Wow. Just wow. I HATE WRITING THIS REVIEW because I want this place all to myself! There's not a…read more6th star, otherwise I'd give that too as well. Could not write enough good things about our first experience at Bandra Cafe. I have nothing but praise for this restaurant! Words cannot describe how impressed I was by the chef and his wonderful team. I could literally rave about this restaurant for HOURS. Our experience was absolutely exceptional. It's not often that from drinks to dessert you like everything set infront of you! You can truly feel the care and talent behind every plate. Everything is curated down to the smallest detail, and the food is absolutely amazing! This restaurant left me in a food coma. I was so full I couldn't even move but that's when you know the food was really good. What truly sets this experience apart is the owner himself. His warmth, humility, and passion for his craft shine through in every bite and every interaction. From the moment we walked in, we could tell this place was going to be special. The food was absolutely delicious--every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and put real care into every plate. The service, impeccable. Professional and you are treated like you are their best customer at that moment. Bandra Cafe is one of those places where both the food and the service make you want to come back. The first thing that hit me was the smoke and sizzle of the Szechuan Tikka Sizzler. I wasn't ready for this level of heat!! And don't even get me started on the Quesadilla- it's absolutely scrumptious! The truffle fries are a non-negotiable! And of course I had to jump on the dirty soda trend! But the deliciousness doesn't stop there because the Chilli Chicken was pure satisfaction. And my summer mocktail era starts now with this Chili Mango Refresher. Let's just say my cravings were officially handled with the Bang Bang Cauliflower. And a good latte goes a long way! The cutting chai just fixes everything! Every dish was full of flavour, cooked to perfection, and presented beautifully, making it hard to pick a favourite. The food had solid flavours that left us satisfied. The atmosphere is beautiful and lively with a great mix of elegance and comfort that makes the place feel special yet welcoming. From the very first moment, the owner and staff went the extra mile to secure a table for us, offered insightful recommendations that made each dish a perfect choice, and, above all, treated us with such kindness and genuine warmth that we felt right at home. Staff is top level service! You can tell real care and time went into how everything was prepared and presented. That extra attention shows. The attention to detail and dedication to quality shine through in every bite. What really stood out was the ambiance: the decor is stylish, warm, and inviting, making the whole dining experience even better. The decor, lighting, and music created an incredibly comfortable space that made you want to stay longer. Overall, Bandra Cafe is one of those rare places that manages to deliver on both food and experience. I have nothing but top tier, quality experiences and would recommend this place to anyone. Top-notch service, super friendly people, and a cool atmosphere. A place you'll want to return to, again and again. If you're looking for a place where great food, and phenomenal service come together effortlessly, Bandra Cafe is the place to go. This place is definitely a vibe! If you're looking for a restaurant that nails the food, mocktails, and atmosphere all in one, then Bandra Cafe is the place to go! I'll be dreaming about this place until my next visit! This was my first time at the restaurant, and I can attest with much confidence that it will definitely NOT be my last. Do yourself a favour: drop by this place. I promise--you will not regret it.

Since this restaurant opened a few years ago, we've been coming here on our trips to Surrey and we…read morelove the food and atmosphere. The staff is so kind and welcoming, it really is like being part of the family. During this visit we ordered our fave dishes including the savoury chicken tikka masala and the incredible chicken momos. I wasn't a huge fan of the prawn koliwada fry because of the seasoning, but my family enjoyed it. Our server Jana was very kind and knowledgable. Despite managing tables for half the restaurant, she was efficient in taking our orders and attentive when we needed her to come to our table. We also appreciated her sense of humour and friendliness. We love this restaurant and are so excited they've been expanding to other locations. We can't wait to return for another meal here during our next visit to Canada!

I will start off by saying... this place is definitely worth the hype. You have to be patient…read morebecause the wait is typically 45min to 1hr but it's so worth it. You can explore the property and it's beyond gorgeous. The staff were all so sweet and welcoming! The property is beautiful, dogs and children have a place to run around and play, they have a small green house store on property, and a little truck to buy coffee and beverages. All the food is locally sourced and organic. Everything tastes so darn fresh and delicious! Definitely worth a try.

Cozy little cafe tucked in the woods. Seatings and tables are mostly outdoor with cover so it was a…read morelittle chilly today. They are attentive and have blankets available. Dog friendly! Bring your pup before a hike! Food was delicious and generous portion. We had to wait for 35 minutes in line, but it was mostly to spread out the guests and not overwhelm the kitchen. They have more than enough tables. Give them a try the next time you go by Squamish!

I am a huge midnight muncher and this is my go to spot to satisfy my late night sugar cravings…read more I've tried the chocolate strawberries, waffle sandwich, milkshakes, and regular waffles and I must admit I am fully addicted to the mini pancakes. The red velvet pancakes are heavenly and the Belgian chocolate one. I don't think you can go wrong with any flavor though tbh. - tip! If you leave them a review you can get a free order of mini pancakes so make sure to take advantage of that Also the interior is super dreamy, high ceilings, pretty wall detailing, greenery, and my favorite: punny quotes.

Our family was in town for vacation and my girls love anything chocolate. We stopped by here on our…read moreway back to our Airbnb for our girls' "night cap." While the mister and I reviewed the menu, the staff was very kind and generous to offer our girls a piece of Kit Kat. Our girls shared the chocolate waffle with strawberries, chocolate drizzle, and vanilla ice cream. They were beyond ecstatic with the concoction because it was heavily drizzled with chocolate. I had only one second to snap a picture before they went to town with it.

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.

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

Beautiful space and well presented food. The menu has a…read moredecent selection and drinks were very good. I found the food slightly lacking flavour that I had hoped but could have been what I ordered. Servers were very efficient and friendly, half of the space is more of a cafe and take out ordering for coffee + pastries.

Finally got to try this place! Cute little brunch place at the King George hub -- convenient…read morelocation for those taking the skytrain as it's right at the King George station. Underground (paid) parking but lots of spots available. You can do 1hr free parking then pay for the remainder of time you're there. Modern ambiance, but kind of smaller than I expected. Good for medium size groups. Now for the food... great oat milk latte! Delicious corn fritters, and I added a chicken sausage on the side. It had everything -- protein, veggies, guacamole, and a slight taste of heat on the drizzled aioli sauce. My friend ordered the Oy oy oy bowl which she said was also tasty. Their menu has everything! I'd come back here to try the fancy pancakes and French toasts!

Great location, right off the boardwalk on Fraiser River. Definitely hard to get into on the…read moreweekend as they don't take reservations. So get in early to put your name on the waitlist. It was definitely worth the 45+min wait. We had a large party and the service was still top notch. Everything we ordered was delicious. We were celebrating my birthday so my aunty had them serve me a Dutch berry pancake. It was so good, not to sweet and thin enough were even after I had already ate I could eat one. They also use fresh fruits with their serving, so nice. Lovely space, try their outdoor seating as well on a nice day.

Decided to give Angelina's another go for brunch and we started off strong. Restaurant was mostly…read moreempty just after 1pm on a Monday, and we were greeted right away. It was clean and bright and we got a nice seat by the window. Our server was quick to say hello and take our drink order. I'm always impressed with the breadth of the menu here. I landed on the Seafood Yummy Hash, and hubby had the Big breakfast, again. Coffee and water came first, and we were both delighted at how good the coffee was. Most diner style restaurants have a very burnt tasting coffee but this was very smooth. Off to a good start! Food came out very quickly and looked amazing. Both dishes were beautifully plated, and the fruit on the big breakfast was not a typical canned special. Things took a turn at the first bite though. Taste 10/10, but our food was cold. Like cold, cold which was surprising given the restaurant was mostly empty, and it came out so quick. The quality of the ingredients was excellent, and very obviously in-house made, but both of our potatoes were quite literally cold, with some of the baby potatoes being hard in the middle still. The sourdough was also stale, but not just stale in taste, it was almost like it had been toasted well in advance and then plated. The review on the big breakfast remains the same as last time. Sausage was amazing, but the bacon and the ham left something to be desired. The server took some time to return back to our table and check in on us. When she did I told her our food was cold. She just kind of made a face, said oooooh, apologized, and that was it. She also had to be reminded to refill our coffees a second time after asking. The last shock came with the bill. While the prices overall were reasonable for very large servings of food, two black coffees came to $11. I know we raved about them at the beginning of the review, but not sure they were $11 good. Really wanted to love it, but not sure it lived up to expectations this time.

We didn't know this place was a reservation restaurant. But they were able to squeeze us in with 45…read moreminutes party of 5. We got some fun drinks and ordered fast. Food was amazing!!! Delicious with great coffee and mimosa flight to wash it down. Super cute place! Small but love the atmosphere. 10/10 would come back

Quaint cafe style place. Neat and tidy. It's a smaller place, so the seating was a little tight…read more We were there at 9am on a Saturday and the line up already started to build up. The service was on point, timely, and professional. I ordered the Classic Eggs Benny. It was delicious. One thing I noticed was that my English Muffin base was toasted!! So there was a nice crunch when I took a bite. It added a level of texture that made it that much more yummy. Located on Hastings in Burnaby with plenty of street parking. Pay attention to the parking restrictions posted.

We came here on a whim for a Valentines Day Brunch. They were packed and my wife and I sat at the…read morebar with Armaan as the bartender. I ordered the Spicy Dill Caesar (my American friends, get on board already) and the Ribeye Hash and my wife got the Forager Benny. First off, Armaan has a gift as a Spirit whisperer and made me the only tomato based drink I have ever liked in my life! And then the Whiskey Sour he made later had the right proportions, ingredients, and presentation of a well crafted cocktail. The food was insane. The service was professional but friendly & comfortable. And we can't wait to brunch here again. Also sorry for the empty glass pic. The cocktails were so good I forgot to take a pic until I was done.

Lovely neighbourhood brunch place that gets packed on busy weekends! A variety of brunch options…read morewith vegetarian dishes. Food is delicious (can be a bit heavy depending on what you order) but we always enjoy our meal here.