This coffee shop was clean and bright inside. Staff was nice. We ordered two cold brews, the breakfast sandwich, and banana bread. The cold brews were kinda weak, probably 6/10. The breakfast sandwich was TINY, should be illegal to have a sandwich taste that good but be that small. The flavor was 10/10, even with no meat. But it was tiny, which left me wanting 2-3 more. The banana bread was very good and had chunks of banana. Would recommend. read more

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We had amazing coffee here at John Ward. The staff was so friendly and fast with making our coffee and the atmosphere here is super cute. Definitely would recommend checking this spot out. read more

John Ward Fine Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

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Good latte art and not too noisy. Service good. Pricing is not over the top. Smaller space and a little industrial looking on inside , otherwise pretty solid. read more

Super cool spot. Fast, friendly service with great coffee, pastries and sandwiches. We really liked the light bright vibe as well.

This is an old fashioned coffee shop on the main drag in Nelson, British Columbia. We were going to Ainsworth Hot Springs and we came back down to town to do some shopping and stopped in-- they have very good pastries, excellent medium roast coffee, nice seating -- Great coffee shop! read more

Nice place, decent service but totally mediocre coffee. It's like so many independent coffee places where they try to save money on the amount of coffee they use to brew your coffee. It was not as good as Timmy's or Macdonald's and cost a lot more so it was ultimately disappointing. Nothing worse than insipid, mediocre coffee to start your day! read more

I love the interior! It looks scandinavian, my favorite look. The coffee is really good, i ordered a cappuccino and it tasted great. If you want to, you can sit outside. Def come back here!!! read more

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The Frap is pretty sweet. Can't fault the establishment as it does state vanilla & sugar. Comfortable outdoor seating. Large oak trees shading from the sun. read more

The best coffee we find so for in Nelson! The place is tiny and the staff could smile a bit more...we didn't try the food...

Very small menu and simple but delicious drinks and breakfast goodies. Great location and love the plants!!! read more

John Ward Fine Coffee - Matcha latte and lemon bar - Cafes Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

Located right in the centre of town, just up from Touchstones Museum on Baker, John Ward Coffee offers beverages that reflect the decor of the business. The interior has been decorated like a mid-century milk bar, with white-washed furniture, retro checkered flooring, and antique appointments. The layout is clean and uncluttered, and the items on offer are appropriately limited. John Ward focuses on creating classic coffee selections - cappuccino, espresso, macchiato - and does not offer fraps or chocolate-chip mint concoctions. They have fairly good baked goods, but they are overpriced, hence my three-star rating. I have tried their coconut chocolate cookies and a few squares, but it seems wrong paying the same amount for my cookie as my coffee. A solid cafe though, overall. read more

John Ward Fine Coffee - John Ward Interior - Cafes Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

Wonderful espresso, service with a smile. What more could you want in a coffee shop. They seem to take the proper care in crafting their espresso drinks and I was in serious like from sip one. Heading back for a mocha to go on he way out of town and will definitely hit it up if we ever find ourselves back here in Nelson. read more

John Ward Fine Coffee - Sm. Latte and 12oz mocha. Latte is stellar. - Cafes Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

Great coffee, good location. Friendly staff. They have an assortment of sandwiches and desserts. The wheat free but balls are great. read more

John Ward Fine Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

Best coffee in town- lovely staff, attention to detail, gorgeous design and comfortable atmosphere. I am here almost every day. Love this place. read more

Always, always the best coffee in town. A bit busy, drafty in the winter time but the coffee is worth the wait. They also have the best chocolate chip cookies. Thank you! read more

Coffee: A Pastries: A Atmosphere: B Staff friendliness: B Be aware if you pay in U.S. dollars you will be charged a hefty exchange rate. Pay via credit card. read more

The coffee here is the real deal. The staff knows how to pour a good shot and the milk is steamed properly. They also serve traditional sized drinks so this is the place to find a nice small cappuccino. Besides the smooth coffee, it is on the main drag and is full of natural light. Perfect for people watching. read more

The mint slush is THE best for a cool drink on a hot day! The lattes are perfect. The ambience is bright, modern and pleasant. The lemon raspberry muffin was just okay... It tasted like it had cake mix in it - a bit artificial tasting.. I for sure would go again and try other menu items. read more

Excellent coffee, maybe the best in Nelson. Clean, creative style of the interior. Big windows, great for watching foot traffic on the street. Small place, not easy to find a quiet corner. Free Wifi. read more

Very good coffee prepared very well. I do my coffee simple. Either a small latte or cappuccino. Depends on how the shop prepares them. Here I had a latte and it was the best I have had from Whitefish to Calgary to Banff to here. The small little artsy fartsy joints seem to the best in our travels. Yum. read more

Good coffee. Wifi and an open an airy feeling located on a corner street for good people viewing.

Fantastic decor. Huge improvement from Jigsaws, which used to be in this location. However, it is overpriced, especially the food which sits in the desplay case wrapped in saran wrap all day. Acceptable coffe, decent chai, mediocre food. read more

Trendy, comfortable, happy place to sit down for gourmet coffee. Excellent espresso. The black bean brownie was delicious. The service was friendly. Great downtown atmosphere. Highly recommended. read more

This place I has a shabby chic atmosphere with ample seating inside and out. It's located centrally in downtown Nelson, and serves delicious americanos and baked goods. I highly recommend dropping in for a hot drink and tasty pastry! read more

They pull a really good shot on the machine and the blend is fresh, medium/dark, and zippy. Consistent no matter who is on the machine. Snacks are a bit pricy, but really good (vegan brownie is yummy). Great corner location on the main drag for ogling the denizens of quirky Nelson town. read more