Perfect coffee and a great study spot!Food: The coffee was absolutely perfect--rich, smooth, and…read moreexactly what I needed.Ambience: Great, spacious study vibe with lots of outlets, though it can get a bit loud during peak hours.Service: Quick and friendly baristas who keep the line moving fast.

Craving carrot cake? This place has one of the best! I also tried the unsweetened matcha latte…read morewhich was perfect on a warm summer day. The chicken pesto panini was also very delicious. I preferred that over the Vietnamese sub. I enjoyed sitting in the outdoor patio better than indoors. There are not too many tables outside but there are plenty of benches around this location if you buy to go. The servers are friendly and the service pretty quick for a popular place. Good place for grab and go!

Bought a 20oz cold brew this afternoon for under $5, takeout…read more The donuts looked pretty fancy, and I'll have to come back for one next time. Service was good, quick, no problems. They have bar seating downstairs with enough room to work on a laptop. Upstairs seating and more isolated into individual pairs or quads of seats, some very dark (almost pitch black like coders' cubicles). Could be alright to work in, if you needed, but most of the table heights aren't particularly suited to laptop work.

The food is good, but overpriced for what it is. The staff is lovely except this one woman who I…read morethink may be the gm? She has black curly hair and is actually so incredibly rude it is insane. She has no business working in customer service. I would give this place 4 stars but I'm deducting 2 until they get rid of the women that is representing the company horribly.

Can't believe I just discovered this place - it's easy to miss since it's hidden in Fairview…read moreCrescent at UBC, a bit separated from the main campus, but worth the visit if you're looking to broaden your horizons. It seems to be a family-run business and they offer an eclectic assortment of food and drink: the standard coffee shop fare of sandwiches, baked goods, and coffee/tea, plus milkshakes, smoothies, tteok bokki, and some interesting desserts to round it out. I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of everything I ordered! I got the Pesto Melt Bagel, Tiramisu, and an Apple Cider. The bagel was grilled lightly (any less would have been not enough, but I liked the way they did it, which gave it a little crispness and warmth without loosing the fresh texture), the tomatoes were fresh, and it wasn't too oily, which is sometimes a problem for me on this type of sandwich. The tiramisu was nice and a little bit different from the usual since it was more like a trifle or parfait than a cake slice. I liked the custardy mascarpone layers and the syrupy espresso sauce at the bottom. Finally, the apple cider was really good. It came with a piece of dried apple and lemon slice and had a spicy flavour, and was sweetened tastefully. The prices are pretty fair (cheaper than other UBC coffee shops). The shop itself is really cozy - it feels like walking into a home - they have lots of couches in addition to regular tables and chairs, and there's also seating upstairs which I didn't check out. The staff also seem to be very nice. I do think it would be nice if they had more vegetarian sandwiches, but otherwise I'm really happy to have finally tried this place, and definitely will be back again.

If you lived on campus this would be a great little winter hangout…read more Kind of an 80s/90s designed space and the coffee is passable as are the bagel sandwiches if you were hunkering down with your study buddies or Settlers of Catan people - but not as a stand-alone destination.

Great Staff, Great Food and a wonderful place to get the best Buttermilk Scones in the world!read more

Such a cute place, with tables inside and out on the patio. What a great selection of baked…read moredesserts, sandwiches and pies. And they have really extensive frozen items for you to take and bake at home! Staff was lovely but I took away a star because they had no gluten free items.

Wow this is fantastic. Latte w the house made vanilla was superb. And the raspberry milk chocolate…read morescone is outta this world (& i know scones...) Chocolate pastry croissant thing was great too. Now I wish I were a student at ubc lol!

Its a coffee house…read more They have coffee. No thrills except for one key point. It is not Tim Horton's. Tim Horton's is the other place to get coffee on that part of the UBC campus. Tim Horton's is a once legendary chain that has been dragged down in the dust by the same people who own Burger King and Firehouse Subs. Burger King used to be good too. Popeyes is the only chain owned by Restaurant Brands International that has maintained its integrity. If you don't want to drink swill pretending it is a Canadian legend, Get your coffee from Great Dane instead.

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 love the Mango Green Tea! The quality is always fantastic along with pearls and extra mini…read morepearls. The drink has added bits of fruits inside to give it an extra bit of sweet and taste to it. They have the best Mango Green Tea in the UBC area. Sharetea also adds a little biscuit with your order to top it off, sweetening the deal. Order preparation time is also quick and speedy.

the worker there was talking bad about me and my friends in Chinese thinking we don't know it and…read moresweared in Chinese about us and took so long to make the drink and the worker was giving the side eye at us. and when i said i was ready to order she said rudely shes making someone elses order and was so rude. never going back again.

Delicious drinks (I love the dark hot chocolate) and lots of desserts and snacks. Staff was…read moreefficient and on the ball, and the place has lots of seating. Only complaint was that it was really loud!

Love the latte art here. The muffin and scone were very good too! Quick and convenient!read more

Sandwich was quite bland, matcha was mid. However it is quite a nice place to work or study for a…read morewhile.

From the owner: Whether someone is trying our freshly baked goods for the first time or returning for their…read morefavorites, they will discover the same delightful taste made without any preservatives and crafted with high-quality ingredients. We take great pride in using our traditional recipes, ensuring that each item reflects our commitment to excellence. Our baked goods are made fresh daily, allowing you to enjoy the rich flavors and textures that come from using only the best ingredients. At our bakery, we believe in creating memorable experiences with every bite, and we can't wait for you to enjoy our delicious offerings! and everything is fresh.

Rain or Shine is definitely one of my favorite places on campus! I highly recommend coming here for…read moreice cream, as it hits even when it's chilly! The service here is always so great! It can get so crowded, but the workers handle the crowd and stress so well, and all seem so happy to help. They're also very nice if you ask for samples, and work very efficiently. The ice cream is so good here! They also have seasonal flavors that rotate (I think each month), which are so good. There's always just so many great options and there's definitely something for everyone. My personal favorites are cracked mint, ube, and banana pudding. The ice cream has such great flavor, and is so creamy and delicious every time. The portions are extremely generous and the prices are very reasonable. The vibes inside are so cute, and even though it's a very small place, it doesn't affect your overall experience besides it maybe feeling a bit cramped at times. I highly recommend Rain or Shine ice cream. This place never misses and their ice cream is so good!

I was on campus and had to stop by Rain or Shine on campus. I got their seasonal bounty bar bliss,…read moreit was really good! Loved the coconut flavour in them. Next time I might get their burnt jasmine flavour which is seasonal