Pablo: Best coffee shop in Vancouver, food is great, coffee, ambiance great to work or chat…read more Sandwiches are great. Dome: Sandwiches and vibes 5/5. The lattes aren't my favorite, not well balanced - more watery. Beyond that, I never doubt visiting. Great to work and study, amazing community of people, especially the owner! You won't regret visiting.

the sky had that washed out, endless grey, the kind that presses down on the city. the trees were…read morestill vibrant, their leaves scattered thick across the sidewalk. puddles gathered along the curbs, slick with light from passing cars. i tried to sidestep the biggest puddles, thankful for my boots and umbrella. typical vancouver weather. by the time i reached west 4th and trafalgar, 3:06 pm, i was ready for another caffeine break. i slipped into café lokal and was greeted warmly, the kind of place that feels like someone forgot to tell it the world outside is wet and miserable. inside: mismatched chairs, repurposed wood, the faint scent of coffee and something sweet. eclectic charm everywhere, nothing quite matches, but it just works. the fireplace in the corner wasn't turned on, though it didn't need to be, the place was warm and dry. gaetz and gilberto played soothingly and quietly in the background. the baristas moved with calm, unhurried ease, the kind of rhythm that only slow afternoons know. i ordered another matcha latte with oat milk, my second of the day. it came out too hot, the matcha powder scorched, the taste lost. but i didn't mind. through the window, the rain kept falling, steady and unrelenting. outside, the city moved on through the rain, people passed by, shoulders hunched, heads down. inside, it felt like time had decided to rest for a while.

I got the Vietnamese iced coffee expecting you know standard stuff. It was a whole concoction! It…read morehad salted cream top which was super thick and yummy and a lady finger cookie on top Friendly atmosphere too :)

Right on the corner of Richards and Smithe, at the southwest corner of the urban park there, is…read morethis small but funky and uber-cool café. I've passed it a gazillion times, meaning to visit and now, finally, after so many years, I've gone twice in two days (!). That's how much I enjoyed it yesterday. I went back today. First of all, the actual venue and building is fabulous. The cafe is a narrow triangular building of concrete and glass, with a retractable wall facing Richards, with a cute outdoor patio with cheery yellow bistro tables and chairs. The sharp angles of the planes of glass and concrete, coupled with the suspended lucite fixtures in yellow and orange, and the colorful neon strip of lights embedded in the threshold, all make for a fun, modern space. At night the top of the facade is bathed in ever-changing neon colors; it's super pretty. (Unfortunately, the cafe closes daily at 6pm, so it's not open in the later afternoons/evenings). Yesterday my kid and I each got a Spanish coffee. It was delicious (although not as sweet as I expected. But still very good). And we shared a confetti cookie which was a HUGE hit: super fresh, slightly chewy, with a load of colorful sprinkles in it. I call it a "happy" cookie, and it was probably one of the best cookies we had ever had. We sat outside on the patio, watching the kids frolic in the water feature in the park. It was a lovely afternoon. Today we returned, hoping to replicate the experience. We ordered the Spanish coffees but, alas, they were out of condensed milk so they were unable to make those for us. Ditto for the Vietnamese coffee I ordered. I ended up ordering a salted caramel coffee - and I gotta say, I preferred it to the Spanish coffee. It was SO good. My kid ordered a strawberry matcha concoction with whipped cream, and another confetti cookie for us to share. I waited over 5 minutes outside for her and finally went back in to see what the hold-up was. They were still making her strawberry matcha drink. I guess that drink takes a long time to prepare. When it was ready, it looked nothing like the photo depicted on the menu, but my kid enjoyed it, saying it was quite good. As for the cookie, it was not as chewy as it was yesterday, leading me to believe it wasn't fresh. But it still was delicious. Other points to note for this place: they have free wi-fi inside (bonus!), and there were various sandwiches and light foods offered on the menu. Be advised, though, if you think you might need a washroom after having your coffees, there are no restroom facilities in this cafe. They have two outside but both were out of service and taped off, both yesterday and today.

I love coming to this little bodega / cafe hidden in the heart of the residential part of the West…read moreEnd, whether it's after a morning game of squash at the West End Community Centre, on a stroll by myself or during an afternoon walk with a friend. I particularly enjoy sitting outside the store with my a cup of coffee and a grilled panini or pressed croissant sandwich watching neighbours waking slowly by. The food servings are simple but, simply great. I tried the prosciutto panini and the ham and. cheese croissant. Both were delightfully lovely. They also serve a good selection of coffees and teas as well. The staff are always cheerful and friendly.

This is a charming little cafe in a residential part of The West End…read more The menu includes coffee drinks, panini sandwiches, and tamals. If you are dining "in", you order at a counter and they bring it to your table. The LGBT (Lettuce, Guacamole, Bacon, and Tomato) was one of the best paninis I've ever had, with delicious ingredients and perfectly crisped. Avoid the tamals, which had almost nothing inside the corn meal, and were very dry. There is a nice selection of Latin American sauces and canned goods, and a refrigerator full of drinks--although not a single diet drink. There are just a few tables, located outside, so plan accordingly.

What an outstanding coffee shop…read more Excellent coffee with amazing pastries....and special Mention to their succulent smash burgers. oh my god !! Never expected a coffee shop to make such good burgers. Juicy smashed beef patties with soft brioche buns. Veggies so fresh too. So gooood. Service was quick and efficient and with a smile. Place very clean and organized. Staff members goes around clearing tables and wiping them down. Nice neighborhood coffee joint to simply People watch, relax and unwind. Would repeat for sure! Cheers! Happy eating!

This popular cafe at the corner has become a new meeting place for coffee and foods. The interior…read moreis bright and there were many tables and also table on the patio around the corner. I've been here for a few times for coffee, croissants and fries. There were always so many people and even all patio tables were occupied. I had latte which was good, standard, no complaint. The truffle fries were wonderful. I believe it was a signature snack there - should try it if it is your first visit.

Aperture Coffee Bar caught my eye for its wifi and power outlets, as I was traveling about at the…read moretime. I stopped by for a London Fog on an early weekday morning. It was quite packed with a consistent flow of customers. The overall vibe was definitely vintage with an emphasis on motorcycles. Seating was a little difficult at the time, and it was too cold for this California boy to sit outside... But there was a high table by the entrance that was just perfect. I ordered a London Fog to try - no sugar for me - and it tasted great the first few sips. As I kept drinking it, the Earl Grey tea was stronger and stronger, though no surprise there. I wasn't too much a fan of this drink, but it was definitely worth a try.

Was out for a stroll and desperately needed a pick-me-up. I stopped in here and got a couple…read moredrinks. Staff were friendly and the interior was really nice. I took my drinks to go and really enjoyed them. Would come back again.

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.

2.5 Surprised to see such high reviews for this spot. And as…read moremuch as I wanted to like it, the food was a let down. We had brunch on a weekday. I liked that the menu had photos. Unfortunately, "good question. I don't know," were not helpful to my inquiry regarding ingredients in the sandwhiches. I ended up ordering a mocha which was well balanced and a grilled cheese sandwich. The accompanying salad was way over dressed and the grilled cheese was cold. Cheese was not melted at all. I asked for it to be reheated, and when half of the sandwich was warm while the other still cold. It was not good. The cafe is nice for to grab a drink in and service was friendly.

This cafe is located on the quieter side of kerrisdale. The cafe was cute inside with all the…read moreChristmas decorations. We ordered a cappuccino and a smoked meat sandwich. The coffee was good, the sandwich was not bad but a tad pricey. They have a big menu for food options and lots of seating.

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.

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.