I visited Nemesis Coquitlam to get some pastries…read more What I got: Pull apart - croissant dough filled with chives and cream cheese, Pesto mozzarella swirl -Pesto and mozzarella cheese, Ferrero rocher danish - Hazelnut praline, chocolate mousse, vanilla custard Pistachio loaf - pistachio ganache and raspberries. Pull apart was lighter than I expected. Other place's pull apart was so buttery, cheesy, however, this one was flaky and buttery, so, if you prefer light texture pull apart, you will like it. Cream cheese filling was nice accent. Pistachio loaf was more dense than I expected. It had pistachio whipped cream on top, so, cream helped loaf texture more smooth. Loaf had strong pistachio flavor. I liked whipped cream and loaf combination. Pesto and mozzalera swirl was a bit too salty for me. Dough was super flaky and buttery, I liked the dough texture so much, but filling could be more minder. Unfortunately, I did not have ferrero rocher danish. I heard that this one was the best. Mousse was so delicious and dough was very flaky and buttery. Overall, I think their pastries are always outstanding and good quality. The place was extremely busy and could not get a table. Next time, I wish I could dine-in.

Environment is so nice and spacious. The pastries are to die for. I tried the pistachio loaf and…read morethe tiramisu croissant. Both are top notch. They also have some savoury pastries too. Service is always kind.

Good breakfast sandwich, good price and would recommend & Happy is great with his stories!read more

A cozy breakfast spot near Guildford mall. It has a…read morepleasantly quiet atmosphere and wasn't too busy the time we went. On the menu are all the typical breakfast/brunch items. I tried the Classic Benedict, which was a great hearty breakfast. I didn't find the food extraordinary but definitely a solid breakfast place.

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.

happened upon this coffee shop when we were waiting outside a neighboring restaurant and saw a…read morewoman walk by with the most perfectly colored coffee. we just knew this place would be our new obsession. I have fallen in love with their strong, frothy shaken espressos, and love watching the martini-shaker drama. I have gotten the iced drink with peppermint once and then hazelnut. I think next time I will ask to go a bit heavier on the syrup since the flavor isn't as strong as I'd like. I have also gotten a breakfast wrap, which was so reasonably priced, just like the coffee. A rarity in this day and age.

When I heard there was going to be a new caffe in own, I had to try it out! I'm so glad I came by…read moreand I sure will be back. This is such a cute and cozy cafe... it's a wonderful place if you just wanna come by and catch up with a friend (or a solo date) or even just get some work done at a laid back space... this place should be on your list! They do have a good selection of items on their menu from sandwiches to breakfast bagels to coffees and smoothies. Plus some treats to devour as well which is so nice to choose from the variety. They do have some non dairy milk options if you choose that for your drinks. The service is so wonderful. The staff that were there were great!

This place is a charming cafe located in Friday Harbor…read more The food and drinks here were absolutely spectacular. We ordered a few lattes made with their in-house syrups, and every single one of them was incredible. We loved them so much we went back for them again and again over the weekend we were there. We also tried their chorizo burrito and donuts, which were both outstanding. I honestly want to go back to the island just to eat here again! The ambiance of the place is awesome. It is super kid-friendly outside, featuring a wonderful yard with plenty of toys and things to do, which makes it incredibly relaxing for families. To top it all off, the staff was incredibly nice, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visits. I highly, highly recommend checking out Medio Cafe if you are anywhere near the San Juan Islands. It was so good, and it's an absolute must-visit spot that we will definitely keep coming back to!

The good: such a sweet staff, reasonable prices…read more The meh: the food was pretty unremarkable and the ambiance was so-so

This place broke me. Literally ruined me on cinnamon rolls anywhere else. You may be able to eat…read moreone and not feel the same, but my outlook on the cinnamon rolls I've been eating up until now in my life is extremely dim. I've never had one so amazingly light, soft and perfectly just-sweet-enough. Wonder if they will ship them...? We stopped by Leaven for breakfast one morning on our trip getting a savory crêpe each and a couple pastries. Didn't even make it though breakfast before we knew we had to do a repeat the very next day because it was so good. Crepes are French style and are clearly made with skill and talent. The space is bright and cheery with very friendly staff. I see other reviews mentioning waits during busy times or complaints but experienced nothing of the sort. We were a bit off peak and didn't have that issue but I can honestly say I'd be HAPPY to wait for the food at Leaven. This is really something special and whoever is behind it has a gift.

I'm excited to have found such a gem on Friday Harbor! My boyfriend and I were on the island for…read moreour anniversary and to took photos for that. Our photographer suggested Leaven as a place we could take photos at since we love going to cafes together. We ordered a Cauliflower Crepe, Cauliflower Danish, and Matcha Latte. The crepe was delicious! I love have a savory crepe once in a while, and this crepe had the perfect amount of creaminess from the cheese, crunchiness from the cauliflower and onions, and freshness from the arugula. The same could be said about the danish. They had great components of a creperie/cafe. The Matcha Latte though, was not up to par. It seems it wasn't whisked well, so it tasted grainy. Overall, not taking a point off for it because what they specialize in was so great! Besides the food, the space was pretty lively. During our photoshoot, there was live music and every table was taken up. Leaven seems like a great space for a hangout or catch up with someone. Honestly, If I lived in the area, I would always be down for their crepes.

This is a chain for Chai and Indian Street food. Chai is…read morevery solid, they have different versions. I'd come back for the Chai. Food was fairly priced just not sure I liked it enough to come back for it.

I stumbled upon this place looking for a quick iced coffee. I got their iced pink chai and it was…read moreperfect in every single flavor. I was especially happy that it was just the right amount of sweet (I usually ask for drinks less sweet but this was perfect). I would 100% get this drink again, it was love at first sip. Their dirty chai frappe was a bit too creamy and did not have much flavor in it. I do appreciate how it's only $1 to size up to a large, and that the prices are all super responsible. The French toast was sooo good it was melty, cheesy, and spicy - such a great twist to a classic brunch item. It did take what felt like quite a while to get our order but they were super busy. I went on a Sunday afternoon. There isn't much seating but it wasn't too too hard to get a table.

Food and ambience is perfect for a good coffee chat, elevated dining experience…read more Matcha is something you should definitely try. Main course and deserts is a must try too

Searched for a brunch spot with plenty of coffee options and found this spot. Pro Tip: Free 2 hour…read moreunderground parking behind the restaurant but need to register inside the restaurant using your license plate. Decor inside the restaurant is cute, warm, bright and modern. We were greeted and seated as soon as we arrived. Service was friendly, warm, and attentive. They have a good selection of brunch items, assorted drinks, and fresh baked pastries. My friend ordered a large Americano with the Combine salad and added avocado and chicken with an almond pastry. I ordered a jasmine green tea with the Korean spicy chicken eggs Benny. Both drinks came out within a few minutes of our orders being taken and were delicious. I asked for extra hot water and they provided me with an extra small pot of hot water. My friend enjoyed her salad plus almond croissant and I really like the Korean chicken eggs Benny. I didn't think the chicken was spicy but it was juicy, tender, and had good flavours. I did ask the eggs Benny to be poached soft but it was more leaning towards medium but was fine since the yolk wasn't cooked all the way through (which I hate as it gets dry). Cute spot with nice service and reasonable prices (Benny's are $19 each). They serve breakfast, lunch, Happy Hour, and dinner daily with a cocktail and mocktail drinks, along with café tea, coffee, and lattes available. Would definitely be back and recommend to friends. Second pro tip: Reservations are available on the restaurant website as well as on Open Table.