn't that busy. There were quite a few empty tables and the place felt pretty relaxed. I was doing a bit of work and ended up staying a little longer than the 90-minute table limit. One of the staff members came up to us and said, "Hey, you guys have been here longer than 90 minutes. You'll have to leave soon." I told him that was fine and asked if I could just finish my coffee. He said okay, but then about a minute later he came back with a to-go cup and said, "Here you go, you guys can leave now." Honestly, that caught me off guard. Especially since it wasn't busy and there were still plenty of open tables. During my first visit, Jimmy went above and beyond to make sure everything was great, and I don't think he would have handled it that way. The coffee is still great and I really like the space, but this experience definitely made me think twice about coming back.

Have been coming to this place for years. While upon entering, it may look like a seated situation,…read moreit's actually a 'Order at the front and seat yourself and we will bring you your food' situation. I've tried many of their brunch options over the years. Longanisa burger, brisket hash bowl, chorizo hash bowl, chicken and waffles to name a few but what really stands out here are their sides of crispy potatoes. The potatoes are twice cooked so they were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Definitely the perfect kind of potato I'd love for brunch but rarely ever find! The reason I keep coming back

Locally owned brunch place which offers fresh, delicious, and healthy Filipino inspired dishes. The…read morestaff are very friendly, efficient, and accommodating. The restaurant provides an intimate atmosphere. You have to try the longanisa with beet and the twice cooked pork belly.

cozy small Korean brunch place! i went kinda late so i got a pasta rather than regular brunch…read moreitems. The crawn pasta ($19) was very rich and creamy. it had a generous amount of imitation crab and 6(?) pieces of shrimp. the shrimp and crab flavours blend together very well. spaghetti was al dente. garlic bread was fresh, warm and crispy.

Kook's Cooks is a hidden gem in Coquitlam as the service was friendly and prompt with a good…read morevariety of food options. I had the Kook's Cooks Pancakes. They were delicious nice and fluffy which was a delight to eat. The ambience had a diner feel, great for large families or couples that what a great place to eat. Definitely worth coming back to when in the area. If you're interested give this place a try.

My first time here was amazing but I went again for Sunday brunch and this experience was…read moredisappointing. They have 1 girl working behind the pastries counter and only 2 servers in a packed restaurant. The pastry girl greeted us but the servers were so flustered that I had to flag them down to tell them I had a reservation. My first time here I loved the girly decor but this time all I saw were dirty dishes on the table. The servers looked stressed and one girl even dropped a tray full of glasses. There was a long wait to order, get our food, and get our bill. My friend ordered the pork belly eggs benny and it was as delicious as last time. I ordered the truffled mushroom frittata and it was nothing special. It was mostly overcooked eggs with mushrooms and a slice of toast that tasted plain. I told the server it was my friend's birthday and I wanted something special for her. Last time I ordered creme brûlée and they put sparklers on it and "happy birthday" with icing sugar. This time their dessert options were all brunch items: tiramisu French toast, chocolate French toast, hot cakes. None of them sounded appealing and they brought out vanilla ice cream in a small bowl and presentation was pathetic. This place has gone downhill, will not be returning.

I love Australian cafe's. The food is great, and the…read moreatmosphere is chic. Ruex delivered both of these things. The food had a twist of creativity in both the taste and the look, satisfying your palette and your camera. And just like in Australia, their coffee was good but super tiny. Our favorite dish was the peaches and cream hotcakes. Very refreshing. It also had some cream cheese, so it was sweet and savory. Their chicken on their waffle was very nice as well, but their waffle was a savory waffle. Which took away the pleasant combo of sweet and savory. But still very good. I would just order more friend chicken next time. well cooked, crispy pork belly too mmm. Price was decent as portions were generous. Service was friendly, and the food took a moderate food amount of time. We went at 2pm to eat brunch, so hoping that it wouldn't take longer during more peak hours. Parking is a bit of a hassle as it's underground parking. A bit of a trek to come to the restaurant, but I think that's the norm now in greater Vancouver area. Sadly the norm is also paid parking with no validation. But I won't dock off points for the restaurant for that Their menu rotates, so I would love to come back and try something new.

Staying at the Sheraton and working late, this was a wonderful surprise in the lobby…read more Several beers on tap and the food options are vast. Comfortable seating at the bar. Great service and several tvs sharing plenty of sports. I recommend you give them a try. Enjoy!

We are so glad they've reopened! They now have a number of 'Show Plates' which are almost like…read morecombination tapas plates.... They are so fun and delicious! We paired up a few Show Plates with a Charcuterie Board, wine and of course - deserts! Ed was our server. He is AMAZING, professional and funny.... He made sure we were doing well the entire evening and had some great recommendations. Can't wait to come again!

Cute and bright interior ! Large menu to choose from and…read morereally fun drinks. Our food was reallt tasty and plated well.

The place is very bright, clean and modern since it's in a new building. They get really busy so…read moreif you want to go, I'd recommend putting your name down as early as possible. It is good for small group of 4 or 6. Anything bigger, and you'll have to wait awhile. The service is great. Our waitress was super friendly, efficient and had good recommendations for food. I got the salmon benny and my wife got the beef toast. They were delicious. If we're in the area, we will come back.

Fresgos has been sold last year and although it is still solid the cleanliness is a slight level…read moredown. They still have one of the best omlettes but last year we had to schnitzel and the old oil was prevelent in the flavor profile. One more visit this summer for their super sub and that'll determine its final rating for me

My family and I have been long time fans of Fresgos, my husband grew up eating here! He's been a…read morecustomer for 40+ years. We went on a Friday evening and the place was dead. This should have been a warning! Cleanliness was subpar, it looked like the tables hadn't been wiped, there were crumbs everywhere. I ordered the Philly submarine, which was almost $17 and came with no sides. The sandwich was literally the size of a standard hot dog. The flavour was okay but it was extremely salty. My husband ordered the beef dip, which looked like someone stepped on it. The meat was super dry with absolutely no flavour. Unfortunately this restaurant will never be the same. We will never go back.

We tried a new restaurant (to us) in Surrey last night called Skye Avenue. It was such a lovely…read moreexperience. It is beautifully appointed It has nice high ceilings but there is still a warm welcoming feel. It's the staff. They are all so welcoming and treat you like they are genuinely happy to serve you. They have music playing but it is subtle, adds nicely to the ambiance and is not too loud. The food was very good. We got there before happy hour so we were able to order a couple of glasses of decent house wines for $6.00 a glass and shared an appetizer of crispy chicken lettuce bites. For entrees my husband had an 8 oz. prime rib special. It was so good. cooked as he had requested it. One of the better prime ribs that we've tasted and it was only $30.00 as a Sunday special. I had the lamb loin that was also very good. Service was also very good. Our server, Stella was so busy but she checked on us regularly to ensure that we were well taken care of. It is so nice when you go to a restaurant and it exceeds your expectations. This has the vibe of a fine dining restaurant with the décor, the muted background music, the service and the food. The prices are very reasonable for what they offer. We highly recommend and we'll be back.

Had brunch with friends. Service was good. Restaurant wasn't busy for 11:30am on Sunday. We all did…read morethe Mimosa flights $17, 3 5 oz with your choice of juice. I tried the Avocado Toast. Was very good. I wish there was more Burrata on it. So yummy.