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.

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.

Such a cute cafe! There's quite a number of tables inside and 2 tables outside to enjoy the…read moresunshine. The service is quick. I LOVE the energy of the owner (I presume?). I can tell that he puts in the effort to get to know everyone and is incredibly friendly. I got a chocolate croissant to share with my partner and unfortunately, it did not rise to expectations. The chocolate on the outside is burnt. The croissant isn't very traditional and doesn't flake which is fine with me but definitely is something to note. Other baked goods look really good so I would come back.

Livni Cafe and Bakery recently opened in Kits on Broadway by Yew St. This is small family run cafe…read moreand bakery. They are currently running a special with coffee, two hand crafted chocolates and a muffin of choice for $5...pretty hard to beat this. The presentation was outstanding and the coffee was quite good, as one would expect. The staff were friendly and attentive. It was very positive coffee experience and I am happy to recommend Livni if in the Kits looking for coffee and a treat.

It's a decent place to get a latte and a croissant…read more My boyfriend was happy with his decaf latte and I thought my hojicha latte was just ok - the latter was a bit watery and lacked depth. We ordered a pain aux raisins which was above average although the raisins were scarce, and it needed a bit of salt in the dough to round out the flavours. The chocolate croissant was exemplary; we enjoyed its flaky, crisp layers studded with beautifully rich chocolate, right down to the last crumb. The cafe's interior is spartan in appearance with limited seating: a small communal table and a few tables for two. There's a nice outdoor patio in front for warmer days. 3.5 stars.

My favorite season has arrived -- the Vancouver Croissant Crawl Festival! I visited VIVA cafe…read more What I got: Sweet and Salty Cream Cheese Filling Croissant Cream cheese and chopped green onion and bacon bits. The sweetness of honey and cheddar cheese powder makes it taste more cheesy. The filling was so delicious! Cream cheese and green onion paired so well and taste was so memorable. It was more savory flavor which I really liked. Dough was not usual croissant dough, it had a crispy layer dough and it was different from other vendors. It was really good. One of the best item in croissant festival. I want to get it again. Hopefully, they offer this item after the festival. Highly recommend.

What a really nice place to chill and get some work done. Nice Carlos food and pastries as well as…read moregreat coffee. One of the best cappuccino's I've had. Staff are very nice.

Another cafe ticked off my list. I've been meaning to visit Wicked Cafe after seeing their desserts…read moreon social media. As luck would have it, had to find a spot around my physio to get some work done, so I got a mocha ($5.75). Nice strong coffee with noticeable chocolate flavour. Also, they so pretty unique latte art as well. Ambiance was super cute, starting from the big display of pastries and adorable decorations. I was there to get some pretty intense work done, and I found the level of music and conversations to be bearable. Laptop friendly place, but there's a time limit of two hours and no visible electric sockets, so just keep that in mind if you plan to stay for a long time. Overall, really positive experience and will come back for their sweets.

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.

Love the vibe in this cozy cafe! The food and coffee are high quality and fresh. I had the…read morebutternut squash soup and flat white while my friend enjoyed an Americano and avocado salad. They gave each of us a piece of truffle with our coffee. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. Lots of parking on the street. We were lucky to get a table on Saturday noon. Busy place but so welcoming!

This is such a cute little coffee shop in Marpole! Atmosphere is lovely, drinks and food are…read moredelicious and the staff are so sweet! There isn't a great selection of coffee shops in the area so I was thrilled to find this place! Definitely coming back!

Cute little local feeling coffee stop with some limited groceries…read more This is an area with very few "social" hangouts so this really sticks out. 2 decent 1-2 bike, bike racks visible from the front windows. Pretty cheap baked goods that are decent!

Super friendly service and I love that they have so many interesting products to look at! Ordered a…read morematcha latte with oat milk and it was ok but not too strong in matcha flavour so next time I'll probably try something else.

Dalina is a great place for a quick lunch or to order catering…read more I've eaten almost all of their wraps and salads. Their items are pre made, but you can ask for the wraps or sandwiches to be grilled quickly. We ordered catering for our office lunch and if was easy. Surprisingly everyone kept saying how delicious the kale salad was. It has tons of fresh kale, cucumbers, purple cabbage, apple slices, almonds and feta with the good amount of tangy dressing. Service is always top and I've never had a bad experience.

The cocktails are amazing at this place. Small delicious tight menu for dinner service Thursday to…read moreSunday only. Ambiance and vibes are really great and changes with the DJ playing that night!

Glad I finally got to come and try this beautiful place since Chef Ryan told me about the…read morerestaurant at a friend's concert. Ordered the carpaccio and it was delicious! Saw someone else eating a fabulous-looking sandwich and yes, I did order it because I realized I've been eating children's-sized portions all day. Turned out to be the lamb sandwich that was great. Our server Poorna took very good care of our big group and I especially appreciate that she remembered me by name at the end to give me the right bill and receipt because everyone paid separately. Owner Anna also made an appearance and helpfully took a photo of my friend and I. Chef Ryan wasn't there tonight but he has designed a wonderful menu! My only feedback is that the music on the patio makes things really loud and I'd say it isn't needed.