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Kafka's Coffee & Tea

4.2 (15 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Good for working
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Hnin T.

This was a great place to stop by for a coffee run. The ambiance was nice and it's a grata place to study. There is also an upstairs floor. The service was wonderful. The coffee also tasted delicious.

Michelle S.

2nd stop of @hotchocolatefest at @kafkascoffeetea . Tried their cereal milk cascade cocoa ($11), which is milk chocolate steeped with cereal infused milk, served with a blondie. Rather than chocolate, it reminded me of how leftover milk tasted after you eat a bowl of cereal (only hot versus cold). A drink I could see myself falling asleep to honestly. Btw, I visited their new Great Northern Way branch, place was super chill and spacious so quite good for studying as well.

Elsa C.

This cafe is right along the strip of schools on 2nd Ave. The laid back arty vibe is in contrast to Nemesis nearby. Service was good. The drip coffee and croissants are alright (I think a tad cheaper than Nemesis). The space has some outletd at certain spots (was expecting more outlets), wifi is available. Street parking is available on non-rush hours, otherwise, there are a few paid parking spots right in front for the cafe. There are also parking lots nearby. Overall, it's ok.

Espresso and banana muffin
L C.

Actually went to check out nemesis on gnw but was put off by slow moving and long line up there. Kafka feels like a place that is frequented mostly by the students at Emily Carr, with a lot of indoor seating. Less polished and tidy then other cafes we've recently been in. Limited selection of baked goods, some of which seem day old. Cream and sugar is added for you behind the counter. Coffee and vegan muffin was reasonably good though. Wait staff was friendly and courteous.

CPP Sandwich, Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie, Latte
Dana S.

Really nice coffee shop! Before visiting I thought it might just be a cafe of one the Emily Carr buildings, but despite being located by the university, it's a self-contained business. The space is artsy in a way that doesn't feel contrived and the music choices set the perfect mood. There's a good amount of seating on the two floors and the small patio. The patio is not covered, although at first glance it looks like it might be, so it's not usable when it's wet out. The barista who took my order and prepared my drink was really nice. I ordered a CPP Sandwich, a Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie, and a Latte. Everything was fantastic. The latte (almond milk, decaf) was perfect, with a velvety mouthfeel, perfect amount of foam, and flavour that was just right in every aspect: moderately sweet, a little bitter, and just a tiny hint of acidity. I loved the combination of ingredients on the CPP (Cambozola cheese, roasted red pepper, arugula, pear confit, walnuts, and lemon aioli). I wasn't familiar with Cambozola before this - I'd describe it as a cross between brie and gorgonzola (but slightly closer to brie). I'm into both of these cheeses, so I really liked this and it was interesting to try something a little different. Normally I prefer this kind of sandwich warmed up, but this was served at room temp and I actually liked it this way since it let the freshness of the ingredients shine through and highlighted the texture of the cheese. Two complaints with this (neither regarding the sandwich itself): I don't understand why they serve the "for-here" sandwiches wrapped up parchment paper and sealed with a sticker instead of on a ceramic plate, since they serve the baked goods on a plate and the coffee in mugs. I think their sandwiches are actually supplied/made by Little Bird Company, but since they do seem to be assembling them to order in the kitchen, they should be able to use the cafe's tableware. The sandwich was on the smaller side, and while the portion size was actually just right for me, at $13 it was way too expensive. I'm not usually excited by chocolate chip cookies, but this one looked particularly good and my decision to take a chance on it paid off. The chocolate chips were very soft and the whole cookie had a slightly caramelized flavour, with a gooey middle and crisp edges. I was fine eating the whole thing alone, this would also be a good size to split with someone. Besides the sandwich, I thought the prices were reasonable. I would definitely come back here for the great food and vibe.

Ground floor seating area with art pieces for sale/display. Very clean and staff sanitized area as I sat gobbling down my food!
Andy L.

Stopped by this wonderfully hidden cafe bakery as tge Tim Horton's down the block was packed. A little hidden next to the Centre for Digital Media but the space inside and out is gorgeous! Prior to entering in there's a little patio to the right and a covid19 safety sign asking patrons to wear a mask before entering. It was around 9:15am when I popped in and boy was there a line! Service was quick and staff friendly. Ordered my self an Americano and a savoury red pepper feta cheese Puff Tart! Delicious! The coffee was hot and puff pastry is a must try! The area is beautifully decored with paintings and a large black/white mural. There's also a 2nd floor, but blocked off due to Covid19 protocols. The space is large, welcoming and combine that with calming upbeat music and friendly speedy staff this spot is sure to please!

Bowie T.

Monday aft at noon, beat the rush for some studying. Nice loft set up w a second floor for group table seating and single bar row. It's across fr my building, gave it a go. Pros: - food options like bfast, bowls, baked goods (avo toast $5, add egg $2) - plenty of seating, v clean, big windows, and well lit - friendly staff - pay parking lot outside, free on the street if you go up or down half a block Notes: - paying more for ethically sourced coffee - telus and kafka Wi-Fi

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Coffee: 5/5: my latte was delightful Croissant: 5/5: my chocolate almond croissant was crispy, the perfect amount of sweet, and generally delicious Price: very expensive! 3/5 Parking: 3/5 available but very expensive Ambience: 5/5: lots of space and soooo pretty Staff: 3/5: one nice barista and one very rude female barista.

Hunter F.

Great location opened up on Great Northern Way, the space has loft seating and a nice place for the students to study! Went by to pick my daughter up from Emily Carr and stopped by here, to my surprise they served a lunch bowl that was delicious! A vegetarian "glory bowl" kale quinoa and a tasty hummus with tomatoes avocados and pickled cabbage! It was delightful I couldn't stop eating! I'll definitely be coming back and who knows, I might even bring her something next time!

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Thistledown House

4.6(13 reviews)
8.7 km
•$$$

Got a minute? Let me tell you about this charming Bed and Breakfast on N shore. It's just across…read morefrom the Capilano Suspension Tourist Trap but don't let that cloud your judgement. Before I start grab a complimentary port or scotch or sherry. Then let's take a tour. Ok. It will be short tour. They just have a few rooms. But first well stop at the little side kitchen where you can help yourself to coffee, tea, soda and water. For a charge they also have wine and beer available. This is also where you hang your key when you leave the house so they know who is here. We got the Under the Apple Tree Room which was spacious and nicely decorated. It even had its own private yard. Also has gas fireplace, jacuzzi style tub and stand up shower. The heated bathroom floor was a nice touch. If you get tired of your room you can also enjoy sitting outside on a deck or the living room. We really enjoyed relaxing on the couch back in our room in front of the fire place. Morning came a bit too soon. Was hard to get up out of the super comfortable down blankets on the King bed. The breakfast was ready though and included three delicious courses. Polenta with almonds, banana kirsch, and smoked salmon with poached egg on toasted croissant. Yum. Virginia's breakfast was all the better by Brian's entertaining stories of 5 years in the service business now.

Spent an amazing weekend in North Vancouver at the Thistledown House bed and breakfast. Near the…read moresuspension bridge. The house is very comfortable and accommodating. Our room was big and comfy with a remote control fireplace that adds real heat into the room and a large old school bathtub. Big enough for two.... Breakfast was delicious! Three courses, one of the fanciest I've had and the daytime butler service around breakfast time was a real treat. Fantastic time! I highly recommend the Thistledown house.

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4.4(1.6k reviews)
2.0 km•Downtown
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Best brunch hands down. Service was great and we had the most amazing buffalo chicken Benedict…read more Highly recommend.

This one is fun because your enthusiasm feels genuine. I'd lean into that instead of trying to…read moresound like a traditional reviewer. That's what makes it memorable. Jam Cafe, Vancouver Jam Cafe is my favorite brunch spot. Anywhere. That sounds like an exaggeration. It isn't. I've been traveling to Vancouver for work for almost a decade, and every single trip includes a stop at Jam. If I'm lucky, two. I've also become that coworker who convinces everyone to meet outside at 7:45 in the morning so we can be part of the first seating at 8:00. Thankfully, we're all from the East Coast and have been awake since 5:00 anyway. Over the years I've successfully JAMfluenced more business travelers than I'd like to admit. And yes, it's still worth the wait even if you're not first in line. The restaurant itself is tiny. Cozy farmhouse vibes, mismatched decorations covering the walls, and maybe 15 tables between the dining room and patio. It feels more like someone's favorite neighborhood breakfast spot than one of Vancouver's brunch institutions. The menu is comfort food turned up to eleven. Everything is indulgent, creative, and somehow still balanced. You can tell the kitchen starts with great ingredients because every component tastes like it could stand on its own. I try to branch out every visit... and then usually end up ordering the Tater Tot Bowl anyway. Crispy tater tots, buffalo sauce, Mexican street corn relish, and ridiculously good pulled pork. It's the kind of dish that sounds like it shouldn't work, but every bite somehow gets better than the last. And then there are the cinnamon roll pancakes. They are enormous. They're also one of the best brunch dishes I've ever eaten. Birdfluencer Lorraine M. declared them the best pancakes she's ever had, and after several visits, I don't have much of an argument. Service is exactly what it needs to be. Friendly, efficient, and quick. The staff knows there's a line forming outside before the doors even open, but you never feel rushed. Overall, Jam Cafe has officially become part of my Vancouver tradition. At this point, a work trip to the city doesn't really start until I've had breakfast here. If you're visiting Vancouver and only have time for one brunch, this would be my pick without a second thought.

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4.2(2.8k reviews)
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My husband and I found Medina Cafe on Yelp. We decided to drop by as it was a convenient walking…read moredistance from our hotel and has great reviews. We arrived and placed ourselves on the waitlist. We waited about 45-60 minutes total. But boy oh boy was it worth it! The restaurant is a Mediterranean inspired breakfast/lunch/ brunch. The interior was warm and inviting. The hostess and our server were both very sweet and provided great customer service. We started with coffees. My husband ordered espresso and I had a salted caramel latte. Both coffees were great - they had bold flavor and the froth on my latte was fluffy (bonus points for the cute latte art). For our entrees, my husband ordered the Fricassée. The short rib was tender and delicious! The tomato sauce was also amazing. Just wanted to note that the sauce was a bit more on the tangy side. I ordered the Cassoulet. The tomato sauce on this one was my favorite as it was a perfect balance between tangy and savory. I also really enjoyed the white beans which helped add to the body of the meal. The grilled focaccia is perfection! They're crisp and crunchy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. We used the focaccia to devour every last bit of the tomato sauces from our plates. I don't really run into Mediterranean breakfast often. But Medina Cafe and these shakshuka inspired dishes have definitely won us over. I'd come back and wait in line all over again. Yum!

Medina Cafe absolutely delivered. The potatoes were phenomenal, genuinely some of the best I've…read moreever had in my life. Crispy, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and the kind of dish I would come back for all by itself. The Les Boulettes were packed with flavor and so satisfying. The waffle was also perfection, which says a lot because I'm really not a sweets person. The latte felt downright lavish. Smooth, rich, and beautifully done. The martini definitely did the trick. Between the food, drinks, and overall experience, Medina Cafe is absolutely worth a visit. The service was fantastic, I'd happily come back, especially for those potatoes because I'm still thinking about them!

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Fairmont Pacific Rim - Living space

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4.5(291 reviews)
3.0 km•Downtown, Coal Harbour
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Can't recommend this hotel enough! We've done our fair share of luxury travel and cannot remember…read morebeing so well taken care of. The staff genuinely goes above and beyond to care of your every need -- even putting out blackout paper on one of our doors because we were getting too much natural light (wild!) Special shoutout to Roland, our bartender at the Botanist, for his incredible hospitality. He had us laughing all night and felt so welcome as Vancouver first timers. The food and drink at Botanist are amazing. Even the breakfast included with FHR is quite good. Room service chicken wings were delivered quickly and piping hot both times we ordered it. We had the Ofuro tub room on the 18th floor and it was dreamy to wind down our days watching the sea planes take off and land. The view is stunning. If you're a foodie, into cocktails, and appreciate food service this is definitely the right hotel for you. If you're sensitive to sound, try to get a room on a higher floor.

We had a great experience at Pacific Rim. Yuri checked us in and provided the best service. He…read moreupgraded our room after learning it was my birthday. The rooms are a good size, modern and well maintained. Views are nice if you get a harbor view. Very conveniently located to the everything you'd want to see and do as a tourist and close to the free shuttles for Grouse and Capilano. Would absolutely stay here again.

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Notch8 Restaurant & Bar

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3.6(225 reviews)
6.4 km•Kitsilano
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We came here for high tea as a family. The reservation was not too hard to get, but definitely book…read moreearly. The venue itself is classy with a modern layout. It is located inside the fairmont hotel. There For tea you walk into a speak easy style downstairs into a whole new immersive world based on the theme for tea experience. The tea and food were exceptional with the flavors and presentation matching the theme of the room. They provided generously sized pastries, scones, sandwiches, savory puffs, tarts, cakes and toppings. We were full with much left over. The service was top notch! Our server was attentive and thoughtful and even customized the menu to our children. Pricing was standard for an upscale restaurant at about $250 for 4 people.

This place was absolutely worth it…read more We stayed at the Fairmont which made this super convenient. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The menu selection for adults and kids was excellent. And the food was just fine right and at a good quality. The star is the high tea. If you've never done high tea before definitely do it here. We go regularly and experienced some of the best one's in the US. This i think is the best or second best I've ever had. The value is there. The ambience was exquisite. The charm was there. And the food was excellent. Every bite was executed well. We even had vegetarians with us which sometimes get short changed and they got as good of an experience as we did.

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4.4(618 reviews)
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Food: 3/3 Service: 1/1…read moreAmbiabce: 1/1 A delightful spot that serves great food. I've had both their sweet and savoury waffles and both are top-notch. The space is lovely and the staff friendly. It's a very good hangout spot for a casual meal or snack, and they serve some basic alcoholic drinks as well to pair with food. Overall very solid, would recommend trying at least once!

Waffles for Dinner? Always a Good Idea!…read more I've been wanting to try Nero Belgian Waffle Bar for brunch forever, but the queue is always so long. I finally decided to pop in for dinner instead and waffles for dinner turned out to be the ultimate move! We had such an amazing meal from start to finish. First off, huge shoutout to them for not charging extra for alternative milk! My Tiramisu Latte with almond milk was absolute perfection. Here is what we ordered: -The French Waffle ($19): Their unique take on French toast using an egg-washed Brussels waffle, topped with rich pistachio cream, fresh berries, real whipped cream, and a delicious pistachio crumble. - Lemon Ricotta Liege Waffle ($19): Hubby's choice! A denser Liege waffle loaded with fresh raspberries, ricotta, tangy lemon curd, raspberry coulis, white chocolate, and pistachio crumble. Beyond the incredible waffles, the service was outstanding. The staff was so warm, friendly, and amazing with kids, they even let the little ones pick out a small treat from a sweet gift basket. . Such a sweet and warm feels dining in here. Fantastic food, thoughtful touches, and wonderful service. We will definitely be back!

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Yolks

Yolks

4.5(66 reviews)
3.1 km•Downtown
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Second time here, and while the food is very good, the fantastic service is what stands out the…read moremost. But first, the food - I ordered scrambled eggs, chicken apple sausage and paid an extra $1 for truffled lemon potatoes. The verdict? 4 out of 5. I'd ordered the eggs "very soft" and they verged on medium-firm. They still tasted good. I'll gladly pay extra for the truffled potatoes next time. My husband ordered the salmon avocado benny. While he loved the tomato soup he chose on the side, he was less enamoured by the benny itself. I had a taste and was underwhelmed by a forkful of overripe avocado and slightly fishy-tasting salmon. We finished with an order of beignets which despite being freshly-fried, were bland; although the accompanying strawberry sauce was deliciously tangy-sweet. Onto the service. This place spins like a top, and I mean that in a good way. Although we came at a peak time, all front of the house staff we encountered -- from the hostess to our bubbly server, to the smooth manager -- struck a perfect balance of being in flow, working flawlessly together, and maintaining light conversation with us. Exemplary. 5 stars out of 5.

went for a quick brunch because it has been a while since i have visited…read more I chose the buttermilk fried chicken waffle bennies with a side of fresh fruits. The sauce was good as always and the 2 eggs were well made. Chicken was good and not dry. however the waffle was a bit chewy. service was good and friendly and it is still my go to for bennies

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