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.

Food & Drinks Espresso Café offers a nice selection of…read moredrinks and light meals. Their espresso drinks are smooth and well balanced, and they have a good variety of syrups and milk options to customize your order. The pastries are fresh and pair well with the coffee. For those who want something heartier, there are wraps and breakfast items that are reasonably priced and satisfying for a casual café stop. Atmosphere The café has a warm, welcoming vibe that makes it a comfortable place to relax or catch up on some work. It's not too noisy on weekdays, which is perfect if you're looking for a peaceful spot to enjoy your drink. The décor is cozy, with plenty of natural light, making it an inviting stop during a busy day or road trip. Service The staff at Espresso Café are friendly and attentive. They greet customers warmly, bring food to the table, and make sure everyone feels taken care of. The service is quick and efficient, which makes the experience smooth from start to finish. Overall Espresso Café is a lovely stop for coffee lovers and anyone looking for a calm, cozy space to enjoy a drink or light meal. The combination of good coffee, welcoming atmosphere, and great service makes it a spot worth revisiting.

The place is clean and the staff was friendly. I ordered a hot caramel macchiato and a couple of…read moreegg & cheese muffins. The drinks are delicious. I like that they gave it to us in a mug for dine-in. The food had too much sauce (mayo?). It was lathered on both sides of the muffin. My husband forgot to tell them that he doesn't like sauce and the staff told us that the owners told her we would need to buy another one rather then them fixing it. I even asked if I can get the muffin part and I would wipe the sauce off the egg and cheese. So, make such you know what's in your order if you don't eat everything.

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.

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.

Tried this place because of the good reviews. Didn't disappoint. Their coffee was quite delicious…read more Their baked goods worth a try. The staff were super nice and friendly. The place is also very clean and cozy.

I noticed this cozy cafe popped up recently in the Guildford area and finally stopped by to give…read morethis cafe a visit. I ended up ordering a pistachio latte and a coconut cake. Unfortunately, I did not catch the name of the cake, but it reminded me of a Hong Kong style coconut tart with some cream filling. I also tried a bite of an almond croissant, a pistachio cheesecake and some type of pistachio filling cookie. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Service was excellent. The owner was friendly and chatted with us for a bit and explained to us the different display items. It is nice to have something different from the usual coffee chain options. Also, this is a great opportunity to try some items I do not usually see as menu items at other cafes or coffee shops. I plan to return to try the Turkish coffee on my next visit. I highly recommend giving this cafe a visit if you are in the area.

Delicious Indian food in Surrey! Service was so kind and efficient. Lots of seating and clean…read moreenvironment. Perfect to come solo, with friends or a group. I tried an assortment of food and was blown away the flavors. Everything came out hot. Ginger chai - so good and smooth. Ginger gave it a nice kick and uniqueness. Mango lassi - good, nice and thick. Always love the mango flavors. Spicy potato stack toasty - loved the grilled sandwich style. So tasty and filling. On the spicier side but I loved it. Paneer paradise - another grilled sandwich. Paneer was so tasty and not as spicy. Onion samosas - came out hot and perfect bite sizes. So crispy and flavourful. Easy to share. Green chutney sandwich - a lighter option that's very refreshing with the tomatoes. Classic Maggie - nostalgic noodle taste. Dahi puri - dine in special. So good and crispy and fresh. Perfect to help cut the spice! Overall great experience! There's free wifi and a clean washroom as well.

What a lovely cafe we explored today. Very convenient and plenty of parking spaces, this tiny mom…read moreand pop style cafe offered up some crazy yummy dishes. Inspired by traditional Indian street eats, the food here will entice your taste buds. Starting off with their chai tea, it was rich and comforting. the harmony of the tea, milk, and floral notes really works well here. The tea was silky smooth and the ascent from the floral is top notch. The samosa (100% onion) was as good as it gets. Perfectly sized, I can snack on them every day. Crispy with a slight chewy exterior, while the onion filling was seasoned well and had good onion flavour. it was tender but not mushy. The sandwich, with spicy potato with a green herby sauce complimented each other very well. Spicy, filling, yet cooling, it was one delicious bite. Perfect comfort food. The onion crisps snacks were flavoursome and fresh. A great beer snack. Really love the exotic street snacks they offer, all very tasty but not greasy at all.

One of the few coffee shops that's open on Sunday in new west downtown area…read more The place is nice with wooden tables and metal chairs. Not totally comfortable for long period but good for an hour or so. And you do want a quick turnover so more customers can dine in. I've been here a couple of times and it gets busier after 11 am. Quiet in the morning with most people having coffee to go. Service is great. They will bring your food and coffee to you when dining in which is unexpected. The flat white is ok, could do with more microfoam but it's good enough. The pastries are really nice. Get the croissant warm up for a better bite.

Quick coffee stop. Neat and clean cafe with a beautiful natural layout. Fresh greens decor and wood…read morefurniture makes it cozy. Just like other cafes you can get all bakery goods and some sweet & savoury sandwiches. Try soup of the day. Campers coffee bags & coffee flavours small packing are also available to purchase .

This place is generally packed all the time which may be a good or bad thing to some. The parking…read morelot is shared so it's like playing musical cars during peak hours. I went here on a Saturday evening to study and the place was pretty packed. The cafe offers ample seating, wall outlets, food, and drink options. I wanted a smoothie, but their smoothie machine was not working at the time so I opted for the iced quench tea instead, which honestly had hardly any flavor. I also got the chipotle chicken wrap with hot sauce on the side. I like that there were a lot of different food choices and that the food is actually good.

The service was lacklustre and un-friendly - the woman at the counter looked very bored. I had the…read morevegetarian burrito/wrap which was okay, but for the price it was small and disappointing. My dad had the vegetable quesadilla which was completely burnt and smothered in oil. I had a small café latte which was good, but my overall experience was negative and I would not go back! The seating was very aesthetically pleasing and I liked the layout, however the couched were super uncomfortable and the table was low so it was difficult to eat. I could barely fit my legs into the space between the table and couch and I was disappointed that customers were expected pick up the food and to bring the plates back to the counter- for a poor experience I would have appreciated some service.

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.

The recent washed-out Saturday had me craving a steamy cup of chai, so we paid Chai Coffee Company…read morea visit. Right away, I was impressed by how much seating they have. It was refreshingly easy to find a spot without doing the whole "table-saving shuffle" or splitting up. We ordered a Cardamon Chai, Chocolate Matcha, Mushroom Toast, Just Veggie Sandwich and a Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Heads up: they do charge an extra $1.25 for plant-based milk, good to know before you order. Everything came to under $45, which felt pretty reasonable for two drinks, two food items and a sweet. The Cardamon Chai was made fresh, creamy and rich and exactly what my rainy-day self needed. The Chocolate Matcha was surprisingly delicious, balancing out the earthy and sweet. The Mushroom Toast came open-faced and had a sight kick to it, and the Veggie Sandwich held together by cheese (no complaints here) and came with a side of chips. The cookie was soft and chewy, easy for sharing, they even warmed it up for us. All in all, everything we tried was tasty, the vibe was clean and comfy, and I'd happily come back again.

Pretty decent place and very good ambience. Visiting Vancouver never disappoints. My general mantra…read moreis stick to speciality of the restaurant but here I ended up trying the paneer roll. And it was the best items out here. On the contrary the cookie is way too sweet. I understand they are meant to but when you can sense a pain in your teeth because of sweetness - you know it's probably getting beyond a certain boundary. Coffee here are okay.